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INSTRUCTION
& RECIPE BOOKLET
®
Cuisinart Elite Collection 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder
CH-4 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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7. The use of attachments not recommended CONTENTS IMPORTANT or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric Important Safeguards ................................ 2 shock or injury. UNPACKING Assembly Instructions ............................... 3 8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or Tips For Processing Food ......................... 4 counter, or touch hot surfaces. INSTRUCTIONS Processing Food ....................................... 4 9. Do not use outdoors. Cleaning and Storage ..
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ® Cuisinart ® SmartPower Blade ONLY with BladeLock System 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 Cover 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 table
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Continuous-hold action is best when you are to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl TIPS FOR using the Grind function. You may have to oper- back into the center. Do not put hands into bowl ® PROCESSING FOOD ate the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/ unless unit is unplugged. Grinder for several seconds with some food to Note: Handle with care – the blade is not Preparing the Food achieve the desired results – or as long as permanent. 20 seconds for some seeds. Size Always cut la
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9. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl: vent loss of parts. Store the blades as you would OPERATING TECHNIQUES sharp knives – out of the reach of children. ® Simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. With the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/ ® Our convenient BladeLock System keeps The Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/Grinder Grinder you can chop, grind or purée a variety blade safely in place. is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. of foods. See Operation/Technique Chart on the fo
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Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Anchovies Chop. Pulse to desired consistency. Drain first. Cut in half. Baking chocolate/chocolate Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously Process no more than 1½ ounces at a time. For best results, chunks/chips until desired chop size is achieved. chill chocolate for 3–5 minutes in freezer before chopping. Cut baking chocolate squares into ½-inch pieces to chop. Bread for crumbs Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously Use day-old,
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Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Ginger root, fresh Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously Peel first; cut into ½-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl to reach desired consistency. 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. Hors
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RecipeS GUACAMOLE TAPENAdE HUMMUS This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips A favorite from the Provençal region of France. Add a roasted red pepper and 1 teaspoon of and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled herbes de Provence for a variation. Makes about 1½ cups chicken or fish. Makes about 2 cups 2 garlic cloves, peeled Makes about 2 cups ¹⁄ cup loosely packed italian parsley 1½ anchovy fillets ³ 2 garlic cloves, peeled leaves 1½ cups pitted niçoise or other im
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PESTO ROASTEd REd MANGO SALSA A favorite for dressing pasta, and also wonderful on Mango salsa is excellent served over grilled fish such PEPPER SAUCE steamed potatoes and vegetables. You can vary your as salmon, tuna, swordfish or scallops, and grilled Use this sauce for vegetables or meats, or try our pesto by using other herbs such as cilantro, mint or chicken, duck or pork tenderloin. It can also be served creamy variation to use as a dip for fresh vegetable parsley and by using other
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BASIC VINAIGRETTE CREAMy ROASTEd ASIAN MARINAdE This recipe may be easily modified by changing the This marinade is equally good for pork, GARLIC ANd HERB oils and vinegars used. chicken or salmon. dRESSING Makes 1½ cups Makes about 2 cups Try this flavorful dressing on a 1 g arlic clove or small shallot, peeled crispy romaine salad. ¾ ounce peeled fresh ginger root, cut (cut shallot into ½-inch pieces) into ½-inch pieces Makes about 1 cup 3 tablespoons wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, pee
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Please pay by check or money order (California independent repair facility, replace the product, CUISINART residents need only supply proof of purchase or refund the purchase price less the amount ® ELITE COLLECTION and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping directly attributable to the consumer’s prior instructions). usage of the product. If the above four options CHOPPER/GRINDER do not result in the appropriate relief to the NOTE: For added protection and secure han- consumer, the con
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