4
TIPS FOR
PROCESSING FOOD
Preparing the Food
Size
Always cut large pieces of food into smaller
pieces of even size – about
1
⁄
2
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
2
⁄
3
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.
