Cuisinart CBB-550WS Series, Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS 

 1.   When placing the container on the unit 

base, make sure that the unit is turned off 
and is at a complete stop. Do not put the 
container on or take it off while the unit is 
running. Doing so may damage the drive 
shaft or blade assembly. For best results, 
do not fill container above the 3-cup level.

 2.   Be sure the switch is in the OFF position 

and plug the blender into a convenient 
outlet.

 3.   The  Cuisinart

®

 Blender is ideal for 

blending ice drinks. A hint when mixing 
ice drinks: Keep the blades in the 
container covered with liquid, turn the unit 
on, remove the lid insert on top of the jar 
lid, and feed the ice cubes slowly into the 
jar. 

NOTE:

 Never use containers other 

than Cuisinart

®

 Blender containers with 

your Cuisinart unit.

 4.   

CAUTION:

 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.   Put ingredients into container, then put 

on cover. Always add liquid ingredients 
first, unless otherwise specified in recipe. 
Always hold container with one hand 
while blending. 

 6.   

CAUTION:

 To avoid damage to your 

blender, do not run the blender if the 
blades become blocked or jammed during 
use. Turn the blender off immediately, 
remove the container from the blender 
base and dislodge the material that is 
blocking or jamming the blade.

HOW TO CLEAN  
CONTAINERS

 1.   Remove the container from the unit base. 

Remove the lid. Add a cup of cleaning 
solution, made by adding a few drops of 
dishwashing detergent to 1 cup of cool 
water, to the container. Scrub and flush 

out the interior of the container and the lid 
to dislodge and remove as much residue 
as possible. Empty the container.

 2.   Add more cleaning solution. Put lid on 

container, place container on unit base, 
and run on high speed for two minutes.

 3.   Empty the container and repeat as 

above, using clean rinse water in place of 
cleaning solution. Empty, rinse and dry, 
prior to storing unit.

 4.   Wash and rinse container prior to initial 

use, and immediately after each use.

HOW TO CLEAN  
UNIT BASE

To clean the unit base, unplug the power cord. 
Wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth 
or sponge dampened with cleaning solution. 
Rinse with clean water. Do not immerse the 
base in cleaning solution or water. Wipe the 
base with a dry towel. Any other servicing 
should be performed by an authorized service 
representative. 
 

RESETTING THERMAL 
PROTECTION

•    Your blender is equipped with a  

manual reset switch to protect the  
motor from overheating.

•    If your blender stops running under 

heavy use, turn toggle switch to OFF and 
unplug the power cord. Empty the blender 
container of all its contents and allow 
approximately 5 to 10 minutes for the 
motor to cool down.

•    Plug the power cord back into the outlet 

and continue blending.

•    If your blender does not function properly 

following this procedure, discontinue 
use and contact a certified Cuisinart 
Consumer Service Center.