QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

To activate blender

Press On/Off - The blender is in

 

Standby mode

To begin blending

Press desired speed button

To change speeds

Press desired speed button

To pulse

In Standby mode press Pulse, then

 

press and release desired speed but-

 

ton as needed

To crush ice

In Standby mode, press Ice Crush

 

button

To stop blending (and deactivate

Press On/Off button

blender)

 

To stop blending (in High, Low or

Press any speed button

Ice Crush speeds)

 

To stop blending (in Pulse)

Release speed button

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

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

Ingredient/Recipe

Speed

Result

Reconstituting frozen juice

Low

Smooth and

concentrate

 

full-bodied

Mayonnaise

Low

Thick and

 

 

creamy

Salad dressings

Low or High

Completely

 

 

blended and

 

 

emulsified

Nuts (shelled, ½ cup or less at a

High – Pulse to

Coarse to fine

time)

chop

 

Heavy or whipping cream

Low – Pulse

Thick, creamy

 

 

topping

Bread, cookies or crackers (add

High – Pulse first,

Coarse to fine

½-inch pieces, 1 cup or less at

then blend

as desired

a time)

 

 

Grating/chopping citrus zest (add

Low – Pulse first,

Uniformly fine

1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or salt from

then blend

 

recipe)

 

 

Smoothies, shakes, health drinks

Low or High

Smooth,

 

 

creamy and

 

 

thick

Baby food/fruit and vegetable

High

Smooth and

purée

 

creamy

Frozen cocktails

High

Thick and

 

 

slushy

Hard cheeses

High – Pulse first,

Coarse to fine

 

then blend

 

Spices

Low or High –

Coarse to fine

 

Pulse first, then

 

 

blend

 

RECIPES

 

Berry Cherry Smoothie

11

Power Blast Protein Smoothie

11

Very Berry Smoothie

11

Kale Smoothie

11

Immune Support Smoothie

12

Vitamin C Smoothie

12

Piña Colada

12

Strawberry Daiquiri

12

Frozen Hot Chocolate with Baileys

13

Pistachio Milkshake

13

Curried Coconut and Butternut Squash Soup.. 13

Corn and Green Chile Chowder

14

Lightened Broccoli Potato Soup

14

Creamy Tomato Soup

15

Gazpacho

15

Champagne Vinaigrette

16

Creamy Caesar Dressing

16

Creamy Dill Dressing

16

Hollandaise Sauce

17

Thai Peanut Sauce

17

Banana Buttermilk Pancakes

18

Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse

18

Raspberry Sauce

19

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Cuisinart SPB-8 manual Recipes, Quick Reference Guide, Speed Selection Guide