Cuisinart DHR-20P1 User Manual - Page 2

CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Special Cord Instructions 2 Introduction 3 Operating Instructions 3 Before Using 3 Usage 3 Parts and Features 4 Cleaning and Maintenance 5 Food Selection 5 Vegetable Preparation and Treatment 5 Fruits and Nuts, Preparation and Treatment...... 7 Herbs and Flowers 8 Useful Tips 8 Food Storage 8 Recipes 9 Warranty 12 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause electric shock, injury, or fire. 8. Never use outdoors. 9. Never let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 10. Never place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 11. Never use this appliance for any other use than that for which it is intended. 12. To disconnect, first turn control knob to OFF, then unplug from electrical wall outlet. 13. Never pour liquids into the appliance. 14. Never operate near combustible or pressurized spray cans. 15. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Always unplug appliance from outlet when not in use or before cleaning. Allow plenty of time to cool before adding or removing parts. 3. Never touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 4.  Avoid using the appliance in the presence of children. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children or individual with certain disabilities. 5. To avoid electrical shock, never immerse plugs, cord, or the base assembly in any liquids. 6. Never operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or one that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Immediately return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for analysis. 7. Using accessory attachments not SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SPECIAL CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. 2