Cuisinart CBT-1000 User Manual
PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt Blender with BPA-Free Jar
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the Instruction Book carefully before using.
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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 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 it is running.
16. Twist on blade assembly firmly. Injury can result if moving blades
accidentally become exposed.
17. When blending hot liquids, remove measured lid (center portion of
cover) to allow steam to escape.
18. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may result in fire,
electrical shock, or personal injury.
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 is the grounded type; the extension cord 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.
Maximum rating of 1000 watts is based on the food chopper attachment
that draws the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may draw
less power.
This unit comes with a resettable thermal fuse to prevent damage to the
motor in the case of extreme overload. Simply unplug the unit, rest it for 15
minutes and continue.
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box containing your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt
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. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
4. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.
To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly instructions, page 4. 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 7 to remove any dust or residue.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ....................................... 2
Unpacking Instructions ...................................... 3
Features and Benefits ....................................... 4
Use and Care/Assembly ..................................... 4
Helpful Reminders .......................................... 5
Quick Reference Guides ..................................... 5
Operation ................................................. 6
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................... 7
Do’s and Don’ts ............................................ 7
Recipe Tips ............................................... 8
Recipes.................................................. 10
Warranty Information ....................................... 26
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover and Leak-Proof
PVC Gasket
Just press on. Tightfitting
seal resists leakage. PVC
gasket holds lid snugly in
position for safe operation.
2. Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure
and add ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 64-oz. Blender Jar of
BPA-Free Tritan™
Co-Polymer
Has a unique, sturdy, easy
to pour design.
4. High-Quality Blade
Assembly with Power6
Turbo-Edge™ Stainless
Steel Blade
Is strong enough for all
blending tasks, including
tough jobs like ice
crushing or chopping
delicate herbs.
5. Count-Up™ Timer
Timer with blue backlit LCD display times your recipes for
perfect results.
6. Backlit Push-Button Controls
a) Power On/Off
Flashing red LED indicates when power is on.
b) High Button
Choose High speed to blend ingredients to the desired consistency.
Blue backlit LED lights will indicate which speed you are using.
c) Low Button
Choose Low speed to blend ingredients to the desired consistency.
Blue backlit LED lights will indicate which speed you are using.
d) Pre-Programmed Smoothie Button
The perfect combination of speed and power, timed to develop results
in under 30 seconds!
e) Pre-Programmed Pulse Button
Set bursts of power at two-second intervals, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.
f) Pre-Programmed Ice Crush Button
Press Ice Crush and begin crushing. This button is pre-programmed
using the best combination of speed and timed pulsing for crushing
ice without overprocessing.
7. Heavy-Duty Die Cast Metal Housing
Is stable and secure with a low center of gravity, to prevent blender from
“walking” on your countertop.
8. Slip-Proof Feet (not shown)
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on
countertops or tables.
9. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess cord.
USE AND CARE
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt 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 blade assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the
blender jar opening.
Note: Blades are sharp… handle carefully.
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4. Secure the rubber gasket and blade assembly into position by twisting the cutting assembly clockwise until tightened. Make sure the blade
assembly 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. Make sure the “pour”
marking is aligned with the pour spout. 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
• Oncethecoverisinposition,additionalingredientscanbeaddedduring
blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingredients, and
replacing the measured pour lid.
• Covershouldalwaysbeinplacewhiletheunitison.Makesurethecover
is properly aligned.
• Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor is running.
• Donottwistlockingringfromblenderjarwhenremovingblenderjarfrom
base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
• Addliquidingredientsfirst,thenfollowwithsolidingredients.Thiswill
provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on
the motor.
• Boilingliquidsshouldcoolfor5minutesbeforebeingplacedin
blender jar.
• FollowCleaningandMaintenanceinstructionsonpage7priortoyour
first use.
• Totightenorloosenthejartobladeassembly,simplytwistitonthe
blender base with the jar facing you. Turn counterclockwise to loosen,
clockwise to tighten.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender Press On/Off – The blender is in Standby mode.
To begin blending Press desired speed button.
To change speeds Press desired speed button.
To pulse Press On/Off. Press Pulse and then select High
or Low for pre-programmed pulsing.
To crush ice Press On/Off, then, press Ice Crush button
and program will begin.
To stop blending Press same function key under operation again.
(during a designated function
and pause timer)
To stop blending Press On/Off button.
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending in Pulse Press any function button again.
To stop blending in Ice Crush mode Press any function button again.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen Low Smooth and full-bodied
juice concentrate
Mayonnaise Low Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Low Completely blended
and emulsified
Nuts (shelled, Pulse on High to chop Coarse to fine
½ cup or less at a time)
Heavy or whipping cream High Thick, creamy topping
Bread, cookies or crackers Pulse on High to break Coarse to fine as desired
(add ½-inch pieces, 1 cup up, then run on Low
or less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus High Uniformly fine
zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sugar
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes, Smoothie Smooth, creamy and thick
health drinks
Baby food/fruit and High Smooth and creamy
vegetable purée
Frozen cocktails Ice Crush Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses
Pulse, on High
Coarse to fine
then blend on High
Spices
Pulse on High,
Coarse to fine
then blend on High
Ice Ice Crush, Coarse crush to snowy
pulse or continuous
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OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt Blender
on a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the surface be clean and dry.
Assemble the blender by following the Assembly instructions (page 4).
Once the jar is assembled and is in position on the motor base, plug the
Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt Blender into an electrical outlet.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar and replace the cover.
Make sure that the “pour” marking in the cover is aligned with the pour
spout. This will ensure smoother lifting of the lid. 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 in blender jar with blender plugged in.
Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover marked “lift” upward.
Lifting measured pour lid will not remove 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. This is Standby mode.
4. CHOOSE BLENDING SPEED: Press desired function to determine the
speed at which you would like to blend the ingredients. The indicator
light for the activated speed will glow. The blender will now be functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without pressing
the On/Off button by simply pushing another speed button.
Note: The Count Up™ Timer will begin counting when the desired speed
button is pushed. When you switch into a pre-programmed speed, the
timer will reset to support the new command.
5. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS
a) To Pause Blending Process: Push the button corresponding to
the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you
are blending on High speed, push the High speed button and the
blender will stop blending but the unit will remain on.
Note: By pausing the blending process, you will also pause the timer.
The timer will pause until you start blending again. Changing functions
will reset the timer.
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.
Pausing will stop the blender but NOT turn it off.
Note: When you push the On/Off button to power the blender off, the timer
will stop counting and the LCD display will be off. When the blender is
turned back on and a speed button is pushed, the timer will begin to count
from 0:00.
6. TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The PowerEdge
™
1000-Watt Blender features
a 4-minute Count-Up™ Timer so that you can time your recipes and
guarantee perfect results. The timer begins counting from 0:00 as soon
as you push your desired function. The timer will continue to count up
even if you change speeds during blending. You can pause the timer
by pausing the blending process. Do this by pushing the button corresponding to the function at which you are currently blending.
For example: If you are blending on Low and you push the Low function button, the blender will stop blending and the timer will stop
counting, but the unit will remain on. To continue blending and timing
your recipe, push the function chosen (Low) again. The timer will also
stop counting when it reaches 4:00 minutes, and an audible chime will
sound. The blender will go into Standby mode when the timed cycle is
finished. The timer will reset itself when the On/Off button is pushed, a
pre-programmed function is engaged or you change functions.
7. PRE-PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS: Pulse, Smoothie and Ice Crush are
programmed based on extensive testing in our kitchen and engineering
lab. As part of their programming, the blender will pause between
bursts and cycles. This is normal and by design. Programs run for
20 to 60 seconds.
a) Auto Pulse Mode: The pre-programmed Pulse mode creates a
burst of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the Auto Pulse,
from the Standby (On/Off) mode, push Pulse and the red LED
indicator will flash. Then choose High or Low for auto-pulsing for
up to 4 minutes. The pre-programmed sequences of short bursts
with two- second intervals will commence. The Auto Pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control
the texture of food when chopping. The Auto 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.
b) Smoothie: start by powering the unit on and pressing Smoothie.
The LED backlight will illuminate and a 30-second count-up program will begin. Not smooth enough for your liking? After the cycle
stops, the blender will go into Standby mode. To reactivate press
the Smoothie button again to start a new cycle. An audible chime
will sound at the end of the cycle. You may stop the program at
any time by pressing the Smoothie button again or by powering
the unit off.
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c) Ice Crush: From the Standby mode, press Ice Crush. A pre-pro-
grammed cycle will begin. It is designed to run for approximately
25 seconds and will automatically stop at that point and an
audible chime will sound. The blender will go back into Standby
mode. To start another cycle, power the unit Off, power On and
press Ice Crush again. To interrupt the program, press Ice Crush
and the unit will pause, reverting to Standby. To continue, press
Ice Crush again. To stop the cycle, move to another setting or
press On/Off. Note: Moving from Ice Crush to Standby and then
holding down the Ice Crush button momentarily will allow you to
operate at a continuous speed automatically for one minute.
Interrupting any pre-programmed function – Pulse, Smoothie, or
Ice Crush – will reset the program.
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 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.
9. 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 locking
ring from blender jar when removing jar from motor base. Simply lift
blender jar from motor base. Do not put hands into blender jar with
blender plugged in.
10. In the event the blender loses power and shuts off, simply unplug the
unit and then plug it back in. Press On/Off to power the unit on. If the
unit has overheated, let it cool down (10 minutes) before powering on.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt Blender
from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of
corrosion-resistant parts that 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.
Invert the jar. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise. If too
tight, put the unit on the base and twist accordingly (see Helpful Reminders,
page 5).
Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy
water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
Place the blade assembly 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 blade assembly as follows:
Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar
and fill halfway with warm water. Run on Low for 15 seconds. Repeat, using
clean tap water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts.
DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER
Do:
• Makesuretheelectricaloutletisratedatthesamevoltageasthatstated
on the bottom of the blender motor base.
• Alwaysusetheblenderonaclean,sturdyanddrysurface.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add
remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are
uniformly mixed.
• Cutmostfoodsintocubesapproximately½inch(1.3cm)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).
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•Usethemeasuredpourlidtomeasureliquidingredientssuchasalcohol.
Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have been added.
•Usearubberorplasticspatulaasneeded,onlywhentheblenderis
turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender
jar or cutting assembly.
•Placecoveronfirmly.Alwaysoperatetheblenderwiththecoveron.
• Makesurelockingringistightlyattachedtoblenderjar.
•Alwaysremovebladeassemblyandrubbergasketbeforecleaning.
•Whenscrapingtheblenderjarwithaspatula,removethefoodfromthe
sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of the blender jar,
over the blade assembly.
•
When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, breadcrumbs, nuts, spices,
etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are completely dry.
•Iffoodtendstosticktothesidesoftheblenderjarwhenblending,scrape
down the sides of the blender jar with a spatula and then use the Auto
Pulse to blend.
Don’t:
•Don’tstorefoodorliquidsinyourblenderjar.
•Don’tplacebladeassemblyontomotorbasewithouttheblenderjar
attached.
•Don’tattempttomashpotatoes,kneadheavydough,orbeateggwhites.
•Don’tremoveblenderjarwhileunitison.Keeptheblenderjarcover
on the blender jar while blending.
• Don'ttwistlockingringfromblenderjarwhenremovingblender
jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
•Don’toverprocessfoods.Blenderwillachievemostdesiredresultsin
seconds, not minutes.
•Don’toverloadblender.Ifthemotorstalls,turntheblenderoffimmediately, unplug the unit and remove a portion of the food, then continue.
•Don’tuseanyutensilinsidetheblenderjarwhilethemotorison.
•Don’tuseanycontaineroraccessoriesnotrecommendedbyCuisinart.
Doing so may result in injury.
•Don’tputhandsinsidetheblenderjarwhenblenderispluggedin.
•Don’taddboilingliquidsorfrozenfoods(excepticecubesor½-inchto
1-inch pieces of frozen fruit) to blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool
for 5 minutes before being poured into 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 and pre-programmability
of the PowerEdge™ 1000-Watt Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious
frozen drinks effortlessly.
Chopping Nuts: Place shelled nuts in the blender jar and cover blender.
Use pre-programmed Pulse on High until desired chop is achieved. Pulse
fewer times for coarsely chopped nuts. For best results process small
amounts, ½ cup or less.
Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: Break or cut bread, cookies or
crackers into pieces ½ inch or less in size. For best bread results, use
day-old bread (drier bread works best). Place bread, cookie or cracker
pieces in blender jar. Use Pulse on High to chop, then blend continuously
on Low until desired texture of crumbs is achieved. For best results,
process 1 cup or less at a time.
Crushing Ice: Add up to 8 standard ice cubes to the blender jar.
Cover. Press the pre-programmed Ice Crush button. Timer will sound;
turn blender off.
Grating Fresh Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and blade
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 to 2 teaspoons of sugar
or coarse salt (from recipe) to the blender jar. Cover blender jar. Set on High;
blend for 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Baby Food: Combine no more than 1 pound of cooked vegetables or
fruit with ½ cup liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, broth, or cooking liquid) in
the blender jar. Cover. Set on High. Blend until smooth. Add more liquid
as necessary and process further until desired texture is reached. 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 ½-inch pieces; remove the outer
hard rind. Place cheese in blender jar and cover blender. Pulse to chop
cheese, then blend on High 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 blade assembly must
be clean and dry. Add ¼ to ½ cup of spices/seeds/peppercorns to blender
jar. Cover. Pulse on High to break up, then blend on High until desired
consistency is achieved.
Whipping Cream: If possible, chill blender jar and blade assembly in
refrigerator for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup heavy or whipping cream to blender
jar. Cover jar. Set on High and blend until cream is thickened. (Do not
overblend – bits of butter will begin to form.) If desired, add 1 tablespoon of
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sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency will 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 ½ to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid in the blender
jar along with the cooked solids. Blend on Low first and then High, 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.
Many recipes have large yields, but they can easily be halved if you desire a
smaller amount.
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 when making smoothies and frosty beverages to
prevent diluting the drink.
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