Operation; Tips For Food Processing - Cuisinart EVOLUTIONX RMC-100 Instrucciones

OPERATION

1. Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base and insert
the blade assembly. Opening at back of bowl must face column
at back of the mini chopper. Turn counterclockwise to lock in place.
2. Place food in the work 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 chopper during
operation.
4. Press the appropriate chop or grind control, depending on the food
you are processing.
5. When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine
by releasing the control button.
6. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, remove the cover.
7. Unplug the unit.
8. Carefully remove the blade assembly, holding it by the handle
on the top of the hub. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.
9. Remove food with a spatula.
NOTE: Do not operate the mini chopper without food contents
in work bowl.
Tip: Process foods in order from dry to wet to avoid having to clean bowl
and blade between each task.
TIPS FOR PROCESSING FOOD
PREPARING THE FOOD
Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size –
about ½ 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 work 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 two thirds of the way up the central hub of
the blade assembly. NOTE: Due to the powerful motor provided with this
unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the mini chopper
during operation. This device is equipped with a thermal protection
device that automatically shuts down the motor in case of overheating. If
all three LED lights start flashing during the process and the engine
stops, this means that the overload protection has been activated.
Please, let the unit rest for at least 2 minutes to recover.
SELECTING THE RIGHT OPERATING CONTROL
Use the chop function for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It is the
right choice, for example, for chopping soft, delicate 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. 5 to 10
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 mini chopper for several seconds with some food to achieve the
desired results – 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 mini chopper continuously for longer than 1 minute
at a time.
NOTE: The work bowl and cover may become scratched when
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