INSTRUCTION BOOKLET SMARTPOWERTM 5-SPEED ELECTRONIC BLENDER CB-9 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should 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. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar or container. 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 where it can be inadvertently pulled on or tripped over or touch hot surfaces, which might damage the cord. 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, 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 table top, 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. 21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES. 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. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPowerTM 5-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove More Frozen Drinks book from top of Glass Box insert. Next carefully remove glass insert box. Remove glasses and set aside. Next 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. Use caution ­ do not tip the jar when removing. 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. See the "Features and Benefits" section of this booklet for a listing of all blender parts. 2 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. Like all Cuisinart® appliances, the SmartPowerTM Electronic Blender was designed to bring you years of enjoyment, and it is backed by a three year limited warranty. 8a. Pulse at Any Speed 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards ..................................p.2 Unpacking Instructions ...............................p.2 Introduction ................................................p.3 Features and Benefits .................................p.3 Use and Care ...............................................p.4 Assembly ......................................................p.4 Helpful Reminders.......................................p.4 Operation ....................................................p.4 Quick Reference Guides .............................p.5 Cleaning and Maintenance ..........................p.6 Dos and Don'ts ............................................p.6 Recipe Tips .................................................p.7 Recipes .........................................................p.7 Warranty Information ...............................p.17 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Cover is easy to use. Just press on; no turning or twisting required. Tightfitting seal resists leakage. 2. 2 oz. Measured Pour Lid activates the ice crushing speed. This button is preset to the best speed for crushed ice. However, you can crush ice at any speed. 9. Slip- Proof Feet prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on countertops or tables. 10. Hidden Cord Storage Compartment (not shown) allows you to measure and add ingredients neatly without removing the cover. 3. 40 oz. Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord. 11. Impact-Resistant Plastic Housing has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour spout for no mess pouring. 4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket (not shown) is crafted of the finest quality materials to resist staining, cracking, and odors. 12. Innovative Cuisinart Design holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 5. High Quality Cutting Assembly with Patented Stainless Steel Blades in combination with power, performance, and sturdiness, makes this blender a winner. 2. 1. 3. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased a Cuisinart® SmartPowerTM Electronic Blender. The life of the party, the SmartPowerTM Electronic Blender is engineered with five speeds that crush ice, including one speed just for ice crushing. The results are delicious, professional-quality frozen drinks, from the thickest strawberry daiquiris to the most flavorful piña coladas. The SmartPowerTM Electronic Blender blends, chops, liquefies, and more. So whether you're making soup, salsa, salad dressing, or baby food, you can do it easily and quickly. No need to worry about spills or messy cleanups, either. The SmartPowerTM Electronic Blender comes with a dripless pour spout and touchpads that wipe clean in an instant. is strong enough for all blender tasks, including tough jobs, from ice crushing to chopping delicate herbs. Note: Blades are sharp...handle carefully. 6. Locking Ring 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 5. 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 Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights 6. 8b. 7. 8. 8b. 8a. 11. is easy to use, read and clean. Five speeds give you great versatility--use low speeds for delicate blending all the way up to high speeds for cheese, garlic, or lemon zest. The red LED lights clearly indicate what blender speed you are using. 9. 3 USE AND CARE ASSEMBLY To use your Cuisinart SmartPower Electronic Blender, begin by assembling the blender jar. ® TM 5. 6. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the measured pour lid into the cover. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar markings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used. 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 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 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 6 prior to your first use. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPowerTM Electronic 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 4. 2. motor base, plug the Cuisinart® SmartPowerTM Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the cover. You may add additional 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. 1. 2. 3. Turn the blender jar (a) upside down, and place it flat on a sturdy surface. Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round opening on the bottom of the blender jar. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the blender jar opening. Note: Blades are sharp...handle carefully. 7. HELPFUL REMINDERS · Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor. Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured in the measured pour lid, using the measurement marking. Solid ingredients can be added by simply dropping them through the fill area into the blender jar. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upwards. Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover. 3. TO START BLENDING: press the ON button. The red ON LED light will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has been selected. Stir Chop Ice Crush Pulse Liquefy · · · · 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 blender jar is assembled, turn right side up. (d) · · (c) On Off · (b) (a) 1. OPERATION PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING SPEED: both the ON indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow. Now the blender will be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing the OFF button, by simply pushing the next desired speed button. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS: re-press the activated speed button. The blending process will stop. The red ON indicator light will continue to flash to let 5. 4 you know that the blender is still ON and can be reactivated by pushing the desired speed button. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped at any speed by pushing the OFF button. You will need to press the ON button again to continue blending. 6. PULSE MODE: whil ...