5.
High-Quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all blender
tasks, including tough jobs, from
ice crushing to chopping
delicate herbs.
Note: Blades are very
sharp…handle carefully.
6.
Collar
Collar is self-aligning so that the
glass blender jar slides easily
into position, eliminating the
frustration of twisting and
turning the blender jar to lock
it into place.
7.
Heavy-Duty Motor Base
Motor Base is so sturdy and
stable, it will not “walk” on your
counter – even during ice
crushing! The motor is strong
enough to handle all blending
tasks, including crushing ice
without liquid, and is backed by a
three-year limited warranty.
8.
7-Speed Touchpad Control
with Indicator Lights
Easy to use, read and clean.
Seven speeds give you great
versatility – use low speeds for
delicate blending all the way up to
high speeds for cheese, garlic, or
lemon zest. The red LED lights
clearly indicate what blender
speed you are using.
8a. Pulse Button
Allows you to pulse at any speed
from high to low, so you can
blend ingredients only as much
as needed.
8b. Ice Crush Button
(Blender Only)
Activates the ice crushing
speed. This button is preset to
the best speed for crushed ice.
However, you can crush ice at
any speed. The Food Processor
attachment is not intended to
crush ice. Use the blender jar
for this.
8c. Food Processor Button
Is preset to the best speed
for all food processing tasks.
Always use this button when
food processing. This speed
may also be used with blender
jar.
9.
Slip- Proof Feet
Prevent movement during use
and prevent damaging marks
on countertops or tables.
10. Hidden Cord
Storage Compartment
(not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and
neat by conveniently storing
excess cord.
11. Impact-Resistant
Plastic Housing
Is crafted of the finest quality
materials to resist staining,
cracking, and odours.
12. Innovative Cuisinart Design
Combined with power,
performance, sturdiness, and
easy cleanup, makes this
blender a winner.
USE AND CARE
BLENDER ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
Duet Blender/Food Processor, 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 very sharp…
handle carefully.
4. Secure the rubber gasket and
cutting assembly in 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 locking
ring is tightly fastened to 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 power cord. Your blender is
now ready to be used.
HELPFUL REMINDERS
•
Once the cover is in position,
ingredients can be added during
blending by simply lifting the
measured pour lid, adding
ingredients, and replacing the
measured pour lid.
•
Cover should always be in place
while the unit is ON.
•
Warning:
Do not place blender jar
on base while motor is running.
•
Do not twist locking ring from
blender jar when removing blender
jar from base. Simply lift blender
jar from motor base.
•
Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods
(with the exception of ice cubes or
15mm 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
which has come directly from a
hot dishwasher.
•
Do not place very hot liquids or
foods into a blender jar which has
come directly from the freezer.
Boiling liquids should cool for
5 minutes before being placed in
blender jar.
•
Follow “Cleaning and
Maintenance” instructions on
page 5 prior to your first use.
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(c)
(b)
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