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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.
WARNING:
FLASHING RED LIGHT INDICATES
READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES.
5.
To pause or stop blending process:
a. To pause blending process:
Push the button corresponding to the speed at
which you are currently blending. For example:
If you are blending on High speed, push the
High speed button and the blender will stop
blending, but the unit will remain on.
b. To stop blending process:
Push the On/Off button when you are finished
with your recipe and would like to turn the
blender off.
c. To prevent excessive stress to the motor:
Your blender incorporates an auto-stop feature.
After running continuously for two minutes, the
blender will automatically revert to Standby
mode. To continue blending, press the desired
function.
To dislodge food:
Be sure blender is off. Use
a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food
lodged around the removable blade assembly.
Replace the cover and measured pour lid and turn
blender back on and continue blending, if neces-
sary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender
jar before blending.
To reset the unit:
This appliance features an
advanced, resettable thermal device. In the event
of an overload condition, the unit will shut down
to protect the motor from overheating. To reset
the appliance when this happens, unplug the unit
and let it cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then,
reduce the contents of the blender jar and/or clear
any jams. Restart the unit as noted in the operat-
ing directions.
When finished blending:
Press the On/Off but-
ton and unplug the blender from the electrical
outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the motor
base until the blender is off. Do not remove blade
assembly from blender jar when removing jar from
motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
Do not put hands into blender jar with blender
plugged in.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart
®
VELOCITY Ultra 1HP
Blender 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. Remove blade assembly by
turning counterclockwise.
Remove the blade assembly. Wash in warm, soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
CAUTION:
Handle the blade assembly carefully. It
is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to
remove blades from 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 liquids,
or place in a dishwasher.
Tip:
You may wish to clean your blender blade
assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of
dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and 1
cup of warm water. Run on Low or High for 15 to 30
seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Rinse and
dry all parts thoroughly.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
