INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET SMARTPOWER PREMIERTM 600-WATT BLENDER CBT-500 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, 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® SmartPower PremierTM 600 Watt 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. 21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTICE: This appliance is of the grounded type; the extension cord should be a grounded type 3-wire cord. If the plug 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 PremierTM 600 Watt Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. 2. Remove the instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing. 3. Remove the middle corrugated insert containing the fill cap 4. Lift the blender base from box and set aside. To assemble the blender, follow the "Assembly" instructions in the 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. INTRODUCTION The Cuisinart® SmartPower PremierTM 600-Watt Blender is constructed with a heavy die-cast metal base and 50-ounce glass blender jar. This dynamic new look for blending - solid, sophisticated, and elegantly commercial - is perfect for today's gourmet kitchen. The most powerful of the SmartPowerTM Blenders, it's engineered with a 600-watt motor that's more than capable of handling extra tough blending tasks, including crushing ice. The flip side of this heavy-duty blender is its versatile, precision control. A Count-UpTM Timer ensures that any recipe can be followed to the second, and a professional-quality stainless steel blade finely minces even small portions of delicate herbs or nuts. Separate Hi, Low, Pulse, and Ice Crush controls, plus LED indicator lights, offer the kind of ease of operation and control that result in the perfect blend, time after time. A crowd pleaser, the heavy glass blender jar holds 50 ounces of tropical island drinks, luscious fruit and yogurt shakes, creamy chocolate pie filling, crepe or tempura batters...and more! If you think of something else you want to add while blending, just remove the measured pour lid insert and pour ingredients in. The blender jar has a spillproof spout, and all the removable parts are dishwasher safe. Great look. Perfect blend. Welcome to Cuisinart! TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do's and Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 7 7 8 9 19 3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2. 1. 1. Cover Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage. 2. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover. 3. 50-oz. Glass Jar Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design. 4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 8b. 8a. 3. 5. 6. blend ingredients only as much as needed. c. Ice Crush Button Press on and begin crushing. This button is preset to the best speed for crushing ice. 9. Heavy-duty Motor Base Is so sturdy and stable, it will not "walk" on your counter ­ even during ice crushing! 10. Slip-proof Feet Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on countertops or tables. 11. Cord Storage (not shown) Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord. USE AND CARE ASSEMBLY To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower PremierTM 600-Watt Blender, begin by assembling the blender jar. 1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside (c) down, and place it flat on a sturdy surface. 2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round opening on the (b) bottom of the blender jar. 3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) (a) 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. (d) 7. 8c. 8. 9. 10. 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 sharp... handle carefully. 6. Locking Ring Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position. 7. Count-UpTM Timer Five-minute timer times your recipes for perfect results. 8. Push-button Controls a. High and Low Buttons Choose High or Low speed to blend the ingredients to the desired consistency. Red LED lights will indicate which speed you are using. b. Pulse Button Allows you to pulse at High or Low speeds, so you can 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 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 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. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE To Activate Blender To Begin Blending To Change Speeds To Pulse 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. Press (HIGH) or (LOW) button. To Crush Ice To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender) To Stop Blending (in High or Low Speeds and Pause Timer) To Stop Blending (in PULSE or ICE CRUSH Mode) Release button. SPEED SELECTION GUIDE Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result. Ingredient/Recipe Reconstituting frozen juice concentrate Mayonnaise Salad dressings Nuts (shelled, 1/2 cup or less at a time) Heavy or whipping cream Bread, cookies or crackers (add 1/2" 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 food/fruit & vegetable purée Frozen cocktails Hard cheeses Spices Ice Speed Low Low Low or High Low Pulse to chop Low - pulse Low - pulse, then blend Low - pulse/blend Result Smooth and full-bodied Thick and creamy Completely blended and emulsified Coarse to fine Thick creamy topping Coarse to fine as desired OPERATION 1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPower PremierTM 600-Watt 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 PremierTM 600-Watt 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. 2. Uniformly fine High High High Low-pulse, then blend Low or high pulse, then blend Ice Crush, pulse or continuous Smooth, creamy & thick Smooth and creamy Thick and slushy Coarse to fine Coarse to fine Coarse crush to snowy 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. 3. TIMING YOUR ...