Cuisinart FPB-5 manual Blender Assembly, Helpful Reminders

5.High-Quality Cutting Assembly with Patented Stainless Steel Blades

is strong enough for all blender tasks, including tough jobs, from ice crushing to chopping delicate herbs.

Note: Blades are very sharp…handle carefully.

6.Collar

is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position, eliminating the frustration of twisting and turning the blender jar to lock it into place.

7.Heavy-duty Motor Base

is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – even during ice crushing! The motor is strong enough to handle all blending tasks, including crushing ice without liquid, and is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

8.5-Speed Touch Pad Control with Indicator Lights

is easy to use, read and clean. Five speeds give you great versatility – use low speeds for delicate blending all the way up

not intended to crush ice. Use the blender jar for this.

8c. Food Processor Button

is preset to the best speed for all food processing tasks. Always use this button when food processing. This speed may also be used with blender jar.

9.Slip- Proof Feet

prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on countertops or tables.

10.Hidden Cord

Storage Compartment (not shown)

keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord.

11.Impact-Resistant Plastic Housing

is crafted of the finest quality materials to resist staining, cracking, and odors.

12. Innovative Cuisinart Design

in combination with power, performance, sturdiness, and easy cleanup, makes this blender

a winner.

USE AND CARE

BLENDER ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food Processor, begin by assembling the blender jar.

1.Turn the blender jar (a) upside down, and place it flat on a sturdy surface.

2.Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round opening on the bottom of the blender jar.

3.Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the blender jar opening.

Note: Blades are very sharp… handle carefully.

4.Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly in position by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of the cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking ring clockwise until tightened. Make sure locking ring is tightly fastened

to blender jar. Once assembled, turn the blender jar right side up.

5.Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the measured pour lid into the cover.

6.Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar markings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.

7.Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.

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.

• Cover should always be in place

while the unit is ON.

• Warning: Do not place blender jar

on base while motor is running.

• Do not twist locking ring from

blender jar when removing blender

jar from base. Simply lift blender jar

from motor base.

• Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods

(with the exception of ice cubes or

to high speeds for cheese, garlic, or lemon zest. The red LED lights clearly indicate what blender speed you are using.

8a. Pulse Button

allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.

8b. Ice Crush Button

(Blender Only)

activates the ice crushing speed. This button is preset to the best speed for crushed ice. However, you can crush ice at any speed.

The food processor attachment is

(d)

(c)

(b)

(a)

1/2" pieces of frozen fruit) should

never be placed in the blender jar.

• Do not place ice, frozen foods or

very cold liquids into a blender jar

which has come directly from a hot

dishwasher.

• Do not place very hot liquids or

foods into a blender jar which has

come directly from the freezer.

Boiling liquids should cool for

5 minutes before being placed in

blender jar.

• Follow “Cleaning and

Maintenance” instructions on

page 5 prior to your first use.

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