Cuisinart CBT-500FP manual Cleaning and Maintenance, DOS and DON’TS When Using the Blender

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a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar. Press the On button. The On indicator light will illuminate. Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See Recipe Tips section on page 12 for more details.

Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the Ice Crush button. The timer will pause when you release the Ice Crush button.

9.TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT

USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending.

10.WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the Off button and unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier Duet

600-Watt Blender/Food Processor from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts which are easy to clean. Before first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.

Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise.

Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash in warm water.

CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting assembly.

Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper rack

of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside down in dishwasher.

Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in water or other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.

Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on LOW for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.

DOS AND DON’TS WHEN USING THE BLENDER

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Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.

Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and dry surface.

Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed.

Cut most foods into cubes approximately 12 inch (1.3 cm) to

1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 12 inch (1.3 cm).

Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as juice or alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have been added.

Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender jar or cutting assembly.

Place cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the cover on.

Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.

Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning.

When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.

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Contents Instruction and Recipe Booklet CBT-500FPBlades are SHARP. Handle Carefully Read ALL Instructions Before UsingIntroduction Table of ContentsAssembly Blender Features and BenefitsBlender Getting Started Step by Step Operation Helpful RemindersTo Pause Blending Process To Pause or Stop Blending ProcessDOS and DON’TS When Using the Blender Cleaning and MaintenanceDON’T Food Processor FeaturesFood Through Feed TUBE. Never USE Your Fingers or Spatula Food Processor Assembly CHOPPING, Puré Eing and MixingFood Processor Assembly Slicing and Shredding Food Processor Getting Started Step by StepRemoving Processed Food Adding Food While ProcessingProcessing with Chopping Blade Quick Reference GuideRecipe Tips Food Cuisinart Milford Road East Windsor, NJ Warranty Limited THREE-YEARSMOOTHIES, SHAKES, Frappé S, Frozen Beverages Before Returning Your Cuisinart ProductFresh Fruit Smoothie Mocha Frappé Fruit and Yogurt SmoothieTO-FRUITTI Smoothies MONKEY-DOODLE ShakeFrozen Cosmopolitan Frozen Mango MargaritasFrozen Daiquiri Cream of Asparagus Soup SOUPS, SPREADS, Dips and MoreChilled Gazpacho Chilled Melon and Mango SoupCreamy Potato Leek Soup Perfect Popovers Creamy Tomato and RED Pepper BisqueRoasted Garlic Hummus Grape Tomato Salsa GuacamoleArtichoke Tapenade Mediterranean TunaEndive with Shrimp Filling Potato Pancakes Root Vegetable GratinAsian Slaw Shredded Carrot and Zucchini SaladPesto Sauces and DressingsRustic Tomato Sauce Basic Vinaigrette Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing Cracked Pepper Parmesan DressingCajun Creole Spice Blend Wasabi Ginger SAUCE/MARINADECookie Crust Pumpkin PIE DESSERTS/SWEET SaucesChocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins Mini Chip Cheesecakes Apple CrispQuick Berry Sauce Pear and Hazelnut ClafoutiChocolate Sauce 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla Makers