Cuisinart BFP-703BC Smart Power Duet Blender User Manual

Cuisinart BFP-703BC Smart Power Duet Blender

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the motor base of the blender/food processor in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar or work bowl. Never put your hands into the blender jar or work bowl, or handle the blades with the appliance plugged in.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, and/or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jars, not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the counter or table or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of the jar or work bowl while blending or processing, to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit itself. A rubber or plastic spatula may be used but must be used only when the unit is turned off.
11. When the unit is on, and LED lights are illuminated or flashing, do not touch the cutting assembly, interfere with blade movement, or remove the blender jar or work bowl cover. Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the unit.
12. BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place the chopping blade/cutting assembly on the base unless the blender jar or food processor work bowl is properly attached.
14. Always operate the blender or food processor with the cover in place.
15. When blending HOT liquids in the blender jar, remove the measured pour lid (the centerpiece of the cover) to allow steam to escape.
16. Never leave your appliance unattended while it is running.
17. Twist the locking ring firmly on the blender. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
18. Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has been provided so that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor. Exercise care when using the longer cord to avoid entangling or tripping over the cord. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. The excess cord should be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the unit’s base to avoid injury caused by the longer cord.
19. Wash the blender jar, work bowl, feed tube, cutting and blade assemblies, locking ring, covers, and disc before first use.
20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADES.
22. Never feed food by hand. Always use a food pusher.
23. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
24. Be certain the food processor cover is securely locked in place before operating the appliance. Never operate without the cover locked securely in place.
25. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE
This appliance is of the grounded type. If you use an extension cord, it should be a grounded type 3-wire cord. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
This appliance comes with a resettable thermal fuse to prevent damage to the motor in case of extreme overload. Should the unit shut off unexpectedly, unplug it and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before continuing (see “To reset the unit” #5 on page 6). A maximum of 600 watts rated power is based on the Cuisinart AFP-7 food processor attachment. Other attachments may draw significantly less power.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE
For your protection, this unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set 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 A.
NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong.
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.
Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Remove the instruction booklet and other printed materials from the top of the corrugated insert.
3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the adapter stem, the slicing/shredding disc, and the pour lid. Carefully remove the slicing/shredding disc, as it is very sharp, then remove the pour lid and adapter stem.
4. Carefully lift the blender base from the box and set it aside.
5. Remove the middle corrugated insert.
6. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.”
7. Remove the food processor accessory and any additional literature from the box.
   To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly instructions on page 5 of this instruction booklet. To assemble the food processor, follow the Assembly instructions on page 9. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging. See the Features and Benefits section on page 4 for a listing of all blender parts. See the Features section on page 8 for a listing of all food processor parts. Before using it for the first time: Wash all parts according to the Cleaning and Maintenance sections on pages 7 and 11 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

BLENDER 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. Glass Jar
   Has a unique, sturdy, wide-mouth design.
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 blending tasks, including tough jobs like ice crushing.
6. Locking Ring
   Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into position.
7. Electronic Touchpad Controls
   • a. On/Off Button
     Turns blender on or off.
   • b. High Button
     Choose High speed to blend the ingredients to the desired consistency. Blue LED lights will indicate which speed you are using.
   • c. Low Button
     Choose Low speed to blend the ingredients to the desired consistency. Blue LED lights will indicate which speed you are using.
   • d. Ice Crush Button
     Press Ice Crush and begin crushing. This button is the best speed for crushing ice.
   • e. Pulse Button
     Allows you to pulse at High, Low or Ice Crush speeds, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.
8. Heavy-duty Motor Base
   Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – even during ice crushing! Used for both the blender jar and the food processor bowl.
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.

BLENDER ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt 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 a. blade end in the blender jar opening.
   Note: Blades are 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 the locking ring is tightly fastened to a 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 the power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.

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.
• The cover should always be in place while the unit is on.
• Warning: Do not place the blender jar on the base while the motor is running.
• Do not twist the locking ring from the blender jar when removing the blender jar from the base. Simply lift the blender jar from the motor base.
• Boiling liquids or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice cubes or 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 blender jar that has come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being poured into the blender jar.
• Follow the Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on page 7 prior to your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor on a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the surface be clean and dry. Assemble the blender 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: For best blending results, 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 the blender jar cover, lift the edge of the cover upward. Lifting the measured pour lid will not remove the cover.
3. Start blending: Press the On/Off button. The red LED indicator light will illuminate and flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has been selected.
   
4. Choose blending speed: Press the High or Low button to determine the speed at which you would like to blend the ingredients. Both the On indicator light and the activated speed indicator lights will glow. The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing the On/Off button simply by selecting another speed.
   WARNING: FLASHING RED LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADES.
5. 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 or work bowl and/or clear any jams. Restart the unit as noted in the operating directions.
6. To pause or stop the blending process:
   • a. To pause the blending process:
     Push the button corresponding to the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you are blending at High speed, push the High-speed button and the blender will stop blending but the unit will remain on.
   • b. To stop the 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.
7. Pulse mode: The Pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the Pulse function, push the On/Off button and the red LED indicator light will illuminate and flash. Push the Pulse button and the Pulse LED indicator light will flash. Push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as needed. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, the LED indicator light will illuminate. The Pulse function can be used to break apart 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.
8. To crush ice: The SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however, for your convenience, we have preset the best speed for ice crushing. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar. Press the On/Off button. The On indicator light will illuminate and flash. Press the Ice Crush button until ice is crushed to desired consistency. Ice Crush can also be used in Pulse mode. See Quick Reference Guide on page 2 of the recipe booklet for more details.
9. To dislodge food: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT USE A SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending, if necessary. Make sure the spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending.
10. When finished blending: Press the On/Off button and unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not twist the locking ring from the blender jar when removing the jar from the motor base. Simply lift the blender jar from the motor base. Do not put hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts that are easy to clean. Before the first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or the blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.

Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting it straight up and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise. Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash in warm water.

CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from the cutting assembly.

Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly or place in the upper rack of the 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 the 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 cutting assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into an assembled blender jar and fill it halfway with warm water. Run on Low for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty the blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash the cutting assembly, gasket, and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING THE BLENDER

DO: 

• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base.
• • Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy, and dry surface.
  • Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add the remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed.
  • Cut most foods into pieces approximately ½ inch (1.3 cm) to
  1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than ½ inch (1.3 cm).
  • Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as juice or alcohol. Replace the measured pour lid after the ingredients have been added.
  • Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender jar or cutting assembly.
  • Place cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the cover on.
  • Make sure the locking ring is tightly attached to a blender jar.
  • Always remove the locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning.
  • When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.
  • When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are completely dry.
  • If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when blending, pulse in short bursts.
  • Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses.

DON’T: 

• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.
• Don’t place the cutting assembly and locking ring onto the motor base without the blender jar attached.
• Don’t attempt to mash potatoes, knead the heavy dough, or beat egg whites.
• Don’t remove the blender jar while the unit is on. Keep the blender jar cover on the blender jar while blending.
• Don’t twist the locking ring from the blender jar when removing the blender jar from the motor base. Simply lift the blender jar from the motor base.
• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve the most desired results in seconds, not minutes.
• Don’t overload the blender. If the motor stalls, turn the blender off immediately, unplug the unit and remove a portion of the food, then continue.
• Don’t use any utensils inside the blender jar while the motor is on.
• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart®. Doing so may result in injury.
• Don’t put your hands inside the blender jar when the blender is plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or ½-inch pieces of frozen fruit) to a glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being poured into blender jar.
• Don’t run the blender when the jar is empty.

FOOD PROCESSOR FEATURES

1. Food pusher with drizzle hole
2. Work bowl cover with feed tube
3. Stainless steel chopping blade
4. Stainless steel reversible slicing/shredding disc
5. Adapter stem
6. Clear work bowl
7. Work bowl collar
8. Motor base
   Used for both the blender and the food processor bowl

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY

Please note that the bowl with the collar will fit on the base in eight different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side, and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for use reference a certain position for instructional purposes only.

CHOPPING BLADE ASSEMBLY

1. Hold the work bowl collar in one hand and the work bowl handle in the other. Twist the bowl clockwise onto the collar.
2. Place the collar with bowl onto the motor base with the handle facing front.
3. Place the chopping blade over the shaft in the work bowl. The chopping blade should slide easily to the bottom of the bowl. The lower blade will almost touch the bottom of the bowl. BE SURE TO HANDLE THE METAL BLADE WITH CARE, AS IT IS RAZOR-SHARP!
4. Put the cover on the work bowl, with the feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn the cover clockwise until it fits into position. The cover lock must click into the locked position prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover on the work bowl, turn the chopping blade hub slightly and replace the cover.
5. The food pusher fits in a feed tube with a more rounded side toward the outside of the bowl.
6. Plug your unit into a wall outlet.
7. To remove the cover, unlock it by turning it counterclockwise, then lift it straight up.

SLICING AND SHREDDING DISC ASSEMBLY 

1. Hold the collar in one hand and the work bowl handle in the other. Twist the bowl clockwise onto the collar.
2. Place the collar with the bowl onto the motor base with the handle facing the front.
3. Place the adapter stem onto the center shaft. Place the slicing/shredding disc onto the shaft with the desired cutting blade facing up. To slice: Attach the disc to the stem with the raised edge of the slicer on top. To shred: Attach the disc to the stem with the raised shredding slots on top. BE SURE TO HANDLE THE METAL DISC WITH CARE, AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP.
4. The food pusher fits in the feed tube with the more rounded side toward the outside of the bowl.
5. Put the cover on the work bowl, with the feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn the cover clockwise until it fits into position. The cover lock must click into the locked position prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover on the work bowl, turn the chopping blade hub slightly and replace the cover.
6. Plug your unit into a household electrical outlet.
7. To remove the cover, unlock it by turning it counterclockwise, then lift it straight up.

OPERATION

Your SmartPower Duet® Deluxe appliance uses Low and High speeds with the food processor attachment. When using the food processor, always use High when slicing or shredding, and either High or Low when chopping. You may also use the Pulse button set on Low or High for pulse chopping.

CHOPPING BLADE FUNCTION 

1. To use your food processor, make sure that the bowl is assembled properly and the chopping blade and cover are locked into place.
2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl.
3. Press the On/Off button. The red LED light will illuminate and flash. For continuous operation, press the Low or High button. The motor will start if you have followed Assembly instructions. To turn the motor off, press the selected speed button again or the On/Off button.
4. When done chopping, press the On/Off button and wait for the blade to stop. Then remove the cover by turning it counterclockwise. Never turn the cover back and forth to start and stop the processor. Never try to remove the cover and work bowl together; this can damage the work bowl.
5. It is important not to let the metal blade fall out of the work bowl as you empty it. Before tilting the bowl, use a spatula to remove food from around the blade. Carefully remove the blade by the plastic hub.
6. Hold the top of the blade in place with a finger or spatula while pouring out processed food. At this point, you may either lift the work bowl off the motor base or hold the collar at its base and turn the handle of the bowl counterclockwise and lift the blade straight up.
   NOTE: Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged between the blade and the work bowl. If this happens, remove the cover,

lift the blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover into place. Process smaller amounts of the food at one time.

ADDING FOOD WHILE PROCESSING

To add liquid while the machine is running, pour it through the open feed tube. This is especially useful when making sauces. A small hole in the pusher allows you to add liquids in a very slow, steady stream – useful when making dressings. When you want to add small pieces of food like cheese, meat, or garlic cloves while the machine is running, drop them through the open feed tube.
ALWAYS USE THE PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD THROUGH THE FEED TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS OR A SPATULA.

CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING TIPS

Refer to Chopping Blade Assembly instructions on page 9. These are some conditions that affect your results:

• Size of pieces you put in a bowl – all should be about the same size to achieve even results.
• Amount of food you process – don’t overfill the work bowl.
• Type of processing you choose – continuous or pulsing.

Chopping (using the Chopping Blade)

• For raw ingredients: peel, core, and/or remove seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even, ½ to 1-inch pieces. Foods cut into same-size pieces produce the most even results.
• Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop. For the finest chop, run the machine continuously on High or Low. Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary.

Puréeing (using the Chopping Blade) 

• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/vegetables: ingredients should be cut into ½ to 1-inch pieces; a smooth purée is achieved best when all the pieces are equal in size. Pulse on High or Low to initially chop and then process at desired speed until the food is puréed; scrape the work bowl as necessary.

SLICING AND SHREDDING FUNCTION

The reversible slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. See Quick Reference Guide for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding on page 3 of the recipe booklet. Refer to Slicing and Shredding Disc Assembly on page 9.

1. Insert food in feed tube. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on the pusher with one hand while using your other hand to push the On/Off button and then the Low button.
2. Slicing and shredding take only a few seconds. Wait until disc stops spinning before removing cover. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this could damage work bowl. A LWAYS USE THE PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS OR A SPATULA.
3. Remove slicing/shredding disc before removing work bowl. To remove it, grasp flat top section of adapter stem and lift it straight up. Holding work bowl collar, turn work bowl counterclockwise and lift it straight up to remove it from base.

SLICING AND SHREDDING TIPS

Slicing (using the Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc) 

• Always use High speed when slicing.
• Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to slice. Some foods, like hard vegetables, need firm pressure on the feed tube, while softer foods need light pressure.
• For julienne or matchstick cuts: Place food horizontally in the feed tube and process with even pressure to create long, plank-like slices. Replace stack of slices in feed tube vertically and process again using even pressure.
• For round fruits or vegetables: Remove a thick slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits upright in the feed tube. If food does not fit in the feed tube, halve or quarter to fit. Process with even pressure.
• For small ingredients, like mushrooms, radishes or strawberries: Trim the ends so the food sits upright in the feed tube.
• When slicing cheese, be sure that the cheese is well chilled before slicing.

Shredding (using the Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc) 

• Always use High speed when shredding.
• Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to shred. Some foods, like hard vegetables, need firm pressure on the feed tube, while softer foods need light pressure.
• To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or spinach: Roll leaves together and stands up in a feed tube. The process with even pressure.
• When shredding cheese, be sure that the cheese is well chilled before shredding.

CLEANING AND STORING YOUR FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENTS

The work bowl, cover, pusher, chopping blade, and slicing/shredding disc are top-shelf dishwasher safe. When placing parts in your dishwasher, insert the work bowl upside down. Remember where you place the sharp blade and disc, and be certain to unload the dishwasher carefully. The work bowl collar is not immersible. To clean, just wipe with a damp cloth. If you wash the blades and discs by hand, do it carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from sight. To clean the metal blade, fill the work bowl with soapy water, hold the blade by its plastic center and move rapidly up and down on the center shaft of the bowl. The use of a spray hose is also effective. If necessary, use a brush. The work bowl should not be placed in a microwave oven. Store the chopping blade and slicing/shredding disc as you would sharp knives – out of the reach of children.

WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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 a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration 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 unit 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, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please also be sure to include a return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product serial number (stamped on the bottom of the product base), and any other information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order. (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.)
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.

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, shipping, and handling of 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® SmartPower Duet® Deluxe 600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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 any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair services other than those authorized
by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

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• User Manual