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TIPS FOR

PROCESSING FOOD

Preparing the Food

Size

Always cut large pieces of food into smaller

pieces of even size – about

⁄

inch (1.25 cm)

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. Use the quantities given in the recipe

section as a guide. As a rule of thumb, remem-

ber that after being processed, food should not

reach more than

⁄

of the way up the workbowl.

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 Control

Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing

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 puréeing 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

operate 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 original

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: 1-800-472-7606.

Adding Liquid

You can add liquids such as water, oil or

flavouring 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 centre. Do not put hands into bowl

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.

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.

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