Cuisinart CYM-100 Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
- To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not place the cord, plug, or base of the appliance in water or any other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Always unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
- Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to the appliance.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock, or risk of injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
- Scoop
- Housing Lid
- Yogurt Container Lid
- Yogurt Container
- Control Panel with LED display
- Detachable Cord
- Housing
BEFORE USING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME DO NOT
Immerse the motor base in water. Wipe it with a moist cloth. Wash the lid, freezer bowl, and mixing arm in warm soapy water to remove any dust or residue from the manufacturing and shipping process. DO NOT clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.
INTRODUCTION
The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker takes the guesswork out of making yogurt at home. Simply mix together the ingredients and pour them into the yogurt container, letting the yogurt maker do the rest. You will love the ready-to-eat chilled results. Homemade yogurt is a healthy and more economical option to store-bought yogurt. Not only a great source of protein and calcium, yogurt also contains probiotics, or good bacteria, that are crucial for a healthy digestive system.
Either plain or flavored, yogurt is the perfect anytime food to enjoy alone, with granola, or in your morning smoothie. Yogurt is also a great ingredient to have on hand in the kitchen for delicious and moist baked goods, as a secret ingredient to marinades for meat and poultry, and also the perfect vehicle for soups and sauces
Operations
- Put all of the ingredients in the yogurt container and then cover it with the yogurt container lid.
- Place the filled container into the housing and cover it with the housing lid.
- Plug the unit in and the default* fermentation time will begin flashing on the screen. To change the fermentation time (1–24 hours) use the “+” and “-” buttons, then press the START button.
8 hours is the default starting point but refer to recipes for more specific guidelines. Note: In the case that the yogurt maker is accidentally turned off during the cooling process, it is possible to skip fermentation and proceed directly to cooling mode. To do so, scroll down past 1 hour and the LED will display “C”. Once Start is pressed, the cooling mode will begin.
- Once desired fermentation time is flashing on the LED display, press the Start button. At this point, the fermentation numbers on the LED will become solid and the fermentation countdown will begin. NOTE: To change the fermentation time during operation, press the StOP button. The fermentation time will begin flashing again and you can adjust the time using the “+” and “-” buttons. Once the adjusted time is shown flashing on the screen, press the Start button again and the unit will adjust the time accordingly.
- After the fermentation is complete, the unit will automatically switch into cooling mode and display “C” in the LED. As long as the unit is plugged in, it will stay in cooling mode until you turn the unit off. After 8–12 hours the temperature of the yogurt will be between 43 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit (6–11 degrees Celsius)
- To turn the unit off or end the cooling cycle, press and hold the Stop button for 3 seconds.
Tips and Hints
Cultures and Fermentation
The taste, texture, and consistency of your yogurt will depend on the type of culture that is used. Each type of culture contains different bacteria strains with individual properties that affect the tang and taste of the yogurt as well as its texture. Some yogurts are meant to be thin and runny whereas others are meant to be thick. Yogurt can be fermented from a purchased culture or from yogurt that is either store-bought or homemade with a reusable culture. Use only one type of culture per batch of yogurt.
Mixing cultures may force different bacteria that are not meant to coexist to compete with one another instead of properly fermenting. Fermenting times vary depending on the type of culture used. There are two types of yogurt cultures – direct-set and reusable. These two types of cultures also vary depending on yogurt flavor – Bulgarian, Piima, Greek, etc. The Cuisinart® Electronic Yogurt Maker uses thermophilic culture. Thermophilic (heat-loving) culture needs an elevated temperature to ferment as opposed to mesophilic culture, which is best suited to ferment at room temperature.
If you are unaware of what type of culture you have, check the ingredient list of the culture or ask your supplier. When fermenting with store-bought yogurt, the average fermentation time is 6 hours. The fermenting time can always be increased or decreased while the yogurt maker is in operation.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning Accessories and Housing/Base:
Rinse the yogurt container, yogurt container lid, and housing lid immediately after each use so the food doesn’t dry on them. All can be washed with warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher. Wipe the housing/base clean with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately. Never submerge the base or the plug in water or other liquids.
Storage
The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum space. When it is not in use, store the unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Any service other than cleaning and normal user maintenance should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart Service Representative.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it.
To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order payable to Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/discontinued/ice-cream-and-yogurt-makers/cym-100/
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Cuisinart CYM-100 Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling Manual
