Power Blender CBT700U
Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Power Blender. For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their creativity. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day. That is why they have come to be regarded as the defining machines in their field by chefs across the world.
Contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A B C D Fitting the Jar & Blade Assembly . . . . Removing the Jar & Blade Assembly. . . Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - High/Low Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . - Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description Lid with removable measuring cap 1.
Safety Cautions Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book. Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the blender before first use. Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped.
To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquids. Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces. For indoor use only. For domestic use only. This appliance should be used only for preparation of drinks / food as described within the instructions for use that accompany it. Please retain these instructions for future reference.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Instructions for Use D C B A A Fitting the Jar & Blade Assembly Turn the glass jar (A) upside down, and place on a flat, dry, sturdy surface. Position the rubber seal (B) on the round opening on the bottom of the glass jar. Turn the blade assembly (C) upside down, and place the blade end in the glass jar opening. TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN HANDLING BLADES AS THEY ARE VERY SHARP.
Fit the lid and cap. N.B. The lid should always be in place while the unit is switched on. Place the housing base on a flat, dry, sturdy surface and position the complete jar unit on the motor housing so that the jar markings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side. Take care when placing the jar unit on the housing base as incorrect positions may damage the interlock switches. Plug the appliance into a suitable mains outlet and switch on. Your blender is now ready to use.
B Removing the Jar & Blade Assembly Switch the appliance off and unplug from the mains outlet. Lift the complete jar unit up and away from the housing base. N.B. Never twist the lock collar from the jar unit when removing it from the housing. Lift the whole jar unit directly upwards. Remove the lid and carefully pour out the contents of the glass jar. Turn the jar unit upside down and place on a flat, sturdy surface.
C Control Panels High/Low Speed Setting Press the ‘ON/OFF’ button, a flashing light will illuminate to indicate the appliance is in ‘standby’ mode. Select the desired speed High or Low and press once to activate. The corresponding red light will illuminate whilst the blender is in operation. Once blending has started, the count-up timer will also be activated and the time will be shown in the digital display window. N.B. The count-up displays up to 1 minute usage.
Pulse The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push the ‘ON/OFF’ button and the corresponding red light will illuminate to indicate the appliance is in ‘stand-by’ mode. Push the ‘Pulse’ button, and the ‘Pulse’ light will flash to indicate that the function has been activated. Push and release the desired speed button and repeat as desired. N.B. The timer will count when you push or hold down the ‘Pulse’ button.
Smoothie This is a preset programme for automatically preparing the perfect smoothie. To use the smoothie function, press the ON/OFF button. The corresponding red LED indicator will flash to indicate the appliance is in ‘stand-by’ mode. Press the ‘Smoothie’ button and a 30 second count up programme will begin. If it isn’t smooth enough for your liking, once the cycle stops, return to ‘stand-by’ mode and press the ‘Smoothie’ button again to start a new cycle.
The following table provides a quick reference guide for using the different functions on the appliance. Quick Reference Guide To activate blender Press ‘ON/OFF’ button Blender is in ‘stand-by’ To begin blending Press desired speed button ‘High’ or ‘Low’ To change speeds whilst blending Press desired speed button ‘High’ or ‘Low’ To pulse Press ‘ON/OFF’ then press and release ‘Pulse’ button.
D Using the Blender Place the housing base onto a clean, flat, sturdy surface. Assemble the blender (see ‘Instructions for Use’ section A,B&C) and plug into a suitable mains socket. Add all necessary ingredients to the glass jar and replace the lid. You may add more ingredients during blen- ding by lifting the measuring cap in the lid and dropping ingredients through the opening in the lid. Always replace the measuring cap in the lid after adding ingredients, unless blending hot foods.
IMPORTANT: Do not twist the locking collar from the blender jar when removing jar from the housing base. Simply lift blender jar from housing base. Do not store food or liquid in the glass jar. Empty and clean thoroughly after use. The blender has an advanced thermal resettable fuse feature. If overloaded, the appliance will shut down to protect from overheating. If this happens; to reset the unit, unplug from the mains and let it cool for a minimum of 15 minutes.
The following table provides a guide for which speeds are appropriate for blending different types of food and the results that can be achieved.
B For Best Results Chopping nuts: Place 100g shelled nuts into the blender jar, replace lid firmly and pulse on ‘High’ until chopped as desired. For best results chop small amounts, e.g. 100g or less. Bread, cookie or cracker crumbs: Break or cut bread, cookies or crackers into pieces, 1.5cm or less in size. For best bread results, use day old bread, drier bread gives better results.
Grind hard cheese: Cut cheese into 1.5cm pieces. Remove any hard rind it may have and place in the jar. Replace lid firmly and pulse on ‘High’ to chop cheese then blend until desired grind is achieved. For best results, do not process more than 75g cheese at a time. Grinding Spices: For best results, ensure the jar and blade assembly are clean and dry. Add 25g-50g spices, seeds or peppercorns to jar.
Cleaning & Maintenance CAUTION: Handle the blade assembly carefully as the blades are VERY SHARP. Do not attempt to re- move blades from blade assembly. Always unplug the appliance from the mains outlet before cleaning. Before first use, and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or jar is chipped or cracked, do not use blender. Remove the jar and blade assembly following ‘Instructions for use’ section B.
UK Guarantee This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 5 years. The guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repair by unauthorized persons. If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects of material or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer (see ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for details).
UK After Sales Service For further advice on using your Cuisinart Power Blender and other products in the Cuisinart range, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or, alternatively, email your enquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk. In Guarantee Return the product to the Cuisinart Service Centre at the following address: Cuisinart Service Centre P.O.
Recipes Smoothies, Shakes and Frozen Beverages Berry Protein Smoothie . . . . . . . . . . . . Summertime Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozen Margarita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozen Daiquiri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Shake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Berry Protein Smoothie Serves 6 125ml soy milk 1kg mixed berries (fresh and/or frozen, thawed) 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 3 tablespoons protein powder 1 banana, cut into 2.5cm pieces • Place all ingredients in the order listed, in the glass jar of the blender. • Cover and set on the smoothies pre-set programme. • Once the programme is complete, turn the power off and serve.
Summertime Cooler Serves 5 55ml fresh lime juice 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, cut into 2cm pieces 800g seedless watermelon, cut into 2.5cm pieces 15g fresh mint leaves • Place all the ingredients in the glass jar in the order listed. • Cover and run the Smoothie pre-set programme. • Turn the power off and serve.
Frozen Margarita Serves 7 55ml fresh lime juice 300ml tequila 250ml Triple Sec 60ml simple syrup* 7-10 ice cubes • Place all the ingredients in the glass jar in the order listed. • Cover and run on the Ice Crush function for 35 seconds. • Turn the blender off and serve immediately. *Simple syrup is sugar dissolved in water. To make, place equal parts water and granulated sugar in a saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Syrup is done once the sugar has dissolved. Cool completely before using.
Frozen Daiquiri Serves 4 Juice ½ lime 250ml rum 4 tsp sugar 6-10 ice cubes • Place all the ingredients in the glass jar in the order listed. • Fit the lid and run on the Ice Crush function for 25 seconds. • Turn the power off and serve immediately.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Shake Serves 4 250ml whole milk 900g mint chocolate chip ice cream 3 tablespoons chocolate sauce • Place all the ingredients in the glass jar in the order listed. • Fit the lid and run on ‘Low’ for 30 seconds. • Turn the power off and serve immediately.
Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa 4 cloves of garlic 1 medium onion, cut into 2.5cm pieces 2 small jalapenos, seeded and cut into 2cm pieces 4 spring onions, cut into 2.5cm pieces 200g fresh coriander 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon chili powder 6 small to medium tomatoes, cut into 2.
Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread 3 sun-dried tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic, peeled 125ml boiling water 3 spring onions, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm pieces 200g low fat cream cheese 125g cottage cheese 2 tsp herb de Provence • Place the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a small bowl and cover with the boiling water, leave to stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid and place tomatoes and garlic in the glass jar. Fit the lid and pulse on Low 10 times, then set on for 15 seconds.
Chilled Gazpacho Serves 8 1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled 750ml tomato juice 1 large stick celery, cut into 2.5cm pieces 1 cucumber peeled, halved lenthways, deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces ½ medium green pepper, cored, deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces ½ medium red chilli, cored, deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces 6 spring onions, trimmed and cut into 2.5cm pieces 4 medium tomatoes, cored deseeded and cut into 2.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup 8 red peppers, seeded ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 large shallot, roughly chopped ¼ medium onion, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons sherry 700ml chicken stock ½ tablespoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar ½ tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • Flatten the seeded peppers and lay on foil paper and place on the top rack in your oven, grill until the peppers are just blackened.
Creamy Potato and Leek Soup Serves 6 25g unsalted butter 2 medium leeks, washed, sliced horizontally and cut into 1.5cm pieces 1 small onion, peeled and cut into 1.5 pieces ½ tsp thyme 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5cm pieces 300ml chicken stock 175ml water Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100ml single cream • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks, onion and thyme and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until softened.
Two Pepper Houmous 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled 2-3 dried red chillies Zest of ½ lemon, pith removed 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp thyme 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp water 2 roasted red peppers, cut into 2.5cm 225g canned chick peas, drained, rinsed and drained again 2 tbsp Tahini ¼ tsp Tabasco sauce 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste • Place the garlic cloves, chillies and lemon zest in the blender. Fit the lid, and set on pulse for 10-12 seconds.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto 470ml extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves 450g sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) 230g fresh basil leaves ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 60g grated Pecorino Romano ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons white vinegar • Place all ingredients in the order listed, in the jar of the blender. • Run on High for 2 ½ minutes, or until desired consistency is achieved. • Adjust seasonings to taste and serve.
Cracked Pepper Parmesan Dressing 2 tsp whole black peppercorns 25g parmesan, cut into 1.5cm pieces 1 shallot, peeled and cut into 1.5cm pieces 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed Pinch of salt 1 tbsp Dijon-style mustard ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp mayonnaise 4 tbsp wine vinegar 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp vegetable oil • Place the whole peppercorns in the glass jar. Fit the lid and blend using the ‘High’ setting for 10 seconds. Remove and reserve.
Raspberry-Orange Sauce 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon water 900g fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest Pinch of salt Place all the ingredients in the order listed, in the jar of the blender. Run on Purée function for 1 ½ minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
Chocolate Sauce 100g dark chocolate, broken into 1.5cm pieces 100g milk chocolate, broken into 1.5cm pieces 2 tbsp sugar 125ml skimmed milk, heated until just bubbling at the edges ½ tsp vanilla essence • Place the chocolate in the glass jar, fit lid and pulse for 10 seconds to chop the chocolate. Add the sugar and blend to mix, approximately 20 seconds.
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Version no : IB-9/336 Fold Size: 185mmX185mm 40pp Saddle Stitiched Material: 157gsm both side artpaper Coating: Waterbase varnishing on both side for whole book Color (Front): 1C(BK) (Back): 1C(BK) Date: Aug-28-2009 Co-ordinator : / Hugo Description PDF version : CBT700U IB-9/336 (0,0) Book Hugo Code : SMT0013IB-1-1 Color Series: Non Remark : Quality request(1) Operator : HAI
