Cuisinart RMC100U Cordless Mini Prep Pro User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Cuisinart

CORDLESS MINI-PREP PRO
RMC100U

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Cordless Mini Prep Pro.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long-life and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day.
To learn more about our products and for recipe ideas visit our website www.cuisinart.co.uk

Product Description

Important Safety Cautions

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book. There is a risk of injury if the product is misused.

This appliance is for domestic use only and is not intended to be used in applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; farm houses; by customers in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type
Care should be taken during use and cleaning.
Caution: The blades are very sharp. Handle with care.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and power adapter out of reach of children during and after use.
Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to “The UK After Sales Service section” for further information).
Do not use the appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of lead damage, discontinue use immediately. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer. Return the appliance to the Customer Care Centre (refer to ‘The UK After Sales Service’ section for further information). No repair must be attempted by the consumer.
Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
Do not wrap the lead around the main body of the appliance during or after use.
The appliance is safe to be left plugged into the electrical supply when not in use to ensure the batteries are always charged. It should however be unplugged before assembling, disassembling, cleaning, or if not being used for a prolonged period of time.
This product contains a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack that is not to be removed from the appliance for charging. The batteries in this appliance are non-replaceable.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable charging supply unit provided with this appliance (model CO50100-EU/BS). This symbol indicates there is a detachable
power supply for means of charging.
This product complies fully with all appropriate EU and UK legislation and the standards relevant to this type and class of appliance. We are an IS09001:2015 certified company that continually evaluates our Quality Management System performance. If you have any queries regarding product safety and compliance, please contact our Customer Services Department (see “U.K. After-Sales Service” section).
Never place the blade directly on the motor of the housing base. Always ensure the bowl is in place.
Before switching on the processor, ensure that the blade is locked into place on the motor spindle (taking care to avoid the sharp edges) and that the lid is correctly fitted. Do not force or block the lid mechanism.
Always carefully insert the blade before adding ingredients.
Take extra care if using the appliance to process hot liquids. A build-up of steam could cause liquid to be ejected from the appliance.
Always wait for the blade to stop before removing the lid.
Always remove the bowl from the motor base very carefully, before removing the blade.
Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged in.
Keep hands, spatulas, and other utensils away from moving blades whilst the appliance is in operation. Only use the spatula once the processor motor has stopped.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or removing it from the blades.
The charger should be plugged into an electrical socket away from a sink or any hot surface.
Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical
Do not charge the unit using an outdoor socket.
To protect against electrical shock, do not put the main unit in water or other liquids.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. These bags are not toys.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

To minimize hazards to health and the environment at the end of this product’s life, laws dealing with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and The Waste Battery Directive require you to dispose of this product at a suitable collection facility where it will be sent in order to remove the batteries and for appropriate recycling. Please contact your local authorities for more details on recycling and safe disposal of these in your area.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your household waste disposal service.

Safety During Use

Before first use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from the Mini-Prep Pro.

Handle the blade with extreme care, the blades are very sharp.
Only use the appliance on a solid, level work surface.
Use the unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
The charger should be plugged into an electrical socket away from a sink or any hot surface.
Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical
Do not charge the unit using an outdoor socket.
To protect against electrical shock, do not put the main unit in water or other liquids.

Instructions for Use

Before use

A. Charging Your Cordless Mini Prep Pro

The batteries in your Cordless Mini Prep Pro have not been fully charged. Before using, the batteries must be charged until all three blue lights are illuminated. With a full charge, your Cordless Mini Prep Pro will run for approximately 15 minutes, depending on your recipe. Your Cordless Mini Prep Pro will be fully charged in approximately 2 hours.
N.B. To charge the product, insert the micro USB end, of the charging lead, into the charging port at the back of the main unit. Plug the USB end directly into the adapter plug and then into the main supply outlet.

Battery Life Indicator Lights
The indicator lights will flash blue when the battery is being charged. When all three lights are illuminated, this means the battery is fully charged and is then ready to use. As the battery starts to run down, the indicator lights will turn off. The battery will need to be recharged when the last indicator light is flashing. If the battery has completely run down on the unit, it will not operate.

B. Fitting and removing the parts

Place the housing base on a flat, dry stable surface.
Place the work bowl over the motor base, with the handle facing forward and positioned slightly to the left of the control panel (the bowl will slot onto the base).
Turn the bowl in a clockwise direction until it locks into position on the housing base.

N.B. The work bowl must be securely locked into position. The bowl will be in the correct position once the handle is central to the control panel.

Carefully lift the blade assembly, holding the central plastic stem, and place it over the motor spindle. Push the blade down until it clicks into place. The lower part of the blade assembly should almost touch the bottom of the work bowl.

N.B. Always hold the blade assembly from the plastic stem. Never touch the blade as it is very sharp.
N.B. Never place the blade on the motor shaft until the work bowl is locked into place.
N.B. Always insert the blade in the work bowl, before adding ingredients.

Add the food you wish to process.
Place the lid on the work bowl with the small tab to the left of the work bowl handle. Turn the cover clockwise (toward handle) to securely lock. B. The work bowl and lid must be tightly locked into the interlock device. Once securely fitted a loud click is heard. If both the work bowl and the lid are not fitted securely, the processor will not work.
To remove the lid, hold the housing base with your left hand, securely grip the handle on the top of the lid and rotate it in an anticlockwise direction.

N.B. Make sure the motor has completely stopped and the blade has stopped moving before removing the lid
ATTENTION: The lid must always be removed before fitting or removing the work bowl from the base as the bowl will not fit with the lid attached.

To remove the blade, gently pull up to disengage the blade lock away from the motor spindle holding the plastic stem.
To remove the work bowl, firstly ensure the lid has been removed. Hold the housing base with your left hand, then hold the work bowl handle with your right hand and turn in an anticlockwise direction to unlock and lift away from the housing base.

C. The dual blade

This appliance processes using a dual blade with a sharp, curved edge for chopping/mixing and a flat, blunter edge for grinding.

D. Control Switches

To start operation, simply press one of the two switches and hold down for the desired length of time.
Use the ‘Chop’ speed switch for chopping, pureeing, and mixing food with the sharp edge of the blade.
Use the ‘Grind’ speed switch for grinding and for chopping hard food with the blunt edge of the blade.
A ‘pulse’ action is best when you are using the sharp edge of the blade. Two or three pulses are often enough. Ensure you check the food frequently to prevent overprocessing. Over-processing will result in a watery paste instead of a fine chop.
N.B. Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, we recommend using one hand to support the appliance during operation.
N.B. During processing, it remains possible to reverse the direction of the blade, by pressing the opposite switch after stopping pressing one. In this case, it is normal that the motor will start after a few seconds delay, due to the electronic brake control at each direction change.
Continuous hold action is best when you are using the grind function. 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.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the Cordless Mini Prep Pro continuously for longer than 20 seconds at a time

E. Processing

Fit the work bowl and blade (refer to section A).
Place food in the work bowl. Ensure food is cut into small evenly sized pieces and the work bowl is not overloaded.
Lock the lid into position.
Press the appropriate control switch i.e. ‘Chop’ or ‘Grind’, depending on the food you are processing, for the required amount of time (refer to ‘Processing Techniques for further details).
Wait for the blade to stop moving. Unplug the cordless appliance and remove the lid Et work bowl.

N.B. The lid must always be removed before fitting or removing the work bowl from the base.

To remove liquids and sauces from the bowl, simply pour ingredients out of the work bowl. The BladeLock System keeps the blade safely in place.
To remove thicker ingredients from the bowl, carefully remove the blade assembly, holding it by the top of the plastic central stem. Gently pull up to disengage the blade lock and remove the blade from the work bowl. Remove food with a spatula.
Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the work bowl as you process. If this happens, stop the appliance. After the blade has stopped moving, remove the lid and use a spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the work bowl back into the center. Do not use your hand.
You can also reverse the motor by alternating between ‘Chop’ and ‘Grind. This will help to combine the ingredients and clean the sides of the work bowl.

N.B. Do not operate without food contents in the work bowl

Processing Techniques

The following section includes useful hints and tips on how to use the Cordless Mini Prep Pro to achieve a number of processing results. We recommend that you practice using these techniques before processing food to eat.
N.B. Do not process frozen food in the processor.

Ingredients

| Operation|

Comments

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| Chop| Grind|
Anchovy| X| | Drain first. Cut in half.
Bacon| X| | Should be crispy.
Butter| X| | Cut into 1.5cm pieces. Best at room temperature.
Celery| X| | Cut into 1.5cm long pieces.
Cheese – Soft Chilled| X| |
Cheese – Semi-Soft| X| |
Cheese – Firm Chilled| X| |
Cheese – Hard| | X| Cut into 1.5cm pieces. Process 50g at a time.
Chocolate| | X| Max. 25g at a time, cut into 1.5cm pieces.
Cinnamon Sticks| | X| Break into 1.5cm pieces.
Coffee Beans| | X| Max 50g at a time.
Fresh Herbs (Dry)| X| |
Garlic| X| |
Meat, Poultry, Fish| X| | Should be very cold but not frozen. Process max. 316g at a time.
Mushrooms| X| | Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into even pieces, no larger than 1.5cm.
Nutmeg| | X| Pulse approximately 5 times to break apart and then run continuously.
Nuts| X| X| Either operation can be used depending on the desired consistency (see next page for more details).
Olives| X| | Use pitted olives.
Onions, Shallots| X| |
Peppers| X| | Cut into 1.5cm pieces.
Peppercorns| | X|
Seeds (e.g cumin)| | X|
Vegetables (cooked)| X| | Should be cooked until soft.

For best results:

Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size of approximately 1.5cm to achieve even results.
Use the sharp edge for chopping, puréeing, and mixing. It is ideal for chopping softer food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic, and most cheese.
It is also useful for puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise, and mixing salad dressing.
Use the blunt edge for grinding coffee beans and spices, and for chopping hard food such as peppercorns, seeds, chocolate, and nuts.

ATTENTION: Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading causes inconsistent results and strains the motor. After being processed, food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central plastic stem of the blade assembly.
N.B. Please note that although the air capacity of the Cordless Mini Prep Pro is 900ml the following maximum fill capacities apply for optimum use of the product:
700ml – mixture capacity
400ml – thin liquid capacity

A. Chopping fresh herbs:

The herbs, work bowl, and blade must all be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Remove the stems from herbs. Add the leaves to the work bowl and process, using the ‘Chop’ switch and a ‘pulse’ action until they are chopped to the desired consistency.

B. Chopping meat, poultry, fish & shellfish:

The food should be very cold but not frozen. Cut into 1.5cm pieces and place in the work bowl. Use the ‘Chop’ switch and a ‘pulse’ action until the food is evenly chopped. Use a continuous processing action for a few seconds for a finer chop if required. Use a spatula to scrape food down from the sides of the work bowl as necessary.

C. Chopping nuts:

You can use either the ‘Chop’ or ‘Grind’ function depending on the consistency you require. For roughly chopped nuts, process continuously using the ‘Chop’ switch until chopped to the desired consistency. Check frequently to avoid nuts clumping together. If necessary, use a spatula to redistribute the nuts evenly in the work bowl. If you require more of a powder consistency use the ‘Grind’ function continuously until the desired consistency is achieved.

D. Producing a purée:

Cut the food into 1.5cm pieces and place it in the work bowl. Use the ‘Chop’ switch and a ‘pulse’ action to chop coarsely, then process continuously until the food is puréed. N.B. Cooked potatoes are an exception to this procedure They develop a gluey texture when processed with the metal blade.

E. Grinding coffee beans and hard foods:

Add coffee or hard food to the work bowl. Use the ‘Grind’ switch and process using a continuous action until desired consistency is reached. Coffee beans may take slightly longer to process, so use a pulse action every 10 seconds or so to allow the beans to drop to the bottom of the work bowl.

F. Adding liquid:

You can add liquids such as water, oil, or flavoring while the appliance is running. Pour the liquid through one of the two openings in the lid.
N.B. Add liquid through only one opening at a time. The other opening must be left free for air to circulate.

Troubleshooting

The motor does not start, or the blade does not rotate:

Check that the appliance is charged sufficiently.
Check that the work bowl and lid are securely locked into place (see section A for more information).
Ensure only one control switch is being pressed at a time.

Food is unevenly chopped:

Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces are too large. 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 over-processed. Use brief pulses or processes for a shorter period of time.

Food collects on lid or sides of work bowl:

You may be processing too much food. Turn the appliance off. When the blade stops moving remove the lid and clean the work bowl and lid with a spatula. You can also reverse the motor by alternating between ‘Chop’ and ‘Grind’. This will help to combine the ingredients and clean the sides of the work bowl.

Food gets stuck on blade:

You may be processing too much food. Turn the appliance off. When the blade stops moving, carefully remove it. Remove food from the blade and work bowl using a spatula, and start again.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Always unplug the appliance adaptor from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
All parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe. We recommend washing them in the dishwasher on the top rack. Due to intense water heat, washing the work bowl, lid, and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time. Insert the work bowl upside down.
If you wash the blade by hand, wash with extreme care, the blade is very sharp. Do not leave it in soapy water where it may disappear from sight.
Take extra care when loading and unloading the blade in the dishwasher.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, lid, and blade immediately after use so food won’t dry on them.
Chopping certain foods may scratch, cloud, or discolor the work bowl.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on the housing base. Simply wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Apply any cleaning agent to the cloth, not the housing base.
Always ensure the blades have been thoroughly cleaned after each use and have dried completely before storing.

UK Guarantee

This appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 3 years and is only valid within the United Kingdom.
This guarantee covers consumer use only i.e. defects occurring under normal use within the home from the date of purchase or date of delivery, whichever is later.
If the product develops a fault due to defects in materials or manufacturers within 12 months from the date of purchase, to avoid delays and unnecessary inconvenience, where possible please return the product to the point of purchase for an exchange.
If the product develops a fault due to defects in materials or manufacture after 12 months from the date of purchase, and within the guarantee period, Conair UK After Sales Service will repair or replace the product.

Exclusions
This guarantee will no longer be valid meaning that The Conair Group Ltd will not be liable to repair or replace your product where:

The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that which is marked on the product or advised within this instruction booklet
The appliance has been purchased from an unauthorized stockist*
The appliance is used for professional/non-domestic usage
Repairs or alterations have been attempted by unauthorized persons
The failure of the appliance is a direct result of misuse
The failure is a result of not following the instructions for use

This guarantee does not cover any cosmetic damage due to misuse of the product nor any damage to persons or property that occurs because of product misuse.
*unauthorized stockists include, but are not limited to online auction sites, private sellers, and those selling second-hand goods, refurbished products, etc
Please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email support@cuisinart.co.uk for further information on authorized stockists.
It is important to retain your proof of purchase. We recommend attaching your receipt to this page.
Even where a refund may be applicable, no refund will be provided without a valid receipt or proof of purchase, we will only be able to offer a repair or replacement service. Please note this does not apply if the product was purchased directly from The Conair Group Ltd.
Guarantees on replacement products run from the original purchase date or date of delivery, whichever is later, and not from the date of replacement.
This guarantee is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
If you have any queries regarding this guarantee please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406 902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email your inquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk

UK After Sales Service

For further advice on using the appliance or should you need to return your product, please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406 902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email your inquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk

Return address:
Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4, Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW

Please enclose your returns number, name, and address details, together with a copy of proof of purchase and details of the fault.
Please note this Instruction Booklet is not guaranteed.

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