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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover
Just press on. Tightfitting
seal resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure
and add ingredients with-
out removing the cover.
3. 48-oz. Glass Jar with
Dripless Pour Spout
Has a unique, sturdy,
widemouth design and a
dripless pour spout for no-
mess pouring.
4. Leak-proof Rubber
Gasket (not shown)
Holds the glass jar snugly
in position for safe
operation.
5. High-quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all
blender tasks, including
Note: Blades are sharp…
tough jobs, from ice
handle carefully.
crushing to chopping
delicate herbs.
6. Locking Ring
Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into
position.
7. Heavy-duty Motor Base
Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter –
even during ice crushing!
8. 18-Speed Dial with Push-button Controls
a. 18-Speed Dial Control
Choose from 18 speeds to blend ingredients to the desired
consistency.
b. Pulse Button
Set the dial to the desired speed and press the Pulse
button. Pulse at any speed to blend ingredients only as
much as needed.
c. Ice Crush Button
Press the ice crush button to begin crushing. This button is
preset to the best speed for crushing ice.
9. Slip-proof Feet
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks
on countertops or tables.
10. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing
excess cord.
USE AND CARE
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
Basics
™
Blender, 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 sharp… handle carefully.
4.
Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly into 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 meas-
ured pour lid into the cover.
6.
Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar mark-
ings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.
7.
Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.
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