Cuisinart MINI PREP PRO User manual

CORDLESS MINI PREP PRO
RMC100U
CPT445U

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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

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Contents
Product Description.............................................................................5
Important Safety Cautions .................................................................6
Instructions for Use.......................................................................... 10
A. Charging Your Mini Prep Pro .....................................................................13
B. Fitting and removing the parts .................................................................14
C. The dual blade................................................................................................14
D. Control Switches...........................................................................................14
E. Processing........................................................................................................14
Processing Techniques ..................................................................... 15
A. Chopping fresh herbs...................................................................................13
B. Chopping meat, poultry, fish & shellfish ................................................14
C. Chopping nuts................................................................................................14
D. Producing a purée.........................................................................................14
E. Grinding coffee beans and hard foods....................................................14
F. Adding liquid...................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 16
Cleaning &Maintenance ................................................................. 17
UK Guarantee.................................................................................... 18
UK After Sales Service ..................................................................... 19

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Product Description
Blade with BladeLock system
Lid
Control switches
Base Unit
Work bowl with handle
USB lead and adaptator
Charging port (not shown)

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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. This appliance should be
used only as described within this instruction book. There is a risk of
injury if the product is misused.
nThis 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
establishments.
nCare should be taken during use and cleaning.
nCaution: The blades are very sharp. Handle with care.
nThe appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer
or separate remote control system.
nThis 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.
nChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with this product.
nThis appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and
power adapter out of reach of children during and after use.
nAlways 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 “UK After Sales Service section” for further
information).
nDo 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.

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nNever pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
nDo not wrap the lead around the main body of the appliance during or
after use.
nThe 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.
nThis 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.
nThe supply terminals are not to be short circuited.
nWARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the
detachable charging supply unit provided with this appliance (model
C050100-EU/BS). This symbol indicates there is a detachable
power supply for means of charging.
nThis 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).
nNever place the blade directly on the motor of the housing base. Always
ensure the bowl is in place.
nBefore 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.
nAlways carefully insert the blade before adding ingredients.
nTake extra care if using the appliance to process hot liquids. A build up
of steam could cause liquid to be ejected from the appliance.
nAlways wait for the blade to stop before removing the lid.
nAlways remove the bowl from the motor base very carefully, before
removing the blade.
nNever leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged in.
nKeep hands, spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades whilst
appliance is in operation. Only use the spatula once the processor motor
has stopped.

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nDisconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or
removing it from the blades.
nThe charger should be plugged into an electrical socket away from a sink
or any hot surface.
nDo not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical
socket.
nDo not charge the unit using an outdoor socket.
nTo protect against electrical shock, do not put the main unit in water or
other liquids.
nWARNING: 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.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
To minimise 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.

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Safety During Use
Before first use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels
or stickers from the Mini Prep Pro.
nHandle the blade with extreme care, the blades are very sharp.
nOnly use the appliance on a solid, level work surface.
nUse the unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
nThe charger should be plugged into an electrical socket away from a sink
or any hot surface.
nDo not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical
socket.
nDo not charge the unit using an outdoor socket.
nTo protect against electrical shock, do not put the main unit in water or
other liquids.

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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 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 a mains 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
nPlace the housing base on a flat, dry stable surface.
nPlace 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).
nTurn the bowl in an 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.
nCarefully 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

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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.
nAdd the food you wish to process.
nPlace 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.
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 will not work.
nTo 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 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.
nTo remove the blade, gently pull up to disengage blade lock away from
the motor spindle holding the plastic stem.
nTo 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 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.
Blunt edge
Sharp edge

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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, 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.
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 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
nFit the work bowl and blade (refer to section A).
nPlace food in the work bowl. Ensure food is cut into small evenly sized
pieces and the work bowl is not overloaded.
nLock the lid into position.
nPress 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).
nWait for the blade to stop moving. Unplug the cordless 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.
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work bowl. The BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place.
nTo 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.
nOccasionally 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 centre. Do not use your hand.
nYou 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
Chop Grind
Anchovy X Drain first. Cut in half.
Bacon X Should be crispy.
Butter X Cut into 1.5cm pieces.
Best at room tempera-
ture.
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.

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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 approxaimtely 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:
nAlways cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size of
approximately 1.5cm to achieve even results.
nUse the sharp edge for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It is ideal for

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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.
nUse 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 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
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.

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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.
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:
nCheck that the appliance is charged sufficiently.
nCheck that the work bowl and lid are securely locked into place (see
section A for more information).
nEnsure only one control switch is being pressed at a time.
Food is unevenly chopped:
nEither 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:
nThe food has been over-processed. Use brief pulses or process for a
shorter period of time.

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Food collects on lid or sides of work bowl:
nYou 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:
nYou 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
nAlways unplug the appliance adaptor from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
nAll 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.
nIf 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.
nTake extra care when loading and unloading the blade in the dishwasher.
nTo simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, lid and blade immediately
after use so food won’t dry on them.
nChopping certain foods may scratch, cloud or discolour the work bowl.
nDo not use abrasive cleaners on the housing base. Simply wipe with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
nApply any cleaning agent to the cloth, not the housing base.
nAlways ensure the blades have been thoroughly cleaned after each use
and have dried completely before storing.

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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 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.

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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 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 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 the guarantee.

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