Cuisinart Yogurt Maker Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET  
Recipe  
Booklet  
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Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling  
CYM-100  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
13. Where applicable, always attach plug to appliance and check  
that the control is off before plugging cord into wall outlet.  
To disconnect, turn the control to OFF, then remove plug from  
wall outlet.  
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should  
always be adhered to, including the following:  
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a  
heated oven.  
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.  
2. Always unplug unit from outlet when not in use, before  
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or  
near children.  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
5. 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.  
6. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart  
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.  
7. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot  
surfaces.  
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.  
8. Do not plug in or take out plug when your hands are wet.  
9. Do not use outdoors.  
10. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.  
11. 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.  
NOTICE  
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the  
other). As a safety feature, this plug will 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  
defeat this safety feature.  
 
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CONTENTS  
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Important Safeguards..........................................................................2  
Parts and Accessories ........................................................................3  
Before First Use ..................................................................................4  
Introduction .........................................................................................4  
Operation.........................................................................................4–5  
Tips and Hints .................................................................................6–7  
Cultures and Fermentation .............................................................6  
Heating and Consistency................................................................6  
Finished Yogurt and Taste ..............................................................7  
Troubleshooting...................................................................................7  
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................7  
Warranty ..........................................................................................8–9  
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
1. Scoop  
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2. Housing Lid  
3. Yogurt Container Lid  
4. Yogurt Container  
5. Control Panel with LED display  
6. Detachable Cord  
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7. Housing  
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1. Put all of the ingredients in the yogurt container and then cover it  
with the yogurt container lid.  
BEFORE THE FIRST USE  
Carefully unpack the unit and remove any packaging and promotional  
labels in or on the yogurt maker. Rinse all accessories thoroughly in  
warm soapy water, then dry completely.  
INTRODUCTION  
The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker takes the guesswork out of  
making yogurt at home. Simply mix together ingredients and pour  
into the yogurt container, letting the yogurt maker do the rest. You will  
love the ready-to-eat chilled results.  
2. Place the filled container into the housing and cover with the  
housing lid.  
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.  
3. 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.  
OPERATION  
LED Display  
Increase  
Fermentation  
Time  
Start/Stop  
Buttons  
Decrease  
Fermentation  
Time  
* 8 hours is the default starting point, but refer to recipes for more  
specific guidelines.  
 
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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.  
5. 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).  
4. 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 fermentation countdown will  
begin.  
Note: Yogurt will be at its best and should be eaten within the  
first three days after completion. Yogurt can be kept for up to 8  
days.  
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  
adjusted time is shown flashing on the screen, press the START  
button again and the unit will adjust the time accordingly.  
6. To turn the unit off or end the cooling cycle, press and hold the  
STOP button for 3 seconds.  
7. Once the unit is off, you can either remove the yogurt container  
and place it directly in the refrigerator, or use the yogurt scoop  
provided and divide yogurt into individual portions.  
 
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Heating and Consistency  
TIPS AND HINTS  
Different cultures yield different results, with some producing thinner  
yogurts than others. If after making a batch of yogurt thicker results  
are desired, we recommend following the step for heating the milk  
below before adding the yogurt base to the yogurt maker.  
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 where others are meant to be thick.  
Heating the milk breaks down its proteins, allowing yogurt to  
coagulate, facilitating the thickening process during fermentation.  
Heat milk on the stove to 180°F (some cultures recommend only  
160°F, so follow the instructions per the particular culture).  
Yogurt can be fermented from a purchased culture or from yogurt  
that is either store bought or homemade with a reusable culture.  
For best results (but not essential), keep milk at this temperature for  
about 20 minutes.  
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.  
Cool milk until a thermometer reads 110°F. Once cooled to 110°F, stir  
in culture and any other thickening agent into the milk so that it is  
fully incorporated. Transfer mixture to the yogurt maker and set the  
appropriate fermentation time.  
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.  
If following the recommended step, subtract one to two hours from  
the fermentation time.  
Direct set cultures can be used only once and take less time to  
ferment, about 8–12 hours.  
Adding dry milk powders to a culture-based yogurt will add to the  
thickness in the final product. For every 4 cups of milk add ¼ to  
½ cup powdered milk when using cow’s milk, and ½ to 1 cup milk  
powder to the base when using goat’s milk.  
Reusable cultures take longer the first time used, up to 16 hours.  
When used again as a culturing agent, the fermentation time will be  
shorter, about 6–8 hours.  
Other thickeners can also be used to thicken yogurt. Always make a  
slurry with the thickener and a small amount of the milk before mixing  
into the entire batch.  
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.  
Approximate amounts for 4 cups milk:  
Tapioca starch – 2 tablespoons  
Agar-agar powder– ½ teaspoon (dissolve into ½ cup water, bring  
to a boil and then cool before adding to mixture)  
When fermenting with store-bought yogurt, the average fermentation  
time is 6 hours.  
Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons  
The fermenting time can always be increased or decreased while  
yogurt maker is in operation.  
Powdered gelatin – 1 teaspoon  
 
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Finished Yogurt and Taste  
TROUBLESHOOTINg  
We recommend checking consistency of yogurt during the  
fermentation process to avoid over-culturing. Begin checking yogurt  
on the earlier side of the recommended time range.  
Q: Why is the consistency of my yogurt so thin?  
A: To thicken the consistency of your yogurt you can heat the milk  
first on a stove or add a thickening agent like dry milk or gelatin.  
See the Tips and Hints section for more information.  
Yogurt should have some body and be slightly firm when fully  
fermented.  
A: Fermentation may not have been long enough.  
A: Culture was damaged.  
Always stir yogurt before serving.  
Yogurt starts to over-culture when whey begins to separate. Yogurt is  
over-cultured when curds and whey have completely separated.  
Q: Why did my yogurt curdle?  
A: Yogurt has been over-fermented. Reduce fermentation time and  
begin checking yogurt on the earlier side of the recommended  
time range.  
More time can always be added to under-cultured yogurt, even if it  
has been through the cooling cycle. However, once over-cultured,  
yogurt is no longer edible.  
A: Culture was damaged.  
Longer fermentation times will produce a tangier yogurt, but also aid  
in thickening.  
CLEANINg AND MAINTENANCE  
Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before you start  
cleaning it.  
Strain yogurt overnight using a strainer lined with a coffee filter, for  
an ultra-rich and thick treat.  
Cleaning Accessories and Housing/Base:  
Do not consume any yogurt that smells, looks or tastes displeasing.  
Rinse the yogurt container, yogurt container lid and housing lid  
immediately after each use so food doesn’t dry on them. All can be  
washed with warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.  
We recommend using whole milk for making yogurt, and avoiding  
ultra-pasteurized milk. Fuller-fat milks produce thicker yogurts.  
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.  
When adding a flavor to yogurt, we recommend waiting until 6 hours  
after the cooling process has begun. Flavors can also be added to  
individual portions as needed instead of to the entire batch.  
Certain flavors may shorten the shelf life of yogurt. Fruit mix-in  
flavors last longer and are better added to the entire batch, while  
sweeter syrups are best added to individual portions.  
Storage  
The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker stores neatly on the  
countertop in a minimum of 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.  
 
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of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to  
another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type.  
WARRANTY  
Limited 3 Year Warranty  
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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.  
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart  
Electronic Yogurt Maker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household  
use. 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 Electronic Yogurt 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.  
California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming  
products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our  
Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.  
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and  
handling for such products under warranty.  
If your Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker should prove to be defective within the  
warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty  
service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from  
our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer  
Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT  
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you  
call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for  
service. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is  
under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping  
and handling of the product.  
Your Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker has been manufactured to the strictest  
specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with  
authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any  
defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as by  
use with accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized  
by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse,  
shipment or other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these  
damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights,  
which vary from state to state.  
Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of  
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).  
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being  
returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart  
cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered  
to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty. Please be sure to  
include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect,  
product model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and  
any other information pertinent to the product’s return.  
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than  
Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer  
Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the  
product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:  
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option  
 
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