- SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart 250-watt mini prep plus food processor quickly chops and grinds with a patented reversible stainless-steel blade.
- CONTROL: Push-button control panel with durable yet lightweight plastic body - Auto-reversing SmartPower blade for chopping and grinding two powerful processing options.
- EASY CLEAN UP: Dishwasher-safe and lid for easy clean up, wipe the motor base clean with a damp sponge or cloth.
- INCLUDED: Comes with a 24-ounce work with handle, stainless steel blade with sharp blunt edges, spatula and instruction/recipe book.
- LIMITED 18-MONTH WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free.
Product Description
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Included components of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor
Pulse controlled buttons
Why Is This The Perfect Mini Processor For You?
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The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor handles a variety of food
preparation tasks including chopping, grinding, puréeing,
emulsifying and blending. The patented auto-reversing SmartPower
blade provides a super-sharp edge for the delicate chopping of
s and for blending and puréeing other soft foods. The blunt
edge offers a powerful cutting surface to grind through spices
and other hard foods. Pulse activation gives maximum control for
precision processing, whether chopping or grinding. Spatula,
product manual and recipe booklet included.
Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor
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The powerful high-speed 250-Watt motor works hard and fast to
accomplish any small job with ease. Chop s, onions, garlic;
grind spices, hard cheese, purée baby foods; blend mayonnaise and
flavored butters, all with the same compact appliance. The
Mini-Prep Plus Processor takes up minimum counter space and
stores neatly on the countertop or in a cabinet.
Best Practices When Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor
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Size
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Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size
– about 1/2-Inch. If you don't start with pieces that are small
and uniform, you will not get an even chop.
Quantity
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You don’t want to overload the 3-Cup work . Use the
quantities given in the included recipe section of the product
manual. As a rule of thumb, remember that after being processed,
food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central hub
of the blade assembly.
Selecting the Right Operating Control
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Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It’s the
best option, for example, when chopping soft, fragile food such
as s, 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.
Use the Grind function for grinding spices, and for chopping hard
food such as peppercorns, , chocolate and nuts.
Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the grind
function.
Adding Liquid
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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.
Removing Food From the Sides of the
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Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the 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 back into the center.
Cleaning and Storage
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Read to clean up? No problem! To simplify cleaning, rinse the
work , cover, and blade immediately after each use, so that
food won’t dry on them. Wash blade assembly, work , cover,
and spatula in warm soapy water. If you have a dishwasher, you
can wash the work , cover, blade assembly, and spatula on the
top rack.
The Mini-Prep Plus Processor stores neatly on the countertop in a
minimum of space. 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.
Easily dice tomatoes in seconds!
Just a Few of the Many Foods You Can Prepare
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Food Item Operation/Technique Comments/Notes and Dried
Berries Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to
desired consistency. Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame,
poppy, and juniper berries s, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to
desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from
stems to chop. Onions Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired
size. Peel; Cut into 3⁄4-inch or smaller pieces of similar size.
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. Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool
completely before chopping. 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.
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This little 250-watt workhorse comes in handy when a full-size
food processor is unnecessary. The 3-cup work is just right
for making pesto or a salad dressing, and two receptacles in the
lid have pinholes for one or two oils to stream into the
while the processor is blending a perfect emulsion. It's also
ideal for chopping and grinding. Pressing the "chop" button
deploys the sharp edge of Cuisinart's patented reversible blade
to chop onions, s, or bread crumbs. Pressing the "grind"
button whirls the blade in the other direction so its blunt side
can grind nuts, coffee beans, or cheese. Compact at just 9 inches
high and lightweight (it has a plastic body), the Mini Prep Plus
can be tucked away in a cabinet, and the little spatula
accompanying it goes into a drawer. It carries an 18-month
warranty against defects. The plastic work and lid are
dishwasher-safe, but the stainless-steel blade should be hand
washed to protect its edges. --Fred Brack
Editor's Note: A portion of proceeds from the sale of every
Cuisinart Pink Series product will be donated to help support
cancer research.