Cuisinart CBB-550WS Series, Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS

 1.   Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart

®

Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before 
unpacking.

 2.   Open corrugated flap. Remove blender 

container assembly, instruction booklet and 
other printed materials from top of corrugated 
box. Please use caution not to tip the 
container when removing. 

CAUTION:

 Sharp 

blade inside blender jar.

 3.   Next, remove the top corrugated insert. 

Carefully lift blender base from box and  
set aside.

 4.   Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and 

save the box for repacking.

REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

 1.  Place the unit on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
 2.   Carefully place blender base in bottom  

of box.

 3.  Place corrugated insert over base.
 4.   Place blender container assembly  

over corrugated insert and cover with 
corrugated flap.

 5.  Close box for shipping. 

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ........................................ 2 
Grounding Instructions ...................................... 3 
Important: Hot Blending Instructions ................ 3 
Parts and Features ............................................ 4 
Operating Instructions ....................................... 5 
How to Clean Containers .................................. 5
How to Clean Unit Base..................................... 5 
Resetting Thermal Protection ............................ 5 
Recipes .............................................................. 6
Warranty ........................................................... 10

IMPORTANT 

Always unplug the Cuisinart

®

 Blender from 

outlet when disassembling and assembling.

IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety 
precautions should always be taken, including 
the following:

 1. 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

  2.  Unplug from outlet when not in use, before 

putting on or taking off parts, and before 
cleaning.

  3.  To protect against risk of electrical shock,  

do not put appliance in water or other liquids.

  4.  Do not use carbonated liquids in the 

blender jar, or any blending container. Using 
carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any 
blending container may result in injury.

  5.  This appliance should not be used by or 

near children or individuals with certain 
disabilities.

  6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
  7.  Do not operate the Cuisinart

®

 Blender or any 

other electrical appliances with a damaged 
cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions, 
or is dropped or damaged in any manner, or 
is dropped into water. Return it to the nearest 
authorized service facility for examination, 
repair, or adjustment.

  8.  The use of attachments, including canning 

jars, not recommended or sold by Cuisinart 
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

  9. Do not use outdoors.
 10.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or 

counter, or touch hot surfaces.

 11.  Keep hands and utensils out of jar while 

blending to prevent the possibility of severe 
personal injury and/or damage to the blender. 
A rubber spatula may be used, but must be 
used only when the blender is not running.

 12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
 13.  Always operate blender with cover in place.
 14.  When blending hot liquids, remove center 

piece of two-piece cover. Begin processing 
with only one cup (8 oz.). Always begin 
processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep 
hands and other exposed skin away from the 
lid opening to prevent possible burns. See 
Hot Blending Instructions.