Cuisinart Mini Prep Pro ECH4 Series User manual

Mini Prep Pro
ECH4 Series

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart 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

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Contents
Product Control Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Instructions For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A Fitting &removing the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B The dual blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C Control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Processing Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A Chopping fresh herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B Chopping meat, poultry, fish &shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
C Chopping nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
D Producing a purée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
E Grinding coffee beans and hard foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
F Adding liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning &Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
UK Guarantee &After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Product Control Guide
Blade (curved sharp blade, flat blunt blade)
with BladeLock system
Lid
Control switches
Spatula (not shown)
Housing base
Work bowl with handle

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IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and
keep 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.
1. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external
timer or separate remote control system.
2. 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.
3. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with this product.
4. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep out of reach of
children during and after use.
5. Always inspect the appliance and appliance accessories 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 “UK After
Sales Service section“ for further information).
6. 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 ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for
further information). No repair must be attempted by the consumer.
7. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
8. Do not wrap the lead around the main body of the appliance during
or after use.
9. Always ensure the voltage to be used corresponds with the voltage on
the appliance; this is indicated on the bottom of the housing.

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10. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply if it is
left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
11. This appliance is for indoor, 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 establishments.
12. 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 ISO9001:2015 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).
13. Handle the blade with extreme care, it is very sharp.
14. Never place the blade directly on the motor of the housing base.
Always ensure the bowl is in place.
15. Before switching on the processor, ensure that the blade is locked
into place on the 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.
16. Always carefully insert the blade before adding the ingredients.
17. 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.
18. Always wait for the blade to stop before removing the lid.
19. Always remove the bowl from the motor base very carefully before
removing the blade.
20. Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged
in.
21. Keep hands, spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades
whilst appliance is in operation. Only use the spatula once the
processor motor has stopped.
22. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or
removing it or the blades.

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23. Always ensure the blades and bowl have been thoroughly cleaned
after each use and have dried completely before storing.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may
be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from
babies and children. These bags are not toys.

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Instructions For Use
A Fitting &removing the parts
1. Place the housing base on a flat, dry, stable surface.
2. 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).
3. Turn the bowl in an anticlockwise 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.
4. Carefully lift the blade assembly, holding the central plastic stem and place 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.
5. Add the food you wish to process.
6. Place the lid on the work bowl with the small tab to the left of the work bowl handle.
Turn the cover anticlockwise (toward handle) to securely lock.
N.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 may work intermittently.
7. 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 a clockwise 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.
8. To remove the blade, gently pull up to disengage blade lock away from the motor
spindle holding the plastic stem.
9. 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 a clockwise direction to unlock and lift away from the housing base.

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B. 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.
C. 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, puréeing 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 over processing.
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.
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 Mini Prep Pro continuously for longer than 20
seconds at a time.
Blunt edge
Sharp edge

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D. Processing
1. Fit the work bowl and blade (refer to section A).
2. Place food in the work bowl. Ensure food is cut into small evenly sized pieces and the
work bowl is not overloaded.
3. Lock the lid into position.
4. 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).
5. Wait for the blade to stop moving. Unplug the appliance and remove the lid &work
bowl.
N.B. The lid must always be removed before fitting or removing the work bowl from
the base.
6. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl, simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. The
BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place.
7. To remove thicker ingredients from bowl, carefully remove the blade assembly, holding
it by the top of the plastic central stem. Gently pull up to disengage blade lock and
remove 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 the
spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the work bowl back into the centre. 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.

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Fresh herbs dry �
Garlic �
Meat, poultry, fish �Should be very cold but not frozen. Process Max 316g at a time.
Mushrooms �
Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into even pieces no larger than
1.5cm.
Nutmeg �Pulse approximately 5 times to break apart, and then run
continuously.
Nuts � � Either operation can be used depending on the desired consistency
(see next page for more details).
Olives �Use pitted olives.
Onions, shallots �
Peppers �Cut into 1.5cm pieces.
Peppercorns �
Seeds (e.g. cumin) �
Vegetables, cooked �Should be cooked until soft.
Ingredients Operation Comments
Chop Grind
Anchovy �Drain first. Cut in half.
Bacon �Should be crispy.
Butter �Cut into 1.5cm pieces. Best at room temperature.
Celery �Cut into 1.5cm long pieces.
Cheese – Soft Chilled �
Cheese – Semi Soft �
Cheese – Firm Chilled �
Cheese – Hard �Cut into 1.5cm pieces. Process 50g at a time.
Chocolate �Max 25g at a time, cut into 1.5cm pieces.
Cinnamon sticks �Break into 1.5cm pieces.
Coffee beans �Max 50g at a time
Processing Techniques
The following section includes useful hints and tips on how to use the 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.

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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 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 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 the spatula to re-distribute 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 in the work bowl. Use the ‘Chop’ switch and a
‘pulse’ action to chop coarsely, then process continuously until food is puréed.
N.B. Cooked potatoes are an exception to this procedure. They develop a gluey
texture when processed with the metal blade.

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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 flavouring 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
Motor does not start or blade does not rotate:
Check that the plug is securely inserted into the mains.
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 an 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 process 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 the 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.

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Cleaning &Maintenance
When not in use, leave the appliance unplugged.
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 discolour 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.

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UK Guarantee
The Conair Group Ltd, Unit 3 Waterfront Business Park, Fleet, GU51 3TW
This appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 5 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 date of purchase or date of delivery, whichever is later.
If the product develops a fault due to defects in materials or manufacture 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:
1. The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that which is marked on the
product, or advised within this instruction booklet
2. The appliance has been purchased from an unauthorised stockist*
3. The appliance is used for professional / non domestic usage
4. Repairs or alterations have been attempted by unauthorised persons
5. The failure of the appliance is a direct result of misuse
6. 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.
*unauthorised 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 [email protected] for further information on authorised stockists.
It is important to retain your proof of purchase. We recommend attaching your receipt
to this page.

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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 enquiry to
[email protected]
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 enquiry to [email protected]
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 the guarantee.

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Safe Disposal
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.

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Recipes
Sauces and Dressings
Classic Mayonnaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Béarnaise Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pesto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vinaigrette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Crème Chantilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dips
Hummus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Guacamole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Side dishes
Monkfish Skewers with Kachumber Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fruits and drinks
Cinnamon and Pear Compote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mojito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Classic Mayonnaise
Serves 4
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp dijon mustard
100ml groundnut oil
25ml extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Juice of ½ a lemon
Salt &pepper
Place the egg yolks and Dijon mustard into the processor bowl, season well with salt and
pepper and process continuously using the ‘Chop’ function until well combined.
Mix the oils together in a separate container for pouring. Using the ‘Chop’ function, slowly
pulse whilst gradually adding the mixed oils a little at a time through one hole of the lid.
Be careful not to add the oil too quickly as this will cause the egg yolks to curdle. Process
slowly, adding the oil until the mayonnaise thickens.
Once thickened pour the white wine vinegar and lemon juice through the hole of the lid,
pulsing to combine.
Variations - Try adding crushed garlic for Aioli, finely chopped herbs or anchovy essence.

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Béarnaise sauce
Serves 4
1 shallot, peeled and quartered
1 tbsp peppercorns
1 tbsp vinegar
Pinch salt
1 large egg yolk
75g butter, melted
Place the shallot and peppercorns in the work bowl and process using the ‘Grind’ switch
until the pepper is ground. Place the mixture into a saucepan along with the vinegar and
salt and simmer until reduced by half.
Place the egg yolk and hot peppercorn mixture into the work bowl and mix using the
‘Chop’ switch and a pulse action. Pour in the melted butter and process continuously
until combined.
Tip: If the vinaigrette is too thick, add 1- 2 tsp of cold water through the lid.