Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Food Processor Instructions Manual

Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Food Processor

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the motor base in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Always unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning, and before removing food from the bowl. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull it from the electrical outlet. Never pull the cord.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized Customer Service (see Warranty for details) for examination, repair, and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not let the cord hang over the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from the moving blade while processing, to prevent the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the chopper/grinder. A scraper may be used, but it must only be used when the chopper/grinder is not running.
11. Blade is extremely sharp. Handle carefully when removing, inserting, or cleaning. Always allow the blade to stop moving before removing the cover.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutting blade on the base without first putting the work bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain the cover is securely locked in place before operating the appliance. Do not attempt to remove the cover until the blade has stopped rotating.
14. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism, as serious injury may result.
15. Before using, check the work bowl for the presence of foreign objects.

INTRODUCTION

The Cuisinart® 4-Cup Mini-Prep® Plus Processor handles a variety of food preparation tasks, including chopping, grinding, puréeing, emulsifying, and blending. The patented auto-reversing blade provides a super-sharp edge for the delicate chopping of herbs and for blending and puréeing other soft foods, while the blunt edge offers a powerful cutting surface to grind through spices and other hard foods. Pulse activation gives maximum control for precision
processing, whether chopping or grinding. The powerful high-speed motor works hard and fast to accomplish any small job with ease.
Chop herbs, onions, and garlic; grind spices, hard cheese; purée baby foods; blend mayonnaise and flavored butters, all with the same compact appliance. The Mini-Prep® Plus Processor takes up minimal counter space and stores neatly on the countertop or in a cabinet.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. With the base unit on the tabletop, place the work bowl over the center stem and turn slightly to the right, until the bowl drops down to the bottom of the stem.
2. Turn the work bowl counterclockwise to lock onto the base.
3. CAREFULLY pick up the blade by its hub and place it on the center stem until it drops to the bottom of the stem. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.
4. Add food ingredients.
5. Place the cover on the work bowl with the long tab to the right of the rear column.
6. Turn the cover counterclockwise to securely lock into the locking post.
7. Plug the unit into the wall socket.
8. You are ready to CHOP/GRIND.

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 Operating Techniques on page 4. 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, remember that after being processed, food should not reach more than 2⁄3 of the way up the central hub of the blade assembly.

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.

PROCESSING FOOD

1. Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base and insert the blade assembly. The opening at the back of the bowl must face the column
   at the back of the Mini-Prep® Plus Processor. Turn counterclockwise to lock in place.
2. Place food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small pieces, and the bowl is not overloaded.
3. Lock the cover into position. Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the Mini-Prep® Plus Processor during operation.
4. Press the appropriate chop or grind Control, depending on the food you are processing.
5. When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine by releasing the control button.
6. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, remove the cover.
7. Unplug the unit.
8. Carefully remove the blade assembly, holding it by the handle on the top of the sheath. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE
   ITSELF.
9. Remove food with the spatula. Note: Do not operate the Mini-Prep® Plus Processor without food contents in the work bowl.

TO REMOVE PREP BOWL

1. Turn the work bowl cover clockwise and remove.
2. Turn the work bowl clockwise to unlock and lift it off the base.
3. Carefully remove the blade by lifting it from the hub

CLEANING AND STORAGE

• To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, and blade immediately after each use, so that food won’t dry on them.
• Wash blade assembly, work bowl, cover, and spatula in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wash the blade carefully.
• Avoid leaving the blade in soapy water, where it may disappear. If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the work bowl, cover, blade assembly, and spatula on the top rack. Insert
  the work bowl upside down and the cover right side up.
• Put the blade and spatula in the cutlery basket. Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp blade.
• Wipe the motor base clean with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it
  immediately. Never submerge the motor base or the plug in water or other liquid.
• The Mini-Prep® Plus Processor stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space. When it is not in use, be sure to leave it unplugged. The hidden cord storage underneath the motor base will help to keep excess cord off the countertop.
• Store the unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. Store the blades as you would sharp knives – out of the reach of children.
• The Mini-Prep® Plus Processor is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Any service other than cleaning and normal user maintenance should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart®.
  Service Representative.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The motor doesn’t start, or the blade doesn’t rotate.

• Check that the plug is securely inserted into the outlet.
• Check that the work bowl and cover are securely locked into place.
• Be sure to press only one operation control button at a time.

Food is unevenly chopped.

• Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces are not small enough. Try cutting food into smaller pieces of even size and processing a smaller amount per batch.

Food is chopped too finely or is watery.

• The food has been overprocessed. Use brief pulses or process for a shorter time. Let the ladle stop completely between pulses.

Food collects on the work bowl cover or the sides of the prep bowl.

• You may be processing too much food. Turn the machine off. When the blade stops rotating, remove the cover and clean the bowl and lid with a spatula.

Food catches on the blade.

• You may be processing too much food. Carefully remove the blade. Remove food from the blade with a spatula, and start over again.

OPERATING TECHNIQUES

With the Mini-Prep® Processor, you can chop, grind, or purée small amounts of food. Use this listing of ingredients and techniques as a basic guide for processing (Pages 5-6). Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Mini-Prep® Plus Processor. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks. See the Operation/Technique Chart on the following pages

Recipes

Guacamole
This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Makes about 2 cups

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 green onions, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1½ jalapeño peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1½ medium limes)
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ cup finely chopped tomatoes

Place the garlic, green onions, and jalapeño peppers in the work bowl. Pulse on Chop 10 times; scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl. Add the avocados, lime juice, cumin, coriander, and salt. Pulse on Chop 10 times, then process on Chop continuously for 15 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Process on Chop for another 15 to 20 seconds until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in chopped tomatoes before serving.

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