Cuisinart RMC-100XA User Manual

Instruction & Recipe Booklet

Cordless Rechargeable Mini Chopper - RMC-100XA

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction booklet carefully before using.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING

When using any electrical appliance, especially
when children are present, basic safety

precautions should always be taken to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or
injury, including the following:

• Never leave unattended while cooking to
avoid possibility of fire.

• This appliance is intended for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and similar
applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;

- farm houses;

- clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast settings.

• This mini chopper is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack experience and
knowledge - unless, they have been given
instruction and or guidance concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

• Use only on an appropriate benchtop and
indoors only, sitting away from flammable
materials such as curtains, draperies and
walls of similar nature as a fire may occur if
comes in contact or becomes covered
during operation.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric
burner, or in a heated oven.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not operate any heating appliance
beneath or near the mini chopper.

• Do not mount or store mini chopper over
or near a portion of a heating or cooking
appliance, or a sink/washbasin.

• Other than the blade, bowl and cover,
never submerge any portion of the mini
chopper base/motor in liquids. If mini
chopper falls into liquid, carefully and

quickly remove. Clean and dry mini
chopper thoroughly before continuing.

• Do not use this mini chopper for other than
its intended use of preparing foods.

• Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
utensils, including spatulas away from the
moving blades during operation. A spatula
may be used when the mini chopper is not
operating.

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

• Always allow blade to stop moving before
removing cover.

• When chopping or grinding larger
quantities of liquids, process smaller
amounts at a time to reduce spillage and
possibility of injury.

• Use extra care when working with hot
liquids.

• Discontinue pulsing or processing
ingredients so blade can completely stop
before any form of approaching.

• e.g. removing the blade or scraping down
the sides with a spatula.

• To avoid damage to the USB cord, do not
let cord meet any hot surfaces including a
stovetop.

• The USB power adapter and USB cable
should be plugged into an electrical outlet
away from sink or hot surface.

• Do not use an extension cord. Plug USB
power adapter directly into an electrical
outlet.

• Unplug the USB power adapter from the
outlet before attempting any routine
cleaning, assembling, disassembling or
cleaning of the charger.

• Do not operate a damaged USB power
adapter and replace immediately.

• Recharge only with the USB power adapter
specified by the manufacturer. A USB
power adapter (5VDC/2000mA output) that
is suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.

• Do not let USB cable hang over edge of
table or counter.

• Do not expose a battery pack or mini
chopper to fire or excessive heat. Exposure
to fire or temperatures above 130°C may
cause an explosion.

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• Do not incinerate the mini chopper, even if
severely damaged; the batteries contain
lithium ion which may explode in high
temperatures and in a fire.

• Do not use a battery pack or mini chopper
that is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.

• Under abusive/extreme conditions leaks
from battery cells can occur. If the liquid
gets on the skin, (1) wash quickly with soap
and water or (2) neutralise with mild acid
such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid
gets into eyes, flush them immediately with
clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Seek medical attention.

• Recommended ambient charging and
storage temperature: 10°C−40°C.

• The use of attachments or accessories are
not recommended by Cuisinart may be
hazardous.

• Make sure the mini chopper is off and the
motor/beaters have stopped completely
before taking off attachments, and before
cleaning.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, involving a risk of electric
shock.

• While cleaning do not try to dislodge any
food when mini chopper is plugged in;
always unplug it when cleaning.

• Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorised service representative.

• DO NOT LEAVE OUTDOORS.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Before using your Cordless Rechargeable Mini
Chopper for the first time, remove any point of
sale labels and plastic plug cover.

Be sure to thoroughly clean the blade with
extreme care. Always hold the plastic stem and
use running hot water with a drop of detergent.
Do not clean in a sink full of bubbles, where
blades are not visible.

The batteries in your Cordless Rechargeable
Mini Chopper have not been fully charged.
When using for the first time, batteries must
be charged until the 3 blue LED lights are
illuminated. See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ....................................... 2

Before the First Use .......................................... 3

Parts & Features ...............................................4

Quick Tips Guide..............................................5

Operating Instructions ......................................6

Cleaning & Maintenance .................................. 6

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PARTS & FEATURES

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A. Work-Bowl Lid/Cover with Drizzle Holes

To lock on top of work bowl before
processing & holes for slow pouring of
liquids to create silky emulsions.

B. Stainless Steel Reversible Blade

For chopping, grinding & other food
processing prep.

B

C. Work Bowl

3-cup capacity (for dry ingredients)
450ml capacity (for liquid ingredients)

D. Motor base

With Chop & Grind functions

E. USB Cable Port

Located on back of the mini chopper at the
base of the unit.

C

F. Charger/Power Adapter & USB Cords

G. BPA-FREE (not shown)

All materials that are exposed to food or
liquid are free of BPA.

H. Safety Protector in Motor (not shown)

If the motor temperature becomes too
high from excessive strain, the protector
will activate & the motor will switch off.
Wait 20-30 minutes for the motor to cool

D

down before resuming again.

E

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F

QUICK TIPS GUIDE

Tip: Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about

1-2cm or as specified in the Quick Tips Guide in the Recipe Booklet on

Size

Quantity

Chop

Grind

page 2.

Tip: If you don’t start with pieces that are small & uniformed, you will not get

an even chop.

NB: Do not overload the work bowl. Overloading causes inconsistent results &
strains the motor.
Tip: As a rule of thumb, remember most foods should not reach more than 2 ⁄3

of the way up the work bowl. Use the quantities suggested in the Quick
Tips Guide on page 2 of the Recipe Booklet.

Chopping & Mincing Puréeing & Mixing

For herbs, celery, onions, garlic &
most cheeses.

Tip: Pulse action is best when you are using the - two or three pulses are often

enough. Be sure to check the food frequently to prevent over-processing.
If you over process, you are likely to get a watery paste instead of a fine
chop.

Use the Grind function. For grinding spices & hard foods such as peppercorns,
seeds, chocolate & nuts.
Tip: 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.

Tip: Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the Grind function.

You may have to operate the mini chopper for several seconds with some
foods to achieve the desired results – or as long as 20 seconds for some
seeds.

NB: The work bowl & cover may become scratched when you use them for

grinding grains & spices. This does not affect the performance of the mini
chopper. However, you may want to reserve the original bowl for grinding,
& purchase an additional bowl & cover set for other uses. These are
available from the Cuisinart Consumer Service Department.

Notes, Tips

For cooked vegetables, making
mayonnaise & mixing salad dressing.

Adding Liquid

Removing

Food from

the Sides of

the Bowl

Tip: Add liquids such as water, oil or flavouring while the machine is running i.e.

add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing. Pour the liquid through
the drizzle holes in the cover.

Tip: Always process foods in order, from dry to wet, to avoid having to clean

bowl & blade between each task.

NB: 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, & use
the spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl back into the
Centre. Do not put hands into bowl unless unit is unplugged.

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

The batteries in your Cordless Rechargeable
Mini Chopper have not been fully charged.
Before the first use, the batteries must be
charged until all 3 blue battery indicator lights
illuminate. Your mini chopper will be fully

charged in approximately 2 hours. Depending on
your ingredients, your mini chopper will run for
approximately 20 minutes.

NOTE: 95% charged for a lithium-ion battery is
considered fully charged.

Battery Capacity Indicator

70%-95%

40%-70%

< 40%

1. This mini chopper is for cordless use only and

must only be used on a dry, level work
surface.

2. Place the work bowl with handle to your right

and turn clockwise.

3. Carefully lift and place the blade over the

work-bowl centre stem until it drops to the
bottom. Firmly push to ensure the blade locks
into position.

4. Add desired ingredients to work bowl. Ensure

you cut food into even small pieces and the
work bowl is not overloaded.

5. Lock the lid with the small tab to the left of

the work-bowl handle and turn anticlockwise
(toward the handle) to secure lid.

Press Grind or Chop and pulse or process to your

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desired consistency. Food will stop processing
when Chop or Grind button is released.

7. When the blade has stopped moving, remove

cover, work bowl and blade;
a. Turn work bowl cover clockwise to remove.

b. Turn work bowl clockwise to unlock it and

lift off the base.

Carefully remove the blade by holding the

c.

top of the stem of the blade and gently
pulling. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.

First & second lights are
solid & third light is flashing.

First light is solid & second
light is flashing.

First light is flashing & others
are off.

8. To remove liquids and sauces from bowl,
simply pour ingredients out of work bowl or
remove with a scratch-free spatula.

NOTE: Never operate the mini chopper without
the ingredients in the work bowl.

CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE

• Before first use and after every use, clean

each part thoroughly.

• When not in use, recharge and leave

unplugged ready for the next use.

• Periodically check all parts before reassembly.

• To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl,

cover, and blade immediately after use so
food will not dry on them.

• All parts except the housing base are

dishwasher safe and recommend washing
them in the dishwasher on the top rack only.
Due to intense water heat, washing the work
bowl and cover on the bottom rack may
cause damage over time. Insert the cover
right side up to ensure proper cleaning and
the work bowl upside down for drainage. Put
the blade in the cutlery basket and remember
when unloading, to CAREFULLY remove the
blade and avoid contact with the blade.

• If you wash the blade by hand, handle the

plastic stem only. Avoid leaving it in sudsy
water where they may disappear from sight.
Fill the work bowl with soapy water, hold the
blade by its stem and move it rapidly up and
down on the center shaft of the bowl. Use of
a spray attachment is also effective. If
necessary, use a nonabrasive brush..

• The housing base may, be wiped clean with

a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Be sure to
dry it thoroughly.

• If the feet leave spots, wipe the area with a damp

sponge and nonabrasive cleaning detergent.

• To help keep excess cord off the benchtop,

rap the cord underneath the motor base in the

w
hidden storage.

• Any other

an authorised service representative.

servicing should be performed by

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