INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET PrepExpressTM Slicer/Shredder/Spiralizer SSL-100 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. ssl100_16ce024878_ib_rev_final.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove the 5-cup Work Bowl from the base of the unit, then carefully remove the four Cutting Cones from the plastic bags in the bowl. Be careful not to touch sharp blades of Cutting Cones. This package contains a Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ 5-cup Slicer/Shredder/Spiralizer and the accessories for it: 5-cup Work Bowl, Cleaning Brush, 2 Feed Tubes and Pushers, 4 Cutting Cones, Base and Instruction/Recipe Book. 5.
CONTENTS Operation 1. Keep hands and other utensils away from Cutting Cones while processing food to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or damage to the PrepExpress™. Important Unpacking Instructions. . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2. Avoid coming into contact with moving parts. Never push food down Feed Tube by hand. Always use Pusher. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. If a long, detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Motor Unit 6. With On/Off control switch. ON (I) OFF (O) 6a. 2. 5-Cup Work Bowl 3. 4 Cutting Cones a. 2.5mm Slice/Ribbon (Green) b. 3.0mm Crinkle Slice/Ribbon (Blue) 5. c. 3.0mm Thin Shred/Spaghetti (Maroon) 5a. d. 9mm Wide Shred/Spaghetti (Black) 4. Cutting Cone Holder 4. 5. Straight Feed Tube For spiralizing. 3a. 3c. 3b. 3d. 5a. Straight Feed Tube Pusher 6. Angled Feed Tube For slicing and shredding. 6a. Angled Feed Tube Pusher 7. Cleaning Brush 7. 1. 2.
ACCESSORIES SELECT CUTTING CONES Slicer/Shredder Spiralizer RESULTS 3.0mm Thin Shred/Spaghetti (Maroon) 9mm Wide Shred/Spaghetti (Black) 2.5mm Slice/Ribbon (Green) 3.0mm Crinkle Slice/Ribbon (Blue) 6 ssl100_16ce024878_ib_rev_final.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Spiralizing 3. Trim the edges of the fruit or vegetable to form a flat surface the width of the Feed Tube. Firmly press the flat end of the item onto the prongs of the Pusher and insert it into the Feed Tube, or place food item directly into the Feed Tube. (Use Straight Feed Tube and Pusher) 1a. Plug unit into outlet. The control switch located on the side of the unit must be in the OFF position before starting. Make sure Cutting Cone Holder is properly positioned in unit.
Slicing and Shredding (Use Angled Feed Tube and Pusher) 3. Trim the edges of the fruit or vegetable to form a flat surface the width of the Feed Tube. Place food item directly into the Feed Tube. 1a. Plug unit into outlet. The control switch located on the side of the unit must be in the OFF position before starting. Make sure Cutting Cone Holder is properly positioned in unit. Follow step 1b. to properly insert desired Cutting Cone into the Cutting Cone Holder. 4.
Feed Tube first. CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE • Round items that fit the Straight Feed Tube spiralize best. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Do not put power cord, plug or motor unit in water or other liquids. • Use consistent pressure when spiralizing/ slicing/shredding to achieve the most even cuts. • Disassemble all the accessories such as Feed Tubes, Cutting Cones and Cutting Cone Holder. • Switching between spiralizing and slicing and shredding is easy—simply switch the Feed Tube.
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RECIPE TIPS AND HINTS • The Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ allows you to prepare ingredients quickly and easily, whether you’re cooking for one person or for a party. Plus, cleanup is a breeze. Just rinse the accessories when you’re done and run them through the dishwasher. • Most vegetables and some fruits can be prepped with the Cuisinart® PrepExpress™.
CARROT AND PARSNIP PANCAKES An alternative to the traditional potato pancake, spiralizing the vegetables gives this version a lacy look. 1 MEDIUM CARROT, ABOUT OUNCES 6 Makes about 10 pancakes 1 MEDIUM PARSNIP, ABOUT OUNCES 6 2 ¼ 2 ¾ ½ GREEN ONIONS, SLICED 1. Assemble the Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ with the 3.0mm Shred/Spaghetti Cone and the Straight Feed Tube. Spiralize the carrot and the parsnip.
GARLIC DILL PICKLES The amount of sugar in this recipe may be adjusted to your liking—add more for a sweeter flavor and less for a sharper one. 1 SEEDLESS ENGLISH CUCUMBER, ABOUT 12 OUNCES, TRIMMED 1 SMALL BUNCH DILL, ABOUT OUNCE 3 1¼ ¾ 1 1 GARLIC CLOVES, SMASHED ½ ½ ½ TO 1 1 CUPS WATER CUP WHITE VINEGAR TEASPOON KOSHER SALT TEASPOON WHOLE CORIANDER SEEDS TEASPOON DILL SEEDS TEASPOON MUSTARD SEEDS TEASPOON GRANULATED SUGAR Makes about 100 pickle slices 1.
POTATO CHIPS ® The Cuisinart PrepExpress™ slices vegetables into thin and even slices, perfect for crispy chips that can be seasoned with any of your favorite herbs and spices. 1 MEDIUM POTATO, SCRUBBED, NOT PEELED 1 MEDIUM SWEET POTATO; SCRUBBED, NOT PEELED VEGETABLE/CANOLA OIL, FOR FRYING ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SALT (OR USE YOUR FAVORITE SEASONING SALT SUCH AS TRUFFLE SALT) Makes about 4 cups 1. Assemble the Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ with the Slice/ Ribbon or Crinkle/Ribbon Cone and the Angled Feed Tube.
SUMMER ROLLS Daikon, also known as Chinese radish or winter radish, makes an excellent and nutritious substitute in these rolls, which are traditionally stuffed with rice noodles.
ZUCCHINI BRUSCHETTA A fun summer appetizer when zucchini are abundant. 12 SLICES (½ INCH THICK) BREAD FRENCH 1 1 GARLIC CLOVE, SMASHED TABLESPOON PLUS 2 TEASPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, DIVIDED 1 CUP WHOLE-MILK RICOTTA, STRAINED 2 ½ ½ TABLESPOONS GRATED 1½ TEASPOONS FRESH MINT, THINLY SLICED, DIVIDED 1 SMALL ZUCCHINI, ABOUT OUNCES 1 TEASPOON FRESH LEMON JUICE PARMESAN TEASPOON KOSHER SALT, DIVIDED TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER, DIVIDED 3 Makes 12 bruschetta 1.
MIXED BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE Beet salads are most commonly roasted, but here we keep them raw. You get the same sweet flavor, but in a fraction of the time. 2 2 1½ 2 ¼ SMALL GOLDEN BEETS, SCRUBBED SMALL RED BEETS, SCRUBBED TABLESPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TEASPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE TEASPOON KOSHER SALT PINCH FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 TABLESPOON CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE 2 LARGE BASIL LEAVES, THINLY SLICED (CHIFFONADE) Makes 4 servings (about 2 cups) 1.
DAIKON “NOODLE” SOUP A simple play on an Asian noodle soup – don’t forget your chopsticks for the “noodles”! 4 2 1 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH 1 1 1 ¾ 1 1 1 SMALL JALAPEÑO CUPS WATER 3-INCH PIECE FRESH GINGER, PEELED LARGE CARROT, PEELED GARLIC CLOVE, CRUSHED CUP CILANTRO SPRIGS, DIVIDED TABLESPOON FISH SAUCE POUND DAIKON, PEELED CUP COOKED, THINLY SLICED CHICKEN BREAST, ABOUT 1 BREAST ¼ CUP THINLY SLICED GREEN ONION, ABOUT 1 GREEN ONION ½ LIME, QUARTERED Makes 4 servings 1.
BAKED ZUCCHINI ROSETTES The PrepExpress™ lives up to its name with this breeze of a dish. There is no need to carve out time to boil pasta or roll finicky noodles; just use the Spiralizer for the zucchini, scoop the cheese and you’re on your way to getting a photo-worthy dinner on the table.
BROWN RICE BOWL WITH AVOCADO AND SALMON While your rice is cooking, you will have plenty of time to prepare the vegetables and salmon for this quick and healthy meal that is high in protein and good-for-you fats. Do not feel like you need to stay in the boundaries of the suggested vegetables - there are so many items that would work nicely. If you have leftover chicken on hand, that works well as a substitute for the salmon.
“PASTA” PRIMAVERA Zucchini stands in for pasta in this bright, veggie-loaded dish. ½ SMALL LEEK, LIGHT GREEN AND WHITE PARTS ONLY, SLICED LENGTHWISE WITH ROOT END INTACT 3 MEDIUM ZUCCHINI, ABOUT POUNDS, TRIMMED 1 3 2 1 ½ ¼ MEDIUM CARROT, TRIMMED 2 2 OUNCES 1½ PARMESAN TABLESPOONS UNSALTED BUTTER CUP FROZEN PEAS TEASPOON KOSHER SALT TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER TABLESPOONS MINT LEAVES, TORN TEASPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE Makes 5 cups 1.
“SPAGHETTI” WITH DICED TOMATOES AND WILD SALMON This satisfying one-pan meal is nutritious and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor. 2 MEDIUM ZUCCHINI, TRIMMED 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ½ ¼ 1 POUND, POUND WILD SALMON TEASPOON KOSHER SALT PINCH FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER ½ CUP PITTED KALAMATA OLIVES, ROUGHLY CHOPPED 1 TABLESPOON CAPERS, DRAINED AND RINSED 1 CAN (14 OUNCES) DICED TOMATOES Makes 2 to 3 servings 1. Assemble the Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ with the 3.
SWEET POTATO FETTUCINE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND SWISS CHARD This “pasta” dish can be served either as a main or hearty side dish on a cool fall evening.
APPLE TARTLETS These simple tartlets are a beautiful alternative to the process of making a full apple pie. No pie cutters needed – just serve individually with a topping of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. 1 2 1 SHEET PUFF PASTRY, ROLLED SLIGHTLY TO SMOOTH ANY CREASES SMALL APPLES TABLESPOON CINNAMON SUGAR (EITHER STORE BOUGHT, OR 1 TABLESPOON SUGAR MIXED WITH ¼ TEASPOON CINNAMON) APRICOT JAM, FOR FINISHING VANILLA ICE CREAM OR SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM, FOR SERVING Makes 4 servings 1.
