Cuisinart SSB I U, Manual

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Do not use the blender for more than 3 continuous minutes. This is the maximum time for the motor. If the
blender function is used for longer than 3 continuous minutes, the unit will shut itself down.
Blending Hot Contents
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If you are blending hot ingredients, speed 1 should be sufficient. As a safety feature, speeds 3 and 4 will not
operate if the contents of the glass jar are above 60°C.
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The ‘Pulse’ function will still operate at 60-120°C, but the pulse speed will automatically be reduced at these
temperatures to avoid any risk of burning splashes. This is normal.
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As a safety feature, the blending function will not operate at all if the temperature inside the glass jar is above
120°C. If you attempt to use the blending dial when the temperature inside the glass jar is over 120°C it
will not function - instead the LED lights on the ‘Low’ ‘Simmer’ and ‘High’ functions will flash. You should set
the blending dial back to the ‘OFF’ position and wait a moment until the temperature inside the glass jar has
cooled and then try using the blending dial again.
Blending Cold Contents
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When using the blender for cold ingredients, start on the lowest speed and gradually increase the speed to 4
or until you have the desired consistency.
D Making Soup
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Place the base on a level and sturdy surface.
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Place the glass jar on the base and plug the unit into an appropriate mains socket.
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To fry ingredients such as onions, garlic or other vegetables, first add some butter or oil before the unit starts
heating up.
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Make sure the butter goes on to the heating plate and not on the blades. Use a low temperature to melt the
butter.
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Press the ‘On/Off’ button to put the unit into ‘stand-by’ mode.
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Set the cooking time. The cooking time can be changed at any time during the cycle.
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Sauté/fry your vegetables, watching the ingredients don’t burn.
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To mix the ingredients, use the ‘Stir’ button on the control panel.
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Add the other ingredients (vegetables, stock, bouillon and herbs or spices), increase the temperature to High
and bring to a rapid boil.
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When you are preparing soup or cooking with the Soup Maker, only fill the glass jar to the 1400ml level.
Once your ingredients are boiling, reduce the heat to Low or Simmer and allow to cook through.