The Dual Blade; Control Switches; Processing - Cuisinart MINI PREP PRO ECH4PE Instructions Manual

8. To remove the blade, gently pull up to disengage blade lock away from the motor spindle
holding the plastic stem.
9. To remove the work bowl, fi rstly ensure the lid has been removed. Hold the housing base with
your left hand, then hold the work bowl handle with your right hand and turn in a clockwise
direction to unlock and lift away from the housing base.
B. THE DUAL BLADE (Fig.1) (refer to cover)
This appliance processes using a dual blade with a sharp, curved edge (A) for chopping/mixing
and a fl at, blunter edge (B) for grinding.
C. CONTROL SWITCHES
To start operation, simply press one of the two switches and hold down for the desired length of
time.
Use the 'Chop' speed switch for chopping, puréeing and mixing food with the sharp edge of the
blade.
Use the 'Grind' speed switch for grinding and for chopping hard food with the blunt edge of the
blade.
A 'pulse' action is best when you are using the sharp edge of the blade. Two or three pulses are
often enough. Ensure you check the food frequently to prevent over processing. Over processing
will result in a watery paste instead of a fi ne chop.
N.B. Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, we recommend using one hand to
support the appliance during operation.
Continuous hold action is best when you are using the grind function. 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. This provides more consistent results.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the Mini Prep Pro continuously for longer than 20 seconds at a time.
D. PROCESSING
1. Fit the work bowl and blade (refer 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. Press the appropriate control switch i.e. 'Chop' or 'Grind' , depending on the food you are
processing, for the required amount of time (refer to 'Processing Techniques' for further details).
5. Wait for the blade to stop moving. Unplug the appliance and remove the lid & work bowl.
N.B. The lid must always be removed before fi tting or removing the work bowl from the base.
6. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl, simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. The
BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place.
7. To remove thicker ingredients from bowl, carefully remove the blade assembly, holding it by the
top of the plastic central stem. Gently pull up to disengage blade lock and remove blade from
the work bowl. Remove food with a spatula.
Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the work bowl as you process. If this happens, stop the
appliance. After the blade has stopped moving, remove the lid and use the spatula to scrape the
food from the sides of the work bowl back into the centre. Do not use your hand.
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