Cuisinart SPB-7CH SmartPower Electronic Blender USER GUIDE

Cuisinart SPB-7CH SmartPower Electronic 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 motor base of blender in water or other liquid.
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. Never put hands into the blender jar or container, or handle the blades with 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 appliance to 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 cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending, to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to blender itself. A rubber or plastic spatula may be used but must be used only when the blender is turned OFF.
11. When blender is in ON mode, and LED lights are flashing or glowing, do not touch cutting assembly, interfere with blade movement, or remove blender jar cover. Accidentally touching a speed button may activate the blender.
12. BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly on base unless the blender jar is properly attached.
14. Always operate blender with the cover in place.
15. Never leave your blender unattended while running.
16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (center piece of cover) to allow steam to escape.
17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
18. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
    Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has been provided so that you will have flexibility in positioning your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Blender near an electrical outlet. 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. Excess cord should be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the blender base to avoid injury caused by the longer cord.
19. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover 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.
    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
    FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
    NOTICE:
    This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ 7-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert.
3. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.
4. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
5. Remove any additional literature from the box. To assemble the blender, follow the “Assembly” instructions on page 4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging.
   Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section on page 6 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

INTRODUCTION

The life of the party, the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender is engineered with seven speeds that crush ice, including one speed just for ice crushing. The results are delicious, professional-quality frozen drinks. The SmartPower™ Electronic Blender purées, blends, mixes, stirs, liquifies, and more. No need to worry about spills or messy cleanups, either. The SmartPower™ Electronic Blender comes with a dripless pour spout and touchpads that wipe clean in an instant. Like all Cuisinart® appliances, the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender was designed to bring you years of enjoyment, and it is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Cover
   Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. The measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 40-oz. Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout Has a unique, sturdy, wide-mouth design and a dripless pour spout for no-mess pouring.
4. A 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 tough jobs, from ice crushing to chopping delicate herbs.
   Note: Blades are sharp…handle carefully.
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. 7-Speed Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights
   Is easy to use, read and clean. The red LED lights clearly\ indicate what blender speed you are using.
   • Pulse at Any Speed Button
     Allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.
   • Ice Crush Button
     This button is preset to the best speed for crushed 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™ Electronic 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 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

1. 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.
2. Cover should always be in place while the unit is on.
3. Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor is running.
4. Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
5. Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice cubes or 1/2 inch [1.3 cm] pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in the blender jar.
6. Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids into a blender jar which has come directly from a hot dishwasher.
7. 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.
8. Follow the “Cleaning and Maintenance” instructions on page 6, prior to your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender onto 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 Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill
3. area. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients. Do not place 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 upwards.
   Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.
4. TO START BLENDING: press the “On” button. The red “On” LED light will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed has been selected.
5. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING SPEED: both the “On” indicator light and the activated speed indicator light will glow.
   The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing the “Off” button, by simply pushing the next desired speed button.
6. TO STOP THE BLENDING PROCESS:
   re-press the activated speed button. The blending process will stop. The red “On” indicator light will continue to flash to let you know that the blender is still on and can be reactivated by pushing the desired speed button. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped at any speed by pushing the “Off” button. You will need to press the “On” button again to continue blending.
7. PULSE MODE: while the blender is turned on, you can create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending, by activating the pulse function. To do so, first push the “Pulse” button, which will cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights (the on, the pulse, and the desired speed) will glow. 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 which do not require an extended amount of blending.
8. TO CRUSH ICE: the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender 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 give you greater control, the ice crush function automatically operates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the “On” button. Press the “Ice Crush” button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See the “Recipe Tips” section on page 7 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 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.
10. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: press the “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 locking ring from blender jar when removing jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. Do not place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

• To Activate Blender Press “On”- The blender is in on mode.
• To Begin Blending Press desired speed button.
• To Change Speeds Press desired speed button.
• To Pulse In “On” mode press “Pulse”, then press and release desired speed button as needed.
• To Crush Ice In “On” mode, press and release “Ice crush” button as needed.
• To Stop Blending Press “Off” button. (and Deactivate Blender)
• To Stop Blending Release button. (in Pulse or Ice crush Mode)
• To Stop Blending in Stir, Press speed button again. This will Chop, Mix, Purée, or Liquefy return the blender to “On” mode. Press Mode “Off” button to turn blender off.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.

Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result

• Reconstituting frozen orange juice concentrate Stir Smooth and full-bodied
• Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy
• Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency
• Nuts Chop Coarse to fine
• Whipping cream Mix Thick topping
• Bread Crumbs Mix Uniformly fine
• Grating citrus zest Purée Uniformly fine
• Milk shakes Purée Smooth and creamy
• Baby food Purée Smooth and creamy
• Health drinks Liquefy Smooth and creamy
• Frozen cocktails Liquefy Thick and slushy
• Grinding hard cheese Liquefy Coarse to fine
• Spices Liquefy Coarse to fine
• Ice Ice Crush Snowy

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Electronic Blender from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts which 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. 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 cutting 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 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 STIR for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water.
• Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts.
• Wash cutting assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm, soapy water.
• Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.

DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING YOUR 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 remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed.
• Cut most foods into cubes approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) to 1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after 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 locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.
• Always remove 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 cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base without the blender jar attached.
• Blender will not mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites.
• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is on. Keep the blender jar cover on the blender jar while blending.
• Don’t twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender will achieve most desired results in seconds, not minutes.
• Don’t overload 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 utensil 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 place hands inside the blender jar when blender is plugged in.
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or 1/2 inch pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

RECIPE TIPS

The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the SmartPower™ Electronic Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.

• Chopping Nuts: Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed) on chop 4-5 times. Turn blender off; scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn blender on and pulse on chop 2-3 times. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times for more coarsely chopped results. For best results, process no more than 1 cup at a time.
• Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: For best results, use dayold bread (drier bread works best). Break bread slices into 1/2 inch pieces, and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a time on mix for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and cookies should also be broken into 1/2 inch pieces; process 1 cup at a time on mix for 10- 15 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press the “Ice Crush” button, using short bursts, 10 times, or until cubes are the consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times if coarsely chopped ice is desired.
• Grating Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips (using vegetable peeler). Use no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of one medium lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe) to the blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Baby Food: Combine 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, fruit or meat with 3 tablespoons liquid (water, milk or fruit juice) in the blender jar. Blend on purée for 15-20 seconds. Add more liquid if necessary and process again.
• Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into 1/2 inch pieces. Blend on Liquefy for 30 seconds. Turn blender off. For best results, grind no more than 3 ounces of cheese at a time.
• Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Add 1/4-1/2 cup of spices/ seeds/peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on Liquefy for 30-35 seconds. Turn blender off.
• Whipping Cream: Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy cream) at a time. Blend on Mix, and process for 45-60 seconds or until creamy and smooth. If making sweetened cream, add sugar after 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Makes about 1 cup.
• Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Rehydrate 1 ounce of tomatoes in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes and water to blender jar. Cover and pulse on Liquefy 5 times; then run continuously on Liquefy for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes about 1/2 cup of puréed tomatoes.

FAQS

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References

• User Manual