Cuisinart CB-9 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

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MARTPOWER

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5-S

PEEDELECTRONICBLENDER

CB-9 Series

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

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. Always unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning or removing contents from blender jar or
container.

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 where it can be inadvertently pulled on or
tripped over or touch hot surfaces, which might
damage the cord.

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, 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 table top, 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.

21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT
INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO
NOT TOUCH BLADES.

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

Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart

®

SmartPower™5-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat,
sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove More
Frozen Drinks book from top of Glass Box insert.
Next carefully remove glass insert box. Remove
glasses and set aside. Next remove instruction
booklet and other printed materials from top of
corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated
insert. Carefully lift blender base from box and set
aside. Remove the lower corrugated insert
containing the blender jar assembly. Use caution –
do not tip the jar when removing. 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. See the “Features and Benefits”
section of this booklet for a listing of all
blender parts.

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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 ..................................p.2

Unpacking Instructions ...............................p.2

Introduction ................................................p.3

Features and Benefits .................................p.3

Use and Care ...............................................p.4

Assembly ......................................................p.4

Helpful Reminders.......................................p.4

Operation ....................................................p.4

Quick Reference Guides .............................p.5

Cleaning and Maintenance ..........................p.6

Dos and Don’ts ............................................p.6

Recipe Tips .................................................p.7

Recipes .........................................................p.7

Warranty Information ...............................p.17

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased a Cuisinart

®

SmartPower™Electronic Blender.
The life of the party, the SmartPower

™

Electronic
Blender is engineered with five speeds that
crush ice, including one speed just for ice crushing.
The results are delicious, professional-quality
frozen drinks, from the thickest strawberry
daiquiris to the most flavorful piña coladas.

The SmartPower

™

Electronic Blender blends,
chops, liquefies, and more. So whether you’re
making soup, salsa, salad dressing, or baby food,
you can do it easily and quickly. 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

is easy to use. Just press on; no turning
or twisting required. Tightfitting seal
resists leakage.

2. 2 oz. Measured Pour Lid

allows you to measure and add ingredients
neatly without removing the cover.

3. 40 oz. Glass Jar with
Dripless Pour Spout

has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and
a dripless pour spout for no mess pouring.

4. Leakproof 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, eliminating the
frustration of twisting and turning the
blender jar to lock it into place.

7. Heavy-Duty Motor Base

is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on
your counter – even during ice crushing! The
motor is strong enough to handle all blending
tasks, including crushing ice without liquid,
and is backed by a three year limited warranty.

8. 5-Speed Touchpad Control
with Indicator Lights

is easy to use, read and clean. Five speeds give
you great versatility—use low speeds for
delicate blending all the way up to high
speeds for cheese, garlic, or lemon zest.
The red LED lights clearly indicate what
blender speed you are using.

8a. 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.

8b. Ice Crush Button

activates the ice crushing speed. This button
is preset to the best speed for crushed ice.
However, you can crush ice at any speed.

9. Slip- Proof Feet

prevent movement during use and prevent
damaging marks on countertops or tables.

10. Hidden Cord Storage Compartment
(not shown)

keeps countertop safe and neat by
conveniently storing excess cord.

11. Impact-Resistant Plastic Housing

is crafted of the finest quality materials to
resist staining, cracking, and odors.

12. Innovative Cuisinart Design

in combination with power, performance, and
sturdiness, makes this blender a winner.

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8b.

8b.

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 blender jar is assembled,
turn 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

•

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 from blender jar

when removing blender jar from base.
Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

•

Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the
exception of ice cubes or 1/2" pieces of
frozen fruit) should never be placed in the
blender jar.

•

Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold
liquids into a blender jar which has come
directly from a hot dishwasher.

•

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.

•

Follow “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
additional 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.

Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured in the
measured pour lid, using the measurement marking.
Solid ingredients can be added by simply dropping
them through the fill area into the blender jar.
Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients.

Note:

To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover

upwards.

Lifting measured pour lid will not

remove cover.

3. 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.

4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING
SPEED: both the ON indicator light and
the activated speed indicator light will glow.
Now the blender will 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.

5. 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

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Stir

Chop

Liquefy

Pulse

Ice Crush

On

Off

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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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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
OFF THE BLENDER. Replace the cover
and measured pour lid and continue

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 (and Deactivate Blender) Press OFF button.
To Stop Blending (in Pulse or ICE CRUSH Release button.

Mode)
To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop, Press speed button again. This will return the

or Liquefy Mode blender to ON mode. Press OFF button to turn

blender OFF.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for 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 Chop Thick topping
Bread Crumbs Chop Uniformly fine
Grating citrus zest Liquefy Uniformly fine
Milk shakes Liquefy Smooth and creamy
Baby food Liquefy 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

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blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not
inside the blender jar before blending.

9. 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
pressing the OFF button. 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.

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.

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 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" to 1" to achieve a more uniform result.
Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than
1/2".

• 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 firmly on blender. Never operate
the blender without cover.

• 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 assemb

ly.

•

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
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" pieces of frozen fruit)
to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool
for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

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RECIPE TIPS

You’ll find many easy ways to prepare savory,
healthful meals with your Cuisinart

®

SmartPower

™

Electronic Blender. 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.

RECIPE TIPS:

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. Do not pulse as
many 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 day old bread (drier bread
works best). Break bread slices into 1/2" pieces,
and process no more than 1 cup of pieces at a
time on Chop for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and
cookies should also be broken into 1/2" pieces;
process 1 cup at a time on Chop 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. Do not pulse as
many 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.

Grinding Hard Cheese

Cut cheese into 1/2" 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 Chop, 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.

RECIPES

Before following any of these Cuisinart recipes,
make sure the SmartPower

™

Electronic
Blender is properly assembled. Follow the
"Assembly" directions on page 4 of this
instruction booklet for correct blender
assembly procedure.

FROZEN BEVERAGES

FROZEN CRANBERRY-ORANGE

MIMOSAS

Makes ten servings
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
1 cup orange juice, chilled
1-1/2 cups ice cubes
1 bottle (750 ml) brut champagne, chilled
Place cranberry juice, orange juice, and ice cubes

in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on
blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on
Liquefy until thick and frothy, about 30-40
seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Pour 1/3 cup juice mixture into each champagne
glass. Top with chilled champagne.
Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 32 (0% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 14mg

FROZEN FRUIT DAIQUIRI

Makes five 4-ounce servings
4 ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
3 ounces light rum
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup ripe fruit, cut into 1" pieces

(strawberries, bananas, peaches)

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.
Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON
and process on Liquefy until slushy, about 45-50
seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 90 (0% from fat) • carbo. 13g • prot. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg