INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET SMARTPOWER BASICSTM 18-SPEED BLENDER CB-18 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSprecautions should When using an electrical appliance, basic safety always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar. Never put hands into the blender jar or container, or handle the blades with appliance plugged in. 5. Avoid contact with moving parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to nearest Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, and/or mechanical or electrical adjustment. 7. The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jars, not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot surfaces. 10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending, to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to blender itself. A rubber or plastic spatula may be used but must be used only when the blender is turned OFF. 11. When blender is in ON mode, and LED lights are flashing or glowing, do not touch cutting assembly, interfere with blade movement, or remove blender jar cover. Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the blender. 12. BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY. 13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly on base unless the blender jar is properly attached. 14. Always operate blender with the cover in place. 15. Never leave your blender unattended while running. 16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (center piece of cover) to allow steam to escape. 17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed. 18. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury. Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has been provided so that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart® SmartPowerTM Blender near an electrical outlet. Exercise care when using the longer cord, to avoid entangling or tripping over the cord. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. Excess cord should be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the blender base to avoid injury caused by the longer cord. 19. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover before first use. 20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. 2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower BasicsTM 18-Speed Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.. 2. 3. 4. INTRODUCTION Congratulations. The Cuisinart® SmartPower BasicsTM 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! 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 3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2. 1. 3. 1. Cover Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage. 2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover. 3. 48-oz. Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour spout for nomess pouring. 8a. 8c. b. Pulse Button Set the dial to the desired speed and press the Pulse button. Pulse at any speed to blend ingredients only as much as needed. c. Ice Crush Button Press the ice crush button to begin crushing. This button is preset to the best speed for crushing ice. 9. Slip-proof Feet Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on countertops or tables. 10. Cord Storage (not shown) Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord. (d) ASSEMBLY To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower BasicsTM Blender, begin by assembling (c) 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 (b) round opening on the bottom of the blender jar. (a) 3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the blender jar opening. Note: Blades are sharp... handle carefully. 4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into 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. 5. 6. USE AND CARE 7. 8. 4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 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. 8b. 9. Note: Blades are sharp... handle carefully. 6. Locking Ring Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position. 7. Heavy-duty Motor Base Is so sturdy and stable, it will not "walk" on your counter ­ even during ice crushing! 8. 18-Speed Dial with Push-button Controls a. 18-Speed Dial Control Choose from 18 speeds to blend ingredients to the desired consistency. 4 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 onto base while motor is running. · Do not twist locking ring off 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 1/2 inch [1.3 cm] 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 6, prior to your first use. To Activate Blender To Begin Blending To Change Speeds To Pulse To Crush Ice QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Press ON- The blender is in ON mode. Press desired speed button. Press desired speed button. In ON mode press PULSE, then press and release desired speed button as needed. In ON mode, press and release ICE CRUSH button as needed. Press OFF button. Release button. To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender) To Stop Blending (in Pulse or Ice Crush Mode) SPEED SELECTION GUIDE Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result. Ingredient/Recipe Reconstituting frozen juice concentrates Mayonnaise Salad Dressings Speed 8 - 12 10 - 12 10 - 14 Result Smooth and full-bodied Thick and Creamy Completely blended and emulsified Coarse to fine OPERATION 1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPower BasicsTM Blender onto a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the surface be clean and dry. Assemble the blender by following the assembly instructions. Once the jar is assembled and is in position on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart® SmartPower BasicsTM Blender into an electrical outlet. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in. Nuts (shelled, 1/2 cup or less at a time) Heavy or whipping cream Bread, Cookies or Crackers (1/2 ­ inch pieces, 1 cup or less at a time) Grating/chopping citrus zest (add 1 ­ 2 tsp. Sugar or salt from recipe) Smoothies, shakes, health drinks Baby foods/fruit and vegetable purées Frozen cocktails Hard cheeses Spices Ice 2-6 pulse to chop 2 - pulse Thick creamy topping 12 - pulse/blend Coarse to fine as desired 2. 12 pulse/blend Uniformly fine 14 - 18 14 - 16 Smooth, creamy and thick Smooth and creamy Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor. Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upwards. Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover. 16 - 18 Thick and slushy 12 - pulse/blend Coarse to fine 12 - 18 pulse/blend Ice Crush, pulse or continuous Coarse to fine Coarse crush to snowy 5 3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending your ingredients. Press the ON button for continuous blending. The LED light will illuminate when the blender is on. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push the OFF button. 7. 4. ...