Cuisinart CB-18BKSS User Manual

SmartPower Bar Basics

™

18-Speed Blender

INSTRUCTION AND

RECIPE BOOKLET

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

CB-18BKSS

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 Bar Basics™ 18-Speed 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 Bar Basics™ 18-Speed 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 jar assembly from box and set aside. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.

4. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender base.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Dos and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21

INTRODUCTION

Get ready to blend bigger batches than ever! Your Cuisinart®SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender comes with a 50 oz. stainless steel jar that holds more ... and won’t break. We’ve engineered this big blender with 18 precision speeds and a separate ice crush button to give you unlimited blending options. Since it’s from Cuisinart, it’s easy to use and even easier to clean.

Have fun and ... happy blending!

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 without removing the cover.

3. 50-oz. Stainless Steel Jar

This unbreakable stainless steel jar has easy-to-read graduation marks.

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 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. 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 Bar 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 measured pour lid into the cover.

6. Place 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.

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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 onto base while motor is running.

• Do not twist locking ring off blender jar when removing blender jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

• Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on page 6, prior to your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart®SmartPower Bar Basics™ 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 Bar Basics™ 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 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.

3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending your ingredients. Press the ON button for continuous blending. The LED light will illuminate when the blender is on.

4. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push the OFF button.

5. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, choose a speed for blending your ingredients. Push and release the PULSE button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse.

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)

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

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

Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result

Reconstituting frozen juice 8-12 Smooth and full-bodied

concentrates Mayonnaise 10-12 Thick and Creamy Salad dressings 10-14 Completely blended and

emulsified

Nuts (shelled, 1/2 cup or less 2-6 Coarse to fine

at a time) pulse to chop

Heavy or whipping cream 2-pulse Thick creamy topping

Bread, Cookies or Crackers 12-pulse/blend Coarse to fine as

(1/2-inch pieces, 1 cup or desired

less at a time)

Grating/chopping citrus zest 12-pulse/blend Uniformly fine

(add 1-2 tsp. Sugar or salt

from recipe)

Smoothies, shakes, health drinks 14-18 Smooth, creamy and thick Baby foods/fruit and vegetable 14-16 Smooth and creamy

purées Frozen cocktails 16 -18 Thick and slushy Hard cheeses 12-pulse/blend Coarse to fine

Spices 12-18 Coarse to fine

pulse/blend

Ice Ice Crush, Coarse crush to snowy

pulse or continuous

While you are pulsing, the LED indicator light 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 that do not require an extended amount of blending.

6. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed 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 ICE CRUSH button. Press the ICE CRUSH button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See the Recipe Tips section on page 6 for more details.

7. 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.

8. 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 off 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.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart®SmartPower Bar Basics™ 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 assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water.

Run on Speed 10 for 30 seconds, or as needed. 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 approximately

⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) to 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than

⁄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.

• Don’t attempt to 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.

RECIPE TIPS

Blender 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 Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.

Chopping Nuts: Place

⁄2 cup shelled nuts in the blender jar and cover blender. Set on Speed 6 and pulse until desired chop is achieved. Pulse fewer times for coarsely chopped nuts. For best results process small amounts,

⁄2 cup or less.

Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: Break or cut bread, cookies or crackers into pieces

⁄2-inch or less in size. For best bread results, use dayold bread (drier bread works best). Place bread, cookie or cracker pieces in blender jar. Set on Speed 12 and Pulse to chop, then blend continuously until desired texture of crumbs is achieved. For best results process 1 cup or less at a time.

Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 standard ice cubes to the blender jar. Cover. 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 Fresh Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Remove zest from fruit in strips using a vegetable peeler; use a sharp knife to remove the bitter white pith from the underside of the zest. Process no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of 1 medium lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar or coarse salt (from recipe) to the blender jar. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12; blend for 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.

Baby Food: Combine 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, fruit or meat with 3-4 tablespoons liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, broth, or cooking liquid) in the blender jar. Set on Speed 16. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds until a smooth purée is reached. Add more liquid as necessary and process further until desired texture is reached. For “junior” type foods, set on Speed 16 and use the Pulse. Always consult with your pediatrician/family physician concerning the best foods for your baby and when to introduce new foods to his/her diet.

Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into

⁄2 -inch pieces; remove all hard outer rind. Place cheese in blender jar. Set on Speed 12. Pulse to chop cheese, 10-12 times, then blend until desired grind is reached. 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

⁄4 -1⁄2 cup of spices/seeds/peppercorns to blender jar. Set on Speed 14, Pulse to break up, then blend for 20 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off.

Whipping Cream: If possible, chill blender jar and cutting assembly in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup heavy or whipping cream to blender jar. Cover jar. Set on Speed 2 and Pulse (1- second pulses) 20 to 30 times until cream is thickened. (Do not overblend – bits of butter will begin to form.) If desired add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of a thickened but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for topping desserts or coffee drinks.

When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Then place the cooked solids in the blender jar along with

⁄2-1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Use the Pulse button to chop, then blend until desired consistency/purée is reached.

Allow hot foods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam buildup which may cause the lid to lift up from the blender jar.

Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you will be surprised how often you will use it.

Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or fruit purées on hand to substitute for plain ice to make smoothies and frosty beverages without diluting the drink.

For quick cleaning, add 1 cup of warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap to the blender jar. Cover and blend on Speed 10 for 30 to 40 seconds. Discard the soapy water and rinse blender thoroughly before the next use.

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