Blender/Food Processor Instruction Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Duet
®
Blender/Food
Processor from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is
made of corrosion-resistant parts that are easy to clean. Before first use
and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all
parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is
chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up and
away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise. Remove
the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy water;
rinse and dry thoroughly. Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the
dishwasher or wash in warm water.
CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may
cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting assembly.
Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm,
soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in the upper rack of the
dishwasher. The blender jar should be washed in warm soapy water and
rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside
down in the dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any
residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in water or
other liquid, or place in the dishwasher.
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows:
Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar
and fill halfway with warm water. Run on Stir for 15 seconds. Repeat
using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble
parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
To activate blender Press On- The blender is in On mode.
To begin blending Press desired speed button.
To change speeds Press desired speed button.
To pulse In On mode press Pulse, then press and
release desired speed button as needed.
To crush ice In On mode, press and release Ice Crush
button as needed.
To stop blending and deactivate blender Press Off button.
To stop blending in Pulse or Ice Crush mode Release button.
To stop blending in Stir, Chop, Mix, Purée, Press speed button again. This will return
or Food Processor mode the blender to On mode. Press Off button
to turn blender off.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen orange
juice concentrate Stir Smooth and full-bodied
Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency
Nuts Chop Coarse to fine
Whipping cream Mix Thick topping
Bread crumbs Mix Uniformly fine
Grating citrus zest Purée Uniformly fine
Milk shakes Purée Smooth and creamy
Baby food Purée Smooth and creamy
Health drinks Food Processor Smooth and creamy
Frozen cocktails Food Processor Thick and slushy
Grinding hard cheese Food Processor Coarse to fine
Spices Food Processor Coarse to fine
Ice Ice Crush Snowy