Cuisinart 7BSRT-31- User Manual

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B u f f e t S e r v e r s

Use and Care Guide

Cuisinart

®

Buffet Servers are an investment that will prove their

worth every time you use them. They can be used on the stovetop

or in the oven to cook, under the broiler to brown and then on the

stand to elegantly display food for your guests. Uniquely designed

aluminum encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity

and even heat distribution to meet your entertaining needs. When

properly cared for, your Cuisinart

®

Buffet Servers will give countless

years of service and pleasure. Follow the use and care suggestions in

this booklet to preserve and maintain their original beauty.

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EssENTIAl PRECAuTIONs

Never use Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server on high heat.

Food

will burn. The aluminum encapsulated base makes this

cookware highly conductive and efficient for quick, even heat

distribution. We recommend using a low to medium setting for

most cooking. To boil water, medium-high is sufficient. Never

leave your Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server or any pan empty over a

hot burner. Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the

stovetop

. Never use the warming stand on the stovetop or in

the oven

. The warming stand is for use after the food has been

cooked. It can be used on the counter or tabletop to keep food

warm and to elevate the hot server from the surface. Read “How

to Use Warming Stand” section CAREFULLY before using

buffet pan with warming stand. Follow ALL instructions.

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BEfORE usING

Wash your new buffet pan in warm water with a mild soap or

dishwashing liquid, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first

time. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft

dish towel.

Do not place warming stand in dishwasher.

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HOw TO usE wARMING sTANd

The warming stand for your Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server keeps

already cooked foods warm while serving. Before lighting

candles, place the warming stand in the location where you

will be serving. Prior to mounting the buffet pan, place two

smokeless, non-toxic, fragrance-free tea light candles* in candle

cup holders on warming stand base. Light both candles just

before use. Once candles are lit, carefully place Buffet Server

on warming stand for serving. Tea light candles vary in lifespan.

They can last anywhere from 2-5 hours depending on the

brand. DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED AND

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. PLACE IN AN

AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO DRAFTS, AWAY FROM

CURTAINS OR OTHER FLA MMABLE ITEMS. When

finished serving, extinguish candles. Be sure both the wax and

the server have cooled before removing the tea light candles.**

*IMPORTANT:

ONLY standard-sized (1½" diameter)

tea light candles (wrapped in aluminum case) should

be used. DO NOT USE VOTIVE CANDLES OR

ANY OTHER TYPE OF CANDLES. DO NOT USE

SCENTED CANDLES.

**CAuTION:

Do not transport warming stand or entire

buffet server unit while candles are lit. Tilting and dropping

may create risk of burns or fire.

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CARBON REsIduE fROM CANdlEs

Carbon spotting from candles will appear on bottom of buffet

pan after use on warming stand*. Carbon residue must be

cleaned off prior to placing in dishwasher. Dampen bottom,

sprinkle with baking soda and clean using a few drops of

dishwashing liquid. Bottom of pan should wipe clean.

*NOTE:

Different brands of tea light candles will leave

different amounts of carbon.

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EAsy MAINTENANCE

Immediately after each use, fill the pan with hot water and

dishwashing liquid; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or

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soft cloth to remove any remaining food particles.

Do not use

steel wool or other metal pads that make coarse scratches.

Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately. Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server

features oven-safe handles that can withstand oven temperatures

up to 550°F. Caution should be used when handling any cookware

handles; we recommend the use of potholders.

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wHAT ABOuT THE dIsHwAsHER?

Cuisinart

®

Buffet Servers are dishwasher safe, but remember

that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the dishwasher is

carelessly packed, other dishes or flatware may mar the surface of

the cookware. Over a long period, regular dishwasher cleaning

will eventually scratch any utensil. We recommend using a non-

lemon detergent.

Do not place warming stand in dishwasher.

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wHAT ABOuT METAl uTENsIls?

We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your

Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server. You may prefer using metal utensils.

These may scratch the cooking surface, but will in no way impair

the performance of your Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server. You may use

a hand mixer with metal beaters which can scratch the interior

surface but will not impair the cookware’s performance or its

durability.

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TO REMOvE sTAINs

Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. This is a

harmless deposit and can be removed with a little warm vinegar.

Certain foods such as pasta or oatmeal may leave a light residue

or cloudy appearance. This can be easily removed with any of

these cleaning products: Bon Ami

®

, Cameo

®

Stainless Steel or

Metal Cleaner, Nevr-Dull

®

.

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TO REMOvE sTuBBORN REsIduE

When food is burned in the pan, a stubborn black residue may

remain. If soaking does not loosen it, add water to a depth

of one inch in the pan, then add a tablespoon of dishwasher

detergent (a non-lemon product). Bring to a boil, reduce heat

and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then drain

and rinse. Loosen the residue with a sponge or plastic spatula.

Repeat if necessary. Caution: Detergent fumes can be irritating.

Carry out this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in

a well-ventilated room.

CAuTION:

Detergent fumes can be

irritating. Carry out this procedure under a hood with an

exhaust fan or in a well-ventilated room.

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TO REMOvE BuRNER sTAINs

Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of pans can be removed

with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and

spray or brush the cleaner on only the outside bottom of the

pan. If the directions call for using the cleaner in a warm oven,

heat the pan before applying the cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after

cleaning.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Cuisinart

®

Buffet Servers

have exceptionally high thermoconductivity, and even

a low setting on some gas burners will overheat or even

burn foods such as thinly sliced onions. An inexpensive gas

“flame-tamer” placed between the burner and the bottom

of the pot solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily

available at most hardware stores.

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COOkING OvER A GAs BuRNER

When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the flame touches

only the pan bottom. If the flame comes up the sides of the

pan, energy is wasted and the sides of the pan may become

permanently discolored.

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COOkING TEMPERATuRE IN OvEN

Cuisinart

®

Buffet Servers can be used in the oven without damage.

Naturally, the handle as well as the pan will become hot. Use

potholders to prevent burns. The cookware can be used in the

oven at any baking temperature up to 550°F and can go from

burner to broiler to table when placed on a heat-resistant trivet.

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TO BREAk A vACuuM sEAl

The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect fit to

reduce the evaporation of liquids. If you leave the cover on after

turning the heat down or off, a partial vacuum may form that

will seal the lid to the pan. To break the seal, turn on the heat for

a few moments, and the cover will come off easily. If you don’t

want the lid to seal to the pan, remove the cover or set it slightly

ajar before turning off the heat.

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CONvENIENT sTORAGE

Store in original box or in cupboard with ample space for

convenient, safe storage.

lIMITEd lIfETIME wARRANTy

Your Cuisinart

®

Buffet Server is 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. If your cookware should prove to be defective within

your lifetime, we will repair it or, if we think it necessary, replace

it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service

Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to Consumer Service

Center, Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also

enclose $7.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please also

be sure to include a return address, phone number, description of

the product problem, and any other information pertinent to the

product’s return. Please pay by check or money order.

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 which does not impair the

functional utility of the cookware.

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.

CA LIFOR NI A RESIDENTS ONLY

California residents need only supply proof of purchase and

should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions. 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

either of the above two options does 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. California residents may also, according to their

preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart

for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Customer

Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.