Cuisinart Baby BFM-1000C Series Service manual

INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Baby Food Maker & Bottle Warmer BFM-1000C Series
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SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords
may be used if care is exercised.
If an 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. 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 unintentionally.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will t into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart Baby®Food Maker & Bottle
Warmer, metal chopping/puréeing blade, measuring cup, adapter
ring, spatula and instruction/recipe book.
CAUTION: THE CUTTING BLADE HAS VERY SHARP EDGES.
To avoid injury when unpacking, please follow these instructions:
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, at surface.
2. Open top aps and remove the instruction book, spatula and any
other literature.
3. Set the large panel of the gift box face down and slide the Baby
Food Maker & Bottle Warmer out of the box using the pulp tray.
Set the gift box aside.
4. Remove the Baby Food Maker and bottle warmer from the pulp
tray.
5. Open the unit cover (A).You will see the Adaptor Ring (C) and
the measuring Cup (C) inside the housing. Keep them in their
positions.
6. Grasp the bowl handle (B), lift it off the housing, and remove the
polybag and packing materials from the housing.
7. Remove the bowl lid (D)from the bowl, and remove the foam
from inside the bowl (F). CAREFULLY REMOVE THE “STEAM
BLADE” (E)BY GRASPING THE CENTER HUB AND LIFTING IT
STRAIGHT UP. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE, AS IT IS RAZOR
SHARP.
Remove the polysheet at the bottom of the bowl (F).
8. We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future
shipping of the machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags away
from children.
9. Rinse all accessories in warm soapy water before rst use.
10. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be adhered to, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2 Always unplug unit from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning, and before
removing food from bowl. To unplug, grasp plug and pull
from electrical outlet. Never pull cord. Allow to cool before
handling.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put motor base in
water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Avoid coming in contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
after the appliance malfunctions, or if appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance
to the nearest authorized Cuisinart Service Facility for
examination, repair, and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
9. Don’t handle the electrical cord to engage or disengage plug into
the receptacle when your hands are wet.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade while
processing, to prevent the risk of severe injury to persons or
damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used, but must be
used only when the unit is not running.
12. BLADE IS EXTREMELY SHARP. Handle carefully when
removing, inserting or cleaning. Always allow blade to stop
moving before removing cover.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base
without first putting work bowl properly in place.
14. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating
appliance. Do not attempt to remove cover until blade has
stopped rotating.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism, as
serious injury may result.
16. Before using, check work bowl for presence of foreign objects.
17. Before serving be sure food is at a safe temperature.
18. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
19. Follow guidelines in the Instructions for amount of boiler water for
a given bottle size whether room or refrigerator temperature.
20. Always make sure that you are using the correct volume of water
before beginning the bottle warming cycle. The warming chamber
should be emptied of residual water before each subsequent use.
21. Never open the cover during food steaming.
22. 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 re, especially if the appliance touches the walls of
the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
23. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
24. Where applicable, always attach plug to appliance and check that
the control is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet. To discon-
nect, turn the control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
25. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
26. Before serving, unplug cord from wall outlet and dish. Do not
leave cord within child’s reach.
27. The appliance is intended for processing small quantities of food
for immediate consumption, and is especially recommended for
preparing baby food. The appliance is not intended to prepare
large quantities of food at one time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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7. Bowl Lid
has seal to reduce steam time and keeps all the ingredients
contained.
8. Measuring Cup
is double-sided for separate steaming and bottle - warming measure-
ments.
9. Spatula
uniquely designed for use with the work bowl.
10. Cord Wrap (not shown)
takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.
11. BPA Free (not shown)
all materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.
BABY’S READINESS
Every baby develops at his or her own pace,
but some common changes and behaviours
can indicate a readiness for solid foods.
Be on the lookout for:
 •Babyholdinguphead
 •Chewingmotion
 •Doubledbirthweight
 •Abilitytositinhighchair
 •Curiosityaboutfood
 •Hungerafterliquidfeeding
(breast milk/formula)
 •Teething
 •Acceptsfoodratherthanpushing
food out with tongue
The rst solid food to introduce is cereal.
Start with rice, barley, or oatmeal when baby
is about 6 months. Once baby has been
successfully eating cereal, the next solid to
introduce is vegetables so the baby has a
chance to develop a taste for these before
getting a “sweet tooth” from fruit. Next,
introduce fruits, followed by meat and poultry.
GETTING STARTED
TIPS AND HINTS FOR BABY FOOD
The Baby Food Maker & Bottle Warmer is an
excellent tool for puréeing and steaming fruits
and vegetables. Blending the steaming liquid
right into the food allows for optimal nutrient
retention. We give a guide with water amounts
intended for the smoothest purées – adjust water
amounts if a thicker consistency is desired.
Introduce new foods one at a time. Serve
only that type of food for at least 3 days
before beginning another to be sure baby is
not allergic. Once baby has been introduced
to different foods, mix and match to make
great combinations. For example, oat cereal
and fruit, sweet potatoes and apple, or
chicken with carrots.
When introducing a new food, if baby doesn’t
accept it, and does not have any adverse
reaction, try again in a few days. Certain
foods should be avoided for a period of time
because of their highly allergenic properties.
Parents with history of allergies should be
extra cautious.
The following foods should be avoided until
after 12 months of age:
The following foods should be avoided until
after 24 months of age:
 •Peanuts/peanutbutter
 •Treenuts
 •Shellsh
Always use the freshest ingredients, organic
if possible. First stage baby food should
not be seasoned or sweetened.Save time
by preparing larger portions and freezing in
airtight containers. Never refreeze any food
that has been previously frozen.
Certain foods that can be a choking hazard
should also be avoided, including, but not
limited to, grapes, raw carrots, raisins (and
other small dry fruits), candy, hot dogs, pop-
corn, and large pieces of meat. Vegetables
that are high in nitrates, like spinach, turnips,
carrots, and beets, should be offered in lim-
ited quantities at a time. Baby will be ready
for nger foods when he or she has achieved
all the behaviors indicating a readiness for
solid foods, around 8 months. Additionally,
baby can transfer items from hand to hand,
has more constant chewing motion, and puts
“everything” into the mouth!
PREPARING THE FOOD
Size
Always cut large pieces of food into smaller
pieces of even size – about ½ inch (12mm)
to
a side. If you don’t start with pieces that are
small and uniform, you will not get an even chop.
Quantity
Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading
causes inconsistent results and it strains the
motor. Use the quantities given in the user
guide and capacity chart or recipe section
as a guide.
Adding Liquids
You can add water, breast milk or formula to
control the consistency of your baby food.
OPERATION
STEAMING FOOD
1. Press the release button on the cover of
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. 4-Cup (1L) Work Bowl with Measurement Markings and Pour
Spout
lets you make enough to refrigerate or freeze extra servings for later.
2. Steam Blade
chops, purées and evenly distributes steam for quicker, more
efcient cooking.
3. Simple Dial Control
with CHOP setting to chop or purée and STEAM setting to cook
food and warm bottles.
4a. Adapter Ring
traps steam for faster heat-up when warming narrow bottles.
4b. Adapter Ring Storage
conveniently stores adapter ring when not in use.
5. Steam/Bottle Warming Chamber
uses steam to quickly heat up glass or plastic baby bottles.
6. Cover with Release Button
has safety interlock to ensure safe handling.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards..........................................................................2
Important Unpacking Instructions.......................................................3
Features and Benefits .........................................................................4
Baby’s Readiness ...............................................................................5
Getting Started....................................................................................5
Operation.............................................................................................6
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 8-9
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................9
User Guide and Capacity Chart.................................................. 10-12
Recipes..............................................................................................13
Warranty ............................................................................................19
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•Honey
•Corn
•Eggwhites
•Wheat
•Soy
•Wholemilk
•Rawberries
•Citrus
(or other highly
acidic fruits)
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NOTE: We recommend that you don’t run the unit continuously in
CHOP for more than 1 minute at a time. For the best results, allow
for 20 to 30 seconds rest time between cycles.
BOTTLE WARMER
NOTE: These instructions are to be used as a guide only. Please
note that there are many variables, such as size of the bottle and
starting temperature of the food which can affect the speed as well
as the nal temperature at which this unit warms the bottle or jar.
Adjustments to the instructions below may be necessary. Always test
the temperature of food before feeding baby.
1. Lift the cover of the unit and remove the measuring cup from the
steam/bottle warming chamber. It is important to make sure
there is no water in chamber before bottle warming*.
* To empty the unit of excess water open the cover and remove the
measuring cup from the Steam/Bottle Warming chamber.Tilt the
unit onto its left side over the sink and any extra water will come out.
2. Use the bottle warming side of the measuring cup and ll it with
water to the marked position that coincides with the amount of
milk being warmed (see chart below). Pour the pre-measured
amount of water from the measuring cup directly into the steam/
bottle warming chamber.
3. When warming a narrow bottle the adapter ring should be used
(see adapter ring instructions below). Do not use the adapter ring
with glass bottles.
4. Let the bottle sit for 15 to 30 seconds before removing and be
extremely careful removing the bottle from the unit. Shake the bottle
to distribute the heated contents before checking the temperature.
5. Put the bottle into the Steam/Bottle Warming chamber and turn
the dial to STEAM and the LED light will illuminate.The unit and
the LED light will shut off automatically once bottle warming is
complete. Turn the dial to the OFF position.
ADAPTER RING
1. Put the bottle into the steam/bottle warming chamber.
2. Unsnap the adapter ring from the tabs located under the top
cover of the unit.
3. Place the adapter ring over the bottle.
Note: If the adapter ring does not fit loosely around the bottle,
do not use it.
Note: Do not use adapter ring with glass bottles.
4. Turn the dial to STEAM. The unit will shut off automatically once
bottle warming is complete. Turn the dial to the OFF position.
5. Let the bottle sit for 15 to 30 seconds before removing and be
extremely careful removing the bottle from the unit. Shake the
bottle to distribute the heated contents before checking temperature.
Always test the temperature of food before feeding baby.
the unit and lift up to open.
2. Using the handle, place the bowl on top of
the motor base. Carefully grasp the plastic
hub of the steam blade and insert into the
bowl. Press down rmly to lock.
3. Remove the measuring cup from the
steam/bottle warming chamber.
4. Fill the measuring cup with water to the
marked position that coincides with the
amount of food being steamed (see chart
on page 10).
5. Pour the water into the steam/bottle
warming chamber and place the
measuring cup back in the chamber. NOTE:
Measuring cup must be replaced before
steaming for the unit to work properly.
6. Add ingredient(s) (not shown) to be steamed
to the work bowl and place the bowl lid
on top of the bowl pushing, down to seal.
Align the lid handle with the bowl handle.
7. Lower the cover and press down rmly to lock.
8. Turn the dial to STEAM and the LED light
will illuminate to indicate the steaming has
begun. The unit and LED light will shut off
automatically once steaming is complete.
Turn the dial to the OFF position.
(Always test the temperature of food before
feeding to baby).
NOTE: Never open the cover during food
steaming.
NOTE: It is normal for steam to come out of
the vents during operation.
CHOPPING/PURÉEING FOOD
1. Once the steaming cycle is complete open
the cover and the lid to make sure the
food is tender enough to process. Make
sure to check the water content of your
food before chopping or puréeing. Any
leftover liquid can be used to increase
the nutritional content and/or achieve the
desired consistency. Caution: Unit cover
and lid will be hot after steaming.
Be careful when opening.
2. Replace the lid and lower the cover.
3. Press down rmly to lock the unit.
4. Turn the dial to the CHOP function.
5. Pulse several times to break up food and
then hold in that position for continuous
puréeing. Pulsing also allows more control
for desired consistency.
Removing Food from the Sides of the Bowl
Occasionally food will stick to the sides of
the bowl as you process. Stop the machine
to clear food away. AFTER THE BLADE HAS
STOPPED MOVING, remove the cover and
bowl lid and use the spatula to scrape the
food from the sides of the bowl back into the
center. Do not put hands into bowl unless unit
is unplugged.
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Bottle Warming Guide
Bottle Capacity Cool Bottle (refrigerator) Warm Bottle (room temperature)
5ºC/40ºF 20ºC/70ºF
4 oz (115 g) 12 ml 8 ml
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Note: Due to the safety features of this product, the boiler area
has to cool down before it can be used again. When doing
consecutive cycles of bottle warming, to speed up the boiler
cooling process, pour 20 oz. (590 g) of cold water in the steam/
bottle warming chamber and allow to sit for two minutes. When
time is up, tilt the unit onto its left side over the sink and empty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Why won’t steaming start when I turn the unit on?
A: Check that the plug is securely inserted into the outlet.
A: The steam/bottle warming chamber may be empty. Add water
to the steam chamber.
A: Cover is not closed completely. Press the release button on the
cover to open and then lower the cover again; press down rmly
to lock the unit.
Q: Why is steam coming out the back of the unit?
A: This may happen if the lid isn’t down tight enough. Turn the unit to
the OFF position and lift the cover. Press down rmly on the bowl
lid to ensure it is completely in place.
A: The hole on top of the steam blade or the bowl lid center may be
blocked by food. Carefully remove the blade from the bowl and
rinse it thoroughly. Check the opening on the top for any blockage,
then put back into the bowl.
Q: Why won’t the unit turn on immediately after steaming or to
warm a second bottle?
A: Due to the safety features of this product, the boiler area has to
cool down before it can be used again. To speed up the boiler
cooling process, pour 20 oz. (590 g) of cold water into the steam/
bottle warming chamber and allow to sit for two minutes. When the
time is up, tilt the unit onto its left side over the sink and empty.
Q: How do I empty the unit of excess water?
A: To empty the unit of excess water, open the cover and remove the
measuring cup from the steam/bottle warming chamber. Tilt the unit
onto its left side over the sink and any extra water will come out.
Q: Why are the work bowl seal and/or hub becoming discolored?
A:
This may happen when steaming and chopping colorful food like
carrots and beets and will not affect the performance of the unit.
To avoid this from happening or becoming more discolored make
sure to always clean the bowl and accessories immediately after use.
Q: Why won’t the motor start/blade won’t rotate?
A: Check that the plug is securely inserted into the outlet.
A: Unit Cover is not closed completely. Press the release button on
the cover to open and then lower the cover again; press down
rmly to lock the unit.
Q: Why is the food unevenly chopped?
A: Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces
are not small enough. Try cutting food into smaller pieces of even
size and processing a smaller amount per batch.
Q: Why is food collecting on the work bowl lid and/or sides of the
bowl or getting stuck on the blade?
A: You may be processing too much food. Turn machine off. When
blade stops rotating, remove the cover, then the bowl lid and clean
the bowl and lid with the spatula.
Q: Why did the unit stop during steaming?
A: The steam/bottle warming chamber may be empty. Add more
water to the steam chamber.
Q: Why is there a white residue coming out of the steam/bottle
warming chamber?
A: Mineral-rich water causes calcium deposits to build up in the
steam/bottle warming chamber. The unit should be cleaned out
once a month to avoid this buildup. See decalcication section in
Cleaning and Maintenance, next page. To help prevent/minimize
this buildup, fresh or puried water can be used.
Q: Why is the milk bottle too hot or too cold?
A: Because there are so many variables when warming bottles,
adjustments to the water amounts in the instruction booklet may
be necessary. If the bottle was too hot try adding less water next
time. If it was too cold try adding more water next time.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before you start
cleaning it.
Cleaning accessories and motor base
•Rinsetheworkbowl,bowllidandsteambladeimmediatelyafter
each use so food won’t dry on them. All can be washed with warm
soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.
•Avoidleavingbladeinsoapywaterwhereitmaydisappearfrom
sight. Wash the blade carefully.
•Ifyouhaveadishwasher,youcanwashthebowllid,steamblade
and spatula on the top rack.
•Inserttheworkbowlupsidedownandthecoverrightsideup.You
may put the steam blade and spatula in the cutlery basket. Unload
the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp blade.
•Wipethemotorbasecleanwithadampspongeorcloth.Dryit
immediately. Never submerge the motor base or the plug in water or
other liquids.
Decalcification
•Decalcicationreferstotheremovalofcalciumdepositsthatform
over time.These deposits can cause damage to the machine. To
avoid buildup of calcium, the unit should be decalcied once a
month.
•Todecalcify,pouramixtureof100mlofwaterand100mlofwhite
(distilled) vinegar into the steam/bottle warming chamber. Leave for
the night and then empty the next morning. Rinse the unit with
water after you empty the unit of the water/vinegar mixture to
ensure it is properly rinsed out.
Storage
•TheCuisinartBaby®Food Maker & Bottle Warmer stores neatly on
the countertop in a minimum of space. When it is not in use, make
sure to empty any leftover water from the unit and leave it
unplugged. The hidden cord storage underneath the motor base
will help keep excess cord off the countertop. Store the unit
assembled to prevent loss of parts. Store the blades as you
would sharp knives – out of the reach of children.
•TheCuisinartBaby®Food Maker & Bottle Warmer is intended for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Any service other than cleaning and
normal user maintenance should be performed by an authorized
Cuisinart Service Representative.
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