Cuisinart PrepExpress CTG-00-FFC2 Service manual

Instruction and Recipe Booklet
CTG-00-FFC2
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
PrepExpress®
FRENCH FRY CUTTER

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ......................................... 3
Use and Care ................................................ 4
Features .................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ........................................ 4
Tips for Use.................................................. 5
Recipes ..................................................... 6
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE AND READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THE CUTTING
BLADES HAVE VERY SHARP
EDGES.
Basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the
following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, including these
important safeguards.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this fry cutter is
used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
3. Blades are extremely sharp. Handle carefully when in use or
cleaning.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
BEFORE USING
Wash fry cutter and blade grids with warm, soapy water, rinse and wipe
dry. To clean main body and food pusher, wipe with soapy cloth, rinse
and dry. Food pusher grid can be removed by hand or by using the stick
end of the grid cleaner to push from the hole on the top outside of the
food pusher. Do not submerge food pusher in water. Use caution when
handling the blade grids. The blades are very sharp.

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FEATURES
1. Food pusher
2. Regular and steak fry
blade grids
3. Nonslip base
4. Collection container
5. Grid cleaner
USE AND CARE:
Stainless steel blade grids, main body and collection container are
dishwasher safe. Food pusher top is hand-wash only. Do not submerge
food pusher top in water.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Choose blade grid you would like to use, be sure THIS SIDE UP is
pointing up.
2. Being careful of the sharp edges pointing up, place blade grid on
the upper ledge of the nonslip base to secure in place.
3. Wash and dry potatoes. Square off one end of the potato and make
sure it is no taller than approximately 4 inches (short enough to
completely travel through the blades and into the collection
container below the blade). Place cut-side down onto the center of
blade grid (if you are using a sweet potato, microwave for 1–2
minutes to soften the sweet potato and make it easier to cut).

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4. Place food pusher on top of the potato and apply even pressure to
cut into fries.
5. Use cut potatoes immediately or follow the tip below for soaking..
6. Bake, fry or air-fry and enjoy!
TIPS FOR USE:
• Sweet potatoes are denser than regular potatoes and can be
difficult to cut raw. Easily soften sweet potatoes prior to cutting by
piercing all over with a knife or fork and microwaving for 1 to 2
minutes (or longer, depending on size and microwave wattage).
• Trim extra-large potatoes and other vegetables to fit the blade grid.
• Cut longer vegetables, like squash, in half crosswise.
TIPS FOR ULTRA-CRISPY FRIES:
• Cover cut potatoes with cold water and soak for at least 1 hour and
up to 24 hours in the refrigerator to draw out starch. Drain, rinse
and pat dry.
• Bake or air-fry fries in a single layer to avoid overcrowding.
• Toss or flip fries halfway through baking and air-frying for even,
golden brown results.
• Deep-fry potatoes in small batches and double-fry for best results
(see recipes included for specific instructions).

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RECIPES
Olive Oil & Sea Salt Fries
These crispy fries can be served with any of your favorite seasonings or sauces.
Makes 2 to 3 servings
1 pound (about 3 medium) russet potatoes
Olive oil (about a tablespoon for baked fries, and just enough for
spraying for air-fried fries)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1. Cut potatoes using the thin-cut blade grid. Pat dry completely.
2. Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack positioned in the lower third. In
a bowl, toss the cut, dried potatoes with the tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt
and any additional seasonings desired. Spread potatoes out on a baking
sheet in an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through,
until golden and crispy.
Air-Fry: Place the Cuisinart® AirFryer Basket onto the Baking/Drip Pan. Put
the cut, dried potatoes into the basket. Spray with olive oil. Sprinkle with
salt and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer. AirFry in the upper position
at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and
crispy.
Deep-Fry: Heat a few inches of olive oil in a heavy pot to 300°F. Have a paper
towel-lined plate or sheet pan ready. Working in small batches, submerge
fries and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to blanch. Use a skimmer or slotted spoon
to remove fries. Let drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining fries.
Increase the temperature to 375°F. Fry potatoes a second time, for 2 to 3
minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Taste finished fries and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately.
(Note: Use the thick-cut blade grid for traditional steak fries; cooking time may
require 3 to 5 additional minutes.)
Nutritional information per serving of baked fries
(based on 3 servings, using 1 tablespoon of olive oil):
Calories 150 (27% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg • sod. 787mg • calc. 20mg • fiber 2g

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Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo
A delicious and nutritious alternative to regular French fries.
Makes 2 to 3 servings
Chipotle Mayonnaise:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle chile in adobo,
finely chopped
¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Sweet Potato Fries:
1 pound sweet potatoes
(about 2 medium)
Olive oil (about a tablespoon
for baked fries, and just
enough for spraying for
air-fried fries)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1. Prepare Chipotle Mayonnaise: Put mayonnaise, chipotle and lemon juice in
the work bowl of the Cuisinart® mini food processor. Process on High until
completely puréed and homogenous. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and
refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Cut potatoes using the thin-cut blade grid.
3. Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack positioned in the lower-third. In
a bowl, toss the cut sweet potatoes with the tablespoon of olive oil and salt.
Spread sweet potatoes out on a baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 20
to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Air-Fry: Place the Cuisinart® AirFryer Basket onto the Baking/Drip Pan. Put
the cut sweet potatoes into the basket. Spray with olive oil. Sprinkle with
salt and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer. AirFry in the upper position
at 400°F for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Olive oil for baking/air-frying (about a tablespoon for baked fries, and just
enough for spraying for air-fried fries) OR a neutral, high-heat oil for deep-
frying (canola, vegetable, peanut)
Deep-Fry: Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy pot to 375°F. Have a paper
towel-lined plate or sheet pan ready. Working in small batches, submerge
fries and cook, stirring occasionally with a skimmer or slotted spoon, for
about 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper
towels.

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3. Taste finished fries and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately with
the reserved chipotle mayo.
(Note: Use the thick-cut blade grid for traditional steak fries; cooking time may
require 3 to 5 additional minutes.)
Nutritional information per serving of baked sweet potato fries
(based on 3 servings, using 1 tablespoon of olive oil):
Calories 170 (25% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 2g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg • sod. 870mg • calc. 450mg • fiber 5g
Nutritional information per serving of chipotle mayonnaise (based on 1 tablespoon):
Calories 101 (99% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 11g • sat. fat 2g
chol. 10mg • sod. 93mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g

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Parmesan Zucchini Fries
A quick and cheesy treat!
Makes 2 to 3 servings
2 medium zucchini, cut in half crosswise
1 large egg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Olive oil, for greasing the baking sheet or AirFryer basket
Marinara sauce, warmed for serving
1. Cut zucchini using the thin-cut blade grid. Put cut zucchini in a colander set
over a bowl and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Let sweat for 15 to 20
minutes. Rinse and completely dry.
2. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan and
Italian seasoning.
3 Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack positioned in the lower third.
Liberally grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Dip cut zucchini into the egg,
dripping off any excess, and dredge in the seasoned Parmesan. Spread out
in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes,
flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
Air-Fry: Place the Cuisinart® AirFryer Basket onto the Baking/Drip Pan and
liberally spray with olive oil. Dip cut zucchini into the egg, dripping off any
excess, and dredge in the seasoned Parmesan. Transfer to the greased
AirFry basket in a single layer, AirFrying in two batches if needed. AirFry in
the upper position at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through,
until golden brown.
4. Taste finished fries and adjust seasoning as desired. Fries will continue to
crisp up as they cool down. Serve with warmed marinara sauce.
Nutritional information per serving of zucchini fries (based on 3 servings):
Calories 113 (51% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 9g • fat 6g • sat. fat 2g
chol. 75mg • sod. 328mg • calc. 460mg • fiber 1g

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WARRANTY
LIFETIME WARRANTY (U.S and Canada Only)
Cuisinart® Tools & Gadgets are warranted to be free of defects in
material and workmanship under normal home use from the date of
original purchase throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your
Cuisinart® Tool or Gadget should fail within the generous warranty
period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To
obtain a return shipping label, email us at
www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-return. Or call our toll-
free customer service department at 1-800-726-0190 to speak with a
representative. This warranty excludes damage caused by accident,
misuse or abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does
not apply to scratches, stains, discoloration or other damage to
external or internal surfaces that does not impair the functional utility
of the tool/gadget. This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental
or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California
residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (a) to
the store where it was purchased or (b) to another retail store which
sells Cuisinart® products of the same type. The retail store shall then,
according to its preference, either repair the product, refer the
consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or
refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not
result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may
then take the product to an independent repair facility, if service or
repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart, and not the
consumer, will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service,
repair, replacement or refund for nonconforming products under
warranty.