Cuisinart CB-18 manual Table of Contents, Introduction

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower Basics™ 18-Speed Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.

2.Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert.

3.Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.

4.Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.

5.Remove any additional literature from the box.

To assemble the blender, follow the “Assembly” instructions on page 4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging.

Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section on page 6 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards	.Page 2
Unpacking Instructions	.Page 3
Introduction	.Page 3
Features and Benefits	.Page 4
Use and Care	.Page 4
Assembly	.Page 4
Helpful Reminders	.Page 5
Operation	.Page 5
Easy Reference Guides	.Page 5
Cleaning and Maintenance	.Page 6
Do’s and Don’ts	.Page 7
Recipe Tips	.Page 8
Recipes	.Page 9
Warranty Information	Page 19

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations. The Cuisinart® SmartPower Basics™ 18-Speed Blender is one of the easiest to use and most versatile blenders you’ll ever own. It operates with a simple 18-speed twist dial and fingertip On, Off and Pulse controls. This smart blender even has a separate Ice Crush button located right in the center of the speed control dial, to let you quickly crush ice for summer drinks or to cool a bowlful of shrimp.

A powerful 500-watt motor effortlessly blends even the biggest batches of frozen fruit smoothies, creamy summer soups, or high-protein power shakes. The professional-quality stainless steel blade works with the 18 speeds to precisely blend even delicate ingredients to exact recipe specifications. You can coarsely chop a chunky tomato tapenade or guacamole, or smoothly blend delicate vinaigrette. This blender even mixes batter for breakfast specialties, like healthy multigrain banana waffles.

The tightfitting lid has a removable measuring cap to let you add ingredients while blending and to keep countertops clean. And a spillproof spout on the big 48-ounce heavy glass blender jar makes serving quick and easy. When it’s time to clean up, you’ll be pleased to know that everything goes right into the dishwasher.

Happy blending!

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