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CH4BCU

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  • Page 1 Mini Processor CH4BCU...
  • Page 2 Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to "UK After Sales Service" section for further information).
  • Page 3 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Mini Processor. For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ontents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Cautions .
  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product Description Work bowl with handle Blade (curved sharp blade, flat blunt blade) with BladeLock system Control switches Housing base Spatula (not shown)
  • Page 6: Safety Cautions

     A lways inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for further information).
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. These bags are not toys. n The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 8: Uk Wiring Instructions

    UK Wiring Instructions The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: n BLUE = NEUTRAL n BROWN = LIVE As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: n The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N...
  • Page 9: Instructions For Use

    Instructions For Use Fitting & removing the parts 1. Place the housing base on a flat, dry, stable surface. 2. Place the work bowl over the motor base with the handle facing forward. N .B . Opening at the back of the bowl must face column at the back of Mini Processor .
  • Page 10: The Dual Blade

    9. To remove liquids and sauces from the bowl, simply pour ingredients out of the work bowl. The BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place. 10. To remove the blade, gently pull up to disengage blade lock away from the motor spindle holding the plastic stem.
  • Page 11: Processing

    Continuous hold action is best when you are using the grind function. You may have to operate the Mini Processor for several seconds to achieve the desired results with some food, as long as 20 seconds for some seeds or 40 seconds for coffee beans. When you operate the unit for more than 10 seconds, use a pulse action every 10 seconds or so to allow food to drop to the bottom of the work bowl.
  • Page 12: Processing Techniques

    Processing Techniques The following section includes useful hints and tips on how to use the Mini Processor to achieve a number of processing results. We recommend that you practice using these techniques before processing food to eat. N.B: Do not process frozen food in the Mini Processor. Ingredients Operation Comments...
  • Page 13: Chopping Fresh Herbs

    For best results: n   Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size of approximately 1.5cm to achieve even results. n  U se the sharp edge for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It is ideal for chopping softer food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic and most cheese.
  • Page 14: Grinding Coffee Beans And Hard Foods

    E . Grinding coffee beans and hard foods: Add coffee or hard food to the work bowl. Use the ‘GRIND’ switch and process using a continuous action until desired consistency is reached. Coffee beans may take slightly longer to process, so use a pulse action every 10 seconds or so to allow food to drop to the bottom of the work bowl.
  • Page 15: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Cleaning & Maintenance n  W hen not in use, leave the appliance unplugged. n  A ll parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe. We recommend washing them in the dishwasher on the top rack. Due to intense water heat, washing the work bowl, lid and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time.
  • Page 16: Uk Guarantee & After Sales Service

    UK Guarantee This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 5 years. This guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons. If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects in materials or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced through Conair UK After Sales Service.
  • Page 17: Recipes

    Recipes Sauces and Dressings Classic Mayonnaise ........18 Béarnaise Sauce .
  • Page 18: Classic Mayonnaise

    Classic Mayonnaise Serves 4 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp dijon mustard 100ml groundnut oil 25ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar Juice of ½ a lemon Salt & pepper n  P lace the egg yolks and Dijon mustard into the processor bowl, season well with salt and pepper and process continuously using the CHOP function until well combined.
  • Page 19: Béarnaise Sauce

    Béarnaise sauce Serves 4 1 shallot, peeled and quartered 1 tbsp peppercorns 1 tbsp vinegar Pinch salt 1 large egg yolk 75g butter, melted n  P lace the shallot and peppercorns in the work bowl and process using the ‘GRIND’ switch until the pepper is ground.
  • Page 20: Pesto

    Pesto Serves 6 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 tbsp pinenuts 50g basil leaves 15g goat’s cheese 1 tsp nut oil 50g parmesan 60ml olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper n  A dd the garlic, pinenuts and basil into the work bowl and process using the ‘CHOP’ switch until finely chopped.
  • Page 21: Vinaigrette

    Vinaigrette Serves 6 1 tsp mustard 2 tsp white wine vinegar 300ml sunflower oil 10g parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper n  P lace the mustard, vinegar and seasoning into the work bowl. Lock lid into place. n  G radually add the oil through one opening of the lid, leaving the other opening free for air circulate.
  • Page 22: Crème Chantilly

    Crème Chantilly Serves 4 300ml single cream 80g granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract n  P lace the cream in the work bowl and process using the ‘CHOP’ switch for 1 minute. n  A dd the sugar and vanilla extract and process for a few seconds until mixed.
  • Page 23: Hummus

    Hummus Serves 4 75g chickpeas 5g flat leaf parsley ½ tsp lemon zest 1 garlic clove, peeled Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp olive oil n  P lace the chickpeas, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice and the ground cumin into the work bowl and process using the ‘GRIND’...
  • Page 24: Guacamole

    Guacamole Serves 4 1 avocado, peeled, stone removed and cut into 1.5cm pieces Juice of 1 lemon 25g fresh coriander 25g onion, peeled and cut to 1.5cm cubes Green chilli, cored, deseeded and cut to 1.5cm pieces 1 tsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper n  A dd all the ingredients to the work bowl and process using the ‘CHOP’...
  • Page 25: Cinnamon And Pear Compote

    Cinnamon and Pear Compote 75g brown sugar 1 stick cinnamon, broken into 1.5cm pieces 25g butter 2 pears, peeled and cut into 1.5cm cubes n  P lace the sugar and cinnamon into the work bowl. Process using the ‘GRIND’ switch and a pulse action until broken, and then use a continuous action, until powdered.
  • Page 26: Mojito

    Mojito Serves 4 8 ice cubes Juice 2 limes 8 leaves fresh mint 8 brown sugar cubes 80ml Rum 120ml sparkling water n  P lace the ice cubes in the work bowl and process using the ‘CHOP’ switch for a few seconds to break up the ice.
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