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HELPFUL REMINDERS
• Once the cover is in position, additional
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 remove blade assembly from blender jar
when removing blender jar from base. Simply lift
blender jar from motor base.
•
Boiling liquids or solid frozen foods (with the
exception of ice cubes or ½-inch [1.3 cm] pieces of
frozen fruit) should never be put into the blender jar.
• Do not put ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids
into a blender jar that has come directly from a
hot dishwasher.
• Do not put very hot liquids or foods into a blend-
er jar that has come directly from the freezer.
Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before
being poured into blender jar.
• Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on
page 6, prior to your first use.
OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart
®
VELOCITY 600-Watt Blender on a flat, sturdy
surface. It is important that the surface be clean
and dry. Assemble the blender jar by following the
Assembly Instructions. Once the jar is assembled
and is in position on the motor base, plug the unit
into an electrical outlet.
2. Put all necessary ingredients into the blender jar and
replace the cover. You may add more ingredients
by lifting the measured pour lid and dropping
ingredients through the fill area. Replace the
measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not
put hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.
Note:
Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with
solid ingredients. This will provide more consistent
blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the
motor.
Note:
To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of
cover upward. Lifting measured pour lid will not
remove cover.
3.
Start Blending
Turn dial to LOW or HIGH Speed. Blender will run
until dial is turned to OFF.
Pulse mode:
Turn dial to PULSE and alternately
“pulse and release” in short bursts until ingredients
have reached desired consistency.
To crush ice:
The VELOCITY 600-Watt Blender motor
is strong enough to crush ice without liquid. Place ice
cubes in the blender jar. Turn dial to HIGH and run
until ice is crushed to desired consistency. Turn dial
to OFF.
To stop blending process:
Simply turn dial to OFF.
To dislodge food:
Use a rubber or plastic spatula
to help remove food lodged around the remov-
able blade assembly. Do not use spatula until you
have turned the blender off. Replace the cover
and measured pour lid and continue blending, if
necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the
blender jar before blending.
To reset the unit:
This appliance features an
advanced resettable thermal fuse. 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:
Turn dial to OFF 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 600-Watt
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 liquid, 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
fill halfway with warm water. Run on Low for 15
seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Rinse and
dry all parts thoroughly.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover
Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage.
2. Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure and add ingredients without
removing the cover.
3. 48-oz. BPA Free Tritan
®
Co-polyester Jar
Has a unique, sturdy, wide-mouth design.
4. High-quality Blade Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all blending tasks, including
tough jobs like crushing ice.
5. Rotary Dial
Settings for OFF, LOW and HIGH speeds, and
PULSE control.
6. Powerful Motor Base
Power to handle a wide variety of blending tasks.
7. Slip-proof Feet (not shown)
Prevent movement during use and prevent
damaging marks on countertops or tables.
8. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently
storing excess cord.
*
Tritan is a registered trademark of Eastman Chemical
Company.
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart
®
VELOCITY 600-Watt 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) into the groove of
the blade assembly, if not already in place.
3. Turn the blade assembly (c) upside down, and
place the blade end in the blender jar opening.
Note:
Blades are sharp…handle carefully.
4. Twist blade assembly (c) clockwise until secure.
2.
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5.
Note: Blades are sharp.
Handle carefully.
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