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MINI CHOPPER CONTROLS
Selecting the Right Operating Control
Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing, and mixing. It is the right choice, for example, for
chopping foods such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic, and most cheeses. It is also the right choice for
puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise, and mixing salad dressing.
A pulse action action is best when you are using the Chop function. Two or three pulses are often
enough. Be sure to check the food frequently to prevent overprocessing. If you overprocess, you are
likely to get a watery paste instead of a fine chop.
One pulse action consists of 1 second On and 1 second Off.
Use the Grind function for grinding spices and for chopping hard foods such as peppercorns, seeds,
chocolate, and nuts.
Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the Grind function. You may have to run the
Mini Chopper for several seconds with some foods to achieve the desired results – or as long as 20
seconds for some seeds.
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.
NOTE: The work bowl and cover may become scratched when you use them for grinding grains and
spices. This does not affect the performance of the Mini Chopper. However, you may want to reserve
the original bowl for grinding these items and purchase an additional bowl and cover set for other uses.
These are available from the Cuisinart customer service.
Adding Liquid
You can add liquids such as water, oil, or flavoring while the machine is running.
For example, you might want to add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing. Pour the liquid
through one of the openings in the cover.
IMPORTANT: Add liquid through only one opening at a time. The other opening must be left free to
allow air to escape. If both openings are blocked, liquid cannot flow smoothly into the bowl.
Removing Food from the Sides of the Bowl
Occasionally, food will stick to the sides of the bowl as you process. Stop the machine to clear food
away. AFTER THE BLADE HAS STOPPED MOVING, remove the cover, and use a 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.
NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE. The blade is razor sharp.
PROCESSING FOOD
1. Place food in the assembled work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into even, small pieces, and
the bowl is not overloaded.
2. Lock the work bowl cover into position.
3. Press the Chop or Grind button, depending on the food you are processing.
4. When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine by releasing the control
button.
5. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, unplug the unit.
6. Remove cover and work bowl.
a. Turn work bowl cover counterclockwise to remove.
b. Turn work bowl counterclockwise to unlock it and lift it off base.
7. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl:
Simply pour contents out of work bowl. Our convenient BladeLock™ System keeps blade safely
in place.
8. To remove thicker ingredients from bowl:
Carefully remove the SmartPower
disengage blade lock. Remove food with a spatula. You can also remove contents while the bowl
is still on the base.
NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE. THE BLADE IS RAZOR SHARP.
Tips: When making a recipe that involves multiple steps, always process the dry ingredients first and
then the wet to avoid having to clean the bowl and blade between each task.
Never operate the Cuisinart
blade by holding the stem on the top and gently pulling up to
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3-Cup Mini Chopper with an empty work bowl.
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