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QUICK TIPS GUIDE
Notes, Tips
Size
Tip:
Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about
1-2cm or as specified in the Quick Tips Guide in the Recipe Booklet on
page 2.
Tip:
If you don’t start with pieces that are small & uniformed, you will not get
an even chop.
Quantity
NB:
Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading causes inconsistent results &
strains the motor.
Tip:
As a rule of thumb, remember most foods should not reach more than 2⁄3
of the way up the work bowl. Use the quantities suggested in the Quick
Tips Guide on page 2 of the Recipe Booklet.
Chop
Chopping & Mincing
Puréeing & Mixing
For herbs, celery, onions, garlic &
most cheeses.
For cooked vegetables, making
mayonnaise & mixing salad dressing.
Tip:
Pulse action is best when you are using the - two or three pulses are often
enough. Be sure to check the food frequently to prevent over-processing.
If you over process, you are likely to get a watery paste instead of a fine
chop.
Grind
Use the Grind function. For grinding spices & hard foods such as peppercorns,
seeds, chocolate & nuts.
Tip:
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.
Tip:
Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the Grind function.
You may have to operate the mini chopper for several seconds with some
foods to achieve the desired results – or as long as 20 seconds for some
seeds.
NB:
The work bowl & cover may become scratched when you use them for
grinding grains & spices. This does not affect the performance of the mini
chopper. However, you may want to reserve the original bowl for grinding,
& purchase an additional bowl & cover set for other uses. These are
available from the Cuisinart Consumer Service Department.
Adding Liquid
Tip:
Add liquids such as water, oil or flavouring while the machine is running i.e.
add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing. Pour the liquid through
the drizzle holes in the cover.
Tip:
Always process foods in order, from dry to wet, to avoid having to clean
bowl & blade between each task.
Removing
Food from
the Sides of
the Bowl
NB:
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, & 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.
