Basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, including these
1.
important safeguards.
2. Close supervision is necessar y when this mini food processor is used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
3. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade while processing, to prevent
the risk of severe injur y to persons or the chopper.
4. Blades are extremely sharp. Handle carefully when removing or cleaning. Always
allow blades to stop moving before removing lid.
5. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before using. Do not attempt to remove
lid until blades have stopped rotating.
6. Before using, check work bowl for presence of foreign objects.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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HELPFUL HINTS
• Maximum capacity –do not fill more than ⅔ full for best results.
• When chopping nuts, do not use more than 1 cup.
• It is not recommended to chop ver y hard nuts (like almonds) or chocolate with
this tool.
• When chopping garlic, use a minimum of 2 cloves, maximum of 12 cloves.
• For best results, be sure that all food is cut into the same size, no larger than 1
inch.
• Steady pulls work best to ensure the most even chop. Do not pull cord too fast.
• If food gets stuck in the top of the blade hub, use a toothpick or similar tool to
clean out and flush well with water before washing.
• When chopping herbs, be sure that the bowl and blade are completely dr y.
• On occasion, resistance may be felt when pulling. If this happens, food may be
lodged between the blade and wall of the chopping cup. Stop, carefully remove
piece of food and continue chopping.
USE AND CARE
• Container is top-rack dishwasher safe.
• Hand-wash lid and blades.
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QUICK START GUIDE
1. Make sure blade tower is positioned
securely on the center point in
container.
3. Put lid onto container and turn to
lock in place.
2. Add ingredients to container.
4. Place on a solid, flat surface and
hold chopper firmly. Pull cord until
food is chopped to desired
consistency.
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LIMITED 18-MONTH WARRANTY
We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of
defects in materials or workmanship under normal home
use for 18-month from the date of original
purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects
including mechanical and electrical defects. It does not
cover damage from consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs
or modifications, theft, misuse, or damage due to
transportation or environmental conditions. Products with
removed or altered identification numbers will not be
covered.
This warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. If your Cuisinart
product should prove to be defective within the
warranty period, we will repair it or replace it if
necessary. For warranty purposes, please register your
product online at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase and keep your
original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty.
This warranty excludes damage caused by accident,
misuse or abuse, including damage caused by
overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains,
discolouration or other damage to external or internal
surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the
product. This warranty also expressly excludes all
incidental or consequential damages.
Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured to the
strictest specifications 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 accessories,
replacement parts or repair service other than those
authorized by Cuisinart.
If the appliance should become defective within the
warranty period, do not return the appliance
to the store. Please contact our Customer
Service Centre:
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose:
• $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product
(cheque or money order)
• Return address and phone number
• Description of the product defect
• Product date code*/copy of original proof of purchase
• Any other information pertinent to the product’s return
* Product date code can be found on the underside of the
base of the product. The product date code is a 4 or 5
digit number. Example, 90630 would designate year,
month & day (2009, June 30th).
Note: We recommend you use a traceable, insured
delivery service for added protection. Cuisinart will
not be held responsible for in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us.
To order replacement parts or accessories, call
our Customer Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.cuisinart.ca
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RECIPES
Tomato Salsa
Makes about 1 cup
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, stems discarded
¼ large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small garlic clove, peeled
½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup grape tomatoes
1. Put all ingredients, except for the tomatoes, into the container.
Cover and pull to chop, about 6 to 10 pulls.
2. Add the tomatoes and pull until finely chopped, about 8 to 10 pulls.
1 small garlic clove, peeled
½ jalapeño, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, stems discarded
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1. Put the garlic, jalapeño and cilantro into the container.
Cover and pull to chop, about 6 to 8 pulls.
2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the remaining
ingredients. Pull to chop to desired consistency, about 8 pulls
for a chunky guacamole.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately.