Cuisinart CBT-500FPC manual Table of Contents, Introduction

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier Duet™ 600-Watt Blender/Food processor on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.

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

3.Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the adapter stem, and the slicing/shredding disc. Carefully remove slicing/shredding disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid and adapter stem.

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

5.Remove the middle corrugated insert containing the fill cap.

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

7.Remove food processor accessory and 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. See the Features and Benefits section on page 4 for a listing of all blender parts.

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	2
Unpacking Instructions	3
Introduction	3
Blender Features and Benefits	4
Blender Use and Care	4
Assembly	4
Helpful Reminders	5
Operation	5
Quick Reference Guides	5
Cleaning and Maintenance	6
Do’s and Don’ts	7
Food Processor Features	8
Food Processor – Getting Started	8
Assembly	8
Operating Controls	9
Chopping, Puréeing and Mixing	9
Slicing and Shredding	10
Quick Reference Guides	11, 12
Recipe Tips	11
Cleaning and Storing	13
Warranty Information	13
Recipes	14

INTRODUCTION

You’ll be amazed at what this combination blender/food processor can do! The SmartPower Premier Duet™ is our most powerful blender and a full-featured 3-cup Cuisinart® Food Processor – in one! It lets you effortlessly blend smoothies, mix batter, crush ice, purée soup, chop nuts, slice potatoes, or shred cheese…all with easy push-button controls. Get ready to have more fun and get more creative in your own kitchen, with Cuisinart!

HELPFUL REMINDERS

•Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.

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