Cuisinart CH-4A User Manual

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 cover 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: Remember to return your product reg-

istration card with all information carefully and

completely filled out.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ................................ 2
Introduction ............................................... 3
Assembly Instructions ............................... 3
Tips For Processing Food ......................... 4
Processing Food ....................................... 4
Cleaning and Storage ................................ 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. This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety.

17. Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.