INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisinart® Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder ECH-4 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart® Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder and the standard parts for it: SmartPower® metal chopping/grinding blade with BladeLock System, 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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.
TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD Preparing the Food Size Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about ½ to ¾ inch (12mm) or as specified in the Operating Techniques Chart on pages 6 and 7. 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. As a rule of thumb, remember most foods should not reach more than 2⁄3 of the way up the work bowl.
NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE – THE BLADE IS RAZOR SHARP. Tips: Always process foods in order, from dry to wet, to avoid having to clean bowl and blade between each task. Never operate the Cuisinart® Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder without ingredients in the work bowl. CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, and blade immediately after each use, so that food won’t dry on them. Wash blade, work bowl, cover, and spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES CHART With the Cuisinart® Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder you can chop, grind or purée a variety of foods. As a rule of thumb, most foods should not reach more than 2⁄3 of the way up the work bowl. Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Anchovies Chop. Pulse to desired consistency. Drain first. Cut in half. Bread for crumbs Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously until desired crumb size is reached.
Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Ginger root, fresh Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to reach desired consistency. Peel first; cut into ½-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as needed. Process up to 4 ounces at a time. Green onions, scallions Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Trim and cut into ¾-inch pieces. Herbs, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
RECIPES CHUNKY GUACAMOLE Our fresh guacamole is perfect for the Sunday game or served alongside quesadillas for a festive dinner. Makes about 11/3 cups 1 small garlic clove, peeled ½ jalapeño, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, stems discarded 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1. Put the garlic, jalapeño, green onion and cilantro in the work bowl.
MAYONNAISE APPLE CRISP APPLESAUCE Taste the difference in homemade mayonnaise. This is your no-frills autumn dessert that can be prepared and baked in under an hour. Any type of apple will do, but we like to use a mix of tart and sweet varieties. Homemade applesauce is a quick (and healthy!) comfort food for the entire family. Our version does not call for any sugar, but some varieties of apples may call for a teaspoon or two.
CUISINART® ELEMENTAL™ SERIES 4-CUP CHOPPER/GRINDER LIMITED 18-MONTH WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY) This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder 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.
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