Cuisinart CBT-500 User Manual
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
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MARTPOWERPREMIER
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CBT-500
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
blender motor base 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 BYAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
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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.
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart®SmartPower
Premier™600 Watt Blender on a flat, sturdy surface
before unpacking.
INTRODUCTION
The Cuisinart®SmartPower Premier™600-Watt Blender is constructed with a heavy die-cast metal base and 50-ounce glass blender
jar. This dynamic new look for blending - solid, sophisticated, and
elegantly commercial - is perfect for today’s gourmet kitchen.
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.
To assemble the blender, follow the “Assembly” instructions in the
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 7
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
The most powerful of the SmartPower™Blenders, it’s engineered
with a 600-watt motor that’s more than capable of handling extra
tough blending tasks, including crushing ice. The flip side of this
heavy-duty blender is its versatile, precision control. ACount-Up
Timer ensures that any recipe can be followed to the second, and a
professional-quality stainless steel blade finely minces even small
portions of delicate herbs or nuts. Separate Hi, Low, Pulse, and Ice
Crush controls, plus LED indicator lights, offer the kind of ease of
operation and control that result in the perfect blend, time after time.
A crowd pleaser, the heavy glass blender jar holds 50 ounces of
tropical island drinks, luscious fruit and yogurt shakes, creamy
chocolate pie filling, crepe or tempura batters...and more! If you
think of something else you want to add while blending, just remove
the measured pour lid insert and pour ingredients in. The blender
jar has a spillproof spout, and all the removable parts are
dishwasher safe. Great look. Perfect blend. Welcome to Cuisinart!
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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6. Locking Ring
Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily
into position.
7. Count-Up™Timer
Five-minute timer times your recipes for perfect results.
8. Push-button Controls
a. High and Low Buttons
Choose High or Low speed to blend the ingredients to the
desired consistency. Red LED lights will indicate which
speed you are using.
b. Pulse Button
Allows you to pulse at High or Low speeds, so you can
1. Cover
Just press on. Tight-fitting
seal resists leakage.
2. Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure
and add ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 50-oz. Glass Jar
Has a unique, sturdy,
widemouth design.
4. Leak-proof Rubber
Gasket (not shown)
Holds the glass jar snugly
in position for safe
operation.
5. High-quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all
blender tasks, including
tough jobs, from ice
crushing to chopping
delicate herbs.
blend ingredients only as much as needed.
c. Ice Crush Button
Press on and begin crushing. This button is preset to the
best speed for crushing ice.
9. Heavy-duty Motor Base
Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter –
even during ice crushing!
10. Slip-proof Feet
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks
on countertops or tables.
11. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing
excess cord.
USE AND CARE
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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.
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart®SmartPower
Premier™600-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 cutting assembly (c)
upside down, and place the
blade end in the blender jar
opening.
Note: Blades are sharp…
handle carefully.
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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 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 inch [1.3 cm] 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 Premier
600-Watt 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
Premier™600-Watt 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. TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower Premier™
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
ToActivate 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
To Crush Ice In (ON) mode, press and release
To Stop Blending Press (OFF) button.
(and Deactivate Blender)
To Stop Blending Press (HIGH) or (LOW) button.
(in High or Low Speeds
and Pause Timer)
To Stop Blending Release button.
(in PULSE or ICE CRUSH Mode)
and release desired speed button as
needed.
(ICE CRUSH) button as needed.
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 or High Completely blended
Nuts (shelled, Low Coarse to fine
1/2 cup or less at a time) Pulse to chop
Heavy or whipping cream Low - pulse Thick creamy topping
Bread, cookies or crackers Low - pulse Coarse to fine as desired
(add 1/2" pieces, 1 cup or then blend
less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus Low - pulse/blend Uniformly fine
zest (add 1-2 tsp. sugar
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes, High Smooth, creamy & thick
health drinks
Baby food/fruit & High Smooth and creamy
vegetable purée
Frozen cocktails High Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses Low-pulse, then blend Coarse to fine
Spices Low or high, pulse Coarse to fine
Ice Ice Crush, Course crush to snowy
then blend
pulse or continuous
and emulsified
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600-watt Blender features a 5-minute Count-up™Timer, so that
you can time your recipes and guarantee perfect results.
The timer begins counting from 0 as soon as you push your
desired speed: HIGH, LOW, PULSE or ICE CRUSH. The timer
will continue to count up even if you change speeds during
blending. You can pause the timer by pausing the blending
process. Pushing the button corresponding to the speed in
which you are currently blending does this. For example: If you
are blending in LOW speed and you push the LOW speed
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 one of the speed buttons. The timer
will also stop counting when it reaches 5:00 minutes. The timer
will only reset itself when the OFF button is pushed.
4. START BLENDING: Press the ON button. The red LED
indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the blender is
turned on but no speed has been selected.
5. CHOOSE BLENDING SPEED: Press HIGH or LOW button to
determine the speed at which you would like to blend the
ingredients. Both the “On” indicator light and the activated
speed indicator 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 other
speed button.
Note: The Count-up™timer will begin counting when the desired
speed button is pushed. The timer will continue to count if you
change speeds.
6. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS:
a. To Pause Blending Process:
Push the button corresponding to the speed in 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
t i m e r. The timer will remain paused until you start blending again.
b. To Stop Blending Process:
Push the OFF button when you are finished with your recipe
and would like to turn the blender off.
Note: When you push the OFF button, the timer will stop
counting and the LED display will reset to 0:00. When the
blender is turned back on and a speed button is pushed, the
timer will begin to count from 0:00.
7. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of
power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function,
push the ON button and the red LED indicator light will
illuminate. Push the PULSE button, and the pulse LED
indicator light will blink. Push and release the desired speed
button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of each
pulse. While 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.
Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the
PULSE button. The timer will pause when you release the
PULSE button.
8. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Premier™600-Watt 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. Press the ON button. The
“on” indicator light will illuminate. Press the ICE CRUSH button
in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See
“Recipe Tips” section on page 7 for more details.
Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the
ICE CRUSH button. The timer will pause when you release
the ICE CRUSH button.
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