Cuisinart SPB-7CH SmartPower 7-Speed Blender User Manual

Cuisinart SPB-7CH SmartPower 7-Speed Blender

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 the motor base of the blender in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from the blender jar. Never put your hands into the blender jar or container, or handle the blades with the appliance plugged in.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, and/or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jars, not recommended or sold by Cuisinart, may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the counter or table, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of the jar while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender itself. A rubber or plastic spatula may be used, but it must be used only when the blender is turned OFF.
11. When the blender is in ON mode, and LED lights are flashing or glowing, do not touch the cutting assembly, interfere with the blade movement, or remove the blender jar cover. Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the blender.
12.  BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutting assembly on the base unless the blender jar is properly attached.
14. Always operate the blender with the cover in place.
15. Never leave your blender unattended while running.
16. When blending HOT liquids, remove the measured pour lid (center piece of cover) to allow steam to escape.
17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if the moving blades accidentally become exposed.
18. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury. Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has been provided so that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Blender near an electrical outlet. Exercise care when using the longer cord to avoid entangling or tripping over the cord. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. Excess cord should be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the blender base to avoid injury caused by the longer cord.
19. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover before first use.
20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ 7-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Remove the instruction booklet and other printed materials from the top of the corrugated insert. Next, remove the top corrugated insert.
3. Carefully lift the blender base from the box and set it aside.
4. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
5. Remove any additional literature from the box. To assemble the blender, follow the “Assembly” instructions on page 4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging. Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section on page 6 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Note: Blades are sharp…

1. Cover
   Just press on. A tight-fitting seal resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid
   Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 40-oz.. Glass Jar with
   Dripless Pour Spout has a unique, sturdy, wide-mouth design and a dripless pour spout for mess-free pouring.
4. Leak-proof Rubber
   Gasket (not shown) holds the glass jar snugly in a position for safe operation.
5. High-quality Cutting
   The assembly with Patented Stainless Steel Blades Is strong enough for all blender tasks, including tough jobs, from ice to handle carefully. crushing to chopping delicate herbs.
6. Locking Ring
   It is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position.
7. Heavy-duty Motor Base
   It is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – even during ice crushing!
8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights
   It is easy to use, read, and clean. The red LED lights clearly indicate what blender speed you are using.
   • a. Pulse at Any Speed Button
     Allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.
   • b. Ice Crush Button
     This button is preset to the best speed for crushed ice.
9. Slip-proof Feet
   Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on countertops or tables.
10.  Cord Storage (not shown)
    Keeps the countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord.

USE AND CARE

ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender, begin by assembling the blender jar.

1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside down and place it flat on a sturdy surface.
2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on the round opening on the bottom of the blender jar.
3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the blender jar opening.
   Note: Blades are sharp… handle carefully.
4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into position by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of the cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking ring clockwise until tightened. Make sure the locking ring is tightly fastened to the blender jar. Once assembled, turn the blender jar right-side up.
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.
7. Plug in the power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

• Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.
• The cover should always be in place while the unit is on.
• Warning: Do not place the blender jar onto the base while the motor is running.
• Do not twist the locking ring from the blender jar when removing the blender jar from the base. Simply lift the blender jar from the motor base.
• Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (except ice cubes or 1/2 inch [1.3 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in the blender jar.
• Do not place ice, frozen foods, or very cold liquids into a blender jar that has come directly from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not place very hot liquids or foods into a blender jar that has come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in the blender jar.
  Follow “Cleaning and Maintenance” instructions on page 6 before your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender onto a flat, sturdy surface. The surface must be clean and dry. Assemble the blender by following the assembly instructions. Once the jar is assembled and is in position on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not place hands into the blender jar with the blender plugged in.
   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 the blender jar cover, lift the edge of the cover upwards. Lifting the measured pour lid will not remove the cover.
3. TO START BLENDING: Press the “On” button. The red “On” LED light will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has been selected.
4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING SPEED: both the “On” indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow. The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing the “Off” button by simply pushing the next desired speed button.
5. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS: Press the activated speed button. The blending process will stop. The red “On” indicator light will continue to flash to let you know that the blender is still on and can be reactivated by pushing the desired speed button. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped at any speed by pushing the “Off” button. You will need to press the “On” button again to continue blending.
6. PULSE MODE: While the blender is turned on, you can create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending by activating the pulse function. To do so, first push the “Pulse” button, which will cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights (the on, the pulse, and the desired speed) will glow. The pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food when chopping. The pulse function is also effective in starting the blending process when you do not want continuous power, or when processing items that do not require an extended amount of blending.
7. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower™ Electronic Blender motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however, for your convenience, we have preset the best speed for ice crushing. To give you greater control, the ice crush function automatically operates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the “On” button. Press the “Ice Crush” button in short pulses until ice is crushed to the desired consistency. See the “Recipe Tips” section on page 7 for more details.
8. TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT USE A SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the cover and measure the pour lid and continue blending, if necessary. Make sure the spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending.
9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the “Off” button and unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not twist the locking ring from the blender jar when removing the jar from the motor base. Simply lift the blender jar from the motor base. Do not place hands into the blender jar with the blender plugged in.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts, which 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 the blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE THE 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 it in warm water.

CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from the cutting assembly.

Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper rack of dishwasher. The blender jar must 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 it in a dishwasher.

Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into the assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on STIR for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty the blender jar and carefully disassemble the parts. Wash the cutting assembly, gasket, and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.

DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER

Do:

• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.
• Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy, and dry surface.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed.
• Cut most foods into cubes approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) to 1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as alcohol. Replace the measured pour lid after ingredients have been added.
• Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender jar or cutting assembly.
• Place the cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the cover on.
• Make sure the locking ring is tightly attached to the blender jar.
• Always remove the locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning.
• When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food from the sides of the blender jar and place the food in the center of the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.
• 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 the cutting assembly and locking ring onto the motor base without the blender jar attached.
• Blender will not mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites.
• Don’t remove the blender jar while the unit is on. Keep the blender jar cover on the blender jar while blending.
• Don’t twist the locking ring from the blender jar when removing the blender jar from the motor base. Simply lift the blender jar from the motor base.
• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve the most desired results in seconds, not minutes.
• Don’t overload the blender. If the motor stalls, turn the blender off immediately, unplug the unit, and remove a portion of the food, then continue.
• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar while the motor is on.
• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury.
• Don’t place hands inside the blender jar when the blender is plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or 1/2 inch pieces of frozen fruit) to the glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in the blender jar.

RECIPE TIPS

The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice-crushing power of the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.

• Chopping Nuts: Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed) on chop 4-5 times. Turn the blender off; scrape the blender jar with a spatula. Turn the blender on and pulse on chop 2-3 times. Turn the blender off. Pulse fewer times for more coarsely chopped results. For best results, process no more than 1 cup at a time.
• Bread, Cookie, or Cracker Crumbs: For best results, use day-old bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into 1/2 inch pieces, and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a time on the mix for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should also be broken into 1/2 inch pieces; process 1 cup at a time on the mix for 10-15 seconds. Turn the blender off.
• Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 large ice cubes to the blender jar. Press the “Ice Crush” button, using short bursts, 10 times, or until cubes are the consistency of snow. Turn the blender off. Pulse fewer times if coarsely chopped ice is desired.
• Grating Citrus Zest: For best results, the blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips (using a vegetable peeler). Use no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of one medium lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe) to the blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 15-20 seconds. Turn the blender off.
• Baby Food: Combine 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, fruit, or meat with 3 tablespoons liquid (water, milk, or fruit juice) in the blender jar. Blend on purée for 15-20 seconds. Add more liquid if necessary and process again.
• Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into 1/2 inch pieces. Blend on Liquefy for 30 seconds. Turn the blender off. For best results, grind no more than 3 ounces of cheese at a time.
• Grinding Spices: For best results, the blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Add 1/4-1/2 cup of spices/seeds/peppercorns to the blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 30-35 seconds. Turn the blender off.
• Whipping Cream: Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy cream) at a time. Blend on Mix, and process for 45-60 seconds or until creamy and smooth. If making sweetened cream, add sugar after 10 seconds. Turn the blender off. Makes about 1 cup.
• Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Rehydrate 1 ounce of tomatoes in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes and water to the blender jar. Cover and pulse on Liquefy 5 times; then run continuously on Liquefy for 15-20 seconds. Turn the blender off. Drain in a fine strainer if desired. Makes about 1/2 cup of puréed tomatoes.

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