Cuisinart CBT-500FP User Manual
SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET™600-W ATT BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CBT-500FP
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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
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, 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. 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 Premier Duet™600-Watt Blender/Food Processor
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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE
DONE ONLY BYAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO
OPERATE. DONOT TOUCH BLADES
22. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recom
mended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to
persons.
23. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs
while processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to per
sons or damage to the food processor. A scraper may be used
but must be used only when the food processor is not running.
24. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs
on base without first putting bowl properly in place
25. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating
appliance
26. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher
27. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance is of 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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart®SmartPower
Premier Duet
™
600-Watt Blender/Food processor on a flat, sturdy
surface before unpacking.
2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top
of corrugated insert.
3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the adapter
stem, and the slicing/shredding disc. Carefully remove
slicing/shredding disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid and
adapter stem.
4. Remove the top corrugated insert containing the blender jar
assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
5. Remove the middle corrugated insert containing the fill cap.
6. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.
7. Remove food processor accessory and 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 on page 4 for a listing of all blender parts.
Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the
Cleaning and Maintenance section on page 7 of this booklet to
remove any dust or residue.
INTRODUCTION
You’ll be amazed at what this combination blender/food processor
can do! The SmartPower PremierDuet
™
is our most powerful
blender and a full-featured 3-cup Cuisinart
®
Food Processor – in
one! It lets you effortlessly blend smoothies, mix batter, crush ice,
purée soup, chop nuts, slice potatoes, or shred cheese…all with
easy push-button controls. Get ready to have more fun and get
more creative in your own kitchen, with Cuisinart!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Blender Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Blender – Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Food Processor Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Food Processor – Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Chopping, Puréeing and Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
Slicing and Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11, 13
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
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BLENDER FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover
Just press on. Tightfitting
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,
wide-mouth 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.
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
blend ingredients only as much as needed.
c. Ice Crush Button
Press to 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! Used for both the blender jar and the
the food processor bowl.
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.
BLENDER
GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart®SmartPower
Premier Duet
™
600-Watt
Blender/Food Processor 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 in 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.
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
8c.
10.
8b.
8a.
Note: Blades are sharp...
handle carefully.
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
9.
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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 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 7, prior to
your first use.
OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart®SmartPower Premier
Duet
™
600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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 Duet™600-Watt
Blender/Food Processor 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – BLENDER
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 Press High or Low button.
(in High or Low Speeds
and Pause Timer)
To Stop Blending Release button.
(in Pulse or Ice Crush Mode)
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best blender 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
and emulsified
Nuts (shelled,1/2 cup Low Coarse to fine
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 and thick
health drinks
Baby food/fruit and 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
then blend
Ice Ice Crush, Coarse crush to snowy
pulse or continuous
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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 upward.
Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.
3. TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower Premier Duet
™
600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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. Do this by pushing the button corresponding to the speed at which you are currently blending. 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 reset itself only 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.
WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE.
DO NOT TOUCH BLADES
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 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.
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 count-
ing 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 Duet
™
600-Watt
Blender/Food Processor 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
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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 12 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.
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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart®SmartPower Premier Duet
™
600-Watt Blender/Food Processor 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 LOW 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 THE 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 juice or 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.
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• 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.
• Do not attempt to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough,
or beat egg whites. These can be done in the food processor.
• 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.
FOOD PROCESSOR FEATURES
1. Food pusher with
oil dispenser
2. Work bowl cover with feed
tube
3. Stainless steel
chopping blade
4. Stainless steel reversible
slicing/shredding disc
5. Adapter stem
6. Clear work bowl
7. Gearbox collar
8. Motor base
Used for both the blender jar
and the food processor bowl
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FOOD PROCESSOR
GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP
Please note that the bowl with collar will fit on the base in eight
different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side
and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for
use reference a certain position for instructional purposes only.
FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY
CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING
1. Hold gearbox collar in one hand and work bowl handle in the
other. Twist bowl clockwise onto collar.
2. Place collar with bowl onto motor base with handle facing front.
3. Place chopping blade over shaft in work bowl. Chopping blade
should slide easily to the bottom of the bowl. Lower blade will
almost touch bottom of bowl.
BE SURE TO HANDLE THE METAL BLADE WITH CARE AS
IT IS RAZOR SHARP!
4. Place food to be processed in work bowl. Put cover on work
bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn the cover clockwise
until it fits into position. Cover lock must click into locked position
prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover on the work bowl,
turn chopping blade hub slightly and replace cover.
5. The food pusher fits in feed tube with more rounded side toward
the outside of the bowl. ALWAYS USE PUSHER TO GUIDE
FOOD THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS
OR SPATULA.
6. Plug your SmartPower Premier Duet
™
600-Watt Blender/Food
Processor into a wall outlet. Push the On button and then the
High button to start chopping or puréeing. It is recommended that
one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use,
to provide unit stability. If the machine doesn’t start, make sure it
is plugged in and the work bowl and cover are locked into place.
The food processor will not start until the collar, work bowl and
work bowl lid are locked into place. Nevertheless, always unplug
the unit before placing hands into the food processor bowl.
NOTE: The motor base will start, but the food processor blade
will not turn until assembled properly.
The reversible slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety
of fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses. See Quick Reference
guide for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding, page 13.
FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY
SLICING AND SHREDDING
1. Hold collar in one hand and bowl handle in the other. Twist bowl
clockwise onto collar.
2. Place collar with bowl onto motor base with handle facing front.
3. Place adapter stem onto the center shaft. To slice: Attach disc to
stem with the raised edge of slicer on top. To shred:Attach disc
to stem with the raised shredding slots on top. Place the
slicing/shredding disc onto shaft with the desired cutting blade
facing up. Be sure to handle the metal blade with care, as it is
razor sharp.
4. Place cover on work bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock.
Turn cover clockwise until it fits into position. Insert food in feed
tube.
5. Hold pusher with more rounded side toward the outside of
the bowl and insert it in feed tube over food. Always use
pusher to guide food through feed tube. Never use your
fingers or spatula.
6. Plug your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Premier Duet™600-Watt
Blender/Food Processor into a household electrical outlet.
7. To remove cover, unlock it by turning it counterclockwise,
then lift it straight up.
OPERATING CONTROLS
Your SmartPower Premier Duet
™
appliance uses the high speed
with the Food Processor attachment. This button is the perfect
speed for all your food processing tasks. Always use this speed
when using the food processor. You may also use the Pulse
button set on High with this function for pulse-chopping.
To use your food processor, make sure that the bowl is assembled
properly and the blade or slicing/shredding disc and the cover are
locked into place.
When you use the control panel, the LED will light next to each
button you press.
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Press the On button. For continuous operation, press the High button. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions. To
turn motor off, press the High button again or the Off button.
For on-off operation, called pulse-chopping or pulsing, press the On
button, press the Pulse button, and then press and release the High
button the desired number of times. Motor runs as long as you hold
the High button down. The motor stops when you release control
switch. Try it a few times.
You control the duration and frequency of pulses by the length of
time you hold the High button down and the rate at which you press
it. Allow enough time between pulses to let food in work bowl fall
to bottom.
Always use the High button for pulse/chopping. Never turn cover
back and forth to start and stop processor.
CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING
Refer to Food Processor Assembly instructions on page 9.
1. Remove cover and put food into work bowl. First, cut food into
3
⁄4"
pieces. You will get a more even chop if you start with pieces that
are all the same size. Put pieces into work bowl with metal blade
in place. You can put in up to 1 cup of food at a time.
If you want to process more, do it in batches.
2. Put on cover and lock it. Insert pusher. It is recommended that
one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use, to
provide unit stability. Press the On button, press the Pulse
button, and the High button (to pulse), then release. Repeat two
to three times. Each time blade stops, let food pieces drop to the
bottom of bowl before pulsing again. This ensures that the blade
will chop them at every pulse. Watch what happens to the food.
With pulse/chopping technique, you can get an even chop without
danger of overprocessing. Check texture by looking through work
bowl. Be careful not to overprocess. For a coarse chop, pulse
only a few times.
3. If you want a finer chop or purée, press the On button and then
the High button and let machine run continuously until the food is
chopped as fine as you want it. Check frequently through clear
cover or bowl to avoid chopping too fine. Use a plastic spatula to
scrape down any pieces that stick to inside of bowl. Onions and
other food with a high water content turn into a smooth purée
very quickly. Do not overchop – look at food frequently through
work bowl.
To purée, follow same procedure as for chopping, but let machine
run until food is a smooth purée.
New users are often surprised at how fast the processor works. You
will quickly get used to its great speed.
These are some conditions that affect your results:
• Size of pieces you put in bowl – all should be about the
same size.
• Amount of food you process – don’t add too much.
• Type of processing you choose – continuous or pulse/chopping.
ADDING FOOD WHILE PROCESSING
To add liquid while the machine is running, pour it through open
feed tube. This is especially useful when making mayonnaise or
dressings.
A small hole in the pusher allows you to add liquids in a very slow,
steady stream – useful when making sauces.
When you want to add small pieces of food like cheese, meat or
garlic cloves while machine is running, drop them through open
feed tube.
To prevent spills when adding sugar and other dry ingredients,
use a funnel.
REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD
Before removing processed food, press Off button and wait for
blade to stop spinning. Then remove cover by turning it counterclockwise. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this
can damage work bowl.
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