Salton YM7 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. YM7
YOGURT MAKER
Salton®
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged
in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination,
repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the
risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to
property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating
and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this
appliance. All users of this appliance must read and
understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or
cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not
reach into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space
above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate
this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall
coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable
materials.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance
unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use,
immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to
repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a
120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
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ELECTRIC/CORD/PLASTICIZER
INFORMATION
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Power Supply Cord
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the
finish of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance
and the finish of the countertop or tabletop.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
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Getting To Know Your
YM7 Yogurt Maker
1. Manual Timer (P/N 40278)
2. Yogurt Maker Lid (P/N 40279)
3. Jar Lid (P/N 40280)
4. Yogurt Jar (P/N 40281)
5. Yogurt Maker Base
6. Power Switch
7. Power Cord
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Operating Instructions
Before First Use
CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
the Yogurt Maker or allow AC cord to come into contact with
water or other liquids.
1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of
the Yogurt Maker.
2. Before preparing yogurt in your new Yogurt Maker,
thoroughly clean the Yogurt Jars, Jar Lids and Yogurt Maker
Lid in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. and Yogurt Maker Lid
in hot, sudsy water. Wipe Base with a damp cloth. Do not
use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
3. Replace disassembled parts.
How To Make Yogurt
Ingredients:
4 cups (1 quart) milk (whole, 2%, 1% or skim)
1/4 to 1/2 cup instant non-fat dry milk powder
1/2 cup plain yogurt or yogurt starter
1. In a saucepan, combine milk and dry milk, heat over
medium heat, stirring frequently to just below the boiling
point. DO NOT ALLOW MILK TO BOIL. Remove milk from
the heat and allow to cool until lukewarm (between 100°F
and 110°F.) To cool the milk quickly, place the saucepan into
the refrigerator or sink of cold water, stirring occasionally to
cool evenly. This should take about 20 minutes.
Milk can also be heated in a microwave oven. In a
microwave safe container, heat milk and dry milk at full
power (high) for 8 to 10 minutes or to just below the
boiling point. DO NOT ALLOW MILK TO BOIL. Carefully
remove container from microwave and allow to cool as
directed above.
2. Add plain yogurt or yogurt starter to lukewarm milk mixture
and mix thoroughly. DO NOT BEAT OR WHIP.
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3. Pour mixture to just below the top of each of the Yogurt Jars
and snap Jar Lids securely onto filled Yogurt Jars. Place
filled Yogurt Jars with Lids into the Base of the Yogurt
Maker. Once all Yogurt Jars are in place on the Base, cover
Base with Yogurt Maker Lid.
4. Make sure Power Switch is in the OFF (0) position and then
plug Power Cord into a 120 Volt AC electrical outlet.
5. Flip Power Switch into the ON (I) position.
6. Yogurt will take 8 to 10 hours to process. Set the Manual
Timer on the Yogurt Maker Lid to correspond with the time
you wish to check the yogurt’s progress. Yogurt should be
partially set after processing and will thicken further after
refrigeration. If not partially set process another hour until
set.
7. After processing flip the Power Switch into the OFF (0)
position and then unplug Power Cord from outlet. Remove
Yogurt Maker Lid from Base.
8. Remove Yogurt Jars from Base and place in a refrigerator
to chill for at least 2 hours. Once yogurt is chilled feel free
to add fruit or any other flavoring. Keep yogurt refrigerated
until use.
NOTE: You may find it helpful to set aside 1/2 cup of yogurt
from each batch to use as the yogurt starter on the next batch.
Tips For Best Results
1. Be sure Yogurt Jars and their Lids, as well as any other
utensils used to heat or measure ingredients, are clean.
Impurities can affect the growth of the yogurt culture.
2. Make sure the milk used for preparing the yogurt is cooled
between 100° and 110°F before adding yogurt starter. If the
milk is too warm, the yogurt culture will be destroyed. If the
milk is slightly cooler, additional processing will be required.
Use a candy or deep fryer thermometer that registers as
low as 100°F. Milk should be lukewarm, not hot.
3. Be sure to mix yogurt starter and milk gently but thoroughly
with a clean spoon. DO NOT BEAT OR WHIP. If not mixed
well, the yogurt may thicken unevenly in the Jars. For best
results, take a couple of ounces of warm milk and mix
thoroughly with starter until there are no lumps. When this
small quantity is mixed, add the remaining warm milk and
stir.
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4. Use the milk basics suggested in the “How To Make Yogurt”
section of this manual. For dry milk, you may want to vary
measurements to see which gives the best results.
Homemade yogurt is not quite as smooth as commercially-
made yogurt, which is normal. Evaporated milk can also be
used. As a rule skim milk will make thinner yogurt than
whole milk.
5. When buying yogurt to use as a starter, always purchase
plain, not flavored, yogurt and make sure it contains active
yogurt culture and has not passed the expiration date. This
information will be on the outside of the yogurt container. If
the container does not say that it contains active yogurt
cultures, DO NOT USE IT SINCE YOGURT WITHOUT
THESE CULTURES WILL NOT MAKE YOGURT. After you
have made your own yogurt, you can then use some of that
batch as your starter on a future batch. Take 1/2 cup and
put it in the refrigerator to use again. YOU MUST USE THIS
WITHIN 5 DAYS. Do not flavor yogurt that will be used as a
starter. After using homemade yogurt starter several times,
the yogurt may not thicken properly. This is because the
cultures have become too weak. When this happens, you
must purchase some plain yogurt to start a new batch. Dry
yogurt cultures are also available. Use according to
package directions with 1 quart of milk.
6. You can adjust the tartness of homemade yogurt by varying
the amount of processing time. For a mild tasting yogurt
process about 8 hours and for a tarter tasting yogurt
process for 10 hours.
7. Do not disturb the Yogurt Maker during processing as this
may affect the quality of the yogurt. Also keep it away from
any drafts.
8. After processing, yogurt should be partially set and will
jiggle in the center of the Jar. If not partially set, process
another hour or until set. Yogurt will continue to thicken
during refrigeration.
9. During processing and refrigeration, a small amount of clear
liquid may form on the surface of the yogurt. This is normal
and is called whey. The whey can be stirred into the yogurt
or removed by skimming off the top.
10. Always keep yogurt refrigerated until use. It can be kept for
up to one week. After this time it may become tart.
11. Add flavoring or fruit AFTER processing and refrigeration.
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12. If yogurt never thickens, there are several possible reasons:
a. Starter is too weak or was added when milk was too hot.
b. Starter was not mixed thoroughly with the milk.
c. Utensils used in preparing yogurt were not clean.
d. Starter was stirred too vigorously into the milk.
e. If using dry milk, there may be a preservative present that
interferes with the incubation process.
Additional Information
1. Yogurt can be frozen, but remember that the culture will not
survive the heating and freezing processes. However it will
maintain its nutritional value.
2. Plain yogurt is a very versatile alternative for some cooking
applications. Plain yogurt can be used for everything from a
substitute for mayonnaise or sour cream to a great base for
soups and dips. Vanilla or lemon yogurt are a wonderful
addition to fruit dishes and shakes.
3. To make yogurt thicker, empty a desired amount of yogurt
into a bowl lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth.
Gather the edges. Tie with a string and suspend over the
bowl in the refrigerator. Let it drip for 2 hours. Another
method for thickening yogurt is to line a colander with 3
layers of paper towels. Place the yogurt in the colander and
allow to drip for 2 hours.
4. Remember, yogurt performs best at low temperatures. High
temperatures may cause separation and possibly curdled
appearance. Flavor, however, will not be affected.
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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing
requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed
by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Care And Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not immerse the Yogurt Maker Base, cord, or
plug in water or any other liquid.
Always make sure Yogurt Maker is unplugged in the OFF (0)
position and cool before attempting to clean. Wash Yogurt Jars,
Jar Lids and Yogurt Maker Lid in hot, sudsy water. Wipe Base
with a damp cloth. Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive
cleansers.
Cord Storage
Unplug appliance and allow to cool. There is convenient cord
storage area underneath the machine. Simply wrap the Cord
around the Storage Clips underneath the Base and store in its
box or in a clean, dry place.
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Recipes
Avocado Dressing
1/2 cup natural yogurt
1 avocado
1/2 clove garlic, mashed fine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Mash avocado in small bowl. Add other ingredients and mix
until thick consistency. Serve over salad.
Yield: 3/4 cup
Sunday Brunch Pancakes
3 eggs
2-1/2 tablespoons raw sugar
1/2 cup natural yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1-1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup corn starch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whip together eggs and sugar. Add natural yogurt and milk;
blend until smooth. Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking
powder and salt. Combine with natural yogurt mixture. Mix
well. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake on to preheated
grill. Cook 3-5 minutes turning halfway through cooking time.
Yield: 8-10 pancakes
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Cool Tropical Salad
1 small fresh pineapple
1 cup mango chunks or melon balls
1 cup diced papaya or fresh peaches
2 cups natural yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sliced strawberries
4 sprigs fresh mint
Cut pineapple in quarters, lengthwise. Remove core. Slice
pineapple from shell and cut into bite size cubes. Refrigerate
empty shell to chill until serving time. Toss 1 cup of cubed
pineapple with mango and papaya. Chill. To serve, put 1/3 cup
natural yogurt on each pineapple shell an cover with mixed
fruit. Top with lay of remaining natural yogurt which has been
sweetened with honey and cover with sliced strawberries.
Garnish each serving with whole strawberry and sprig of fresh
mint.
Yield: 4 servings
Crab Dip
1 cup minced crab, drained
1/2 cup cottage cheese whipped in blender
1 cup natural yogurt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Mix all ingredients well and chill before serving.
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Strawberry Pineapple Banana Smoothie
1/4 cup strawberry simply fruit
2 cups natural yogurt
12 ounces pineapple juice
2 bananas cut into chunks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add
more simply fruit or sugar for a sweeter drink.
Yield: 4 cups
Cole Slaw Dressing
1 cup natural yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate until
ready to serve.
Yield: 1 cup
Lemon Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
1 cup natural yogurt
1 teaspoon French mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup light olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
salt and pepper to taste
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate until
ready to serve.
Yield 1-1/4 cups
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Carrot and Pumpkin Muffins
3/4 cup grated fresh pumpkin
1-1/4 cup grated carrots
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup natural yogurt
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
Combine grated pumpkin and grated carrots in a large bowl.
Add dry ingredients to stir and coat the pumpkin and carrot.
Place wet ingredients in a smaller bowl and whisk to combine.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently fold together.
Spray muffin pans with non-stick spray. Place 1/4 cup batter
into each muffin. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15
minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Yield: 18 muffins
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Date and Orange Muffins
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 cups natural yogurt
Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Stir in sugar
and dates. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Lightly beat the eggs, orange rind and juice together. Pour
butter, vanilla extract, egg mixture, and yogurt into the well of
the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Spray muffin pans
with non-stick spray. Place 1/4 cup batter into each muffin.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes, or until golden
brown and cooked through.
Yield: 16 muffins
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Lemon Yogurt Nut Cake
6 eggs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups natural yogurt
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sliced almonds
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
topping
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup raw sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
Separate eggs. Beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar in a medium
bowl until creamy and pale. Fold in yogurt, oil, vanilla extract
and lemon extract; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg
whites until stiff. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue
beating until thick and glossy. Fold flour, baking powder, and
nut into egg whites. Fold egg white mixture and lemon rind in
to egg yolk mixture. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake
in preheated 350° F oven for 25 minutes. While baking,
combine crumb topping ingredients together. At the end of the
bake time, remove cake from oven and sprinkle crumb topping
evenly across top of cake. Return to oven and bake for
another 5 minutes.
Yield: 12 servings
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Flavoring Natural Yogurt
It is best to flavor yogurt after refrigeration for several hours or
right before eating. If you add flavoring before refrigerating or
add to much flavoring your yogurt will become soupy.
Flavoring yogurt is dependent upon individual taste. You may
find that you prefer your yogurt with more or less flavoring. The
following flavoring suggestions are to flavor each cup of natural
yogurt.
2 teaspoons frozen juice concentrate—apple, orange,
pineapple, etc.
1 tablespoon of dietetic jam, preserves, or jelly
1 tablespoon of juice nectar—pear, apricot, peach etc.
1 teaspoon of your favorite gelatin or pudding/pie dessert
(powder form)
1 teaspoon of molasses or maple syrup
1 tablespoon of applesauce with a dash of cinnamon and
raisins
1 tablespoon of your favorite liqueur
1 tablespoon sweetened coconut
1 teaspoon of cocoa or chocolate with some nuts or sesame
seeds
1 tablespoon of any natural cereal and some fresh fruit
1 teaspoon of instant coffee
1 tablespoon honey with a teaspoon of vanilla
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase
date. This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of
the product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase of the product, our Repair Center will, at its option, either
(1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with a reconditioned comparable
model. These remedies are the purchaser's exclusive remedies under this
warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty service
number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the product, in
either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection
to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a copy of your sales
receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for warranty coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
ATTN: Repair Center Consumer Relations Department
708 South Missouri Street PO Box 7366
Macon, MO 63552 USA Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail:[e-mail]
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other damage caused
by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during ordinary
consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has been altered or
removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United States
and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the laws of your
jurisdiction.
For more information on our products, visit our website:
www.maxim-toastmaster.com.
©2005 All rights reserved. P/N 61823
Made in China 12/05
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