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, remem- ber that after being processed, food should not reach more than 2⁄3 of the way up the central hub of the blade assembly.
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the
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.
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
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
These are available from the Cuisinart Customer Service Department, which you can reach by dialing our
Adding Liquid
You can add liquids such as water, oil or flavoring while the machine is running. For example, you might want to add oil when making 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 center. Do not put hands into bowl unless unit is unplugged.
PROCESSING FOOD
1.Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base and insert the blade assembly. Opening at back of bowl must face column at back of
2.Place food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut in 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
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
Tip: Process foods in order from dry to wet to avoid having to clean bowl and blade between each task.
3
