CH-4 Series Cuisinart Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper Grinder Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Cuisinart
Table of Contents
- Important Information
- IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
- IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
- TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD
- PROCESSING FOOD
- CLEANING AND STORAGE
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- OPERATING TECHNIQUES
- RecipeS
- Limited 18-MONTH warranty
- Customer Support
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
CH-4 Series Cuisinart Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper Grinder
Important Information
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 Elite Collection® 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:
- Place the box on a table or kitchen counter. Be sure the box is right side up.
- Lift and remove the cardboard lid from the work bowl cover.
- Grasping the work bowl handle, lift the unit up and out of the box and place on the tabletop.
- Turn the work bowl clockwise to unlock it from the unit base. Lift up and remove.
- 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.
- Read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine.
NOTE: We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to, including the following:
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Read all instructions.
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To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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Always unplug unit from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning, and before removing food from bowl. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.
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Avoid contact with moving parts.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or if appliance has beendropped 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. -
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade 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.
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Blade is extremely sharp. Handle carefully when removing, inserting or cleaning.
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To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first putting work bowl properly in place.
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Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance. Do not attempt to remove cover until blade has stopped rotating.
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Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism, as serious injury may result.
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Before using, check work bowl for presence of foreign objects.
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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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With the base unit on the tabletop, place the work bowl firmly on the motor base.
Opening at back of bowl must face column at back of chopper/grinder. -
Turn the work bowl counterclockwise to lock onto base.
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CAREFULLY pick up the blade by its hub and place on the center stem until it drops to the bottom of the stem. Firmly push to ensure that the blade is locked into position.
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Add food ingredients.
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Place the cover on the work bowl with the long tab to the right of the rear column.
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Turn cover counterclockwise (toward column) to securely lock into locking post.
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Plug unit into wall socket.
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You are ready to Chop/Grind.
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All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA-Free.
- All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA-Free.
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 Operation/ Technique 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 workbowl. Use the quantities given in the
charts and recipe section as a guide.
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, it is
recommended to use one hand to support the Cuisinart Elite Collection®
Chopper/ Grinder 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 Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/ Grinder for several
seconds with some food to achieve the desired results – or 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.
Never operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder continuously for
longer than 1 minute at a time.
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
Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder.
However, you may want to reserve the original bowl for grinding, and purchase
an additional bowl and cover set for other uses. These are available from the
Cuisinart Customer Service Department, which you can reach by dialing our
toll-free number: 800-726-0190.
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.
Note: Handle with care – the blade is not permanent.
PROCESSING FOOD
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Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base. Opening at back of bowl must face column at back of the Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder. Turn bowl counterclockwise to lock in place.
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Insert the blade assembly. Carefully pick up the blade by its hub and place on the center stem until it drops to the bottom of the stem.
Firmly push to lock the blade into position.
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Place food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small pieces, and the bowl is not overloaded.
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Lock the cover into position.
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Press the appropriate Chop or Grind control, depending on the food you are processing.
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When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine by releasing the control button.
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WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, unplug the unit. Remove cover and work bowl
a. Turn work bowl cover clockwise to remove.
b. Turn work bowl clockwise to unlock it and lift it off base.
NOTE: Thicker ingredients can be removed while work bowl is still on base. -
To remove liquids and sauces from bowl: Simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. Our convenient BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place.
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To remove thicker ingredients from bowl: Carefully remove the blade assembly by holding the handle on the top of the sheath and gently pulling up to disengage blade lock. Remove food with spatula.
NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE – THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENT.
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 Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder without
ingredients in the work bowl.
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 blade in soapy water where it may disappear from sight. The work
bowl, cover, blade assembly, and spatula can be washed on the top rack of a
dishwasher. 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 Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder 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
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 Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY.
MAINTENANCE: Any service other than cleaning and normal user maintenance
should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart® Service Representative.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Motor doesn’t start or blade doesn’t rotate.
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Check that plug is securely inserted into outlet.
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Check that work bowl and cover are securely locked into place.
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Be sure to press only one operation control button at a time.
Food is unevenly chopped. -
Try cutting food into smaller, even-sized pieces.
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Try processing smaller amounts of food 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 blade stop completely between pulses.
Food collects on work bowl cover or sides of prep bowl. -
This is normal; turn machine off. When blade stops rotating, remove cover and clean bowl and cover with spatula.
Food catches on blade. -
You may be processing too much food.
Carefully remove blade. Remove food from blade with spatula and start over again.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
With the Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/ Grinder you can chop, grind or purée a variety of foods. See Operation/Technique Chart on the following pages.
Food | Operation/Technique | Comments/Notes |
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Anchovies | Chop. Pulse to desired consistency. | Drain first. Cut in half. |
Baking chocolate/chocolate chunks/chips | Chop. Pulse to break up, then process | |
continuously until desired chop size is achieved. | Process no more than 1½ |
ounces at a time. For best results, 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 until
desired crumb size is reached.| Use day-old, hard bread for dry crumbs; fresh
bread for moist crumbs. Cut or break into pieces no larger than 1 inch. For
buttered crumbs, add 1 teaspoon of butter per slice after crumbs have started
to form, and process to combine and coat.
Butter| Chop. Process continuously.| Cut into ½-inch pieces. Best at room
temperature. Process up to ¾ cup at a time. Add freshly chopped citrus zest,
garlic, herbs or shallots to create compound butters.
Celery| Chop. Pulse to desired size.| Cut into ½-inch long pieces.
Cheese – hard (Parmesan, Asiago, Romano, etc.)| Chop. Pulse 10 times, then
process continuously until desired consistency.| Remove and discard rind or
reserve for another use. Cut into
½-inch pieces. If possible, remove from refrigerator 20–30 minutes before processing. Process up to 4 ounces at a time.
Cheese – soft (cream cheese, etc.)| Chop. Pulse to break up, then process
continuously to “cream.”| Best at room temperature. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
Process up to 12 ounces at a time.
Chocolate| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Or Grind. Pulse first
then process continuously until desired consistency.| Cut chocolate into
1-inch pieces. Process up to 1-1½ ounces at a time.
Cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, other hard spices| Grind. Pulse to break up, about 5
times, then process continuously until finely chopped.| Break up to 2 cinnamon
sticks into 1-inch pieces. Up to ¼ cup of all other spices can be processed.
Hard spices may cause scratches on the work bowl and cover.*
Citrus zest| Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously until finely
chopped.| Use vegetable peeler to remove zest (color only) from citrus; scrape
off any white with sharp knife. Cut strips in half. Adding a small amount of
sugar or salt will help achieve a finer texture.
Cookies, graham crackers for crumbs, hard Amaretti or macaroons| Chop. Pulse 5
times to break up, then process continuously until finely chopped.| Hard
cookies only. Break up into 1-inch or smaller pieces. For buttered crumbs, add
1 teaspoon of butter per graham cracker sheet or for every 3 cookies.
Fruits, cooked; fresh or frozen thawed berries| Chop. Pulse to break up, then
process continuously until desired consistency.| Cooked fruits may be
processed to make baby foods or purées; liquid may be added for consistency.
To process fresh or frozen (thawed) berries for sauce, pulse to chop, then
process until puréed (sugar may be added to taste). Fill work
bowl up to ²∕³ of the way full.
Garlic| Chop. Pulse to chop roughly, then process continuously for fine chop.| Peel garlic cloves first. Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as needed.
- Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks.
Food | Operation/Technique | Comments/Notes |
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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.
Horseradish| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.| Peel first. Cut into
½-inch pieces. Process up to 4 ounces at a time.
Leeks| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.| Trim off root end and
tough outer skin. Wash thoroughly to remove sand and grit; dry completely. Cut
into ½-inch pieces.
Meats| Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously to purée (add liquid as
needed).| Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 8 ounces
into ½-inch pieces, trimmed of gristle and soft fat; some hard fat may
remain. Cooked meats can be cold or warm; cut up to 8 ounces into ½-inch
pieces. Add liquid
(water, broth or from cooking) as needed to process to purée consistency.
Mushrooms| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.| Choose firm, fresh
mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces, no larger than ¾ inch.
Nuts| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Or Grind. Pulse first then
process continuously until desired consistency.| Toast nuts first for maximum
flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Process up to 1 cup at a
time.
Olives| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.| Use only pitted olives.
Drain well for best results.
Onions| Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired size.| Peel; cut into ¾-inch
or smaller pieces of similar size.
Peppercorns| Grind. Pulse first, then process continuously until desired
consistency.| Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt to
create rubs and seasonings. Hard peppercorns may scratch work bowl and cover.*
Peppers, fresh| Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.| Core, seed and
cut into ½-inch pieces. Do not overprocess.
Seeds, dried berries| Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to
desired consistency.| Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and
juniper berries.
Shallots| Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired consistency.| Peel first;
cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than ¾-inch.
Vegetables, cooked| Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop, then process continuously
until desired consistency is reached.| Cook vegetables until tender. Process
to a smooth purée for baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for
consistency.
Fill work bowl up to ²∕³ of the way full.
RecipeS
GUACAMOLE
This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Makes about 2 cups
2 | garlic cloves, peeled |
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3 | green onions, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces |
1½ | jalapeño peppers, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces |
3 | ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced |
3 | tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1½ medium limes) |
¾ | teaspoon ground cumin |
½ | teaspoon ground coriander |
¾ | teaspoon kosher salt |
¾ | cup finely chopped tomatoes |
Place the garlic, green onions and jalapeño peppers in the work bowl. Pulse on
Chop 10 times;
scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl.
Add the avocados, lime juice, cumin, coriander and salt. Pulse on Chop 10
times, then process on Chop continuously for 15 seconds; scrape the work bowl.
Process on Chop for another 15 to 20 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in chopped tomatoes before serving.
toes before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (3 tablespoons):
Calories 90 (71% from fat)
- carb. 6g • pro. 1g
- fat 8g
- sat. fat 1g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 180mg
- calc. 14mg
- fiber 4g
Tapenade
A favorite from the Provençal region of France.
Makes about 1½ cups
2 | garlic cloves, peeled |
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1½ | anchovy fillets |
1½ | cups pitted niçoise or other imported black olives |
¼ | cup drained and rinsed capers |
2 | tablespoons Dijon mustard |
1½ | tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from ½ medium lemon) |
1 | tablespoon herbes de Provence or thyme |
¾ | teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
¼ | cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
Chop the garlic for 5 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the anchovies, olives
and capers; pulse 10 times on Chop. Scrape the work bowl. Add the mustard,
lemon juice, herbes and pepper. Process for 15 seconds on Chop; scrape the
work bowl.
Process for an additional 15 seconds; scrape the work bowl again then add the
olive oil. Process until a thick paste forms, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 80 (88% from fat)
- carb. 2g
- pro. 1g
- fat 9g
- sat. fat 1g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 280mg
- calc. 27mg
- fiber 1g
Hummus
Add a roasted red pepper and 1 teaspoon of herbes de Provence for a variation.
Makes about 2 cups
1/2 | cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves |
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1 | garlic clove, peeled |
1 | can (19 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained |
2 | tablespoons tahini* |
2 | tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
¼ | cup water |
½ | teaspoon ground cumin |
¼ | cup extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to |
taste
Chop the parsley for 5 seconds; remove and reserve. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube. Process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, water, cumin and reserved parsley to work bowl; process until smooth, 1½ to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape work bowl as needed one or two times. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
*Tahini is a sesame seed paste available in most grocery stores.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 80 (56% from fat)
- carb. 6g
- pro. 2g
- fat 5g
- sat. fat 1g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 60mg
- calc. 21mg
- fiber 2g
Pesto
A favorite for dressing pasta, and also wonderful on steamed potatoes and vegetables. You can vary your pesto by using other herbs such as cilantro, mint or parsley and by using other nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts.
Makes about ¾ cup
1½ | ounces Reggiano Parmigiano, cut into ½-inch cubes |
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¹⁄³ | cup toasted pine nuts |
2 | garlic cloves, peeled |
¾ | teaspoon kosher salt |
1½½ | cup packed fresh basil leaves |
½ | cup extra virgin olive oil |
Place the cheese in the work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times; process continuously on Chop until finely ground, about 10 seconds. Remove and reserve.
Add nuts to the work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times. Remove and reserve with the cheese.
Add the garlic and salt to the work bowl; process 5 seconds on Chop. Scrape the work bowl. Add the basil leaves and half of the olive oil. Pulse on Grind 10 times then grind continuously for about 15 seconds; scrape the bowl. With the machine running on Grind, add the remaining oil slowly, in a steady stream, through one of the holes in the recessed area of the cover. After all the oil has been added, process on Grind for an additional 10 seconds. Add the reserved cheese and nuts to the mixture; pulse 10 times on Chop to blend.
Transfer pesto to an airtight container. Pesto will keep in refrigerator for up to a week. It may also be frozen.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 120 (91% from fat)
- carb. 1g
- pro. 2g
- fat 13g
- sat. fat 2g
- chol. 5mg
- sod. 200mg
- calc. 52mg
- fiber 0g
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Use this sauce for vegetables or meats, or try our creamy variation to use as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités or pita chips.
Makes about 2 cups
3 | garlic cloves, peeled |
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2 | strips lemon zest (1 x ½ inches), white pith removed |
1½ | teaspoons kosher salt |
1½ | teaspoons herbes de Provence |
2 | tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 | tablespoons regular or white balsamic vinegar |
¹⁄³ | cup extra virgin olive oil |
3 | jars (12 ounces each) roasted red peppers, drained but not rinsed |
Add the garlic, zest, salt, and herbes to the work bowl; chop for 5 to 10
seconds. Scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl. Add the lemon
juice, vinegar, olive oil and peppers. Pulse on Chop, 10 times, then process
for 15 to 20 seconds until smooth
Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. The sauce will keep up to 1 week refrigerated.
Roasted Red Pepper Dip Variation: Make half the recipe. Add 2 ounces of regular or lowfat cream cheese and ¼ cup of sour cream or plain yogurt that has been drained; chop for 10 to 15 seconds until homogenous.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 21 (40% from fat
- carb. 3g
- pro. 1g
- fat 1g
- sat. fat 0g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 1092mg
- calc. 28mg
- fiber 1g
MANGO SALSA
Mango salsa is excellent served over grilled fish such as salmon, tuna, swordfish or scallops, and grilled chicken, duck or pork tenderloin. It can also be served like traditional tomato salsa with tortilla chips.
Makes 4 cups
½ | red bell pepper (about 1 ounce), cut into ½-inch pieces (¼ cup) |
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2 | small garlic cloves, peeled |
1 | jalapeño pepper, stemmed and seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces |
1 | small red onion (about 1½ ounces), peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces |
2 | mango, peeled and pitted, cut into ½-inch pieces, divided |
3 | tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves |
1 | tablespoon fresh lime juice |
3 | tablespoons rice vinegar (may use raspberry or white balsamic vinegar) |
1 | teaspoon honey |
Place the red pepper in the bowl of your Cuisinart® Chopper/Grinder fitted
with the chopping blade.
Pulse 4 to 6 times, or until roughly chopped. Transfer to a medium mixing
bowl; reserve.
Add the garlic, jalapeño pepper and onion to the work bowl. Pulse 6 to 7 times to chop. Remove and add to the bowl with the reserved red pepper.
Add ½ of the mango and cilantro to work bowl and pulse until mango is roughly
chopped, about 10 pulses. Transfer to the bowl with the reserved vegetables;
reserve. Repeat with the remaining mango. Combine the lime juice, vinegar and
honey; stir well into the reserved mixture.
Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate.
Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons serving:
Calories 11 (3% from fat
- carb. 3g
- pro. 0g
- fat 0g
- sat. fat 0g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 5mg
- calc. 2mg
- fiber 0g
Basic Vinaigrette
This recipe may be easily modified by changing the oils and vinegars used.
Makes 1½ cups
1 | garlic clove or small shallot, peeled (cut shallot into ½-inch pieces |
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3 | tablespoons wine vinegar |
3 | tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice |
2 | teaspoons Dijon mustard |
½ | teaspoon kosher salt |
¼ | teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
½ | cup extra virgin olive oil |
½ | cup vegetable oil or light flavored olive oil |
Place garlic or shallot in work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times. Scrape the work
bowl. Add the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper. Process on Chop until
smooth, about 5 seconds. With the machine running on Chop, add the oils
slowly, in a steady stream, through one of the holes in the recessed area of
the cover. After all the oil has been added, process on Grind for an
additional 10 seconds.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
This dressing is best made at least ½ hour ahead of serving. Vinaigrette will keep well for one week if in refrigerator, covered. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving; it may need to be reprocessed if separation has occurred.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 80 (99% from fat
- carb. 0g
- pro. 0g
- fat 9g
- sat. fat 1g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 55mg
- calc. 1mg
- fiber 0g
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Herb Dressing
Try this flavorful dressing on a crispy romaine salad.
Makes about 1 cup
9 | garlic cloves, peeled |
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¾ | teaspoon extra virgin olive oil |
¾ | cup loosely packed basil leaves |
¾ | cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves |
¾ | cup fat-free plain yogurt |
½ | cup light mayonnaise |
1½ | tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss the garlic with the oil and wrap loosely in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until cloves have softened. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.
Place the cooled garlic in the work bowl with the basil and parsley. Pulse on Grind 10 times; scrape the work bowl. Add the yogurt, mayonnaise and vinegar. Process on Grind until smooth and blend ed, about 30 seconds. Scrape the work bowl; prope the work bowl; proc
Transfer to an airtight container. Dressing keeps for one week in refrigerator.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 35 (65% from fat)
- carb. 2g
- pro. 1g
- fat 3g
- sat. fat 0g
- chol. 5mg
- sod. 60mg
- calc. 34mg
- fiber 0g
Asian Marinade
This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken or salmon.
Makes about 2 cups
¾ | ounce peeled fresh ginger root, cut into ½-inch pieces |
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2 | garlic cloves, peeled |
½ | cup low-sodium soy sauce |
¹⁄³ | cup canola or other vegetable oil |
¼ | cup + ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce |
¼ | cup + ½ tablespoon Asian sesame oil |
¼ | cup + ½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar |
½ | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Place the ginger root and garlic in the work bowl.
Pulse on Chop 5 times. Scrape the sides and bottom of the work bowl. Add the
remaining ingredients; chop until smooth, about 15 seconds.
Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. Marinate meat or seafood for approximately 2 hours before roasting or grilling.
Cooking Suggestion: Pour ²⁄³ of the marinade intoa resealable plastic bag and add two 1-pound trimmed pork tenderloins. Coat the meat thoroughly with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and place on a rack; discard the marinade. Roast in a preheated 475°F oven for 20 to 22 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from oven. The temperature of the meat should be about 150°F; it will rise to 160-165°F while resting. Let rest for 10 minutes; slice and serve with remaining reserved marinade drizzled over the meat.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 45 (84% from fat)
- carb. 2g
- pro. 0g
- fat 5g
- sat. fat 0g
- chol. 0mg
- sod. 170mg
- calc. 2mg
- fiber 0g
CUISINART ELITE COLLECTION® CHOPPER/GRINDER
Limited 18-MONTH warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elite Collection® 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.
We warrant that your Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder will be free
of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 18 months
from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website,
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to
complete your product registration. However, product registration does not
eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase
in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will
be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/ Grinder should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think
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, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd.,
Glendale, AZ 85307.
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).
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that
is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service.
Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages
that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered
under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone
number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information
pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder has been manufactured to the
strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized
accessories and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories,
replacement parts, or repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment
or other ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so they may not apply
to you.
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California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it
was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart® products of
the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product,
refer the consumer to an ndependent repair facility, replace the product,
or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above four options do not result
in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the
product to an independent repair facility if
service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the
consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference, return
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and
shipping and handling for such products under warranty.
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 to be repaired. 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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