INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET™ 600-WATT BLENDER /FOOD PROCESSOR CBT-500FP 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. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar.
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. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier Duet™ 600-Watt Blender/Food processor on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. 2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. 3.
BLENDER FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2. 1. Cover Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage. 1. 2. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover. 3. 3. 50-oz. Glass Jar Has a unique, sturdy, wide-mouth design. 5. 4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 6. 7. 8c. 8. 8b. 8a. 9. 10. 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. To Activate Blender Press On - The blender is in ON mode. To Begin Blending Press desired speed button. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used. To Change Speeds Press desired speed button.
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 upward. Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover. 3. 4. 5. 6 TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower Premier Duet™ 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor features a 5-minute Count-Up™ Timer, so that you can time your recipes and guarantee perfect results.
a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar. Press the On button. The On indicator light will illuminate. Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See Recipe Tips section on page 12 for more details. Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the Ice Crush button. The timer will pause when you release the Ice Crush button. 9.
• 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 when blending, pulse in short bursts. • 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. • Don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base without the blender jar attached.
FOOD PROCESSOR GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP Please note that the bowl with collar will fit on the base in eight different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for use reference a certain position for instructional purposes only. The reversible slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety of fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses. See Quick Reference guide for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding, page 13.
Press the On button. For continuous operation, press the High button. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions. To turn motor off, press the High button again or the Off button. 3. If you want a finer chop or purée, press the On button and then the High button and let machine run continuously until the food is chopped as fine as you want it. Check frequently through clear cover or bowl to avoid chopping too fine.
It is important not to let metal blade fall out of work bowl as you empty it. Here are two ways to prevent it from falling out: 1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove food from around blade. Carefully remove blade by the plastic hub. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH CHOPPING BLADE THE FOOD 2. Hold top of blade in place with finger or spatula while pouring out processed food. Fruit and vegetables Peel and core if necessary. Remove large hard pits and seeds.
4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into place by twisting it clockwise and insert food in feed tube. 5. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher with one hand while using your other hand to push the On button, Pulse button, and hold down the High button. Slicing and shredding take only a few seconds.Wait until disc stops spinning before removing cover. When it stops, remove cover before removing work bowl. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this could damage work bowl. 6.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK Food To Prepare for Slicing To Prepare for Shredding Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and zucchini Cut into even lengths about 1" shorter than height of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt. For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about 1" from top.
CLEANING AND STORING YOUR SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET™ FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENTS Store the chopping blade and slicing/shredding disc as you would sharp knives – out of the reach of children. The work bowl, cover, pusher, chopping blade, and slicing/shredding disc are topshelf dishwasher safe. When placing parts in your dishwasher, insert the work bowl upside down. Remember where you place the sharp blade and disc, and be certain to unload the dishwasher carefully. The gearbox collar is not immersible.
consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. *Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, at their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 4g FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE A delicious drink for breakfast on the run. The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste. Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched orange juice. MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE Makes 48 ounces 2 cups pineapple chunks Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are combined to make this creamy shake.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending. * May be prepared from instant espresso powder. FROZEN COSMOPOLITAN Can you improve on a new classic? Of course! Try our Frozen Cosmopolitan.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 51 (5% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 429mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 2g SOUPS, SPREADS, DIPS AND MORE For best results when blending fresh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly must be dry and clean. CHILLED GAZPACHO A Cuisinart favorite, made with fresh, ripe summer tomatoes, Chilled Gazpacho is perfect on a hot, summer night.
1 tablespoon cornstarch peeled, cut into 1" slices 1 ⁄2 cups cold water 1 ⁄2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock or broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 ⁄2 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt ⁄2 teaspoon white pepper ⁄4 cup half-and-half 1 1 Place the parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Set blender on Low and pulse until coarsely chopped, about 4 to 5 times. Remove and reserve. Melt the butter in a medium Cuisinart® saucepan over medium heat.
CREAMY TOMATO AND RED PEPPER BISQUE PERFECT POPOVERS Creamy tomato soup that is special enough for any occasion. Impress your guests with these deceptively simple popovers that are mixed in a matter of seconds in your Cuisinart® Blender. Our 50-ounce blender is large enough for you to increase this recipe by 50 percent to make a larger batch.
⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 ⁄4 cup tahini 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Place the parsley in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press On button, then the Pulse button, and the Food Processor Button to pulse, 8-10 times. Remove and reserve. Place the roasted garlic, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and cumin in the work bowl.
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil ⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 Makes 1 cup 11⁄2 tablespoon capers Place the pine nuts in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press On button, then the Pulse button, and pulse on High Food Processor Button until finely ground. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse on High until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Serve with crackers or vegetables as a dip.
leaves and choose 30 of the nicest leaves. Pipe or spread a small amount (2 teaspoons) of shrimp/cream cheese mixture onto bottom half of leaves. Arrange on flat serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle lightly with remaining reserved chopped parsley just before serving. Nutritional information per serving (one filled endive leaf): Calories 27 (43% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg • sod. 41mg • calc.
SHREDDED CARROT AND ZUCCHINI SALAD ASIAN SLAW A quick and easy salad for all seasons.
SAUCES AND DRESSINGS PESTO Makes about 2⁄3 cup 2 carrots (4 ounces), peeled and cut in 1⁄2" pieces 2 ribs celery, trimmed and cut in 1⁄2" pieces 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil roasted red bell peppers, cut in 1" pieces ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut in ⁄2-inch cubes 4 1 ⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts 1 ⁄2 cup dry white wine (such as vermouth) 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, washed and d
1 ⁄2 cup wine vinegar 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt ⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil ⁄3 cup vegetable oil Place the whole peppercorns in the blender jar. Blend for 10 seconds. Some peppercorns will be pulverized, some will be cracked and crushed; remove and reserve. Place the Parmesan cubes in the blender jar; blend for 20 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar. Add shallot, garlic and salt. Blend for 10 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 26 (30% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 4g Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 22 (18% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 183mg • calc.
Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 18 (24% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 501mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 1g DESSERTS/SWEET SAUCES COOKIE CRUST PUMPKIN PIE The traditional holiday favorite is made with a cookie crumb crust for a crunchy change. and cookies with a fork to blend; add the melted butter and stir to combine. Press the cookie/nut mixture evenly onto the sides and bottom of the pie plate. Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 5 minutes.
Place the egg, butter, milk, and vanilla in the work bowl and process on high for 20 seconds. Add reserved dry ingredients and the oatmeal, walnuts, and chocolate morsels. Pulse until just combined. Scoop batter evenly into the muffin tin. Bake until puffed and golden, and a tester comes out clean, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, cool slightly, serve warm. cream or softly whipped cream. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 359 (35% from fat) • carb. 58g • pro. 2g • fat 15g • sat.
1 month. Serve plain, topped with fresh berries, or with Quick Berry Sauce. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before serving: serve warm with freshly whipped cream.
11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla Place the chocolates in the blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Low. Pulse to chop the chocolates, 10 to 15 times. Add the sugar; process to chop, 20 seconds. With the blender running, remove the measured pour cup. Pour the hot milk slowly and carefully through the pour spout and blend until the chocolate is melted and smooth, 1 minute. Add the vanilla; blend to combine, 10 seconds. Serve warm or let cool; place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.
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Version no.: CBT500FP IB-530ATX SIZE: 216mm(W) x 178mm(H) Total Pages : 32pcs Material: Cover:157gsm Matt Artpaper Inside: 120gsm Gloss Artpaper Coating: Color: Cover: 4C + 1C Inside: 1C + 1C DATE: 10/30/04 P. O.
