Cuisinart CBT-2000 Peak Hurricane Pro Blender USER GUIDE 

Cuisinart CBT-2000 Peak Hurricane Pro Blender

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart is proud to introduce a blender for home use that delivers the power and advanced functionality of top-of-the line commercial blenders. The Hurricane™ Pro delivers a level of power that far exceeds standard home blenders. Exclusive BlendLogic Smart Technology senses variations in the load and instantly adjusts blending speed, and a unique memory function lets you change – and saves – preset times. We built the Hurricane™ Pro to last, and back it up with an unprecedented 10-year limited motor warranty. Check out the recipes in your Hurricane Handbook and power up – this is a blender you’re going to want to spend time with!

IMPORTANT  INSTRUCTION

• To protect against electrical hazards, and permanent damage to unit, do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use carbonated liquids in the blender container, or in any blending container.
• Using carbonated liquids in a blender container may result in injury.
• Do not pour boiling water into the blender container.
• Do not blend liquids for more than 6 minutes.
• Avoid coming into contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate this blender or any other appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender. A plastic scraper may be used, but must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. 16. Always operate blender with lid in place.
• See Cleaning and Maintenance instructions.
• Add: Not for water jet cleaning. If the container overflows during blending, there is too much liquid/ingredients in the container. Stop blending, remove enough liquid/ingredients to below MAX FILL LINE, and continue blending.
• Do not operate if overflowing.
• Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage.
• When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
• Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
• Do not leave the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro blender unattended while operating.
• The use of ear protection is recommended during extended operating periods.
• Ensure the jar coupler and motor coupler are aligned and engaged before operating. If unable to engage, remove container and shake contents, then try again.
• The coupling seat may be hot after running – do not touch.
• Replace jar pad if worn.
• When the power is ON and the Start/Stop button is flashing, do not touch coupling seat, interfere with blade movement, or remove blender jar pad.
• Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the blender.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro Blenders are equipped with a 3-conductor cord that has a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet as shown in Figure 1. If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an adapter, shown in Figure 2, may be obtained so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure 3, the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate. CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded.

TO RESET THE UNIT
Your blender is equipped with a Resettable Thermal Protector to protect the motor. If the motor shuts down, unplug the blender. Let the blender rest for approximately 15 minutes. Once the resting period has elapsed, plug the power cord back into the outlet and continue blending. If your blender does not function properly following this procedure, discontinue use and contact a certified Cuisinart Consumer Service Center..

FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

• A. 2-Ounce Removable Measuring Cap
• B. Tight-Seal 2-Piece Blender Lid
• C. Removable Dishwasher Safe Lid Seal
• D. Blender Jar with Soft-Grip Handle 64 oz., BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester, includes English and metric graduations.
• E. 6-Prong Blade/Ball-Bearing Assembly Commercial-quality stainless steel construction.
• F. Removable Dishwasher-Safe Jar Pad
• G. ON/OFF Power Switch Located on back of unit. Press ON to turn blender on. LCD and touchpad lights will go on. Blender is ready to use.
• H. Turbo Boost Button Delivers an instant burst of 30,000 RPM of power at any time.
• I. Variable Speed Dial Lets you select speeds from 1500 to 24,000 RPM.
• J. Blender Base
• K. Control Panel (see below for detailed description

CONTROL PANEL

• LCD Screen with Countdown Timer Brightly lit window displays function, blending time, and speed selected, prompting you through every step of every blending task.
• NOTE: LCD screen will go dark after 15 minutes of blender inactivity.
• START/STOP Pressing the START/STOP button starts the blending process. Pressing again will stop the blending process.
• SMOOTHIE Lets you select preset Fruit smoothie or Green smoothie settings.
• ICE CRUSH Preset to crush ice in seconds
• SOUP Preset to make hot pureed soup.
• PULSE Allow you to pulse at any selected speed.
• CLEAN A 30-second preset cycle to clean blades and blender jar after each use.
• TIMER/MEMORY FEATURE Arrows (up and down arrows shown) let you adjust time to blend ingredients to personal taste.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the motor base of the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro on a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the surface is clean and dry. Fit the blender jar on the motor base. Once assembled, plug the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro into an electrical outlet. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar and secure the lid. You may add more ingredients by removing the measuring cap and dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace the measuring cap after adding any ingredients. Do not put hands in blender jar with the blender plugged in. Start blending

• POWER ON. Press the Power ON/OFF switch at the back of the unit. This activates a 10-second process ending at the Ready mode. During this process, all the control buttons will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display, “Cuisinart logo”. After a few seconds, the LCD screen will display “the most trusted name in the kitchen”, and then this message: SELECT SPEED OR FUNCTION. The START/STOP control will start flashing
• READY MODE. When in ready mode, the LCD screen will display, “SELECT SPEED OR FUNCTION”. The START/STOP button will be active and flashing and the Turbo Boost button will be active and illuminated.
• SPEED. You can adjust the speed in Ready mode or while blending by simply turning the knob. The default setting is Speed 5, but this blender offers a full range of options, from Speed 1 (1,500 rpm) to speed 10 (24,000 rpm). Once Speed is selected, press START/STOP or PULSE to activate blending. You can use PULSE for more blending control or Turbo Boost for more power
• PULSE. When the blender is running at speed 1–10 pressing and releasing the PULSE control will let you pulse ingredients, on and off.
• TURBO. While blending on any function other than “SOUP” or at any speed, press and hold the Turbo Boost button for a boost of power at the blender’s top speed (30,000 rpm).
  TIMER. Use the up and down arrows to set/adjust blending time when using the speed control knob. You can adjust time in one-second intervals by pressing and releasing, or press and hold to scroll through time more quickly.
• MEMORY FEATURE. The Hurricane™ Pro has a unique MEMORY Function. It allows you to adjust/ customize the timing on all the preset functions (Smoothie, Ice Crush, Soup & Clean) to suit your personal needs, and will memorize that setting. To use this feature, select a preset function, and use the timer arrows to adjust the preset program timing up or down. Once you have set your desired timing, press the START button to activate. Your memorized setting will be set and saved unless you power off or unplug your blender, which will bring you back to the default settings.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

• Lid should always be secure while the unit is in operation.
• Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and drysurface.
• Secure the measuring cap insert in the lid by twisting it clockwise.
  Once the lid is in position, additional ingredients can be added during blending by simply removing the measuring cap insert, adding ingredients, and replacing it, turning it to secure.
• Do not place blender jar on base while motor is running or remove blender jar before the blender has stopped running.
• Cut all foods into 1-inch pieces to achieve uniform results.
• Do not attempt to blend boiling liquids or solid frozen foods (except for ice cubes or frozen fruits cutto 1-cubic inch or smaller).
• When blending, place liquid ingredients into the jar first, followed by the softest ingredients. Ice or frozen fruit should be placed in the jar last.
• Use a plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender jar or blade.
• When the blender has been running for 3 minutes, it will automatically shut off unless it is in SOUP mode, which operates for 6 minutes.
• Milling hard ingredients and spices may cause some clouding to appear on the inside of the blender jar, but will not affect blender performance.
• Use Turbo Boost function for maximum power to break up hard ingredients.
• Do not exceed the MAX FILL LINE when adding food or liquid to the blending jar.

FOOD CHART

FOOD	Quantity	Function/Speed	Blending Time	Result/Use
Grains and seeds	1 to 3 cups	Speed 10	30 to 40 seconds	Flours for baking
Cheese	Up to ½ pound, cut into 1-inch cubes	Speed 10	10 seconds	Grated cheese
Grinding nuts	1 cup	Speed 10	Pulse until evenly ground	Nut meals/flours for baking
Nut butters	1 pound nuts plus ¼ to ¾ cup oil	Speed 1 — once nuts are moving around the jar, slowly add the oil through the pour lid	2 to 4 minutes
Bread, cookie or cracker crumbs	1 pound crumbs plus ¼ to ¾ cup oil	Speed 5 to 10 depending on how coarse or fine the grind	10 to 15 seconds	Crumbs for breading or baking. Best results with toasted bread
Shakes	Up to 8 cups	Speed 1 to 3	About 1 minute
Smoothies	Up to 8 cups	For smoothies use the fruit or green smoothie function	Use preset times or customize time if desired
Baby food	Up to 4 cups	Variable speed — 2 to 6	1 to 2 minutes	Store in the freezer in ice cube trays for individual servings
Frozen cocktails	Up to 8 cups	Speed 10	45 seconds to 1:30 minutes
Raw vegetables	Up to 2 cups	Speed 10	10 seconds	Use as a base for soups, sauces and sautes
Sugar	1 cup	Speed 10	10 seconds	Superfine sugar for baking and easy melting
Whipped cream	2 cups	Speed 1	1 minute	For sweetened whipped cream, add sugar after 40 seconds (set timer for ease). Continue blending for an additional 20 seconds to finish.

BLENDER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Remove the blender jar from the blender base and remove the lid.
• The jar must be cleaned and dried after each use or when the blender has not been used for an extended period of time.
• We recommend using the automatic clean function (see page 6).
• Wash the lid in warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
• The blender jar, blade assembly and lid assembly are all dishwasher safe.
• To clean the blender base, wipe the exterior with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with cleaning solution.
• Do not immerse the base in cleaning solution or water. Wipe with a dry towel and be sure the base is completely dry before using.
• Be sure that the blender is thoroughly dry and properly assembled with the jar pad in place before operating.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro Blender. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro Blender that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro Blender will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for the fastest, most efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration online does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your blender should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or, if we think it necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preferences, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If either of the above two options does not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, at their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location. Your Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro Blender has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes

FAQS

What are the qualities of a good blender?
Look for blenders with between 3 and 10 speed settings. Less than three won’t give you enough control, and more than 10 settings isn’t necessary

What are the 6 parts of blender?
The parts of the blender, from top to bottom, are the lid, jar, blades, gasket, jar base and housing.

What is the maintenance of blender?
Unplug the unit and wipe it down with a clean, damp cloth after every use.

When a blender stops working?
You can check for power connectivity if blender not working. This can be checked by first disconnecting the power cord and then test the electrical switch by turning the blender switch to ‘on’ position

What are the two types of blender?
countertop blenders, immersion blenders and personal blenders.

How many watts blender is good?
The overall design is more important for how well a blender functions. In general, however, look for a minimum of about 1,100 to 1,200 watts.

What is the main function of blender?
A blender is an electrical kitchen appliance used for mixing liquids and soft foods together or turning fruit or vegetables into liquid.

How many modifiers are in blender?
There are four categories of modifiers: Modify. These are tools similar to the Deform ones (see below), however, they usually do not directly affect the geometry of the object, but some other data, such as vertex groups.

What does F12 do in blender?
If you’re becoming proficient with Blender, go ahead and use the keyboard shortcuts: F12 for a still-frame render and Ctrl + F12 to render the whole animation.

What goes first in a blender?
Place your softer, high-moisture foods in the blender jar first (liquids, fresh fruits and veggies, etc.)

What keys move in blender?
To move, rotate and scale selected components, either use the Move, Rotate, and Scale buttons, the transform gizmos, or the shortcuts: G , R , and S respectively.

Why is it called blender?
The name ‘Blender’ comes from a demo reel we did at animation studio NeoGeo in 1992, where the software was originally developed.

What are the do’s and don’ts of blender?
Do blend with the cover on. Otherwise, you run the risk of making a huge mess on your counter! Hold the cover down firmly with your hand while the blender is running. Don’t stick in any utensils, such as a spoon or fork, while the blender is running.

How long should blenders last?
blenders will last three to five years, while more expensive models with a powerful motor will last about 10 years.

Can blender be repaired?
Food blender repairs include servicing a multispeed switch, replacing a fuse, servicing a motor, tightening a drive stud, and servicing a blade assembly

Do blenders stop automatically?
If the Blender becomes overloaded when blending heavy ingredients, it will automatically shut off to avoid damage to the motor—press POWER to reset the Blender and unplug the power cord

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References

• User Manual