Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Food Processor Instruction Booklet

Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Food Processor

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, and hard cheese; purée baby foods; blend mayonnaise and flavored butter, all with the same compact appliance.

The Mini-Prep ® Plus Processor takes up minimum counter space and stores neatly on the countertop or in a cabinet.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

This package contains a Cuisinart® 4-Cup Mini-Prep® Plus Processor and the standard parts for it: SmartPower Blade® metal chopping/grinding blade, spatula, and instruction/recipe booklet.
CAUTION: THE CUTTING BLADE HAS VERY SHARP EDGES.
To avoid injury when unpacking, please follow these instructions:

1. Place the box on a table or kitchen counter. Be sure the box is right side up.
2. Lift and remove the cardboard lid from the work bowl cover.
3. Grasping the work bowl cover, lift the unit up and out of the box, and place it on the tabletop.
4. Turn the work bowl cover clockwise to unlock it from the unit base. Lift and remove.
5. Carefully lift the protective cardboard off the chopping/grinding blade shaft.
6. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE, AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP.
7. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine.
   NOTE: Remember to return your product registration card with all information carefully and filled out.

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 liquid.
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 a bowl. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull 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 edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades while processing, to prevent the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the chopper/grinder. A scraper may be used, but must only be used when the chopper/ grinder is not running.
11. The 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
    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.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit only one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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 a wall socket.
8. You are ready to CHOP/GRIND.

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.
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the Mini-Prep® Plus Processor 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 Mini-Prep® Plus Processor for several seconds with some food to achieve the desired results – 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.

PROCESSING FOOD

1. Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base and insert the blade assembly.
   Opening at the back of the bowl must face the column at the back of the Mini-Prep® Plus Processor. Turn counterclockwise to lock it 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.

Tip: Process foods in order from dry to wet to avoid having to clean the bowl and blade between each task.

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.

TO REMOVE THE PREP BOWL

1. Turn the work bowl cover clockwise and remove it.
2. Turn the work bowl clockwise to unlock and lift off of 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 the 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 fine or is watery.

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

Food collects on the work bowl cover or 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.

Limited 18-MONTH warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® 4-Cup Mini-Prep® Plus Processor that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart® 4-Cup MiniPrep® Plus Processor will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 18 months from the date of original purchase.

If your Cuisinart® 4-Cup Mini-Prep® Plus Processor should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order  (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

Before returning your cuisinart® product

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726- 0190 before returning the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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