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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Mini Prep Pro. 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.
Product Control Guide Work bowl with handle Blade (curved sharp blade, flat blunt blade) with BladeLock system Control switches Housing base Spatula (not shown)
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).
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10. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning. 11. This appliance is for indoor, domestic use only and is not intended to be used in applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
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23. Always ensure the blades and bowl have been thoroughly cleaned after each use and have dried completely before storing. 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.
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 and positioned slightly to the left of the control panel (the bowl will slot onto the base). 3.
The dual blade This appliance processes using a dual blade with a sharp, curved edge for chopping/mixing and a flat, blunter edge for grinding. Blunt edge Sharp edge Control switches To start operation, simply press one of the two switches and hold down for the desired length of time.
Processing 1. Fit the work bowl and blade (refer to section A). 2. Place food in the work bowl. Ensure food is cut into small evenly sized pieces and the work bowl is not overloaded. 3. Lock the lid into position. 4.
Processing Techniques The following section includes useful hints and tips on how to use the Mini Prep Pro 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 processor. Ingredients Operation Comments...
For best results: Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size of approximately 1.5cm to achieve even results. 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.
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 the beans to drop to the bottom of the work bowl.
Cleaning & Maintenance W hen not in use, leave the appliance unplugged. 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.
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Please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email support@cuisinart.co.uk for further information on authorised stockists. It is important to retain your proof of purchase We recommend attaching your receipt...
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For further advice on using the appliance or should you need to return your product, please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406 902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email your enquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk Return address:...
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Safe Disposal The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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 P lace the egg yolks and Dijon mustard into the processor bowl, season well with salt and pepper and process continuously using the ‘Chop’...
Béarnaise sauce Serves 4 1 shallot, peeled and quartered 1 tbsp peppercorns 1 tbsp vinegar Pinch salt 1 large egg yolk 75g butter, melted P lace the shallot and peppercorns in the work bowl and process using the ‘Grind’ switch until the pepper is ground.
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 A dd the garlic, pinenuts and basil into the work bowl and process using the ‘Chop’ switch until finely chopped.
Vinaigrette Serves 6 1 tsp mustard 2 tsp white wine vinegar 300ml sunflower oil 10g parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper P lace the mustard, vinegar and seasoning into the work bowl. Lock lid into place. G radually add the oil through one opening of the lid, leaving the other opening free for air circulate.
Crème Chantilly Serves 4 300ml single cream 80g granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract P lace the cream in the work bowl and process using the ‘Chop’ switch for 1 minute. A dd the sugar and vanilla extract and process for a few seconds until mixed.
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 P lace the chickpeas, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice and the ground cumin into the work bowl and process using the ‘Grind’...
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 ...
Monkfish Skewers with Kachumber Salad Serves 4 Skewers Mint Raita 750g Monkfish tail 250ml greek yogurt 50ml Olive oil 3 tbsp lemon oil Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 2 lemons 1 chilli Small handful of mint leaves 1 garlic clove Kachumber Salt and pepper 8 bamboo skewers...
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Mint and lemon raita P lace all the ingredients together in the processor. P ress ‘Grind’ until all of the ingredients combine together to make a very smooth sauce. R eserve and refrigerate. Kachumber ...
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 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.
Mojito Serves 4 8 ice cubes Juice 2 limes 8 leaves fresh mint 8 brown sugar cubes 80ml Rum 120ml sparkling water P lace the ice cubes in the work bowl and process using the ‘Chop’ switch for a few seconds to break up the ice.