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IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart
®
Mini-Prep
®
Plus
Processor and the standard parts for it: SmartPower
®
Blade metal chopping / grinding blade, 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 up and remove the pulp tray lid from the work bowl
cover.
3. Grasping the work bowl, 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 lift the protective cardboard off the chopping /
grinding blade shaft.
6. 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.
7. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the
machine.
NOTE: Remember to return your product registration card
with all information carefully and completely filled out.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards................................................ 2
Assembly Instructions ............................................... 3
Tips For Processing .................................................. 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. This appliance is not intended for use by children or
by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used near children. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
assembling or dissembling parts and before cleaning.
To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer
at their customer service telephone number for
information on examination, repair, or 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.