7
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.
TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help
remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT
USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER
OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue
blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the
blender jar before blending.
10. 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 locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from
motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not
place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Premier Duet
™
600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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 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 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 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 a 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 LOW 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.
DOS AND DON’TS WHEN USING THE 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 juice or alcohol. Replace 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 cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the
cover on.
• Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.
• Always remove 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 food in the center of
the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.
