Cuisinart CH4BCU User manual

Mini Processor
CH4BCU

Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
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 they do not
play with this product.
4. Not for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during
and after use.
5. Before switching on the Mini 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 inserted. Do not
force or block the lid mechanism.
6. Keep hands, spatulas and other utensils away from moving
blades whilst appliance is in operation. Only use the spatula
once the Mini Processor motor has stopped.
7.Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs
of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been
dropped. Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. 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).

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Mini Processor.
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 visit our website www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UK Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instructions For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A Fitting &removing the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B The dual blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
C Control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
D Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Processing Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A Chopping fresh herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B Chopping meat, poultry, fish &shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C Chopping nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
D Producing a purée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
E Grinding coffee beans and hard foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F Adding liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning &Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UK Guarantee &After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Product Description
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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Read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe
place for future reference.
Safety Cautions
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.
n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 ‘UK After
Sales Service’ section for further information).
nDo not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of lead damage discontinue
use immediately. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead available
from the manufacturer or its service agent. (See ‘UK After Sales Service’).
nAlways disconnect the appliance from the mains supply after use, before assembly or
dismantling and before cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged
in. To disconnect, switch off and pull the plug out. Never pull on the lead to remove
the plug.
nDo not immerse the housing base in water or in any other liquid or put into a dishwasher.
nDo not allow the lead to overhang the kitchen table or worktop.
nDo not allow the lead to come into contact with hot surfaces.
nAlways store the blade out of the reach of children where it cannot be accidentally
touched.
nDo not operate the appliance without food contents in the work bowl.
n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.
nChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
nNot for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during and after use.
nNo repair should be carried out by the user. Return the appliance to the Customer Care
Centre for inspection or repair/replacement (see “UK After Sales Service” section).
nThis appliance should be used solely for food and drink preparation as described within
the instructions for use which accompany it. Please retain these instructions for future
use.
nDo not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Cuisinart.
nTo protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
unit in water or other liquids.
nFor indoor use only.
nFor domestic use only.
nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains outlet.
Never pull the plug out of the mains outlet by its lead.
nDo not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
nThis appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2004/108/EC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2006/95/EC (Safety of domestic electrical
appliances).

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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.
nThe 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.
For Your Safety
nHandle the blade with extreme care, it is very sharp.
nNever place the blade directly on the motor of the housing base.
nBefore switching on the Mini 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
inserted. Do not force or block the lid mechanism.
nAlways carefully insert the blade before adding the ingredients.
nAlways wait for the blade to stop before removing lid.
nDisconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or moving it or
removing any of the attachments.
nAlways remove the bowl from the motor base very carefully before removing the blade.
nNever leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged in. Never pull the
plug out with the lead.
nKeep hands, spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades whilst appliance is in
operation. Only use the spatula once the Mini Processor motor has stopped.

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UK Wiring Instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
nBLUE = NEUTRAL
nBROWN = LIVE
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
nThe wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N
nThe wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L
nNeither the BLUE or BROWN wires should be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or the symbol
This appliance is supplied fitted with a BS1363 mains plug and a BS1362 3A fuse. If this
plug is removed from the appliance please ensure it is disposed of safely as a disconnected
plug is dangerous if reconnected to the mains. If any other type of plug is used, a 3A fuse
must be fitted.

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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.
N.B. Opening at the back of the bowl must face column at the back of Mini
Processor.
3. Turn the bowl in an anticlockwise direction until it locks into position on the housing
base.
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.
5. To remove blade, pull up and away using gentle force.
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.
6. Add the food you wish to process.
7. Place the lid on the work bowl with the long tab to the right of the rear column.
While holding the housing base with your left hand, securely grip the handle on the
top of the lid and turn in an anticlockwise direction until the descending tab locks
into the locking post.
N.B. If the tab does not lock in the post, the motor will not start.
8. 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.

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9. To remove liquids and sauces from the bowl, simply pour ingredients out of the
work bowl. The BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place.
10. To remove the blade, gently pull up to disengage blade lock away from the motor
spindle holding the plastic stem.
11. To remove the work bowl, hold the housing base with your left hand, hold the work
bowl handle with your right hand and turn in a clockwise direction to unlock and
lift away from the housing base.
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 Mini Processor during operation.
Blunt edge
Sharp edge