Quick Tips Guide - Cuisinart Mini Prep Pro Instruction/Recipe Booklet

QUICK TIPS GUIDE

Tip: Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about
Size
Tip: If you don't start with pieces that are small & uniformed, you will not get
NB: Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading causes inconsistent results &
strains the motor.
Quantity
Tip: As a rule of thumb, remember most foods should not reach more than 2⁄3
For herbs, celery, onions, garlic &
most cheeses.
Chop
Tip: Pulse action is best when you are using the - two or three pulses are often
Use the Grind function. For grinding spices & hard foods such as peppercorns,
seeds, chocolate & nuts.
Tip: When you operate the unit for more than 10 seconds, use a pulse action
Tip: Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the Grind function.
Grind
NB: The work bowl & cover may become scratched when you use them for
Tip: Add liquids such as water, oil or flavouring while the machine is running i.e.
Adding Liquid
Tip: Always process foods in order, from dry to wet, to avoid having to clean
NB: Occasionally, food will stick to the sides of the bowl as you process. Stop
Removing
Food from
the Sides of
the Bowl
1-2cm or as specified in the Quick Tips Guide in the Recipe Booklet on
page 2.
an even chop.
of the way up the work bowl. Use the quantities suggested in the Quick
Tips Guide on page 2 of the Recipe Booklet.
Chopping & Mincing
enough. Be sure to check the food frequently to prevent over-processing.
If you over process, you are likely to get a watery paste instead of a fine
chop.
every 10 seconds or so to allow food to drop to the bottom of the work
bowl. This provides more consistent results.
You may have to operate the Mini Prep Pro for several seconds with some
foods to achieve the desired results – or as long as 20 seconds for some
seeds.
grinding grains & spices. This does not affect the performance of the Mini
Prep Pro. However, you may want to reserve the original bowl for grinding,
& purchase an additional bowl & cover set for other uses. These are
available from the Cuisinart Consumer Service Department.
add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing. Pour the liquid through
the drizzle holes in the cover.
bowl & blade between each task.
the machine to clear food away.
AFTER THE BLADE HAS STOPPED MOVING, remove the cover, & use
the spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl back into the
Centre. Do not put hands into bowl unless unit is unplugged.
Notes, Tips
For cooked vegetables, making
mayonnaise & mixing salad dressing.
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Puréeing & Mixing