Cuisinart PE-50 Pasta Extruder Attachment Manual

Cuisinart PE-50 Pasta Extruder Attachment

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Turn dial to the OFF position and unplug from outlet when not in use, before fitting or removing accessories or attachments, after use and before cleaning.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cuisinart does not recommend the use of this appliance by children.
4. Avoid contact with moving parts and fitted attachments. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from beaters during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the mixer.
5. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
6. Do not use more than one accessory or attachment at a time.
7. Do not exceed the maximum capacities listed in this Instruction Book.
8. Do not use the stand mixer if it is damaged or if the cord is damaged. After having been damaged, have the stand mixer checked and serviced before resuming use.
9. When using an attachment, make sure that you have read the safety instructions that come with the particular attachment.
10.  Do not use outdoors.
11.  Keep stainless steel bowl away from heat sources such as stovetops, ovens or microwaves.
12. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the base power unit in water or other liquids.
13. Remove all accessories and attachments from stand mixer before washing.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. 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 appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
16.  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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTE: The maximum rating is based on the attachment that draws the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® Pasta Extruder Stand Mixer Attachment on a fat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Lift the corrugated insert out of the gift box. Remove the body, wrench, and pasta plates. To assemble the pasta extruder attachment, follow Assembly Instructions on page 5. Replace all packaging materials inside box and save the box for repackaging. Before using for the frst time: Wash all parts according to Cleaning and Maintenance on page 6.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Body
2. Feed Tube
3. Feed Screw
4. Ring Nut
5. Wrench/Pusher/
   Feed Screw Remover
6. Pasta Cutter Ring
7. Six Different Pasta Plates You can make the pasta of your choice.
   • 7a. Pasta Plate for Spaghetti
   • 7b. Pasta Plate for Small
   • Macaroni
   • 7c. Pasta Plate for Rigatoni
   • 7d. Pasta Plate for Fusilli
   • 7e. Pasta Plate for Bucatini
   • 7f. Pasta Plate for Large Macaroni
8. Pasta Plate Storage Case

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Insert the feed screw, metal end first, into the front end of the pasta extruder body. Rotate until the plastic X on the feed screw lines up with the X-shaped groove inside the pasta extruder body.
2. Fit one of the pasta plates on top of the feed screw. Make sure that the notches on the four sides of the pasta plate slide securely onto the four grooves on the front end of the body.
3. Fit the ring nut over the pasta plate and turn it clockwise until it is secured to the body.
4. Attach the pasta cutter by sliding it over the ring nut and aligning the two notches on the side of the cutter with the two grooves on the pasta extruder body. Push in firmly, and while pushing firmly, turn the cutter clockwise to secure. It should move freely around the pasta plate and extruder body.
5. To switch the pasta plate, first remove the pasta cutter, then plate, then follow assembly instructions 2 to 4 with the new pasta plate. Make sure there is no pasta dough obstructing the round groove located in the center of the feed screw.

ATTACHING TO STAND MIXER

1. Make sure Stand Mixer is OFF.
2. Gently pull outlet cover off front of mixer head to remove.
3. Turn the Stand Mixer attachment knob counterclockwise until outlet opening is unobstructed.
4. Insert the assembled extruder attachment into the outlet opening, lining up the square metal hub on the extruder with the square indentation in the outlet opening.
5. Turn the Stand Mixer attachment knob clockwise to secure to mixer.

OPERATION

1. Prepare pasta dough as directed by recipe, letting it rest in the refrigerator until it is ready to be extruded.
2. Cut dough into 1-inch pieces. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry out.
3. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and generously dust with semolina four to keep pasta from sticking. Set sheet below extruder attachment.
4.  Set Stand Mixer to Speed 5 and slowly drop in 4 pieces of dough, one at a time, without using the pusher (if making spaghetti or bucatini, use Speed 10). Do not overfll.
   NOTE: Dough will “knead” in the extruder chute for about 1 minute, before extrusion begins.
5. When extruded pasta reaches desired length, use the pasta cutter ring to cut it, by turning the cutter frst to the left and then quickly to the right; let cut pasta fall onto dusted sheet tray. If pasta dough sticks to the back of the cutter this may lead to unclean cuts. If this is the case frst stop the unit, remove the pasta cutter ring and clean out any stuck dough. Replace cutter ring and continue with remaining dough. If this continues to occur dough may be too soft. To prevent this from occurring dust each piece of dough in “00” four before putting through the extruder.
6. Drop in more dough pieces, one at a time, as pasta is extruded and cut. Generously dust all cut pasta with more semolina four.
7. Repeat extrusion and cutting process with remaining dough pieces. NOTE: Pasta can be cooked immediately or generously dusted with semolina four, dried and stored in airtight bags in the refrigerator.
8. Boil pasta in generously salted water to desired doneness. Recommended cooking time is about 3 minutes for spaghetti and 6 minutes for al dente rigatoni, though cooking times vary (see Tips and Hints section).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Remove the pasta cutter manually by pushing it frmly and rotating it counterclockwise to release the notches from the grooves on the pasta extruder body. Then remove the ring nut manually  or with the wrench if it isfastened too tightly.
2. Feed screw can be removed by using the hook on the top of the wrench/pusher. Please note: the feed screw metal washers may be very hot. Let cool before touching.
3. Allow dough on the pasta plates to dry before cleaning. Once dough is dry, separate the plastic and metal pieces of the pasta plates and gently tap out any loose dough. To remove stubborn dry dough, using a wooden or plastic skewer, or toothpick, is help- ful. Do not use metal tools to scrape off dough or you may cause damage to the plates. The pasta plate pieces are marked for easy assembly.
   • F = Fusilli
   • B = Bucatini
   • R = Rigatoni
   • LM = Large Macaroni
   • SM = Small Macaroni
   • S = Spaghetti
4. Do not wash pasta extruder housing in dishwasher or immerse in water or other liquids. Wipe extruder with damp cloth. Wash ring nut in warm, soapy water. Do not put the ring nut or pasta plates in the dishwasher. Pasta plates can be washed in warm, soapy water and are top-rack dishwasher safe.
5.  Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Tips and Hints

• It is essential to stir the four before you measure it. Do not scoop it right out of the bag.
• The key to making fresh pasta is to have the right feel of the dough – not too moist or too dry. Dough should be pliable and come together in one ball, yet should not be sticky to the touch.
• The humidity of the day can greatly affect the pasta dough. If the day is very humid, watch and feel the dough when you are fnished kneading. If it is still sticky, knead in one tablespoon of four at a time until the stickiness disappears.
• Always add pasta dough to feed tube slowly, waiting a couple of minutes for it to knead in the chute and begi extruding before adding more. Do not overfll, which will cause pasta to extrude very slowly.
• If pasta extrudes too slowly, turn off the Stand Mixer and carefully remove some dough from the pasta extruder chute.
• If a piece of pasta gets stuck, turn off the Stand Mixer and gently nudge lodged dough piece with the back of the wrench.
• A pasta cutter is included to cut pasta, but a paring knife or metal bench scraper can also be used.
• Try to cut pasta into similar lengths to ensure even cooking.
• The dough may come out curly in the frst batch. The dough should straighten in the second batch. Any curled pasta can be reprocessed.
• Separate pasta as soon as it is cut from the pasta extruder. Toss freshly extruded pasta with semolina four to prevent sticking. Pile dusted noodles together in loose bundles on a fat, clean surface.
• To cook pasta, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil to 6 quarts boiling water. Add pasta slowly and separately; make sure no pasta is sticking together before adding to water. Cook as directed, stirring occasionally. Drain in colander.
• Fresh pasta is best if cooked immediately. Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator, frst air-drying for one hour, then sealing in plastic bag.
• Generously dusted fresh pasta can be “dried” to achieve a texture more similar to dried, boxed pasta. Simply let it sit at room temperature for up to 4 hours before storing.
• Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried, boxed pasta, but cooking times will vary based on size and thickness of any pasta. As you work with your homemade pastas, you will learn the timing that works best.
• The Stand Mixer should rest at least one hour after processing 2 pasta dough recipes.
• Generously dust pasta with semolina four after extruding to prevent sticking. Excess four will fall off during cooking.

Recipes

Basic Pasta Dough
The combination of “00” and semolina flour gives this dough the perfect bite when cooked, compared to traditional pasta dough made with just semolina flour.

Makes about 1 pound;

4 to 5 servings
5 large eggs
2½ cups “00” flour, plus more as needed for kneading
2/3 cup semolina flour

1. Put all of the ingredients, in the order listed, into the Cuisinart® mixing bowl. Attach the dough hook and mix on Speed 5 to combine, about 1 minute.
2. Continue mixing until dough mostly comes together, an additional 4 to 6 minutes. At about 5 minutes of mixing, check the texture. If it is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time; alternatively, if it is too wet, add the “00” four one tablespoon at a time to desired consistency. Keep in mind, this dough will not resemble a smooth ball; it will only just come together in large chunks with some possible smaller bits to knead in by hand. Should any four or loose dry bits be left behind at the bottom of the bowl, leave them there and do not

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