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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 ½ to 1 inch (12mm) in size
or as specified in the Operating Techniques Chart
on page 6. 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, most foods should not reach
more than two-thirds of the way up the work bowl.
Use the quantities given in the following chart and
recipe section as a guide.
NOTE: Due to the powerful motor provided with
this unit, we recommend using one hand to
support the Cuisinart
®
3-Cup Mini Chopper
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 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.
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 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
Cuisinart
®
3-Cup 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 Cuisinart
®
3-Cup 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. You can order an additional
work bowl and cover by calling our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
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 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 center. 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 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
®
blade by
holding the stem on the top and gently pulling
up to 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
®
3-Cup Mini Chopper
with an empty work bowl.
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