the PULSE, and the desired
SPEED) will glow.
The PULSE function can be used to
break apart larger pieces of food or to
control the texture of food when
chopping. The PULSE function is
also effective in starting the blending
process when you do not want
continuous power, or when
processing items which do not require
an extended amount of blending.
7.
TO CRUSH ICE:
Use Blender Jar
Only. The SmartPowerDuet
®
Blender/ Food Processor motor is
strong enough to crush ice without
liquid at any speed; however, for your
convenience we have preset the best
speed for ice crushing. To give you
greater control, the ICE CRUSH
function automatically operates as a
PULSE function. To crush ice, place
ice cubes in the blender jar, and place
the cover and the measured pour lid
on the blender jar. Press the ON
button. Press the ICE CRUSH
button in short pulses until ice is
crushed to desired consistency. See the
"Recipe Tips" section on page 9 for
more details.
8.
TO DISLODGE FOOD:
use a
rubber or plastic spatula to help
remove food lodged around the
cutting assembly.
DO NOT USE SPATULA
UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED
OFF AND UNPLUGGED THE
BLENDER. Replace the cover and
measured pour lid and continue
blending if necessary. Make sure
spatula is not inside the blender jar
before blending.
9.
WHEN FINISHED
BLENDING:
press the OFF
button, and unplug the blender
from the electrical outlet. Never
remove the blender jar from the
motor base until pressing the OFF
button. Do not twist locking ring
from blender jar when removing jar
from motor base. Simply lift
blender jar from motor base.
Do
not place hands into blender jar
with blender plugged in.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Duet
®
Blender/ Food
Processor from the electrical outlet
before cleaning. The blender is made
of corrosion-resistant parts which are
easy to clean. Before first use and after
every use, clean each part thoroughly.
Periodically check all parts before
reassembly. If any part is damaged or
blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO
NOT USE BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the
motor base by lifting straight up and
away. Twist off the locking ring by
turning counterclockwise. Remove the
cutting assembly and rubber gasket.
Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly. Place the locking ring
in the upper rack of the dishwasher or
wash in warm water.
CAUTION
: Handle the cutting
assembly carefully. It is SHARP and
may cause injury. Do not attempt to
remove blades from cutting assembly.
Remove the blender jar cover and the
measured pour lid. Wash in warm,
soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly,
or place in the upper rack of the
dishwasher. The blender jar should be
washed in warm soapy water and
rinsed and dried thoroughly. The
blender jar can also be placed upside
down in the dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with
a damp cloth to remove any residue
and dry thoroughly. Never submerge
the motor base in water or other
liquid, or place in the dishwasher.
Tip:
You may wish to clean your
blender cutting assembly as follows:
Squirt a small amount of dishwashing
liquid into assembled blender jar and
fill halfway with warm water. Run on
STIR for 15 seconds. Repeat using
clean tap water. Empty blender jar and
carefully disassemble parts. Wash
cutting assembly, gasket and locking
ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and
dry all parts thoroughly.
DO
S
AND DON’T
S
WHEN USING YOUR
BLENDER/FOOD
PROCESSOR
DO:
• Make sure the electrical outlet is
rated at the same voltage as that
stated on the bottom of the blender
motor base.
• Always use the motor base on a
clean, sturdy and dry surface.
•
Always add liquid ingredients to the
blender jar first, then add remaining
ingredients. This will ensure that
ingredients are uniformly mixed
.
• When using either appliance, cut
most foods into cubes approximately
1/2" to 1" (1.3cm to 2.5cm) to
achieve a more uniform result. Cut
all cheeses into pieces no larger than
1/2"(1.3cm).
• When using blender, use the
measured pour lid to measure liquid
ingredients such as alcohol. Replace
measured pour lid after ingredients
have been added.
• When using either appliance, use a
rubber or plastic spatula as needed
only when the blender is turned
OFF. Never use metal utensils, as
damage may occur to the blender
jar/work bowl or cutting assembly.
• Place blender cover on firmly.
Always operate the blender with the
cover on.
•
Make sure locking ring is tightly
attached to blender jar.
• When using blender, always remove
locking ring, cutting assembly, and
rubber gasket before cleaning.
• When scraping the blender jar with
a spatula, remove the food from the
sides of the blender jar and place it
in the center of the blender jar, over
the cutting assemb
ly.
•
When chopping fresh herbs, garlic,
onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts,
spices, etc., make sure the blender
jar and cutting assembly are
completely dry.
•
If food tends to stick to the sides of the
blender jar or food processor work
bowl during use, pulse in short bursts.
• When using food processor,
pulses
should be short bursts. Space the
pulses so the blades stop rotating
between pulses.
DON’T:
• Don’t store food or liquids in your
blender jar or food processor work
bowl.
• When using blender, don’t place
cutting assembly and locking ring
onto motor base without the blender
jar attached.
• Blender or food processor will not
mash potatoes, knead dough, or beat
egg whites.
• Don’t remove blender jar or food
processor bowl while unit is ON.
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