Cuisinart ECH-4 Series Operational manual

ECH-4 Series
INSTRUCTION
& RECIPE BOOKLET
Cuisinart
®
Elemental
™
Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart®Elemental™
Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder and the standard
parts for it: SmartPower®metal chopping/grinding
blade with BladeLock System, spatula, and instruc-
tion/recipe booklet.
CAUTION: THE CUTTING BLADE HAS VERY SHARP
EDGES.
To avoid injury when unpacking, please follow these
instructions:
1. Place the box on a table or kitchen counter.
Be sure the box is right side up.
2. Lift and remove the cardboard lid from the work
bowl cover.
3. Grasping the work bowl handle, lift the unit up and out
of the box and place on the tabletop.
4. Turn the work bowl clockwise to unlock it from the unit
base. Lift up and remove.
5. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL BLADE BY
GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND
LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER TOUCH THE
BLADE, AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP.
6. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the
machine.
NOTE: We recommend that you visit our
website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to
complete your product registration.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards..........................................2
Introduction .........................................................3
Assembly Instructions .........................................3
Tips for Processing Food ....................................4
Processing Food .................................................4
Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance...................5
Troubleshooting...................................................5
Operating Techniques Chart................................6
Recipes................................................................8
Warranty ............................................................10
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be adhered to, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put
motor base in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
4. Always unplug unit from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, before
cleaning, and before removing food from bowl.
To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical
outlet. Never pull cord.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or if
appliance has been dropped or damaged in any
manner, or dropped into water. Return the appliance
to the nearest authorized Consumer Service Center
(see Warranty for details) for examination, repair, and
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
8.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10.
Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade
while processing to prevent the risk of severe injury
to persons or damage to the chopper/grinder. A
scraper may be used, but must only be used when
the
chopper/grinder is not running.
11.
Blade is extremely sharp. Handle carefully when
removing, inserting or cleaning. Always allow
blade to stop moving before removing cover.
12.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade
on base without first putting work bowl properly in
place.
13.
Be certain cover is securely locked in place before
operating appliance. Do not attempt to remove cover
until blade has stopped rotating.
14.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock
mechanism, as serious injury may result.
15.
Before using, check work bowl for presence of
foreign objects.
16.
Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an
appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of
the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

Spatula (not shown)
Motor Base
Cuisinart®
SmartPower® Blade
with BladeLock
System
Cover
4-Cup
Work Bowl
with Handle
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug
will fit only one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Cuisinart®Elemental™
Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder! It handles a variety
of food preparation tasks, such as chopping,
grinding, puréeing, emulsifying, and blending.
The patented SmartPower®auto-reversing blade
features an incredibly sharp edge for delicate
chopping and puréeing soft foods. The reverse
edge is blunt, to grind through spices and harder
foods. And the exclusive BladeLock System
enables the blade to lock into the bowl, so you can
now pour ingredients out of the bowl without first
having to remove the blade.
The powerful, high-speed motor works hard and
fast to accomplish small jobs with ease. Chop
herbs, onions, garlic; grind spices, hard cheese;
purée baby foods; blend homemade mayo and
flavored butter – all in this one, compact machine.
You have virtually unlimited options with the
Cuisinart®Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/
Grinder. Enjoy!
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. With the base unit on the tabletop, place
the work bowl firmly on the motor base. Back of bowl
must face column at back of chopper/grinder.
2. Turn the work bowl counterclockwise to
lock onto base.
3. CAREFULLY pick up the blade by its hub and place
on the center stem until it drops to the bottom of the
stem. Firmly push to ensure that the blade is locked
into position. IMPORTANT: HANDLE WITH CARE –
The blade is razor sharp.
4. Add food ingredients.
5. Place the cover on the work bowl with the small
tab to the left of the work bowl handle.
6. Turn cover counterclockwise (toward handle) to
securely lock.
7. Plug unit into wall socket.
8. You are ready to Chop/Grind.
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TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD
Preparing the Food
Size
Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of
even size – about ½to ¾ inch (12mm) or as specified in
the Operating Techniques Chart on pages 6 and 7. If you
don’t start with pieces that are small and uniform, you
will not get an even chop.
Quantity
Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading causes
inconsistent results and it strains the motor. As a rule
of thumb, remember most foods should not reach more
than 2⁄3of the way up the work bowl. Use the quantities
given in the chart and recipe section as a guide.
NOTE: Due to the powerful motor provided with this
unit, it is recommended to use one hand to support the
Cuisinart®Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder
during operation.
Selecting the Right Operating Control
Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing and
mixing. It is the right choice, for example, for chopping
soft, delicate foods such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic
and most cheeses. It is also the right choice for
puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise, and
mixing salad dressing.
Pulse action is best when you are using the Chop
function. Two or three pulses are often enough. Be sure
to check the food frequently to prevent overprocessing.
If you overprocess, you are likely to get a watery paste
instead of a fine chop.
Use the Grind function for grinding spices, and for
chopping hard foods such as peppercorns, seeds,
chocolate and nuts.
Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the
Grind function. You may have to operate the Cuisinart®
Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder for several
seconds with some foods to achieve the desired results
– or as long as 20 seconds for some seeds.
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.
Never operate the Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup
Chopper/Grinder continuously for longer than 1 minute
at a time.
NOTE: The work bowl and cover may become scratched
when you use them for grinding grains and spices.
This does not affect the performance of the Cuisinart®
Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder. However, you
may want to reserve the original bowl for grinding, and
purchase an additional bowl and cover set for other uses.
These are available from the Cuisinart Consumer Service
Department, which you can reach by dialing our toll-free
number: 800-726-0190.
Adding Liquid
You can add liquids such as water, oil or flavoring while
the machine is running. For example, you might want to
add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing. Pour
the liquid through openings in the cover.
IMPORTANT: Add liquid through only one opening at a
time. The other opening must be left free to allow air to
escape. If both openings are blocked, liquid cannot flow
smoothly into the bowl.
Removing Food from the Sides of the Bowl
Occasionally, food will stick to the sides of the bowl
as you process. Stop the machine to clear food away.
AFTER THE BLADE HAS STOPPED MOVING, remove
the cover, and use the spatula to scrape the food from
the sides of the bowl back into the center. Do not put
hands into bowl unless unit is unplugged.
NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE – the blade is razor sharp.
PROCESSING FOOD
1. Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base.
Opening at back of bowl must face column at back of
the
Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/
Grinder. Turn bowl counterclockwise to lock in place.
2. Insert the SmartPower®Blade. Carefully pick up the
blade by its hub and place on the center stem until it
drops to the bottom of the stem. Firmly push to lock
the blade into position. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE
ITSELF AND NOTE THE BLADE IS RAZOR SHARP.
3. Place food in the assembled work bowl. Be sure
the food is cut into even, small pieces, and the bowl
is not overloaded.
4. Lock the cover into position.
5. Press the appropriate Chop or Grind control,
depending on the food you are processing.
6. When you have finished processing the food,
stop the machine by releasing the control
button.
7. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING,
unplug the unit.
8. Remove cover and work bowl.
a. Turn work bowl cover clockwise to remove.
b. Turn work bowl clockwise to unlock it and lift it
off base.
9. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl:
Simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. Our
convenient BladeLock System keeps blade safely in
place.
10.
To remove thicker ingredients from bowl:
Carefully remove the SmartPower®Blade by holding
the stem on the top and gently pulling up to
disengage blade lock. Remove food with spatula.
You can also remove ingredients while the bowl is
still on the base.

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NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE – THE BLADE IS
RAZOR SHARP.
Tips: Always process foods in order, from dry to wet,
to avoid having to clean bowl and blade between each
task.
Never operate the
Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup
Chopper/Grinder without ingredients in the work bowl.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, and
blade immediately after each use, so that food won’t dry
on them. Wash blade, work bowl, cover, and spatula in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wash the blade
carefully.
Avoid leaving blade in soapy water where it may
disappear from sight. The work bowl and cover can be
washed on the top rack of a dishwasher. Insert the work
bowl upside down and the cover right side up. Put the
blade and spatula in the cutlery basket. Unload the
dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp
blade. Wipe the motor base clean with a damp sponge
or cloth. Dry it immediately. Never submerge the motor
base or the plug in water or other liquids.
The Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/
Grinder stores neatly on the countertop. When it is not in
use, be sure to leave it unplugged. The hidden cord
storage underneath the motor base will help to keep
excess cord off the countertop. Store the unit assembled
to prevent loss of parts. Store the blade as you would
sharp knives – out of the reach of children.
The
Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/
Grinder is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Maintenance: Any service other than cleaning and
normal user maintenance should be performed by an
authorized Cuisinart Service Representative.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Motor doesn’t start or blade doesn’t rotate.
• Check that plug is securely inserted into outlet.
• Check that work bowl and cover are securely locked
into place.
• Be sure to press only one operation control button at
a time.
• This appliance comes with a resettable protection
device to prevent damage to the motor in the case of
extreme overload. Should unit shut off unexpectedly,
unplug it and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before
continuing.
Food is unevenly chopped.
• Try cutting food into smaller, even-sized pieces.
• Try processing smaller amounts of food per batch.
Food is chopped too fine or is watery.
• The food has been overprocessed. Use brief pulses,
or process for a shorter time. Let blade stop com-
pletely between pulses.
Food collects on work bowl cover or sides of prep
bowl.
• This is normal; turn machine off. When blade stops
rotating, remove cover and clean bowl and cover
with spatula.
Food catches on blade.
• You may be processing too much food. Carefully
remove blade. Remove food from blade with spatula
and start over again.

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Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes
Anchovies Chop. Pulse to desired consistency. Drain first. Cut in half.
Bread for crumbs Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
until desired crumb size is reached.
Use day-old, hard bread for dry crumbs; fresh bread for moist crumbs. Cut or break into
pieces no larger than 1 inch. For buttered crumbs, add 1 teaspoon of melted butter per
slice after crumbs have started to form, and process to combine and coat.
Butter Alternate pulsing between Chop and Grind and then
run continuously on Chop.
Cut into ½-inch pieces. Best at room temperature. Process up to ¾ cup at a time. Add
freshly chopped citrus zest, garlic, herbs or shallots to create compound butters.
Celery Chop. Pulse to desired size. Cut into ½-inch-long pieces.
Cheese – hard (Parmesan,
Asiago, Romano, etc.)
Chop. Pulse 10 times, then process continuously
until desired consistency.
Remove and discard rind or reserve for another use. Cut into ½-inch pieces. If possible,
remove from refrigerator 20–30 minutes before processing. Process up to 4 ounces at
a time.
Cheese – soft
(cream cheese, etc.)
Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
to “cream.”
Best at room temperature. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Process up to 12 ounces at a time.
Chocolate Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
until desired chop size is achieved.
Process no more than 1½ ounces at a time. For best results, chill chocolate for 3–5
minutes in freezer before chopping. Cut baking chocolate squares into ½-inch pieces to
chop.
Cinnamon sticks, nutmeg,
other hard spices
Grind. Pulse to break up, about 5 times, then
process continuously until finely chopped.
Break up to 2 cinnamon sticks into 1-inch pieces. Up to ¼ cup of all other spices can
be processed. Hard spices may cause scratches on the work bowl and cover.*
Citrus zest Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
until finely chopped.
Use vegetable peeler to remove zest (color only) from citrus; scrape off any white with
sharp knife. Cut strips in half. Adding a small amount of sugar or salt will help achieve a
finer texture.
Cookies, graham crackers
for crumbs, hard Amaretti or
macaroons
Chop. Pulse 5 times to break up, then process
continuously until finely chopped.
Hard cookies only. Break up into 1-inch or smaller pieces. For buttered crumbs, add 1
teaspoon of melted butter per graham cracker sheet or for every 3 cookies.
Fruits, cooked; fresh or
frozen (thawed) berries
Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
until desired consistency.
Cooked fruits may be processed to make baby foods or purées; liquid may be added
for consistency. To process fresh or frozen (thawed) berries for sauce, pulse to chop,
then process until puréed (sugar may be added to taste). Fill work bowl up to ²∕³of the
way full.
Garlic Chop. Pulse to chop roughly, then process
continuously for fine chop.
Peel garlic cloves first. Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as needed.
*Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart®Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES CHART
With the Cuisinart
®
Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder you can chop, grind or purée a variety of foods. As a rule of thumb, most foods
should not reach more than 2⁄3 of the way up the work bowl.

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Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes
Ginger root, fresh Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
to reach desired consistency.
Peel first; cut into ½-inch pieces or slices. Scrape work bowl sides and bottom as
needed. Process up to 4 ounces at a time.
Green onions, scallions Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Trim and cut into ¾-inch pieces.
Herbs, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop.
Horseradish Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Peel first. Cut into ½-inch pieces. Process up to 4 ounces at a time.
Leeks Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Trim off root end and tough outer skin. Wash thoroughly to remove sand and grit; dry
completely. Cut into ½-inch pieces.
Meats Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously
to desired consistency (add liquid as needed to
process to puréed consistency).
Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 8 ounces into ½-inch pieces,
trimmed of gristle and soft fat; some hard fat may remain. Cooked meats can be cold
or warm; cut up to 8 ounces into ½-inch pieces. Add liquid (water, broth or from cook-
ing) as needed to process to puréed consistency.
Mushrooms Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces, no larger than
¾ inch.
Nuts Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Or
Grind. Pulse first then process continuously until
desired consistency.
Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Process
up to 1 cup at a time.
Olives Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Use only pitted olives. Drain well for best results.
Onions Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired size. Peel; cut into ¾-inch or smaller pieces of similar size.
Peppercorns Grind. Pulse first, then process continuously until
desired consistency.
Combine peppercorns with dried herbs or spices or coarse salt to create rubs and
seasonings. Hard peppercorns may scratch work bowl and cover.*
Peppers, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Core, seed and cut into ½-inch pieces. Do not overprocess.
Seeds, dried berries Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously
to desired consistency.
Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy, and juniper berries.
Shallots Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop to desired
consistency.
Peel first; cut into quarters, or pieces no larger than ¾ inch.
Vegetables, cooked Chop. Pulse 5–10 times to chop, then process
continuously until desired consistency is reached.
Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for baby food or sauces; may
need to add liquid for consistency. Fill work bowl up to ²∕³of the way full.
*Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart®Elemental™Series 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks.

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RECIPES
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Our fresh guacamole is perfect for the Sunday game or served
alongside quesadillas for a festive dinner.
Makes about 11/3cups
1 small garlic clove, peeled
½jalapeño, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, stems
discarded
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted
2tablespoons fresh lime juice
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1. Put the garlic, jalapeño, green onion and cilantro in
the work bowl. Pulse on Chop to roughly but evenly chop,
about 8 to 10 pulses.
2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Scoop out the
flesh of the avocados, in pieces, and put directly into the
work bowl; add the lime juice and salt. Alternate pulsing
between Chop and Grind and then run on Chop
continuously to achieve desired consistency.
Nutritional information per serving (1/3cup):
Calories 118 (74% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 1g • fat 10g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 434mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 5g
TAPENADE
This spread goes great with fresh, crusty bread. Spread on
sandwiches or even bake a thin layer onto salmon or chicken.
Makes about 11/3cups
1 garlic clove, peeled
3 tablespoons packed fresh parsley leaves
1½ cups pitted black olives, such as Kalamata or
Niçoise
1½ cups pitted green olives
¼ cup capers, drained and rinsed
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Put all ingredients in the work bowl. Pulse on Chop to
evenly chop the ingredients, and then run on Chop
continuously until desired consistency is achieved.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 51 (82% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 5g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 266mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 1g
HUMMUS
Serve this brightly flavored dip with warm pita
for a satisfying snack.
Makes about 12/3cups
1 garlic clove
1
can (15.5 ounces ) chickpeas, rinsed and
drained
1/3cup tahini
1/3cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ to ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Extra virgin olive oil, for finishing
Pinch za’atar (optional), for finishing
1. Put the garIic in the work bowl. Run on Chop continu-
ously to finely chop. Add remaining ingredients to the
work bowl. Pulse on Chop to start processing ingredients.
Continue pulsing to process until smooth and creamy.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. To serve, drizzle
with olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar (if using).
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 78 (40% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 3g • fat 4g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 154mg • calc. 39mg
• fiber 3g

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MAYONNAISE
Taste the difference in homemade mayonnaise.
Makes about 2/3cup
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3cup vegetable oil
1. Put the egg yolks, water, lemon juice, salt, and mustard
in the work bowl and press Chop to process until smooth,
about 15 seconds. While running on Chop continuously,
add the oil slowly through one of the drizzle holes on the
cover until all oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is
emulsified and homogenous.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Note: For fresh herb mayonnaise: Process 1/3cup firmly
packed fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill, tarragon, basil, etc.),
stems removed, with the yolks before adding the oil.
For a bolder-flavored mayonnaise, increase the salt by
¼ teaspoon, the Dijon by ½ teaspoon and lemon juice
to 1 tablespoon.
Nutritional information per serving
(1 tablespoon, using egg yolks):
Calories 127 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g
• fat 14g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 34mg • sod. 111mg
• calc. 4mg • fiber 0g
APPLE CRISP
This is your no-frills autumn dessert that can be prepared
and baked in under an hour. Any type of apple will do,
but we like to use a mix of tart and sweet varieties.
Makes about 6 to 8 servings
Topping:
1 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking)
1/3cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
2/3cup packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground ginger
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Filling:
5 to 6
medium apples (about 2 pounds), peeled,
cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1. Preheat oven with rack in the middle position to 375°F.
2. Put all of the topping ingredients, except for the butter,
in the work bowl. Pulse on Chop to combine, about 4 to 6
pulses. Add the butter and pulse on Chop until butter is in
small pieces, about 5 to 6 pulses. Reserve.
3. Put the apples in a 9x9-inch square baking pan.
Sprinkle the lemon juice evenly over the apples and then
add the remaining ingredients. Gently toss to evenly coat
the apples.
4. Cover the apple mixture with the prepared topping.
Transfer pan to the preheated oven and cook until filling is
bubbling and the top is browned and crispy, about 40 to
45 minutes.
5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 8 servings):
Calories 375 (28% from fat) • carb. 66g • pro. 3g • fat 12g
sat. fat 7g • chol. 30mg • sod. 122mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 4g
APPLESAUCE
Homemade applesauce is a quick (and healthy!) comfort food
for the entire family. Our version does not call for any sugar, but
some varieties of apples may call for a teaspoon or two.
Makes about 11/3cups
3
medium to large apples (about 1 pound),
peeled or not peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch
pieces (if you leave the peel on, the applesauce
will have a beautiful, rosy hue)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch kosher salt
½cup water
½teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1. Put all of the ingredients, except the lemon juice, into a
medium saucepan. Cover and set over medium-high heat
to bring to a boil. Once boiling, partially cover and reduce
heat to maintain a simmer. Allow to cook until apples are
very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes (keep an eye on the
water, you may need to add a tablespoon or so during
cooking – you do not want it to dry out).
2. Transfer apple mixture to the work bowl. Add the lemon
juice and then alternate pulsing between Chop and Grind,
until desired consistency is achieved.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve warm or
chilled.
Nutritional information per serving (1/3cup):
Calories 60 (3% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro .01g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 38mg • calc. 10mg
• fiber 3g

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CUISINART®
ELEMENTAL™SERIES 4-CUP
CHOPPER/GRINDER
LIMITED 18-MONTH
WARRANTY
(U.S. AND CANADA ONLY)
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are
a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series
4-Cup Chopper/Grinder that was purchased at retail for
personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise
required under applicable law, this warranty is not
available to retailers or other commercial purchasers
or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series
4-Cup Chopper/Grinder will be free of defects in materi-
als and workmanship under normal home use for 18
months from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cui-
sinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your
product registration. However, product registration does
not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the
original proof of purchase in order to obtain the war-
ranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of
purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this
warranty will be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/
Grinder should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace
it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free
number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from
our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the
defective product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart,
7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the
product.
Please pay by check or money order made payable to
Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any
Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend
you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart
cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or
damaged products are not covered under warranty.
Please be sure to include your return address, daytime
phone number, description of the product defect,
product model number (located on bottom of product),
original date of purchase, and any other information
pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart®Elemental™ Series 4-Cup Chopper/
Grinder has been manufactured to the strictest speci-
fications and has been designed for use only in 120-
volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and
replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes
any defects or damages caused by attempted use of
this unit with a converter, as well as use with acces-
sories, replacement parts or repair service other than
those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not
cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, ship-
ment or other than ordinary household use. This war-
ranty excludes all
incidental or consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages,
so these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
California residents have the option of returning a
nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was
purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells
Cuisinart products of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair
the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair
facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price
less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s
prior usage of the product. If the above four options do
not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the
consumer may then take the product to an independent
repair facility if service or repair can be economically
accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be
responsible for the reasonable cost of such service,
repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their
preference, return nonconforming products directly to
Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by
calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such
products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart
product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service
Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product
to be repaired. If servicing is needed, a Representative
can confirm whether the product is under warranty and
direct you to the nearest service location.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced
by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service
Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer
Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the
problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced
with the correct parts, and the product is still under
warranty.

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