Cuisinart CH-4DC Elite Assortment 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder, Die Solid
$119.99
Value: $59.95 - $119.99
(as of Feb 04, 2025 07:50:15 UTC – Particulars)
Extra handy than ever, the Cuisinart Elite assortment 4-cup chopper/grinder effortlessly handles a wide range of meals preparation duties resembling chopping, grinding and pureeing. The smartpower blade has a patented auto-reversing skill with a pointy edge for delicate chopping and pureeing tender meals, whereas the blunt edge grinds by way of spices and more durable meals. Moreover, the revolutionary bladelock system function retains the blade safe throughout processing and pouring. Sufficiently small to maintain on the counter, the 4-cup work bowl is the perfect measurement for a lot of meals prep duties. The deal with, touchpad controls, and dishwasher protected elements make it much more handy to function and clear. It is cutting-edge meals prep from Cuisinart.
From the Producer
In 1973, Cuisinart expanded the potential of each American kitchen with the introduction of the meals processor. Now, the oldsters who revolutionized the way in which you prepare dinner are again with a set that takes energy and innovation to the subsequent degree. The Cuisinart Elite Chopper/Grinder handles a wide range of meals preparation duties, resembling chopping, grinding, pureeing, emulsifying, and mixing. The 4 cup capability holds sufficient components to carry out all of your fundamental meals prep duties. The patented SmartPower auto-reversing blade options an extremely sharp edge for delicate chopping and pureeing tender meals. The reverse edge is blunt, to grind by way of spices and more durable meals. And the unique BladeLock System permits the blade to lock into the bowl, so now you can pour components out of the bowl with out first having to take away the blade. The highly effective high-speed motor works onerous and quick to perform small jobs with ease. Chop herbs, onions or garlic; grind spices or onerous cheese; puree child meals; mix home made mayo and flavored butter — multi function compact machine that’s sufficiently small to maintain on the counter. You’ve gotten nearly limitless choices with the Cuisinart Elite Assortment Chopper/Grinder.
Options
- Handy Dimension, Compact Design: Sufficiently small to maintain on the counter, the 4-cup work bowl is the perfect measurement for a lot of meals prep duties. The deal with, touchpad controls, and the dishwasher protected elements make it much more handy to function and clear.
- Optimum Security: No must take away the blade after processing! The unique BladeLock System secures the blade in place for simple user-friendly pouring. Pour all you want — these blades aren’t going wherever. The patented blade system saves you the time and trouble of eradicating them earlier than pouring out these doubtlessly messy soups and sauces.
- Simplicity: The Chop/Grind touchpad controls and patented auto-reversing SmartPower blade provide highly effective processing choices on the contact of a button.
Ideas for Higher Meals Processing Meals measurement: All the time minimize massive items of meals into smaller items of even measurement — about 1/2 an inch — to provide a uniform chop.Chop and Grind Operate Bowl fill: Don’t overload the work bowl; processed meals shouldn’t attain greater than two-thirds of the way in which up the work bowl. Please be aware: due to the highly effective motor, it is suggested to make use of one hand to help the chopper/grinder throughout operation. Chop vs. Grind: Use the Chop operate for chopping, pureeing and mixing. It’s the proper selection, for instance, for chopping tender, fragile meals resembling herbs, celery, onions, garlic and most cheeses. It is usually the fitting selection for pureeing cooked greens, making mayonnaise, and mixing salad dressing. Use the Grind operate for grinding spices, and for chopping onerous meals resembling peppercorns, seeds, chocolate and nuts. Pulse vs. Steady-hold: Pulsing is finest if you end up utilizing the chop operate. Two or three pulses are sometimes sufficient. Make sure you examine the meals ceaselessly to forestall over processing. In case you over-process, you’re more likely to get a watery paste as a substitute of a advantageous chop. A continuous-hold is finest if you end up utilizing the grind operate. Relying on the meals, you will have to function the unit for a number of seconds to attain the specified outcomes — or so long as 20 seconds for some seeds. When working in continuous-hold, use a pulse motion each 10 seconds to permit meals to drop to the underside of the work bowl. This offers extra constant outcomes. By no means function the unit repeatedly for longer than one minute at a time. Including liquid: You’ll be able to add liquids resembling water, oil or flavoring whereas the machine is operating. For instance, you would possibly need to add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing, or you might add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen yogurt. Pour the liquid by way of one of many two openings within the cowl. Please be aware: solely add liquid by way of one opening at a time. The opposite opening have to be left unobstructed to permit air to flee. If each opening are blocked, liquid can not stream easily into the bowl. Eradicating meals from the perimeters of the bowl: Often meals will persist with the perimeters of the bowl as you course of. Cease the machine to clear the meals away. As soon as the blade has stopped, take away the quilt and use the included spatula to scrape the meals from the perimeters of the bowl again into the middle. Don’t put arms into bowl until unit is unplugged.
Fast Begin Information
- Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base. Opening the behind the bowl should face column behind the Chopper/Grinder. Flip bowl counterclockwise to lock in place.
- Insert the blade meeting. Fastidiously choose up the blade by its hub and place on the middle stem till it drops to the underside of the stem. Firmly push to lock the blade into place. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF AND NOTE THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENTLY LOCKED.
- Place meals within the work bowl. Ensure the meals is minimize into small items, and the bowl shouldn’t be overloaded.
- Lock the quilt into place.
- Press the suitable Chop or Grind management, relying on the meals you’re processing.
- When you might have completed processing the meals, cease the machine by releasing the management button.
- ONCE THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, unplug the unit.
- Take away cowl and work bowl
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- Flip work bowl cowl clockwise to take away.
- Flip work bowl clockwise to unlock and raise lid off base.
Word: thicker components could be eliminated whereas work bowl continues to be on base.
- To take away liquids and sauces from bowl: merely pour components out of labor bowl. The handy BladeLock System retains the blade safely in place.
- To take away thicker components from bowl: Fastidiously take away the blade meeting by holding the deal with on the highest of the sheath and gently pulling as much as disengage blade lock. Take away meals with spatula.
Ideas: All the time course of meals so as, from dry to moist, to keep away from having to wash bowl and blade between every job. By no means function the Cuisinart Elite Assortment Chopper/Grinder with out components within the work bowl.
The BladeLock System Cleansing and Storage To simplify cleansing, rinse the work bowl, cowl, and blade instantly after every use. Wash blade meeting, work bowl, cowl, and spatula in heat soapy water. Rinse and dry. Use warning when washing the blade.
Make Hummus in Minutes Keep away from leaving the blade in soapy water the place it could disappear from sight. The work bowl, cowl, blade meeting, and spatula could be washed on the highest rack of a dishwasher. Wipe the motor base clear with a humid sponge or fabric. Dry it instantly. By no means submerge the motor base or plug in water or different liquid. The Cuisinart Elite Assortment Chopper/Grinder shops neatly on the countertop in a minimal of area. When it isn’t in use, you’ll want to go away it unplugged. The hidden twine storage beneath the motor base will assist to maintain extra twine off the countertop. Retailer the unit assembled to forestall lack of elements. Retailer the blades out of attain of kids.
4-cup chopper/grinder with easy touchpad management panel
Auto-reversing SmartPower blade offers sharp edge and blunt edge
BladeLock system retains blade securely in place for security.The blade must be pushed in and the lid ought to be locked correctly for the merchandise to activate.
Spatula and recipe/instruction guide included; dishwasher-safe elements
Measures 5-4/5 by 6-1/2 by 9-1/5 inches; restricted 18-month guarantee
Prospects say
Prospects discover that the meals processor performs properly for its meant objective. They discover it simple to make use of and handy for on a regular basis chopping duties like making pesto and child meals. The four-cup measurement is ideal for many cooking jobs, and the 2 measurement bowls and feed tubes are helpful. Prospects respect the looks, ease of cleansing, utility, and energy of the product. Nonetheless, some prospects have differing opinions on the construct high quality.
AI-generated from the textual content of buyer opinions
Motor City Girl –
Works great!
This is the same machine I saw on a PBS cooking show. It has the two baskets, both large and the small basket inside the large one. I have now used both baskets and that is why I waited to review the product. I read the directions before I used it to make sure I was using it machine correctly. It works extremely well whether you are using the small basket or the large one. If you are looking for a food processor, even if you are not looking for a dual purpose one, this is a great option to have in your kitchen. There are two brands I love to have in my kitchen one is Cuisinart and the other is Kitchen Aid.After reading some of the other reviews I have decided to edit mine to add a bit more information. While I don’t use this processor every day and to the to the intensity of some of the other reviews do, at this time. I am disabled and awaiting both back surgery and hip replacement surgeries for both of my hips. First, the intensity of how much I cook and bake is, yes, much less than what I used to, at this time, but I purchased this machine to last for the rest of our ( my husband and my) lives. We selected this one because I have other Cuisinart products in my kitchen that have never let me down. For example, I have a Cuisinart blender that I have owned now for more than 25 years and has only needed one small $30.00 part to correct and issue we have had with it. I too don’t like it when product manufacturing is moved to China. I am an an American, a veteran and have been, until I retired, and a successful business women. I like things made here or in other developed nations where manufacturing is historically high quality. I am also from the Motor City area.So, we chose this machine because of the die cast base, which makes it heavy. Does anyone out there know what die cast is? I do, I ran the human resources for a aluminum and magnesium die cast company here in Michigan. While the Chinese don’t have it down like we do here in the US, they do a very good job, I have to admit it. Plus manufacturing quality is always run by the OEM. So if you have a problem with the machine it is on Cuisinart. So, I like it because It does not move when you use it. While I used to bake and cook more than I do now. I use it two to three times a week and it gets a workout. I pick it up and carry it myself, so does my husband, who also needs back and knee sergury.I have not had problems with water collecting in the handle of the large basket. I have washed it both by hand and in the dishwasher, so for now this is a moot point with me.I have used the top basket for cookie crust and the bottom for pie crust and other items. I have not used it for slicing vegetables because I typically do that by hand so I have fewer items to wash, however, I think I will use it next time I make vegetables to cook, eat raw for for salad slicing next time. I usually use my Ktichen Aid mixer for bread, I would not use my processor for that, because I rise it and and kneed it in the bowl. You can’t beat a Kitchen Aid for making bread.So, overall, even though, it is made in China, I love this machine. Every time I go to use it I have a ready and steady machine. If I ever have a problem with it, you will be the first to know. From the motor city girl.
Saliandra –
Cuisinart vs Breville, Cuisinart wins
Update 12/2/21: this unit is still going strong and I still love it! No problems have arisen.Cuisinart FP-14DCN Elite 14-cup Food Processor vs Breville Sous Chef 16-cup Food Processor:I have tried both of these machines and they both had their pros and cons and I really wrestled over the decision. I’m happy I ended up with the Cuisinart machine for numerous reasons:1) The Cuisinart has a Dough button. The Breville does not and it just processes too hard and fast to make a decent dough with ease. Having the ability to make dough was very important to me.2) The Cuisinart is substantially more affordable. True, it does not have the extra blades that the Breville has – French Fry, Julienne, and Whipping Disc, but I didn’t think I would use those discs very often anyway. In fact, I felt the Breville did a very poor job of cutting french fries. I personally wouldn’t probably use a whipping disc. The only one I might miss is the julienne disc, but I can buy that separately for the Cuisinart. The Breville really overprocessed the julienne strips anyway. It didn’t do a great job.3) I like the lid on the Cuisinart better. It’s really easy to put it on and take it off (took a little bit of practice to learn how to do it right). It seals tightly and now that they have redesigned it, you can remove the rubber seal for cleaning. But there are also holes in the other plastic part of the lid that allow for water to get in and to help clean it out. So, I only occasionally feel the need to remove the ring for deeper cleaning.4) I like the retractable cord better. The Breville had a cord which could be stowed by pushing it back into the housing, but it wasn’t retractable.5) I like the oval shape of the smaller feed chute pusher better than the round shape of the Breville6) The Cuisinart has a higher wattaage7) The Cuisinart has a longer warranty8) I preferred a slightly smaller machine. 14 cup is plenty big for my purposes.The Breville did have some things I liked better – the design was slightly more attractive, with rounded edges. Sometimes I feel the Cuisinart design is sharp on those corners – not enough to cut, but just a bit uncomfortable. And the housing isn’t weighted evenly which makes it a little cumbersome to pull it out from a cabinet (the Breville was heavier but more comfortable to grab from a high spot). I thought the Breville accessory case was much nicer and seemed of higher quality and it had those extra accessories. The Breville has a taller feed chute. I feel the slicing and shredding of the two units is comparable. There might be a little bit more waste (unprocessed bits) in the Cuisinart vs the Breville, but the difference is minor (plus I like the smaller shredding of the Cuisinart better. Breville made my parmaggiano reggiano cheese too fine and powdery). In the end, Cuisinart’s Dough button, affordability, and longer warranty helped make the decision between the two units and I’m very happy with that choice.
Carbor Undium –
Este procesador de alimentos es excelente en calidad y artesanÃa. Es muy sencillo de utilizar, y viene con muchos accesorios (en una caja especial para guardarlos)La base es de metal solido y lo hace estable en donde lo coloques.Viene con un tazón extra grande y otro mas pequeño. Igualmente tiene dos cuchillas, una grande y una pequeña, asi como una cuchilla para amasar y dos discos de corte/rallado.El funcionamiento es muy simple, por pulsaciones o encenderlo y apagarlo por un periodo de tiempo definido.El motor es prácticamente insonoro. Lo unico que se oye es las cuchillas cuando cortan la comida. Realmente estoy muy sorprendido porque no esperaba esto, inclusive al encenderlo la primera vez en vacÃo no escuche casi nada de ruido del motor y pense que no habÃa prendido, pero no fue asi, es un equipo de alta calidad y tecnologÃa.Estoy muy contento con haberlo comprado.
wayne maughan –
Liked the product. Works great. Good value
Pierre Arsenault –
Very good item and good price . FAst delivery and the item is working fine. I Stongly recommend.
Cpt Arbol –
Gran procesador de alimentos, lo uso mucho y realmente satisfecho. No le di la calificación completa , porque tengo que decir que la cubierta es un poco difÃcil de limpiar y la apertura es un poco pequeña para mi gusto. Pero funciona bien y es realmente poderoso. tal vez un poco muy fuerte, Ojalá tuviera algo para ajustar la intensidad.
Mark W –
Very happy. Nice compact unit.Recommended by Cooks Country.Testedâ¦