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1. ccccccesesceeeeeeeeseeeeeees 4 Cleaning and Storage 5 TroubleShOoting cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Operating Techniques ccccceeeeee 5 RECI pE Sa rnea a Eae eia 8 Waranty s nadira eevueieaeeshedtenne cas 11 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be adhered to including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 To protect against risk of electric shock do not put motor base in water or other liquid 3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 4 Always unplug unit from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts before cleaning and before removing food from bowl To unplug grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet Never pull cord 5 Avoid contact with moving parts 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or if appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the nearest authorized Customer Service see Warranty for details for examination repair and electrical or mechanical adjustment 7 The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire electric shock or injury 8 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 9 Do not use outdoors 10 Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade while processing to prevent the ri2. Cuisinart 272 amp RECIPE BOOKLET Cwlistivarey Cuisinart Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper Grinder CH 4 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder and the standard parts for it SmartPower metal chopping grinding blade with BladeLock System spatula and instruction recipe booklet CAUTION THE CUTTING BLADE HAS VERY SHARP EDGES To avoid injury when unpacking please follow these instructions 1 Place the box on a table or kitchen counter Be sure the box is right side up 2 Lift and remove the cardboard lid from the work bowl cover 3 Grasping the work bowl handle lift the unit up and out of the box and place on the tabletop 4 Turn the work bowl clockwise to unlock it from the unit base Lift up and remove 5 CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP 6 Read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine NOTE We recommend that you visit our website www cuisinart com for a fast efficient way to complete your product registration CONTENTS Important Safeguards seeeeeeesteeees 2 Assembly Instructions cceceeeeeeees 3 Tips For Processing Food 00ceeee 4 Processing Food
3. Chopper Grinder that was purchased at retail for personal family or household use Except as otherwise required under applicable law this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial pur chasers or owners We warrant that your Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 18 months from the date of original purchase We recommend that you visit our website www cuisinart com for a fast efficient way to complete your product registration However product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty ben efits In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture If your Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or if we think necessary replace it To obtain warranty service simply call our toll free number 1 800 726 0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd Glendale AZ 85307 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please enclose 10 00 for shipping and handling of the product Please pay by check or money order California residents need only supp
4. ground pepper Tahini is a sesame seed paste available in most grocery stores Nutritional information per serving 2 tablespoons Calories 80 56 from fat carb 6g pro 2g e fat 5g e sat fat 1g chol Omg sod 60mg e calc 21mg fiber 2g PESTO A favorite for dressing pasta and also wonderful on steamed potatoes and vegetables You can vary your pesto by using other herbs such as cilantro mint or parsley and by using other nuts such as almonds pecans or walnuts Makes about 3 4 cup 1 ounces Reggiano Parmigiano cut into 12 inch cubes Ys cup toasted pine nuts 2 garlic cloves peeled Ya teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves va cup extra virgin olive oil Place the cheese in the work bowl pulse on Chop 5 times process continuously on Chop until finely ground about 10 seconds Remove and reserve Add nuts to the work bowl pulse on Chop 5 times Remove and reserve with the cheese Add the garlic and salt to the work bowl process 5 seconds on Chop Scrape the work bowl Add the basil leaves and half of the olive oil Pulse on Grind 10 times then grind continuously for about 15 seconds scrape the bowl With the machine running on Grind add the remaining oil slowly in a steady stream through one of the holes in the recessed area of the cover After all the oil has been added process on Grind for an additional 10 seconds Add the reserved cheese and nuts to the mixture pulse 10
5. times on Chop to blend Transfer pesto to an airtight container Pesto will keep in refrigerator for up to a week It may also be frozen Nutritional information per serving 1 tablespoon Calories 120 91 from fat carb 1g pro 2g e fat 13g e sat fat 2g chol 5mg sod 200mg e calc 52mg fiber Og ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE Use this sauce for vegetables or meats or try our creamy variation to use as a dip for fresh vegetable crudit s or pita chips Makes about 2 cups 3 garlic cloves peeled 2 strips lemon zest 1 x 2 inches white pith removed 1 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoons herbes de Provence 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons regular or white balsamic vinegar Ys cup extra virgin olive oil 3 jars 12 ounces each roasted red peppers drained but not rinsed Add the garlic zest salt and herbes to the work bowl chop for 5 to 10 seconds Scrape the bot tom and sides of the work bowl Add the lemon juice vinegar olive oil and peppers Pulse on Chop 10 times then process for 15 to 20 seconds until smooth Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend The sauce will keep up to 1 week refrigerated Roasted Red Pepper Dip Variation Make half the recipe Add 2 ounces of regular or lowfat cream cheese and cup of sour cream or plain yogurt that has been drained chop for 10 to 15 seconds until homogenous Nutr
6. al bowl for grinding and purchase an additional bowl and cover set for other uses These are available from the Cuisinart Customer Service Department which you can reach by dialing our toll free number 800 726 0190 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 mak ing mayonnaise or salad dressing or you could add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen yogurt Pour the liquid through one of the two 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 the spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl back into the center Do not put hands into bowl unless unit is unplugged Note Handle with care the blade is not permanent PROC RNG FOOD 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 center stem until it drops to the bott
7. cked into place e Be sure to press only one operation control button at a time Food is unevenly chopped e Try cutting food into smaller even sized pieces e Try processing smaller amounts of food per batch Food is chopped too fine or is watery e The food has been overprocessed Use brief pulses or process for a shorter time Let blade stop completely between pulses Food collects on work bowl cover or sides of prep bowl e This is normal turn machine off When blade stops rotating remove cover and clean bowl and cover with spatula Food catches on blade e You may be processing too much food Carefully remove blade Remove food from blade with spatula and start over again OPERATING TECHNIQUES With the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder you can chop grind or pur e a variety of foods See Operation Technique Chart on the following pages Food Operation Technique Comments Notes Chop Pulse to desired consistency Drain first Cut in half Baking chocolate chocolate Chop Pulse to break up then process continuously Process no more than 1 ounces at a time For best results chunks chips until desired chop size is achieved chill chocolate for 3 5 minutes in freezer before chopping Cut baking chocolate squares into 12 inch pieces to chop Bread for crumbs Chop Pulse to break up then process continuously Use day old hard bread for dry crumbs fresh bread for moist until desired crumb size is
8. e Ys cup canola or other vegetable oil Ya cup tablespoon hoisin sauce Ya cup tablespoon Asian sesame oil Ya cup tablespoon rice wine vinegar Ya teaspoon cayenne pepper Place the ginger root and garlic in the work bowl Pulse on Chop 5 times Scrape the sides and bot tom of the work bowl Add the remaining ingredi ents chop until smooth about 15 seconds Transfer to a container cover and refrigerate if not using immediately Marinate meat or seafood for approximately 2 hours before roasting or grilling Cooking Suggestion Pour 7 of the marinade into a resealable plastic bag and add two 1 pound trimmed pork tenderloins Coat the meat thor oughly with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and place on a rack discard the marinade Roast in a preheated 475 F oven for 20 to 22 minutes turning after 10 minutes Remove from oven The temperature of the meat should be about 150 F it will rise to 160 165 F while resting Let rest for 10 minutes slice and serve with remaining reserved marinade drizzled over the meat Nutritional information per serving 1 tablespoon Calories 45 84 from fat carb 2g pro Og e fat 5g e sat fat Og chol Omg sod 170mg e calc 2mg fiber Og CUISINART ELITE COLLECTION CHOPPER GRINDER LIMITED 18 MONTH WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elite Collection
9. e nearest service location Important If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart s Authorized Service Center please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1 800 726 0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed the product is serviced with the correct parts and the product is still under warranty 11 Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIFE a eS a o j Stand Grills Toasters Coffeemakers Food Mixers Processors Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com 2011 Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 11CE120249 Any other trademarks or service marks of third parties referred to herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners IB 8480A
10. h desired consistency sides and bottom as needed Process up to 4 ounces at a time Green onions scallions Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Trim and cut into inch pieces Herbs fresh Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Rinse and dry completely Remove leaves from stems to chop Horseradish Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Peel first Cut into Y2 inch pieces Process up to 4 ounces at a time Leeks Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Trim off root end and tough outer skin Wash thoroughly to remove sand and grit dry completely Cut into 12 inch pieces Chop Pulse to chop or process continuously Uncooked meats should be cold but not frozen cut up to to pur e add liquid as needed 8 ounces into 42 inch pieces trimmed of gristle and soft fat some hard fat may remain Cooked meats can be cold or warm cut up to 8 ounces into 12 inch pieces Add liquid water broth or from cooking as needed to process to pur e consistency Mushrooms Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Choose firm fresh mushrooms Cut into quarters or even size pieces no larger than inch Nuts Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Or Toast nuts first for maximum flavor Allow to cool completely Grind Pulse first then process continuously until before chopping Process up to 1 cup at a time desired consistency Olives Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Use only pitted olives Drain well for best resul
11. iately after each use so that food won t dry on them Wash blade assembly work bowl cover and spatula in warm soapy water Rinse and dry Wash the blade carefully Avoid leaving blade in soapy water where it may disappear from sight The work bowl cover blade assembly and spatula can be washed on the top rack of a dishwasher Insert the work bowl upside down and the cover right side up Put the blade and spatula in the cutlery basket Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp blade Wipe the motor base clean with a damp sponge or cloth Dry it immediately Never submerge the motor base or the plug in water or other liquid 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 vent loss of parts Store the blades as you would sharp knives out of the reach of children The Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY MAINTENANCE Any service other than clean ing and normal user maintenance should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart Service Representative TROUBLESHOOTING Motor doesn t start or blade doesn t rotate Check that plug is securely inserted into outlet Check that work bowl and cover are securely lo
12. ion per serving 1 tablespoon Calories 80 99 from fat carb Og pro Og e fat 9g e sat fat 1g chol Omg sod 55mg e calc 1mg fiber Og 10 CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB DRESSING Try this flavorful dressing on a crispy romaine salad Makes about 1 cup 9 garlic cloves peeled Ya teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Ya cup loosely packed basil leaves Ya cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves cup fat free plain yogurt va cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preheat the oven to 375 F Toss the garlic with the oil and wrap loosely in aluminum foil Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until cloves have softened Let cool 5 to 10 minutes Place the cooled garlic in the work bowl with the basil and parsley Pulse on Grind 10 times scrape the work bowl Add the yogurt mayonnaise and vinegar Process on Grind until smooth and blend ed about 30 seconds Scrape the work bowl pro cess 15 additional seconds Transfer to an airtight container Dressing keeps for one week in refrigerator Nutritional information per serving 1 tablespoon Calories 35 65 from fat carb 2g pro 1g e fat 3g e sat fat Og chol 5mg sod 60mg e calc 34mg e fiber Og ASIAN MARINADE This marinade is equally good for pork chicken or salmon Makes about 2 cups ounce peeled fresh ginger root cut into inch pieces 2 garlic cloves peeled Ya cup low sodium soy sauc
13. ir well into the reserved mixture Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend If not using immediately cover and refrigerate Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons serving Calories 11 3 from fat carb 3g pro Og fat Og e sat fat Og chol Omg sod 5mg e calc 2mg fiber Og BASIC VINAIGRETTE This recipe may be easily modified by changing the oils and vinegars used Makes 1 cups 1 garlic clove or small shallot peeled cut shallot into inch pieces 3 tablespoons wine vinegar 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Y2 teaspoon kosher salt Ya teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ya cup extra virgin olive oil Ya cup vegetable oil or light flavored olive oil Place garlic or shallot in work bowl pulse on Chop 5 times Scrape the work bowl Add the vinegars mustard salt and pepper Process on Chop until smooth about 5 seconds With the machine running on Chop add the oils slowly in a steady stream through one of the holes in the recessed area of the cover After all the oil has been added process on Grind for an additional 10 seconds Taste and adjust seasonings as needed This dressing is best made at least 2 hour ahead of serving Vinaigrette will keep well for one week if in refrigerator covered Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving it may need to be reprocessed if separation has occurred Nutritional informat
14. itional information per serving 2 tablespoons Calories 21 40 from fat carb 3g pro 1g fat 1g e sat fat Og chol Omg sod 1092mg e calc 28mg e fiber 1g MANGO SALSA Mango salsa is excellent served over grilled fish such as salmon tuna swordfish or scallops and grilled chicken duck or pork tenderloin It can also be served like traditional tomato salsa with tortilla chips Makes 4 cups Ya red bell pepper about 1 ounce cut into inch pieces Y cup 2 small garlic cloves peeled 1 jalapefio pepper stemmed and seeded cut into inch pieces 1 small red onion about 1 ounces peeled cut into inch pieces 2 mango peeled and pitted cut into inch pieces divided 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons rice vinegar may use raspberry or white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Place the red pepper in the bowl of your Cuisinart Chopper Grinder fitted with the chopping blade Pulse 4 to 6 times or until roughly chopped Transfer to a medium mixing bowl reserve Add the garlic jalapefio pepper and onion to the work bowl Pulse 6 to 7 times to chop Remove and add to the bowl with the reserved red pepper Add 2 of the mango and cilantro to work bowl and pulse until mango is roughly chopped about 10 pulses Transfer to the bowl with the reserved vegetables reserve Repeat with the remaining mango Combine the lime juice vinegar and honey st
15. k up then process continuously Use vegetable peeler to remove zest color only from citrus until finely chopped scrape off any white with sharp knife Cut strips in half Adding a small amount of sugar or salt will help achieve a finer texture Cookies graham crackers Chop Pulse 5 times to break up then process Hard cookies only Break up into 1 inch or smaller pieces For for crumbs hard Amaretti or continuously until finely chopped buttered crumbs add 1 teaspoon of butter per graham cracker macaroons sheet or for every 3 cookies Fruits cooked fresh or Chop Pulse to break up then process continuously Cooked fruits may be processed to make baby foods or frozen thawed berries until desired consistency pur es liquid may be added for consistency To process fresh or frozen thawed berries for sauce pulse to chop then process until pur ed Sugar may be added to taste Fill work bowl up to 3 of the way full Garlic Chop Pulse to chop roughly then process Peel garlic cloves first Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as continuously for fine chop needed Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks Operation Technique Comments Notes Ginger root fresh Chop Pulse to break up then process continuously Peel first cut into 12 inch pieces or slices Scrape work bowl to reac
16. lse 10 times on Chop Scrape the work bowl Add the mustard lemon juice herbes and pepper Process for 15 seconds on Chop scrape the work bowl Process for an additional 15 seconds scrape the work bowl again then add the olive oil Process until a thick paste forms about 20 to 30 seconds Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week Nutritional information per serving 2 tablespoons Calories 80 88 from fat carb 2g pro 1g e fat 9g e sat fat 1g chol Omg sod 280mg e calc 27mg fiber 1g HUMMUS Add a roasted red pepper and 1 teaspoon of herbes de Provence for a variation Makes about 2 cups 1 3 cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves 1 garlic clove peeled 1 can 19 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Ya cup water Ya teaspoon ground cumin Ya cup extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Chop the parsley for 5 seconds remove and reserve With machine running drop garlic through feed tube Process until finely chopped about 5 seconds Add chickpeas tahini lemon juice water cumin and reserved parsley to work bowl process until smooth 1 2 to 2 minutes stopping to scrape work bowl as needed one or two times With the machine running add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly
17. ly proof of purchase and should call 1 800 726 0190 for shipping instructions NOTE For added protection and secure han dling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned we recommend you use a traceable insured delivery service Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us Lost and or damaged products are not covered under warranty Please be sure to include your return address daytime phone number description of the product defect product model number located on bottom of product original date of purchase and any other information pertinent to the product s return Your Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder has been manufactured to the strictest specifi cations and has been designed for use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other ordinary household use This warranty excludes all incidental or conse quential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages so they may not apply to you CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In Warranty Service California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product A
18. om of the stem Firmly push to lock the blade into position 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 Simply pour ingredients out of work bowl Our convenient BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place 10 To remove thicker ingredients from bowl Carefully remove the blade assembly by holding the handle on the top of the sheath and gently pulling up to disengage blade lock Remove food with spatula NOTE HANDLE WITH CARE THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENT Tips Always process foods in order from dry to wet to avoid having to clean bowl and blade between each task Never operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder without ingredients in the work bowl CLEANING AND STORAGE To simplify cleaning rinse the work bowl cover and blade immed
19. ontrol Use the Chop function for chopping pur eing and mixing It is the right choice for example for chopping soft fragile food such as herbs celery onions garlic and most cheeses It is also the right choice for pur eing cooked vegetables making mayonnaise and mixing salad dressing Pulse 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 Use the Grind function for grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as peppercorns seeds chocolate and nuts Continuous hold action is best when you are using the Grind function You may have to oper ate the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder for several seconds with some food 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 Never operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder continuously for longer than 1 minute at a time Note The work bowl and cover may become scratched when you use them for grinding grain and spices This does not affect the performance of the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder However you may want to reserve the origin
20. reached crumbs Cut or break into pieces no larger than 1 inch For buttered crumbs add 1 teaspoon of butter per slice after crumbs have started to form and process to combine and coat Butter Chop Process continuously Cut into inch pieces Best at room temperature Process up to cup at a time Add freshly chopped citrus zest garlic herbs or shallots to create compound butters Chop Pulse to desired size Cut into 12 inch long pieces Cheese hard Parmesan Chop Pulse 10 times then process continuously Remove and discard rind or reserve for another use Cut into Asiago Romano etc until desired consistency Y2 inch pieces If possible remove from refrigerator 20 30 minutes before processing Process up to 4 ounces at a time Cheese soft Chop Pulse to break up then process continuously Best at room temperature Cut into 2 inch pieces Process up cream cheese etc to cream to 12 ounces at a time Chocolate Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Or Cut chocolate into 1 inch pieces Process up to 1 1 ounces Grind Pulse first then process continuously until at a time desired consistency Cinnamon sticks nutmeg Grind Pulse to break up about 5 times then Break up to 2 cinnamon sticks into 1 inch pieces Up to cup other hard spices process continuously until finely chopped of all other spices can be processed Hard spices may cause scratches on the work bowl and cover Citrus zest Chop Pulse to brea
21. sh to ensure that the blade is locked into position IMPORTANT HANDLE WITH CARE THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENT 4 Add food ingredients 5 Place the cover on the work bowl with the long tab to the right of the rear column 6 Turn cover counterclockwise toward column to securely lock into locking post 7 Plug unit into wall socket 8 You are ready to Chop Grind 9 All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA Free Cuisinart SmartPower Blade with BladeLock System Cover 4 Cup Work Bowl with Handle Motor Base Spatula not shown All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA Free TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD Preparing the Food Size Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size about inch 12mm to a side or as specified under Operation Technique on pages 6 and 7 If you don t start with pieces that are small and uniform you will not get an even chop Quantity Do not overload the work bowl Overloading causes inconsistent results and it strains the motor As a rule of thumb remember most foods should not reach more than of the way up the workbowl Use the quantities given in the charts and recipe section as a guide Note Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit it is recommended to use one hand to support the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder during operation Selecting the Right Operating C
22. sk of severe injury to persons or damage to the chopper grinder A scraper may be used but must only be used when the chopper grinder is not running 11 Blade is extremely sharp Handle carefully when removing inserting or cleaning Always allow blade to stop moving before removing cover 12 To reduce the risk of injury never place cutting blade on base without first putting work bowl properly in place 13 Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance Do not attempt to remove cover until blade has stopped rotating 14 Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism as serious injury may result 15 Before using check work bowl for presence of foreign objects SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTICE This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit only one way ina polarized outlet If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 With the base unit on the tabletop place the work bowl firmly on the motor base Opening at back of bowl must face column at back of chopper grinder 2 Turn the work bowl counterclockwise to lock onto base 3 CAREFULLY pick up the blade by its hub and place on the center stem until it drops to the bottom of the stem Firmly pu
23. t into inch pieces 1 jalapefio peppers cored seeded and cut into inch pieces 3 ripe avocados peeled pitted and diced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice juice of 1 medium limes ya teaspoon ground cumin Ya teaspoon ground coriander y4 teaspoon kosher salt Ja cup finely chopped tomatoes Place the garlic green onions and jalape o pep pers in the work bowl Pulse on Chop 10 times scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl Add the avocados lime juice cumin coriander and salt Pulse on Chop 10 times then process on Chop continuously for 15 seconds scrape the work bowl Process on Chop for another 15 to 20 seconds until smooth and creamy Transfer to a serving bowl Stir in chopped toma toes before serving Nutritional information per serving 3 tablespoons Calories 90 71 from fat carb 6g pro 1g fat 8g e sat fat 1g chol Omg sod 180mg e calc 14mg fiber 4g TAPENADE A favorite from the Proven al region of France Makes about 1 cups 2 garlic cloves peeled 1 2 anchovy fillets 1 cups pitted ni oise or other imported black olives Va cup drained and rinsed capers 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from medium lemon 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence or thyme Ya teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Va cup 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Chop the garlic for 5 seconds scrape the work bowl Add the anchovies olives and capers pu
24. to the store where it was purchased or B to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type The retail store shall then at its discretion either repair the product refer the consumer to an independent repair facility replace the product or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer s prior usage of the product If the above four options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accom plished Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service repair replacement or refund for nonconforming products under warranty California residents may also according to their preference return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or if necessary replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll free at 1 800 726 0190 Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair replacement and shipping and handling for such products under warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product we suggest that you call our Cuisinart Service Center at 1 800 726 0190 before returning the product to be repaired If servicing is needed a Representative can con firm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to th
25. ts Onions Chop Pulse 5 10 times to chop to desired size Peel cut into 34 inch or smaller pieces of similar size Peppercorns Grind Pulse first then process continuously until Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt desired consistency to create rubs and seasonings Hard peppercorns may scratch work bowl and cover Peppers fresh Chop Pulse to chop to desired consistency Core seed and cut into inch pieces Do not overprocess Seeds dried berries Grind Pulse to break up then process continuously Coriander cumin dill fennel sesame poppy and juniper to desired consistency berries Shallots Chop Pulse 5 10 times to chop to desired Peel first cut into quarters or pieces no larger than 94 inch consistency Vegetables cooked Chop Pulse 5 10 times to chop then process Cook vegetables until tender Process to a smooth pur e for continuously until desired consistency is reached baby food or sauces may need to add liquid for consistency Fill work bowl up to of the way full Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper Grinder You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks RECIPES GUACAMOLE This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudit s or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish Makes about 2 cups 2 garlic cloves peeled 3 green onions trimmed and cu
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