INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET 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. CONTENTS Important Safeguards.................................
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 in a 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. Cuisinart® SmartPower® Blade with BladeLock System Cover ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.
TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD Preparing the Food Size Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about 1⁄2 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 2⁄3 of the way up the workbowl.
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.
Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Anchovies Chop. Pulse to desired consistency. Drain first. Cut in half. Baking chocolate/chocolate chunks/chips Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously until desired chop size is achieved. Process no more than 1½ ounces at a time. For best results, chill chocolate for 3–5 minutes in freezer before chopping. Cut baking chocolate squares into ½-inch pieces to chop. Bread for crumbs Chop.
Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Ginger root, fresh Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to reach desired consistency. Peel first; cut into ½-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl 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 ¾-inch pieces. Herbs, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
RecipeS GUACAMOLE Tapenade Hummus This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. A favorite from the Provençal region of France. Add a roasted red pepper and 1 teaspoon of herbes de Provence for a variation.
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. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Use this sauce for vegetables or meats, or try our creamy variation to use as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités or pita chips.
Basic Vinaigrette This recipe may be easily modified by changing the oils and vinegars used. Makes 1½ cups 1 garlic clove or small shallot, peeled (cut shallot into ½-inch pieces) 3 tablespoons wine vinegar 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup vegetable oil or light flavored olive oil Place garlic or shallot in work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times. Scrape the work bowl.
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® 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 purchasers or owners.
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