Elite Collection CH-4 - Food processor CUISINART - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Food Processor
Brand	Cuisinart
Model	Elite Collection CH-4
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 19.5 x 10 x 16.5 inches
Weight	~31 lbs
Power Supply	120 V, 60 Hz
Motor Power	1000 watts
Bowl Capacity	16 cups (4 quarts)
Feed Tube Size	Large feed tube (whole fruits/vegetables)
Main Functions	Chopping, slicing, shredding, dough mixing, pureeing
Speed Settings	3 speeds (Low, High, Pulse)
Included Attachments	Stainless steel chopping blade, slicing disc (adjustable), shredding disc, dough blade, citrus juicer
Control Interface	Electronic touchpad with on/off and pulse buttons
Materials	Die-cast metal base, plastic bowl, stainless steel blades
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Bowl, lid, pusher, blades (top rack)
Cleaning Instructions	Hand wash blades, wipe base with damp cloth
Safety Features	Interlock safety switch, non-slip feet, overload protection
Replacement Parts Availability	Yes, via Cuisinart customer service or website
Warranty	Limited 18-month warranty
Certifications	ETL (UL) listed, BPA-free bowl

Frequently Asked Questions - Elite Collection CH-4 CUISINART

How do I assemble the food processor correctly?

Ensure the bowl is locked in place on the base. Place the chopping blade over the center spindle. Attach the lid by aligning the arrows, then press down until it clicks. Finally, insert the pusher into the feed tube.

Can I process hot ingredients?

No, allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before processing. The plastic bowl is not designed for hot liquids and may warp or crack.

How do I clean the machine?

Unplug the unit. The bowl, lid, pusher, and accessory discs are dishwasher safe (top rack). Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth. Hand wash blades carefully to avoid injury.

My food processor won't start. What should I check?

Verify the bowl and lid are properly locked into position. Check that the power cord is plugged in and the outlet is working. Ensure the pulse or on/off button is pressed.

How do I adjust the slicing thickness?

The adjustable slicing disc has a dial on the top. Turn it to select from thin to thick slices (1-6 mm). Test on a small piece of food first.

Can I knead bread dough in this model?

Yes, use the dough blade for bread, pizza, and pasta doughs. Do not exceed the maximum capacity (up to 4 cups of flour). Use slow speed and pulse as needed.

What should I do if the blade is stuck after processing?

Unplug the machine. Remove the lid carefully. Use a spatula to dislodge the blade. Never force it. Clean the blade and bowl before next use.

Is the bowl BPA-free?

Yes, the bowl is made from BPA-free plastic, ensuring safe food contact.

How do I use the citrus juicer attachment?

Remove the chopping blade and insert the juicer cone. Cut citrus fruit in half and press onto the cone. The lid can be used with the reamer for smaller fruits.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Contact Cuisinart customer service or visit the official website. Common parts include the bowl, blades, and pusher. Use genuine Cuisinart parts for safety.

USER MANUAL Elite Collection CH-4 CUISINART

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Cuisinart Elite Collection® 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder

CH-4 Series

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

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

This package contains a Cuisinart Elite Collection ^® Chopper/Grinder and the standard parts for it: SmartPower ^® metal chopping/grinding blade with BladeLock System, spatula, and instruction/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 5

Recipes 8

Warranty 11

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 liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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 after the appliance malfunctions, or if appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized Customer Service (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.
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 Elite Collection® 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 Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder. Enjoy!

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. With the base unit on the tabletop, place the work bowl firmly on the motor base. Opening at 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 NOT PERMANENT.
4. Add food ingredients.
5. Place the cover on the work bowl with the long tab to the right of the rear column.
6. Turn cover counterclockwise (toward column) to securely lock into locking post.
7. Plug unit into wall socket.
8. You are ready to Chop/Grind.

Spatula (not shown)

TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD

Preparing the Food

Size

Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about 14 inch (12mm) to a side or as specified under Operation/Technique 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 12 of the way up the workbowl. Use the quantities given in the charts 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 Elite Collection® 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, fragile food 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 food 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 Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder for several seconds

with some food 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 Elite Collection® 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 grain and spices. This does not affect the performance of the Cuisinart Elite Collection® 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 Customer 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, or you could add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen yogurt. Pour the liquid through one of the two 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 not permanent.

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 Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder. Turn bowl counterclockwise to lock in place.
2. Insert the blade assembly. 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 NOT PERMANENTLY LOCKED.
3. Place food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into 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.

NOTE: Thicker ingredients can be removed while work bowl is still on 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 blade assembly by holding the handle on the top of the sheath and gently pulling up to disengage blade lock. Remove food with spatula.

NOTE: HANDLE WITH CARE - THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENT.

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 Elite Collection ^® 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 assembly, 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, cover, blade assembly, and spatula 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 liquid.

The Cuisinart Elite Collection ^® Chopper/Grinder 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 Cuisinart Elite Collection ^® 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.

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 completely 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.

OPERATING TECHNIQUES

With the Cuisinart Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder you can chop, grind or purée a variety of foods. See Operation/Technique Chart on the following pages.

Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes
Anchovies Chop. Pulse to desired consistency. Drain first. Cut in half.
Baking chocolate/chocolate chunks/chips	Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously until desired chop size is achieved.	Process no more than 1 12 ounces at a time. For best results, chill chocolate for 3-5 minutes in freezer before chopping. Cut baking chocolate squares into 1/2-inch pieces to chop.
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 butter per slice after crumbs have started to form, and process to combine and coat.
Butter	Chop. Process continuously.	Cut into 12 -inch pieces. Best at room temperature. Process up to 34 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 12 -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 12 -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 chop to desired consistency. Or Grind. Pulse first then process continuously until desired consistency.	Cut chocolate into 1-inch pieces. Process up to 1-1 12 ounces at a time.
Cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, other hard spices	Grind. Pulse to break up, about 5 times, then process continuously until finely chopped.	Break uo to 2 cinnamon sticks into 1-inch pieces. Up to 14 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 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 13 of 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 Elite Collection® Chopper/Grinder. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks.

Food Operation/Technique Comments/Notes
Gingerroot, fresh Chop. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to reach desired consistency.	Peel first; cut into 1⁄2-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 3⁄4 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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-inch pieces.
Meats Chop. Pulse to chop, or process continuously to purée (add liquid as needed).	Uncooked meats should be cold, but not frozen; cut up to 8 ounces into 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-inch pieces. Add liquid (water, broth or from cooking) as needed to process to purée consistency.
Mushrooms	Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency.	Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces, no larger than 3⁄4 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 3⁄4-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 1⁄2-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 3⁄4-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 3⁄3 of the way full.

*Surface scratches that may occur will not impair the function of the Cuisinart Elite Collection ⁵ Chopper/Grinder. You may want to consider purchasing a second work bowl specifically for these tasks.

RECIPES

GUACAMOLE

This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Makes about 2 cups

2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 green onions, trimmed and cut into 12 -inch pieces
1½ jalapeño peppers, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1½ medium limes)
³/4 teaspoon ground cumin
12 teaspoon ground coriander
³/4 teaspoon kosher salt
³/₄ cup finely chopped tomatoes

Place the garlic, green onions and jalapeño peppers in the work bowl. Pulse on Chop 10 times; scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl. Add the avocados, lime juice, cumin, coriander and salt. Pulse on Chop 10 times, then process on Chop continuously for 15 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Process on Chop for another 15 to 20 seconds until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in chopped tomatoes before serving.

Nutritional information per serving (3 tablespoons):

Calories 90 (71% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 1g • fat 8g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 180mg

• calc. 14mg • fiber 4g

TAPENADE

A favorite from the Provençal region of France.

Makes about 1½ cups

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1½ anchovy fillets
1½ cups pitted niçoise or other imported black olives
14 cup drained and rinsed capers
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from ½ medium lemon)
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence or thyme 34 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Chop the garlic for 5 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the anchovies, olives and capers; pulse 10 times on Chop. Scrape the work bowl. Add the mustard, lemon juice, herpes and pepper. Process for 15 seconds on Chop; scrape the work bowl. Process for an additional 15 seconds; scrape the work bowl again then add the olive oil. Process until a thick paste forms, about 20 to 30 seconds.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 80 (88% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 9g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 280mg

• calc. 27mg • fiber 1g

HUMMUS

Add a roasted red pepper and 1 teaspoon of

herbes de Provence for a variation.

Makes about 2 cups

13 cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 can (19 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons tahini*
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
14 cup water
12 teaspoon ground cumin
14 cup extra virgin olive oil

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Chop the parsley for 5 seconds; remove and reserve. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube. Process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Add chickpeas, tahi ni, lemon juice, water, cumin and reserved parsley to work bowl; process until smooth, 1 12 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape work bowl as needed one or two times. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

*Tahini is a sesame seed paste available in most grocery stores.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 80 (56% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 2g • fat 5g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 60mg

• calc. 21mg • fiber 2g

PESTO

A favorite for dressing pasta, and also wonderful on steamed potatoes and vegetables. You can vary your pesto by using other herbs such as cilantro, mint or parsley and by using other nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts.

Makes about 34 cup

1½ ounces Reggiano Parmigiano, cut into ½-inch cubes

13 cup toasted pine nuts

2 garlic cloves, peeled

³/₄ teaspoon kosher salt

1½ cup packed fresh basil leaves

12 cup extra virgin olive oil

Place the cheese in the work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times; process continuously on Chop until finely ground, about 10 seconds. Remove and reserve.

Add nuts to the work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times. Remove and reserve with the cheese.

Add the garlic and salt to the work bowl; process 5 seconds on Chop. Scrape the work bowl. Add the basil leaves and half of the olive oil. Pulse on Grind 10 times then grind continuously for about 15 seconds; scrape the bowl. With the machine running on Grind, add the remaining oil slowly, in a steady stream, through one of the holes in the recessed area of the cover. After all the oil has been added, process on Grind for an additional 10 seconds. Add the reserved cheese and nuts to the mixture; pulse 10 times on Chop to blend.

Transfer pesto to an airtight container. Pesto will keep in refrigerator for up to a week. It may also be frozen.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):

Calories 120 (91% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 2g • fat 13g

• sat. fat 2g • chol. 5mg • sod. 200mg

• calc. 52mg • fiber 0g

ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Use this sauce for vegetables or meats, or try our creamy variation to use as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités or pita chips.

Makes about 2 cups

3 garlic cloves, peeled

2 strips lemon zest (1 x ½ inches), white pith removed

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

1½ teaspoons herbes de Provence

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons regular or white balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 jars (12 ounces each) roasted red peppers, drained but not rinsed

Add the garlic, zest, salt, and herbs to the work bowl; chop for 5 to 10 seconds. Scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil and peppers. Pulse on Chop, 10 times, then process for 15 to 20 seconds until smooth.

Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. The sauce will keep up to 1 week refrigerated.

Roasted Red Pepper Dip Variation: Make half the recipe. Add 2 ounces of regular or lowfat cream cheese and 14 cup of sour cream or plain yogurt that has been drained; chop for 10 to 15 seconds until homogenous.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 21 (40% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1092mg

• calc. 28mg • fiber 1g

MANGO SALSA

Mango salsa is excellent served over grilled fish such as salmon, tuna, swordfish or scallops, and grilled chicken, duck or pork tenderloin. It can also be served like traditional tomato salsa with tortilla chips.

Makes 4 cups

12 red bell pepper (about 1 ounce), cut into 12 -inch pieces ( 14 cup)

2 small garlic cloves, peeled

1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed and seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces

1 small red onion (about 1½ ounces), peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces

2 mango, peeled and pitted, cut into 12 -inch pieces, divided

3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons rice vinegar (may use raspberry or white balsamic vinegar)

1 teaspoon honey

Place the red pepper in the bowl of your Cuisinart ⁶ Chopper/Grinder fitted with the chopping blade. Pulse 4 to 6 times, or until roughly chopped. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl; reserve.

Add the garlic, jalapeño pepper and onion to the work bowl. Pulse 6 to 7 times to chop. Remove and add to the bowl with the reserved red pepper.

Add 12 of the mango and cilantro to work bowl and pulse until mango is roughly chopped, about 10 pulses. Transfer to the bowl with the reserved vegetables; reserve. Repeat with the remaining mango. Combine the lime juice, vinegar and honey; stir well into the reserved mixture.

Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate.

Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons serving:

Calories 11 (3% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg

• calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

This recipe may be easily modified by changing the oils and vinegars used.

Makes 1½ cups

1 garlic clove or small shallot, peeled (cut shallot into 12 -inch pieces)
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 teaspoon kosher salt
14 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 cup vegetable oil or light flavored olive oil

Place garlic or shallot in work bowl; pulse on Chop 5 times. Scrape the work bowl. Add the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper. Process on Chop until smooth, about 5 seconds. With the machine running on Chop, add the oils slowly, in a steady stream, through one of the holes in the recessed area of the cover. After all the oil has been added, process on Grind for an additional 10 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

This dressing is best made at least 12 hour ahead of serving. Vinaigrette will keep well for one week if in refrigerator, covered. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving; it may need to be reprocessed if separation has occurred.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 80 (99% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 55mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g

CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB DRESSING

Try this flavorful dressing on a crispy romaine salad.

Makes about 1 cup

9 garlic cloves, peeled

³/₄ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

³/₄ cup loosely packed basil leaves

³/₄ cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves

³/₄ cup fat-free plain yogurt

12 cup light mayonnaise

1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preheat the oven to 375^irc F. Toss the garlic with the oil and wrap loosely in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until cloves have softened. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.

Place the cooled garlic in the work bowl with the basil and parsley. Pulse on Grind 10 times; scrape the work bowl. Add the yogurt, mayonnaise and vinegar. Process on Grind until smooth and blended, about 30 seconds. Scrape the work bowl; process 15 additional seconds.

Transfer to an airtight container. Dressing keeps for one week in refrigerator.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 35 (65% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 5mg • sod. 60mg • calc. 34mg • fiber 0g

ASIAN MARINADE

This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken or salmon.

Makes about 2 cups

3/4 ounce peeled fresh gingerroot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 garlic cloves, peeled

12 cup low-sodium soy sauce

13 cup canola or other vegetable oil

14 cup + 12 tablespoon hoisin sauce

14 cup + 12 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

14 cup + 12 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

12 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Place the gingerroot and garlic in the work bowl. Pulse on Chop 5 times. Scrape the sides and bottom of the work bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; chop until smooth, about 15 seconds.

Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. Marinate meat or seafood for approximately 2 hours before roasting or grilling.

Cooking Suggestion: Pour 12 of the marinade into a resealable plastic bag and add two 1-pound trimmed pork tenderloins. Coat the meat thoroughly with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and place on a rack; discard the marinade. Roast in a preheated 475°F oven for 20 to 22 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from oven. The temperature of the meat should be about 150°F; it will rise to 160-165°F while resting. Let rest for 10 minutes; slice and serve with remaining reserved marinade drizzled over the meat.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 45 (84% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 5g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 170mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

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LIMITED 18-MONTH WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elite Collection ^® 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 Elite Collection ^® Chopper/Grinder will be free of defects in materials 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 warranty 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 Elite Collection ^® 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 Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

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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

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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.

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