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TIPS FOR
Continuous-hold action is best when you are
using the Grind function. You may have to
PROCESSING FOOD
operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection
Grinder for several seconds with some food to
Preparing the Food
achieve the desired results – or as long as
20 seconds for some seeds.
Size
Always cut large pieces of food into smaller
When you operate the unit for more than 10
pieces of even size – about
⁄
inch (1.25 cm)
1
seconds, use a pulse action every 10 seconds
2
to a side or as specified under Operation/
or so to allow food to drop to the bottom of the
Technique on pages 6 and 7. If you don't start
work bowl. This provides more consistent results.
with pieces that are small and uniform, you will
Never operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection
not get an even chop.
Chopper/Grinder continuously for longer than
Quantity
1 minute at a time.
Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading
Note: The work bowl and cover may become
causes inconsistent results and it strains the
scratched when you use them for grinding grain
motor. Use the quantities given in the recipe
and spices. This does not affect the performance
section as a guide. As a rule of thumb, remem-
of the Cuisinart Elite Collection
ber that after being processed, food should not
However, you may want to reserve the original
reach more than
⁄
of the way up the workbowl.
2
3
bowl for grinding, and purchase an additional
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with
bowl and cover set for other uses. These are
this unit, it is recommended to use one hand to
available from the Cuisinart Customer Service
support the Cuisinart Elite Collection
™
Chopper/
Department, which you can reach by dialing our
Grinder during operation.
toll-free number: 1-800-472-7606.
Selecting the Right Operating Control
Adding Liquid
Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing
You can add liquids such as water, oil or
and mixing. It is the right choice, for example,
flavouring while the machine is running. For
for chopping soft, fragile food such as herbs,
example, you might want to add oil when mak-
celery, onions, garlic and most cheeses. It
ing mayonnaise or salad dressing, or you could
is also the right choice for puréeing cooked
add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen
vegetables, making mayonnaise, and mixing
yogurt. Pour the liquid through one of the two
salad dressing.
openings in the cover.
Pulse action is best when you are using the
IMPORTANT: Add liquid through only one
Chop function. Two or three pulses are often
opening at a time. The other opening must be
enough. Be sure to check the food frequently
left free to allow air to escape. If both openings
to prevent overprocessing. If you overprocess,
are blocked, liquid cannot flow smoothly into
you are likely to get a watery paste instead of a
the bowl.
fine chop.
Removing Food from the Sides of the Bowl
Use the Grind function for grinding spices, and
Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the
for chopping hard food such as peppercorns,
bowl as you process. Stop the machine to clear
seeds, chocolate and nuts.
food away. AFTER THE BLADE HAS STOPPED
MOVING, remove the cover, and use the spatula
to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl
back into the centre. Do not put hands into bowl
Chopper/
unless unit is unplugged.
™
Note: Handle with care – the blade is not
permanent.
PROCESSING FOOD
1. Place the work bowl firmly on the motor
base. Opening at back of bowl must
face column at back of the Cuisinart Elite
™
Collection
™
Chopper/Grinder. Turn bowl
counterclockwise to lock in place.
2. Insert the blade assembly. Carefully pick up
the blade by its hub and place on the centre
stem until it drops to the bottom of the stem.
Firmly push to lock the blade into position.
™
Chopper/Grinder.
NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF AND
NOTE THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENTLY
LOCKED.
3. Place food in the work bowl. Be sure the
food is cut into small pieces, and the bowl is
not overloaded.
4. Lock the cover into position.
5. Press the appropriate Chop or Grind
control, depending on the food you are
processing.
6. When you have finished processing the food,
stop the machine by releasing the control
button.
7. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING,
unplug the unit.
8. Remove cover and work bowl
a. Turn work bowl cover clockwise to
remove.
b. Turn work bowl clockwise to unlock it and
lift it off base.
NOTE: Thicker ingredients can be removed
while work bowl is still on base.
9. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl:
vent loss of parts. Store the blades as you would
sharp knives – out of the reach of children.
Simply pour ingredients out of work bowl.
Our convenient BladeLock System keeps
The Cuisinart Elite Collection
blade safely in place.
is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Any
service other than cleaning and normal user
10. To remove thicker ingredients from bowl:
maintenance should be performed by an autho-
Carefully remove the blade assembly by
rized Cuisinart
holding the handle on the top of the sheath
and gently pulling up to disengage blade
TROUBLESHOOTING
lock. Remove food with spatula.
Motor doesn't start or blade doesn't rotate.
NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE – THE BLADE
• Check that plug is securely inserted
IS NOT PERMANENT.
into outlet.
Tips: Always process foods in order, from dry
• Check that work bowl and cover are securely
to wet, to avoid having to clean bowl and blade
locked into place.
between each task.
• Be sure to press only one operation control
Never operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection
™
button at a time.
Chopper/Grinder without ingredients in the
work bowl.
Food is unevenly chopped.
• Try cutting food into smaller, even-sized
CLEANING AND STORAGE
pieces.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover,
• Try processing smaller amounts of food
and blade immediately after each use, so that
per batch.
food won't dry on them. Wash blade assembly,
Food is chopped too fine or is watery.
work bowl, cover, and spatula in warm soapy
water. Rinse and dry. Wash the blade carefully.
• The food has been overprocessed. Use brief
pulses, or process for a shorter time. Let
Avoid leaving blade in soapy water where it may
blade stop completely between pulses.
disappear from sight. The work bowl, cover,
blade assembly, and spatula can be washed on
Food collects on work bowl cover or sides
the top rack of a dishwasher. Insert the work
of prep bowl.
bowl upside down and the cover right side up.
• This is normal; turn machine off. When blade
Put the blade and spatula in the cutlery basket.
stops rotating, remove cover and clean bowl
Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact
and cover with spatula.
with the sharp blade. Wipe the motor base clean
Food catches on blade.
with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately.
Never submerge the motor base or the plug in
• You may be processing too much food.
water or other liquid.
Carefully remove blade. Remove food from
blade with spatula and start over again.
The Cuisinart Elite Collection
Chopper/Grinder
™
stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of
space. When it is not in use, be sure to leave it
unplugged. The hidden cord storage underneath
the motor base will help to keep excess cord off
the countertop. Store the unit assembled to pre-
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
With the Cuisinart Elite Collection
™
Chopper/Grinder
Grinder you can chop, grind or purée small
amounts of foods. See Operation/Technique
Chart on the following pages.
®
Service Representative.
Chopper/
™
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