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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Soup Maker. 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.
Contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Soup Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A B C D E F Glass Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description Lid with removable measuring cup Glass Jar 1750 ml (Cold Use) 1400 ml (Soup Use) Non-Stick Heating Plate Jar Collar On/Off Control Blender Function Stir Button Housing Base Timer Control Heat Control Non-Slip Rubber Feet 5
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference 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. nE nsure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the Soup Maker before first use.
nD o not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces. nF or indoor use only. nF or domestic use only. nT his 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. nA lways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains outlet.
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. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your household waste disposal service.
The Soup Maker A Glass Jar Before first use, clean the glass jar thoroughly (see cleaning & maintenance section for more information). Fitting nP osition jar unit on the motor housing so that the arrow on the jar collar is level with the arrow on the housing unit (fig. 1). Push the jar down into place (fig. 2). fig. 1 fig. 2 N.B. Take care when placing the jar unit on the housing base as incorrect positions may damage the interlock switches.
B Lid & Measuring Cup nT o remove the lid from the glass jar, grip the edges of the lid firmly with one hand and lift upwards. When you have added the required food to the blender jar, place lid on jar before heating and blending. To replace, simply position over the jar and press down firmly (ensure the pouring spout on the jar is covered by the protrusion on the lid). n To remove the measuring cup from the lid, lift up and away.
Timer Control n When the Soup Maker is in ‘stand-by’ mode the cooking time can be set by either pressing the + or - buttons, if the ‘-’ button is pressed at this stage, 30 minutes will be displayed on the digital display, this is the maximum cooking time. If the ‘-’ button is pressed at any other time, the cooking time will be reduced in one minute increments. n The ‘+’ button increases the cooking time in 1 minute increments. N.B. Pressing any of the buttons will be accompanied by an audible sound. N.B.
Stir Button n The stir function can be operated at any time during the heating or cooking cycle, it can also be operated in ‘stand-by’ mode when ingredients are being added to the glass jar. n It is recommended that you use the stir function while frying or sautéing onions, garlic or other base ingredients at the start of your recipe. n It is not ideal to use the stir button to blend the soup but it can be used if you require chunky soup.
D Making Soup n Place the housing base onto a flat, sturdy surface. n Assemble the Soup Maker jar and plug into a suitable mains outlet. n Press the on/off button to set the Soup Maker to ‘standby’ mode. n Select the required time, this can be adjusted throughout the cooking process, but a time must be selected to start the heater initially. n To fry ingredients such as onions or garlic, add butter or oil first before switching on heat mode.
Warning: When cooking or blending with hot liquid it is essential the lid and cup are left on the blender to prevent harm to self. E Blending Cold Ingredients The blender can also be used as a standard blender to blend cold ingredients and crush ice. nP lace the housing base onto a flat, sturdy surface. n Assemble the jar; place on the base and plug into a suitable mains outlet. nA dd all necessary ingredients into the glass jar and replace the lid.
F Hints & Tips nA dd butter or oil to heating plate and allow to melt before frying vegetables. n If soup recipes call for cheese or cream to be added at the end of the recipe, don’t allow to boil. Most soup will actually be hot enough to melt the cheese using just the stir function rather than adding more heat. nT o make low fat soups, use low fat fromage frais instead of crème fraîche or soured cream. n I f your soup is too thick, thin with a little water or semi-skimmed milk when blending.
Care & Maintenance nA lways unplug the appliance from the mains outlet before cleaning. nB efore first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. nP eriodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE THE SOUP MAKER. nC AUTION: Blade is very sharp. Handle with care. nD o not clean the lid or rubber seal in a dishwasher, they are not dishwasher safe.
Guarantee nT his Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 3 years. nT he 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. 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 Soup Maker 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 Firstly, please call the Cuisinart Helpline 0870 240 6902. Return the product to the Cuisinart Service Centre at the following address: Cuisinart Service Centre P.O.
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