Cuisinart DFP-11 DFP-11 Manual - Page 17

15 Motor stops • If using large feed tube cover, the pusher assembly may have come unlocked. Push down pusher sleeve to lock it into place and continue processing. • Cover may have come unlocked. Lock cover and continue processing. • Power cord may be unplugged. • Excessive strain may have caused motor to overheat and stop. Wait for the motor to cool, 5-10 minutes. A safety protector in the motor protects it against excessive overheating. If the motor stops, turn the machine off. After 5-10 minutes, divide dough into 2 batches and complete processing. Pinch dough to make sure it is not too stiff to knead comfortably by hand. If it is, add liquid 1 teaspoon at a time - until dough is sufficiently moist to clean bowl. Dough doesn't rise We recommend that you always test activity of yeast before using it. See instructions for proofing yeast on page 12. Do not use dry yeast after expiration date on package. environment of about 80°-90°F. Dough containing whole grain flour will take longer to rise than dough made of white flour only. Baked bread too heavy Next time, feel dough to be sure it is uniformly soft, pliable and slightly sticky before setting it aside to rise. Let dough fully double in bulk in bowl or bag, punch it down, then let it double again after it is shaped. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS WITH TYPICAL SWEET DOUGHS Motor slows down • Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in 2 batches. • Don't process too long after all the ingredients have been incorporated. These rich doughs will give you good results after only 30 seconds of kneading. Avoid killing yeast cells by dissolving yeast in water that is too warm. Dissolve yeast in about 1/3 cup of warm liquid at 105°120°F. All other liquid should be cold. Don't knead so long that dough becomes overheated. The ideal temperature for kneaded dough is 80°F; it should never exceed 110°F . Let dough rise in draft-free