Cuisinart SPB-7 Series manual Quick Reference Guide

6.To reset the unit: This appliance features an advanced resettable ther- mal fuse. In the event of an overload condition, the unit will shut down to protect the motor from overheating.

To reset the appliance when this happens, unplug the unit and let it cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then, reduce the contents of the blender jar or work bowl and/or clear any jams. Restart the unit as noted in the operating directions.

7.Pulse mode: While the blender is turned on, you can create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending, by activating the pulse function. To do so, first push the Pulse button, which will cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and release the desired speed button. Repeat

as desired. You determinethe duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights (the on, the pulse, and the

desired speed) will glow. The pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food when chopping. The pulse function is also effective in starting the blending process when you do not want continuous power, or when processing items which do not require an extended amount of blending.

8.To crush ice: The SmartPower¨ 7-Speed Electronic Blender motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however, for your convenience, we have preset the best speed for ice crushing. To give you greater control, the ice crush function automatically oper- ates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the On button. Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See the Recipe Tips section on page 8 for more details.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender	Press On Ð The blender is in On mode.
To begin blending	Press desired speed button.
To change speeds	Press desired speed button.
To pulse	In On mode press Pulse, then press
	and release desired speed button as needed.
To crush ice	In On mode, press and release
	Ice crush button as needed.
To stop blending	Press Off button.
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending	Release button.
(in pulse or ice crush mode)
To stop blending in stir,	Press speed button again. This will return the
Chop, Mix, PurŽe,	blender to On mode. Press Off button to
or Liquefy Mode	turn blender off.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

Refer to this guide to choose the best blender speed for your desired result.

Ingredient/Recipe	Speed	Result
Reconstituting frozen	Stir	Smooth and full-bodied
juice concentrate
Mayonnaise	Stir	Thick and creamy
Salad dressings	Stir	Desired consistency
Nuts (shelled, cup	Chop	Coarse to fine
or less at a time)
Heavy or whipping cream	Mix	Thick creamy topping
Bread, cookies or crackers	Mix	Coarse to fine as desired
(add -inch pieces, 1 cup or
less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus	PurŽe	Uniformly fine
zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sugar
or salt from recipe)
Baby food/fruit and	PurŽe	Smooth and creamy
vegetable purŽe
Smoothies, shakes,	Liquefy	Smooth, creamy and thick
health drinks
Frozen cocktails	Liquefy	Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses	Liquefy	Coarse to fine
Spices	Liquefy	Coarse to fine
Ice	Ice Crush	Coarse crush to snowy

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