Cuisinart Mini-Prep DLC-1, DLC-1BCH, DLC-1SS, DLC-1SSW - Mini-Prep Processor Instruction And Recipe Booklet

DLC-1

INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or
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Service Facility for
examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not
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may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Keep hands and utensils away from
moving blade while processing food
to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons, or damage to the food
processor. A scraper may be used,
but must be used only when the
food processor is not running.

11. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully when
removing, inserting or cleaning.

12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutting blade on base without first
putting prep 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.

15. Check prep bowl for presence of foreign
objects before using.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. 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

The Cuisinart®Mini-Prep®Processor
handles a variety of food preparation
tasks including chopping, grinding,
puréeing, emulsifying and blending.
The patented two-position blade
provides a super-sharp edge for the
delicate chopping of herbs, and for
blending and puréeing other soft foods,
while the blunt edge offers a powerful
cutting surface to grind through coffee
beans, spices and other hard foods.
Two operating speeds with pulse
activation give maximum control for
precision processing.

A powerful high-speed motor works
hard and fast to accomplish any small
job with ease. Chop herbs, onions,
garlic; grind coffee beans, spices,
hard cheese; purée baby foods; blend
mayonnaise and flavored butters all
with the same compact appliance.
The Mini- Prep

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takes up a minimum
of counter space and stores neatly on
the countertop or in a cabinet.

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MINI PREP PROCESSOR

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HOLDING RIBS (grips) ONLY. DO NOT
TOUCH THE RAZOR-SHARP BLADES.

Note these important features of the
Blade Assembly.

• The Assembly can be placed over
the Sheath in two different ways.

If you hold it this way (A), you will
see the word "Sharp" on the blade.
Assemble the blade this side up to use
the sharp edge. (See the section on
processing food for information about
when to use the sharp edge.)

If you hold it this way (B), you will see
no writing on the blade. Assemble the
blade this side up to use the blunt edge.
(See the section on processing food
for infor-mation about when to use the
blunt edge.)

• There are notches (C) on opposite
sides of the interior of the hub.
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fit over ridges on the sides of

the Sheath.

Place the Sheath, handle side up,
on a flat surface. Pick up the Blade
Assembly by its hub holding ribs (grips)
and line up the notches in the interior of
the hub with the ridges on the sides of
the Sheath. Let the Blade Assembly
slide down to the bottom of the Sheath.

Lift the Sheath by its handle. Hold the
Blade Assembly by its hub holding
ribs (grips) and turn it very slightly
clockwise. This locks it in place on
the Sheath and prevents it from
sliding up during processing.

4. Hold the Sheath by

its top handle, place
it over the central
opening of the Bowl,
and slide the Sheath
down over the motor
shaft. The lower blade
on the Blade Assembly

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SHARP SIDE

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BLUNT SIDE UP

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10. Now you are ready to process food.

11. Disassembling the Blade

Assembly
Lift the Sheath. Holding the Blade
Assembly stationary, carefully turn

the Sheath Cylinder clockwise, then
guide the Blade Assembly up over
the Sheath.

TIPS FOR PROCESSING
FOOD
Preparing the Food

Size:

Always cut large pieces of food into
smaller pieces of even size – about 1/2
inch (12mm) to a side. If you don't start
with pieces that are small and uniform,
you will not get an even chop.

Quantity:

Do not overload the Prep Bowl.
Overloading causes inconsistent
results and it strains the motor. Use the
quantities given in the recipe section as
a guide. As a rule of thumb, remember
that after being processed, food should
not reach more than 2/3 of the way up
the Sheath of the Blade Assembly.

Selecting the Right Blade Edge

Use the sharp edge for chopping,
puréeing and mixing. It is the right
choice, for example, for chopping soft,
fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions,
garlic and most cheese. It is also
the right choice for puréeing cooked
vegetables, making mayonnaise and
mixing salad dressing.

Use the blunt edge for grinding coffee
beans and spices, and for chopping
hard food such as peppercorns, seeds,
chocolate and nuts.

Selecting the Right Operating Speed

Use low speed (LO Lever) for chopping,
puréeing, and mixing food with the
sharp edge of the blade.

Use high speed (HI Lever) for grinding
and for chopping hard food with the

blunt edge of the blade.
Note: Due to the powerful motor

provided with this unit, Cuisinart
recommends using one hand to support
the Mini-Prep

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during operation. This is

especially true of the Hi speed.

Selecting the Right Lever Action

Pulse action is best when you are using
the sharp edge of the blade. 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.

Continuous-hold action is best when
you are using the blunt edge of the
blade. You may have to operate the
Mini-Prep

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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 Prep Bowl. This
provides more consistent results.

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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 it 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.

Reversing the Blade in the Middle of
a Processing Task

While preparing some recipes, you may
want to switch the blade from sharp to
blunt or vice versa.

1. Be sure neither of the Control Levers
is pressed down.

2. Unplug the unit.

3. Remove the cover from the Prep Bowl.

4. Lift the Sheath by its top handle and
remove the Blade Assembly. NEVER
TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.

5. Remove the contents of the bowl to
another container.

6. Carefully remove the Blade Assembly,

holding it by its Hub Holding Ribs. Turn
blade up

side-down and reinsert it on

the Sheath.

7. Insert the Sheath over the central
opening of the empty bowl.

8. Insert the food to be processed.

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Replace the cover, locking it into place.

10. Plug the unit into the electrical outlet
and continue processing.

PROCESSING FOOD

1. Place the Prep Bowl firmly on the
motor base and insert the Blade
Assembly. Be sure the blade is

assembled to use the blade edge
that is appropriate for the food to
be processed.

2. Place food in the Prep Bowl. Be
sure the food is cut in small pieces,
and the bowl is not overloaded.

3. Lock the Cover into position.

Note: Due to the powerful motor

provided with this unit, Cuisinart
recommends using one hand
to support the Mini-Prep

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during operation.

4. Press the appropriate Speed­Control Lever – LO or HI, depending

on the food you are processing.

5. When you have finished processing
the food, stop the machine by

releasing the Speed-Control Lever.

6. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING,
remove the Cover.

6a. Unplug the unit.

7. Carefully remove the Blade
Assembly, holding it by the handle on

the top of the Sheath. NEVER TOUCH
THE BLADE ITSELF.

8. Remove food with the spatula.

Note: Do not operate Mini-Prep

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without food contents in Prep Bowl.

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Blade Position/Speed

Ingredient: Sharp/LO Blunt/HI Comments

anchovies X
bacon X must be cooked crisp
butter X
celery X
cheese

hard* X chop no more than 2 ounces

(56g) at one time
semi-hard X
semi-soft Sharp/HI must be chilled
soft X must be well chilled

chocolate chop no more than 1ounce

bittersweet X (28g) at a time
milk chocolate X better results if chilled/refrigerated

cinnamon sticks X
coffee beans X grind no more than 1/2 cup

(2 oz., 56g) at a time

fruit chips X
garlic X
ginger root X
grain X
green onions X
herbs, fresh X
horseradish X
leeks X
macaroons X must be brittle, like Italian amaretti
meats X meats should be cold but not frozen

or precooked

mushrooms X
nutmeg X pulse about 5 times to break apart,

then let run until finely chopped

nuts X must be chilled
olives X
onions X
peel, citrus X
peppercorns X
peppers, dried X
peppers, fresh X
scallions X
seeds X like coriander, dill, cumin, poppy, etc.
shallots X
vegetables, cooked

Sharp/HI cook until soft, process to a smooth

purée

Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it
may disappear from sight.

If you have a dishwasher, you can wash
the Prep Bowl, cover, Blade Assembly
and spatula on the upper shelf. Insert
the Prep 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 liquid.

The Mini-Prep

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stores neatly on the
countertop in a minimum of space.
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 blades as you would
sharp knives–-out of the reach of children.

The Mini-Prep

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is intended for
HOUSE-HOLD USE ONLY. Any service
other than cleaning and normal user
maintenance, should be performed
by an authorized Cuisinart

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Service

Representative.

RECIPES

BABY FOOD*

Puréed Vegetables, Fruit, Meat or Poultry
may be prepared by using the following
model recipe for Tiny Tender Peas.

Foods may be cooked in a microwave
oven, saucepan or steamed in a steamer
basket. Some additional water is added

for each of the various cooking methods.

Model Recipe:

1/2 cup (5 ounces, 140g) frozen peas
3 tablespoons hot water (to purée)

Microwave Oven

Place frozen peas in microwave-safe
container, and cover with plastic wrap.
Cook at 100% power for 5 minutes,
stirring once. Let stand covered for
60 seconds.

Saucepan

Place peas and 1/4 cup water in
saucepan. Bring to full boil over medium
heat, separating with fork. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer until tender, about
3 minutes. Drain.

Steamer

Fill saucepan with 1 inch of water. Place
steamer basket in saucepan and add
peas. Bring to full boil. Separate peas
with fork. Let steam for 5 minutes.

Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add
peas with the 3 tablespoons hot water.
Run at HI speed to purée, about 60
seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Run at
HI speed again until peas are completely
puréed, about 30 seconds.

Makes about 1/2 cup (5 oz., 140g)
puréed peas.

Note: For very stringy vegetables such
as asparagus, press cooked puréed
vegetables through a sieve before using.

*Always consult with your physician to
know which foods are best for your baby.

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cheese. Run at HI speed for
15 seconds. For a finer texture,
run machine 5 seconds longer.

Makes 3/4 cup (2 ounces, 55g) grated
cheese.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1-1/2 cups (6 ounces, 170g)

confectioner’s sugar

1 ounce (28g) unsweetened

chocolate, in 1/2" pieces
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons milk*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add
sugar and chocolate to Prep Bowl. Pulse
on Hi speed to coarsely chop chocolate,
about 8 pulses. Then process at HI speed
until chocolate is finely chopped, about
30 seconds.

In a small saucepan over medium heat,
bring margarine and milk to a boil. Add to
Prep Bowl and process at HI speed until
creamy, about 15 seconds. Add vanilla and
salt; process at LO speed to incorporate,
about 5 seconds.

Makes 3/4 cup (180 ml) frosting,
enough to frost one 8-inch (20cm)
round layer cake.

*You may use whole, 2%, 1% or skim milk.

APPLESAUCE

2 small apples, 6 ounces (170g) each
1/4 cup (2 ounces, 60 ml) water

Peel and core apples. Cut into eighths.
In small saucepan, cook apples in water

over medium-low heat until apples are
soft, about 20-25 minutes. Add
additional water while cooking, if
necessary, to prevent scorching.

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. For a
smooth applesauce, process apples
at LO speed until smooth, about
25 sec-onds. For a chunkier
applesauce, pulse at LO speed until
desired consistency is reached.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

8 whole graham crackers,

quartered (4 ounces, 113g)
2 tablespoons sugar
5tablespoons (2-1/2 ounces, 70g)

unsalted butter or margarine,

melted

Preheat oven to 375

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Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add
half the crackers with all the sugar to the
Prep Bowl and pulse 3 times at HI speed
to break apart. Then let machine run at
HI speed until very finely chopped, about
15 seconds. Add remaining crackers
and pulse at HI speed 3 times to break
apart. Then let machine run at HI speed
until crackers are finely chopped, about
30 seconds.

Add melted butter and process at
HI speed until combined, about
10 seconds. Use spatula to scrape
Prep Bowl.

Press crumb mixture into bottom and
sides of 8-inch (20cm) pie pan. Bake
until set and edges begin to lightly
brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool
before filling. Makes one 8-inch (20cm)
pie crust.

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at HI speed to blend, about 15 seconds.

With machine running at HI speed,
gradually add oil to one of the recessed
areas in the cover so that oil flows
through feed hole in a slow, steady
stream.* The mayonnaise will thicken
as the oil is added. This takes about
2 minutes. Run machine for about
1 minute, check consistency, and
then continue.

Makes 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml).

*Oil should flow through only one feed
hole. If both are used, the flow will
be blocked.

VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

1small garlic clove (1/4 ounce, 7g)
3/4 cup(6 ounces, 177ml)

vegetable oil

1/4 cup (2 ounces, 55 ml)

red-wine vinegar
1tablespoon mustard (Dijon-style)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground

white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add
garlic and process at HI speed to mince,
about 10 seconds. Add remaining
ingredients and process at HI speed
to mix well, about 5-10 seconds.

Makes about 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml).

NO-FAT HERB SALAD DRESSING

A delicious, fresh-tasting dressing with a
creamy consistency.

1 cup (1/2 ounce, 14g) tightly

packed parsley leaves

1-1/2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1/2

teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1large shallot (3/4 ounce, 21g)
1/2 cup (4 ounces, 125 ml) non-fat

plain yogurt
1/3 cup (2-1/2 ounces, 75 ml)

skim milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

(Dijon-style)
1 tablespoon balsamic or

red-wine vinegar

Insert blade using SHARP edge.
Add parsley, herbs and salt to Prep
Bowl. Process at HI speed until finely
chop-ped, about 45 seconds. Check
consistency and continue processing
if necessary.

Peel and quarter shallot. Add to Prep
Bowl and process at HI speed until
finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Add
remaining ingredients and process at HI
speed to blend well, about 30 seconds.

Makes 1 cup (8 ounces, 250 ml).

TONNATO SAUCE

This sauce is delicious spread on
poached fish, cold poultry or meat.

1 can tuna in water

(3-1/4 ounces, 92g)
12 ounce (56g) can anchovy filets
7small cornichons (1 ounce, 30g)
2 tablespoons capers

LEMON GARLIC BUTTER

1/4 cup (3.5g) tightly packed

parsley leaves

1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried

rosemary leaves
1 large garlic clove (3/4 ounce, 21g)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

(Dijon-style)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground

white pepper
1/2 cup (4 ounces, 113g) unsalted

butter, cut into 8 pieces, at

room temperature.

Insert blade using SHARP edge.
Process parsley and rosemary at HI
speed until finely chopped, about 20
seconds. Add remaining ingredients,
except butter. Process at HI speed to
blend well, about 30 seconds. Scrape
Prep Bowl. Remove blade and reinsert
using BLUNT edge. Add butter and
process at LO speed to cream, about
30 seconds.

Makes about 1/2 cup (5 ounces, 140g).

CAJUN SPICE BLEND

The DLC-1 Mini-Prep

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Processor grinds
spices to a homogeneous fine blend.
Comparable prepared spice mixtures
cost more and are not as fresh as those
you make yourself.

This blend of spices is an excellent
seasoning to rub on fish, poultry or pork.
It can also be added to bread crumbs for
use as a coating or stuffing. For a milder
spice blend, reduce the amount of white

peppercorns, cayenne pepper and chili
powder to taste.

1 tablespoon coriander seed
1tablespoon dried, minced onion
1 teaspoon dried, minced garlic
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon whole white

pepper-corns
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add
coriander, onion, garlic, mustard seed
and peppercorns. Process at HI speed
until seeds are finely ground, about 30
seconds. Add remaining ingredients and
process at HI speed to blend well, about
30 seconds.

Makes about 1-1/2 ounces (42g)
of Cajun Spice Blend. The Cajun
Spice Blend may be stored in a tighlly
sealed jar in a cool, dark place for
several months.

GROUND COFFEE BEANS

1/2 cup (2 ounces, 60g) coffee beans

Insert blade using BLUNT edge.
Add beans. Run at HI speed for
30 seconds. For a finer grind, process
30 seconds more.

Makes 1/2 cup (2 ounces, 60g)
ground coffee.

1/2-inch (1cm) pieces.Insert blade using
BLUNT edge. Add fruit and milk to Prep
Bowl and run at HI speed until smooth,
about 30 seconds.

Makes about 1-1/3 cups (10 ounces,
300 ml).

*Whole, low-fat or skim milk.

BANANA FROZEN YOGURT

This recipe produces a rich tasting, soft,
frozen yogurt. If you prefer a more
scoopable texture, use only 1/4 cup
(2 ounces, 57g) yogurt.

1 large banana (8 oz., 225g)
1/2 cup (4 oz., 113g) non-fat

plain yogurt

2 tablespoons sugar

Cut banana into 1/2-inch pieces.
Arrange in a single layer on a tray, and
place in freezer until banana is frozen,
at least 2 hours.

Insert blade using BLUNT edge. Add
banana to Prep Bowl and pulse at HI
speed to chop, about 5 pulses. Add
yogurt and sugar, and run at HI speed
to blend, about 45 seconds.

Makes about 1 cup (8 oz., 250 ml).

CUISINART®MINI-PREP

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PROCESSOR

18-Month Limited Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers
only. You are a consumer if you are
the owner of a Cuisinart

®

Mini-Prep

®

Processor that was purchased at retail
for personal, family or household use.
Except as otherwise required under
ap-plicable state law, this warranty is
not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart

®

Mini-Prep®Processor will be free of
defects in material and workmanship
under normal home use for 18 months
from the original date of purchase.

We suggest that you complete and
return the enclosed warranty registration
card promptly to facilitate verification of
the date of original purchase. However,
return of the warranty registration card is
not a condition of this warranty.

If your Cuisinart

®

Mini-Prep®Processor
should prove to be defective within the
warranty period, we will repair it, (or, if
we think necessary, replace it) without
charge to you. To obtain warranty
service, please call our Cuisinart Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 for
information and instructions, or write:

Cuisinart

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150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Attn: Customer Service Center

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Index to Recipes

Baby Food

Vegetables, 7
Fruits, 7
Meat, 7
Poultry, 7

Beverages

Banana Strawberry Smoothie, 11

Cheese

Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8

Coffee and Grains

Ground Coffee Beans, 10
Ground Whole Grain Berries, 11

Desserts

Applesauce, 8
Banana Frozen Yogurt, 11
Chocolate Frosting, 8
Graham Cracker Crust, 8

Meat & Fish

Chopped Meat/Hamburger, 8
Tuna Fish Salad, 8

Sauces and Spreads

Classic Mayonnaise, 9
Lemon Garlic Butter, 10
No-Cholesterol Mayonnaise, 9
No-Fat Herb Salad Dressing, 9
Tonnato Sauce, 9
Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, 9
Walnut Pesto Sauce, 10

Spice Blends

Cajun Spice Blend, 10
Freshly Ground Nutmeg, 11

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