Cuisinart SSB I U, Manual

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Heat Control
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After having set the time, press the desired heat control.
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There are 3 possible settings:
o Simmer: up to 80°C - use to simmer soups and liquids
o Low: up to 90°C - use to brown base ingredients
o High: up to 110°C - use to bring liquids to the boil
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When you’ve selected the desired temperature, the unit will start the cooking cycle immediately for the
programmed time.
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When the cooking time is finished, 4 beeps will sound to let you know that the cooking cycle is finished.
NB: The temperature may be changed at any time during the heating or cooking cycle.
Stir Button
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For the stir function to operate ensure you hold the button down for as long as needed.
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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.
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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.
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The stir button or pulse function on the Blending Dial can be used instead of blending to achieve a chunkier
soup.
Blending Dial
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When the unit is in ‘stand-by’ mode, turn the rotating dial on the control panel to activate the blend function.
As a safety measure, the blender speed may only be activated when the cooking process is complete. You can
however use the ‘stir’ function at any stage during the cooking process.
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The blender speed ranges from ‘1’ (low) to ‘4’ (high). Select the speed you wish to use by turning the dial
clockwise. You can reduce the speed by turning the dial anticlockwise.
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The blender also has a ’Pulse’ setting which can be activated by turning the dial anticlockwise from the ‘off’
position.
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If you want to achieve a thicker consistency for your recipe, instead of using speeds 1-4, blend using the
pulse function for total control. Turn the dial to ‘Pulse’ and continue to pulse to the desired consistency.
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If the temperature inside the glass jar is below 60°C, all 4 blending speeds and the pulse function can be
operated.
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If the temperature inside the glass jar is between 60-120°C only speeds 1, 2 and ‘Pulse ‘ on the blending dial
can be operated. Speeds 3 and 4 will be deactivated.
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If the temperature inside the glass jar is over 120°C, the blending dial will be completely deactivated.