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

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Continuous hold action is best when you are using the grind function. You may have to
operate the Mini Processor for several seconds to achieve the desired results with some
food, as long as 20 seconds for some seeds or 40 seconds for coffee beans. 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 Processor continuously for longer than 1 minute
at a time.
D. Processing
1. Fit the work bowl and blade (refer to section A).
2. Ensure you use the correct action (refer to section C) that is appropriate for the food
to be processed (refer to ‘Processing Techniques’ for further details).
3. Place food in the work bowl. Ensure food is cut into small evenly sized pieces and the
work bowl is not overloaded.
4. Lock the lid into position.
5. 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).
6. Wait for the blade to stop moving. Unplug the appliance and remove the lid &work
bowl.
7. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl, simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. The
BladeLock System keeps blade safely in place.
8. 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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Processing Techniques
The following section includes useful hints and tips on how to use the Mini Processor 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 Mini Processor.
Fresh herbs dry ✓
Garlic ✓
Meat, poultry, fish ✓Should be very cold but not frozen.
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 ✓
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

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For best results:
n Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size of approximately 1.5cm
to achieve even results.
n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.
nUse the blunt edge for grinding coffee beans and spices, and for chopping hard food
such as peppercorns, seeds, chocolate and nuts.
n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 Processor is 900ml the
following maximum fill capacities apply for optimum use of the product:
700ml - mixture capacity
450ml - 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 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:
Add the nuts to the work bowl and 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.
D. Producing a purée:
Cut the food into 1.5cm pieces, and place in 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 food 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 plug is securely inserted into the mains.
Check that work bowl and lid are securely locked into place.
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 blade stops
moving remove lid and clean work bowl and lid with 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 blade stops
moving, carefully remove blade. Remove food from blade and work bowl using a spatula
and start again.

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Cleaning &Maintenance
nWhen not in use, leave the appliance unplugged.
n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.
n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.
nTake extra care when loading and unloading blade in the dishwasher.
nTo simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, lid and blade immediately after use so food
won’t dry on them.
nChopping certain foods may scratch, cloud or discolour the work bowl.
nDo not use abrasive cleaners on the housing base. Simply wipe with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly.
nApply any cleaning agent to the cloth, not the housing base.

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UK Guarantee
This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 5 years. This guarantee
covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the
event of alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons. If the appliance does not perform
satisfactorily due to defects in materials or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced
through Conair UK After Sales Service. No responsibility will be accepted for any
damage caused in transit. The Conair Group Ltd reserves the right to amend terms and
specifications without prior notice.
This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.
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 406902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday
to Friday) or email your enquiry to [email protected]
The return address is:
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.

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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
Fruits and drinks
Cinnamon and Pear Compote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mojito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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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
n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.
n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.
n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
n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.
n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.

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Pesto
Serves 6
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tbsp pinenuts
50g basil leaves
15g goat’s cheese
1 tsp nut oil
50g parmesan
60ml olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
nAdd the garlic, pinenuts and basil into the work bowl and process using the ‘CHOP’ switch
until finely chopped.
nAdd the goat’s cheese, half the nut oil and process until mixed. Add the parmesan
and mix using a pulse action until combined.
nAdd the remaining nut oil and olive oil, season to taste and process until mixed.