Tips For Better Use; Preparing Foods; Mix/Chop/Purée - Cuisinart MINI PREP PRO Instructions Manual

B. GRIND
The function uses the blunt edge of the knife.

6. TIPS FOR BETTER USE

A. PREPARING FOODS
• Cut the foods into 1.5cm pieces. The larger the pieces of food, the more time required to chop.
• To avoid inconsistent results and straining the motor, do not overload the work bowl. Generally ,
food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central plastic stem of the blade assembly.
IMPORTANT
• We recommend keeping a fi rm hold on the appliance with one hand when it is in operation to
stop it from moving.
• Never operate the processor continuously for more than 20 seconds at a time.
• Always wait until the blade has stopped turning before removing the lid.
• Never try to remove the lid and the bowl at the same time.
• The lid should be removed fi rst before removing the bowl. Empty the bowl, then remove the
blade assembly.
• Thanks to the BladeLock system, which holds the blade in place, it is possible to pour out your
liquid preparations from the bowl safely without fi rst having to remove the blades.
B. MIX/CHOP/PURÉE
• Cut the food into 1.5 cm pieces. The larger the pieces of food, the more time required to chop.
• To avoid inconsistent results and straining the motor, do not overload the work bowl. Generally,
food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central plastic stem of the blade assembly.
• Press and release
each time before you press it. If food gets stuck around the edges of the bowl, use the spatula to
scrape the sides of the bowl, or press
the sides of the bowl. Check the texture of the food regularly to avoid chopping the food too
fi ne.
Chopping fresh herbs:
The aromatic herbs, bowl and blade must all be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Remove the stems
from the herbs keeping only the tender parts of the herbs. Place the herbs in the work bowl and
press and release
longer you chop the herbs, the more fi nely chopped they will be.
If the herbs have been dried properly before they are chopped, they may be stored in an airtight
bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. They may also be frozen.
Chopping meat, poultry, fi sh and shellfi sh:
Food should be very cold, but not frozen. Cut the food into 1.5 cm pieces. Press
roughly, then hold down a few seconds longer to chop fi nely. If necessary, use the spatula to
remove food that is stuck to the side of the bowl.
several times, making sure the food falls to the bottom of the work bowl
several times until the herbs are chopped to the desired consistency. The
to reverse the motor. This helps to clean food from
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to chop