should almost touch the bottom of the
Prep Bowl.
5.Hold the cover by its handle on the top, with the descending tab in about the 2 o'clock position (D).
While holding D. the Motor Base,
press the cover onto the Prep Bowl. Use the handle to turn it
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descending tab on the back locks into the slot on the column of the Motor Base. IF THE TAB DOES NOT FULLY OR COMPLETELY ENGAGE IN THE SLOT, THE MOTOR WILL NOT START.
6.Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
7.Place one hand on the cover of the unit, and press the LO
8.Now press and release the HI Speed-
Control Lever.
10.Now you are ready to process food.
11.Disassembling the Blade Assembly
Lift the Sheath. Holding the Blade Assembly stationary, carefully turn the Sheath Cylinder clockwise, then guide the Blade Assembly up over the Sheath.
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. If you don't start with pieces that are small and uniform, you will not get an even chop.
Quantity:
Do not overload the Prep 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 Sheath of the Blade Assembly.
Use the blunt edge for grinding coffee beans and spices, and for chopping hard food such as peppercorns, seeds, chocolate and nuts.
Selecting the Right Operating Speed Use low speed (LO Lever) for chopping, puréeing, and mixing food with the sharp edge of the blade.
Use high speed (HI Lever) for grinding and for chopping hard food with the blunt edge of the blade.
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the
Selecting the Right Lever Action Pulse action is best when you are using the sharp edge of the blade. 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.
9.WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, remove the cover by turning it gently clockwise and lifting it straight up.
MINI PREP PROCESSOR
HI
LO
Selecting the Right Blade Edge Use the sharp edge 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 cheese. It is also
the right choice for puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise and mixing salad dressing.
seconds to achieve the desired results with some food - as long as 20 seconds for some seeds, or 40 seconds for coffee beans.
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 Prep Bowl. This provides more consistent results.
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