Cuisinart SMO-56 manual Quick Reference Guide, Speed Selection Guide

which you would like to blend the ingredients. Both the On indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow. The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing the OFF button, by simply pushing the other speed button.

5.TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS

a.To Pause Blending Process: Push the button corresponding to

the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you are blending on HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the blender will stop blending, but the unit will remain on.

b.To Stop Blending Process: Push the OFF button when you are finished with your recipe and would like to turn the blender off.

6.PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push the ON button and the red LED indicator light will illuminate. Push the PULSE button, and the pulse LED indicator light will blink. Push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, the LED indicator light 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 that do not require an extended amount

of blending.

7.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.

8.Using dispenser tap: Place cup or pitcher under the dispenser spout. Turn blender on and then press LOW – pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with blending stick as ingredients are dispensing. If there is difficulty with dispensing, try dispensing on HIGH.

Note: It is highly recommended NOT to dispense hot ingredients through the dispenser tap.

9.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.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

To activate blender	Press ON – 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 stop blending	Press OFF button.
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending	Press HIGH or LOW button.
(in high or low speeds)
To stop blending	Release button.
(in PULSE mode)

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

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

Ingredient/Recipe	Speed	Result
Reconstituting frozen	Low	Smooth and full-bodied
juice concentrate
Mayonnaise	Low	Thick and creamy
Salad dressings	Low or High	Completely blended
		and emulsified
Nuts (shelled,	Low	Coarse to fine
1⁄2 cup or less at a time)	Pulse to chop
Heavy or whipping cream	Low – pulse	Thick creamy topping
Bread, cookies or crackers	Low – pulse,	Coarse to fine as desired
(add 1⁄2" pieces, 1 cup or	then blend
less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus	Low – pulse/blend	Uniformly fine
zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sugar
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes,	High	Smooth, creamy and thick
health drinks
Baby food/fruit and	High	Smooth and creamy
vegetable purée
Frozen cocktails	High	Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses	Low-pulse, then blend	Coarse to fine
Spices	Low or high pulse,	Coarse to fine
	then blend
Ice	High,	Coarse crush to snowy
	pulse or continuous

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