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Cuisinart CH-4DC Elite Collection 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder, Die Cast
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Brand | Cuisinart |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
Product Dimensions | 5"D x 1"W x 6"H |
Color | 4-Cup |
Recommended Uses For Product | Chop |
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About this item
- 4-cup chopper/grinder with simple touchpad control panel
- Auto-reversing SmartPower blade provides sharp edge and blunt edge
- BladeLock system keeps blade securely in place for safety.The blade needs to be pushed in and the lid should be locked properly for the item to turn on.
- Spatula and recipe/instruction book included; dishwasher-safe parts
- Measures 5-4/5 by 6-1/2 by 9-1/5 inches; limited 18-month warranty
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Blending power | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Safety Features | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Easy to clean | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
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material | Information Not Available | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
model name | CH-4DC Elite Collection 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder, Die Cast | FP-FOOD PROCESSOR | — | CUISINART CORE 7-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR | DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup |
wattage | 250 watts | 250 watts | 720 watts | 950 watts | 720 watts |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
weight | 3.5 pounds | 3.7 pounds | — | 7.2 pounds | 18 pounds |
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Cuisinart Elite Collection 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder
The Cuisinart Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder handles food preparation such as chopping, grinding, and puréeing effortlessly, making your kitchen tasks easier. The unique SmartPower blade has a patented auto-reversing ability with a sharp edge so you can chop delicate ingredients and purée soft foods, while the blunt edge can grind through your favorite spices and harder foods. The superior BladeLock System feature keeps you safe by securing the blade in place during processing and pouring.
Features
- 4 cup work bowl with handle
- 250 watt motor
- Chop or grind touchpad controls
- Exclusive Patent Pending BladeLock System
- Patented auto-reversing SmartPower blade
- Spatula
- Recipe/Instruction book
- All removable parts are dishwasher safe
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Product information
Brand | Cuisinart |
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Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
Product Dimensions | 5"D x 1"W x 6"H |
Color | 4-Cup |
Recommended Uses For Product | Chop |
Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe, Hand Wash |
Included Components | Chopping Blade, Motor, Bowl Lid, Spatula, Bowl |
Model Name | CH-4DC Elite Collection 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder, Die Cast |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Power Source | Electric |
Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
Department | Kitchen and Dining |
Manufacturer | Cuisinart |
ASIN | B002IA0PH8 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | CH-4DC |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,262 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #79 in Seasoning & Spice Choppers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 17, 2009 |
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Product Description
More convenient than ever, the Cuisinart Elite collection 4-cup chopper/grinder effortlessly handles a variety of food preparation tasks such as chopping, grinding and pureeing. The smartpower blade has a patented auto-reversing ability with a sharp edge for delicate chopping and pureeing soft foods, while the blunt edge grinds through spices and harder foods. Additionally, the revolutionary bladelock system feature keeps the blade secure during processing and pouring. Small enough to keep on the counter, the 4-cup work bowl is the ideal size for many food prep tasks. The handle, touchpad controls, and dishwasher safe parts make it even more convenient to operate and clean. It's cutting-edge food prep from Cuisinart.
From the Manufacturer
In 1973, Cuisinart expanded the potential of every American kitchen with the introduction of the food processor. Now, the folks who revolutionized the way you cook are back with a collection that takes power and innovation to the next level.
The Cuisinart Elite Chopper/Grinder handles a variety of food preparation tasks, such as chopping, grinding, pureeing, emulsifying, and blending. The 4 cup capacity holds enough ingredients to perform all your basic food prep tasks. The patented SmartPower auto-reversing blade features an incredibly sharp edge for delicate chopping and pureeing soft foods. The reverse edge is blunt, to grind through spices and harder foods. And the exclusive BladeLock System enables the blade to lock into the bowl, so you can now pour ingredients out of the bowl without first having to remove the blade. The powerful high-speed motor works hard and fast to accomplish small jobs with ease. Chop herbs, onions or garlic; grind spices or hard cheese; puree baby foods; blend homemade mayo and flavored butter -- all in one compact machine that is small enough to keep on the counter. You have virtually unlimited options with the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/Grinder.Features
- Convenient Size, Compact Design: Small enough to keep on the counter, the 4-cup work bowl is the ideal size for many food prep tasks. The handle, touchpad controls, and the dishwasher safe parts make it even more convenient to operate and clean.
- Optimum Safety: No need to remove the blade after processing! The exclusive BladeLock System secures the blade in place for easy user-friendly pouring. Pour all you like -- these blades aren’t going anywhere. The patented blade system saves you the time and hassle of removing them before pouring out those potentially messy soups and sauces.
- Simplicity: The Chop/Grind touchpad controls and patented auto-reversing SmartPower blade offer powerful processing options at the touch of a button.
Quick Start Guide
- Place the work bowl firmly on the motor base. Opening the at the back of the bowl must face column at the back of the Chopper/Grinder. Turn bowl counterclockwise to lock in place.
- Insert the blade assembly. Carefully pick up the blade by its hub and place on the center stem until it drops to the bottom of the stem. Firmly push to lock the blade into position. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF AND NOTE THE BLADE IS NOT PERMANENTLY LOCKED.
- Place food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small pieces, and the bowl is not overloaded.
- Lock the cover into position.
- Press the appropriate Chop or Grind control, depending on the food you are processing.
- When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine by releasing the control button.
- ONCE THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, unplug the unit.
- Remove cover and work bowl
- Turn work bowl cover clockwise to remove.
- Turn work bowl clockwise to unlock and lift lid off base.
Note: thicker ingredients can be removed while work bowl is still on base.
- To remove liquids and sauces from bowl: simply pour ingredients out of work bowl. The convenient BladeLock System keeps the blade safely in place.
- To remove thicker ingredients from bowl: Carefully remove the blade assembly by holding the handle on the top of the sheath and gently pulling up to disengage blade lock. Remove food with spatula.
Tips: Always process foods in order, from dry to wet, to avoid having to clean bowl and blade between each task. Never operate the Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/Grinder without ingredients in the work bowl.
The BladeLock System Cleaning and Storage To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, and blade immediately after each use. Wash blade assembly, work bowl, cover, and spatula in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Use caution when washing the blade.
Make Hummus in Minutes Avoid leaving the blade in soapy water where it may disappear from sight. The work bowl, cover, blade assembly, and spatula can be washed on the top rack of a dishwasher. Wipe the motor base clean with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately. Never submerge the motor base or plug in water or other liquid. The Cuisinart Elite Collection Chopper/Grinder stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space. When it is not in use, be sure to leave it unplugged. 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. Store the blades out of reach of children.
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Customers like the quality, performance, size and ease of assembly of the food processor. For example, they mention that it does a reasonable good job of breaking things down, the work bowls are not flimsy, and that it gets the job done. They appreciate the small size, which takes up little space on a counter. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of cleaning, saying that it's nearly effortless to clean by hand or machine.
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Customers like the quality of the food processor. They say that it does a reasonably good job of breaking things down and pureeing, the work bowls are not flimsy, and the case seems of higher quality. Customers also say that the device is ready and steady, great for small mixing/chopping jobs, and a small and powerful work horse. They find it extremely handy and able to be a fantastic dream helper in the kitchen.
"...the pulse function is useful to avoid over processing things such as pie crust - but be sure follow the directions as a good guide...." Read more
"...This one is perfect for what I need. Easy to clean and chops just enough, holds 4 cups or so. Have made it for hummus, aioli, chopped nuts etc...." Read more
"...The work bowls are not flimsy as some reviewers have stated, but rather durable, though not indestructible...." Read more
"...the oil drizzle well in the lid could be twice as large it is easy to pour too fast for the well and a way to keep it locked in the on position your..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the food processor. They say it works extremely well, gets the job done, and is durable and functional over the years. Some customers mention that the food process is powerful, however difficult to clean. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...Lastly I find the power to be more than adequate and works well for vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, fruit of all sorts and meat and well as..." Read more
"Love this. Small and perfect and doesn’t take up much cabinet or counter space.I’ve just purged the 13 cup food processor that I used twice...." Read more
"...easy to clean without taking the entire washer rack upworks bi-directional and easy to change directions cop vs grind button...." Read more
"...feels firmly rooted to the counter, causing me to feel very confident in the machine's design and its performance. The accompanying box that..." Read more
Customers like the size of the food processor. They mention that the four-cup size is perfect for most everyday cooking jobs, it takes up little space on a counter, and it's the right size for a single person. They also appreciate the small bowl for little jobs and the second small bowl as a bonus. Overall, most are happy with the size and functionality of this versatile kitchen tool.
"...I like the small bowl for little jobs however you should know that it can only be used with the chopping blade...." Read more
"Love this. Small and perfect and doesn’t take up much cabinet or counter space.I’ve just purged the 13 cup food processor that I used twice...." Read more
"...It's also got a larger work bowl and slightly larger base, but it's still what I wanted, a small machine for chopping nuts for desserts without..." Read more
"...I like the 2 size bowls and the 2 size feed tubes. Nice seal on the lid. A little harder to clean but not much...." Read more
Customers find the food processor easy to assemble. They mention that it makes easy work in seconds, it's convenient to be able to get the size slice you want without having to do it by hand, and that the top is easy to navigate. They also say that it handles the job so readily that they find themselves whipping stuff up on a whim.
"...Cuisinart has made it much easier to use - the top clicks in nicely and pops off by pushing a button rather than twisting on and off like previous..." Read more
"...works bi-directional and easy to change directions cop vs grind button...." Read more
"...putting everything together inside the bowl made an acceptable and tasty hummus, but it's nowhere near as smooth and creamy as I can make in my..." Read more
"...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)...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the food processor. They mention that it's nearly effortless to clean by hand or machine.
"...This one is perfect for what I need. Easy to clean and chops just enough, holds 4 cups or so. Have made it for hummus, aioli, chopped nuts etc...." Read more
"...easy to clean without taking the entire washer rack upworks bi-directional and easy to change directions cop vs grind button...." Read more
"...clean up is relatively easy but there is the same caveat which I cover in the things I don't likeWhat I don't like......" Read more
"...Nice seal on the lid. A little harder to clean but not much. I honestly don't know when I will need this much power...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the food processor. Some mention that it's remarkably quiet, while others say that it is insanely loud.
"...It is not the regular type motor with brushes, hence the quieter and smoother operation. Not to say "quiet" just quieter...." Read more
"...It is powerful and surprisingly quiet. The base is heavy enough that it stays put and it's easy to wipe down...." Read more
"...There is one downside: it is a bit loud...." Read more
"...This version is quieter than my last one and will work until I kill it. I just made a Thai chili paste for a red curry soup I’ll make tomorrow...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the food processor. Some mention that it looks good, has a nice silver finish, and has pretty blue LED lighting that lights up. However, others say that there are serious design flaws, rough, and inadequate.
"...The plastic parts appears to be sturdy and designed so as to prevent breakage...." Read more
"...Sometimes I feel the Cuisinart design is sharp on those corners - not enough to cut, but just a bit uncomfortable...." Read more
"...The power! It breezes through anything you throw at it, and makes beautiful yeast dough in about 30 seconds.The retractable cord...." Read more
"...The gasket is nice in theory as well but equally terrible in practice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the food processor. Some mention it's well worth the price, and a quick little unit for the price. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.
"...I highly recommend this product. It is well worth the price." Read more
"...POOR ENGINEERING! I am returning this FP, as it is not worth the price I paid for it...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...I love it! Worth the price!" Read more
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the pulse function is useful to avoid over processing things such as pie crust - but be sure follow the directions as a good guide. Kids can use it as well with supervision. The plastic parts appears to be sturdy and designed so as to prevent breakage. I have owned Cuisinart processors in the past and found that the plastic parts broke off after a short amount of time. I believe this was a flaw that has been corrected in this model. I highly recommend this product. It is well worth the price.
I’ve just purged the 13 cup food processor that I used twice. This one is perfect for what I need. Easy to clean and chops just enough, holds 4 cups or so. Have made it for hummus, aioli, chopped nuts etc. It isn’t any louder than any of the other chopper/blender things that are out there. No problem with it sliding off the counter, it hasn't, but you aren’t going to leave it alone anyway. If you need a small food processor, this may be the gadget one for you.
my primary uses are pesto's , sauces , dressings ,emulsifications ,mayonnaise.
easy to clean without taking the entire washer rack up
works bi-directional and easy to change directions cop vs grind button.
really the only 2 things I think it could do better have to do with Mayonnaise making , the oil drizzle well in the lid could be twice as large it is easy to pour too fast for the well and a way to keep it locked in the on position your holding that button down for a few minutes while the mayo gets whipped fully.
After reading other reviews on other sites that rated it more highly, I ordered this not sure if I too would receive a machine that didn't turn on right out of the box. Mine was ordered and delivered at the end of January 2019 and I just wanted to say it didn't have any issues. If that changes, I'll update this review.
Obviously Cuisinart's manufacturer has some quality control issues to address, and perhaps they have by now.
Aside from that, right out of the box this seems more capable than the previous Cuisinart Mini food processor I owned. That one worked for nearly 15 years and I was happy with it. This one seems somewhat more powerful.
It's also got a larger work bowl and slightly larger base, but it's still what I wanted, a small machine for chopping nuts for desserts without having to use my large food processor (then fill up the dishwasher with its pieces), or for making a quick salad dressing.
Again, if it turns out I have issues, I'll update this review. Otherwise, my good review holds and I've been happy with the product.
UPDATE:
I usually use the small size Cusinart food processors pretty much only for chopping nuts for dessert recipes and making vinaigrette or sometimes mayonnaise. Today I made Cuisinart's own recipe for "Hummus for Mini Chopper" that you can find online at their site. Note the FOR MINI CHOPPER in that title.
The first step is to chop parsley leaves. This machine does this extremely poorly, less well than Cuisinart's smaller, less expensive versions (Mini Prep Plus, for instance). By the time I scraped the bowl a few times I may as well have just chopped it myself (I never had to scrape the bowl with the smaller versions, and with this one I never did get an acceptable chop on the parsley leaves).
It's pretty troubling to see how the Cuisinart name (and reliability) is being destroyed by the corporate greed of its parent company, and how sloppy even their own recipes are now.
The recipe for "Hummus for Mini Chopper" says, "...With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube." There's just one problem with that. There is no feed tube on the mini food processors.
The recipe continues on with "With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy." Again, you can't do that with this machine. There's no place to pour through the lid while the machine is running. (It worked just fine to add the olive oil to the mix in the bowl and then chop to combine, and for the record, real hummus recipes don't have olive oil in the mix, just drizzled over the top after it's made.)
The machine DOES chop garlic cloves very nicely, easily, and quickly.
For this recipe which was obviously just downsized in ingredients and not actually written for this type of machine as the title suggests, putting everything together inside the bowl made an acceptable and tasty hummus, but it's nowhere near as smooth and creamy as I can make in my Vitamix or my full-sized Cuisinart food processor. Further, this machine simply didn't have the power to do it smoothly. It made me wonder how long it would last running it for two minutes at a time as the recipe calls for on a regular basis before I burned out the machine (or developed cracks in the blade as others have reported here). Instead of running smoothly it was somewhat jerky for the entire two minutes called for in the recipe.
I'm going to stick to chopping nuts for dessert recipes, vinaigrettes, and mayonnaise only with this machine, which is what I bought it for, but knowing what I know now, I would have bought the Cuisinart Mini Prep instead. Having now owned both, I think the Mini Prep is the better machine for these small tasks when I don't want to have to fill up the dishwasher with the full-sized Cusinart food processor's parts.
I also tried to make almond flour in this machine and that wasn't very successful either. I had to stop before I made almond butter instead, but it was just for a Bundt cake so it worked either way. I wouldn't buy this for that purpose or try that again, though. The Vitamix can do it without any problem.
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