Cuisinart Hurricane Pro CBT-2000C Instruction Bookle

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Hurricane™ Pro

CBT-2000C

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro
Blenders are equipped with a 3-conductor cord that

has a molded 3 -prong grounding-type plug, and
should be used in combination with a properly
connected grounding-type outlet as shown in
Figure 1.

This appliance is for 120
volts only and should not
be used with a converter.
IMPORTANT: Always
unplug the Cuisinart

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Hurricane™ Pro blender
from outlet when assem

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bling and disassembling.

TO RESET THE
UNIT

Your blender is equipped with a Resettable
Thermal Protec tor to protect the motor. If the
motor shuts down, unplug the blender. Let the

blender rest for approximately 15 minutes. Once the
resting period has elapsed, plug the power cord back
into the outlet and continue blending. If your blender
does not function prope rly following this procedure,
discontinue use and contact a certified Cuisinart
Consumer Service Center.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box containing the Cuisinart® Hurricane™
Pro blender on a flat, sturdy surface before
unpacking.

2. Open box and remove instruction book, the
Hurricane Handbook cookbook, and any printed
materials from top of box.

3. Remove packing materials and all components.
CAUTION: Sharp blade inside blender container.

4. Place all packing materials back into the gift box
and save, in the event that future shipping of the
machine is needed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Features and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Instructions........................5

Helpful Reminders...........................6

Recipe Tips ................................6

Food Chart.................................7

Blender Cleaning and Maintenance .............8

Warranty Information.........................9

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinar t is proud to introduce a blender for
home use that delivers the power and advanced
functionality of top-of-the line commercial
blenders. The Hurricane™ Pro delivers a level of
power that far exceeds standard home blenders.
Exclusive BlendLogic Smart Technology senses
variations in the load and instantly adjusts
blending speed, and a unique memory function
lets you change – and saves – preset times. We
built the Hurricane™ Pro to last, and back it up
with an unpre cedented 10-year limited motor
warranty. Check out the recipes in your Hur ricane
Handbook and power up – this is a blender you’re
going to want to spend time with!

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safet y
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before

putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning or removing contents from
blender container. Never put hands into
the blender container, or handle the blades
with appliance plugged in.

3. To protect against electrical hazards, and
permanent damage to unit, do not put motor
base of blender in water or other liquids.

4. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

5. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

6. Do not use carbonated liquids in the

blender container, or in any blending
container. Using carbonated liquids in a
blender container may result in injury.

7. Do not pour boiling water into the blender
container.

8. Do not blend liquids for more than

6 minutes.

9. Avoid coming into contact with moving parts.

10. Do not operate this blender or any other
appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.

11. The use of attachments, including canning
jars, not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.

14. Keep hands and utensils out of container

while blending to prevent the possibility of
severe personal injury and/or damage to
the blender. A plastic scraper may be used,
but must be used only when the blender is
not running.

15. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

16. Always operate blender with lid in place.

17. See Cleaning and Maintenance instructions.

Add: Not for water jet cleaning.

18. Always operate blender with jar pad properly
in place.

19. Do not fill above MAX FILL LINE for blending,
SOUP or CLEAN settings.

20. If the container overflows during blending,
there is too much liquid/ingredients in the
container. Stop blending, remove enough
liquid/ingredients to below MAX FILL LINE,
and continue blending. Do not operate if
overflowing.

21. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage. When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire,
especially if the appliance touches the walls
of the garage or the door touches the unit as
it closes.

22. Do not leave the Cuisinart

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Hurricane™ Pro

blender unattended while operating.

23. The use of ear protection is recommended
during extended operating periods.

24. Ensure the jar coupler and motor coupler are
aligned and engaged before operating. If
unable to engage, remove container and
shake contents, then try again.

25. The coupling seat may be hot after running –
do not touch.

26. Replace jar pad if worn.

27. When the power is ON and the Start /Stop
button is flashing, do not touch coupling seat,
interfere with blade movement, or remove
blender jar pad. Accidentally touching a
speed button may activate the blender.

28. When blending hot liquids, remove center
piece of two-piece cover.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the motor base of the Cuisinart® Hurricane™
Pro on a flat, sturdy surface. It is impor tant that the
surface is clean and dry. Fit the blender jar on the
motor base. Once assembled, plug the Cuisinart

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Hurricane™ Pro into an electrical outlet.
Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar and

secure the lid. You may add more ingredients by
removing the measuring cap and dropping
ingredients through the fill area. Replace the
measuring cap after adding any ingre dients.

Do not put hands in blender jar with the blender
plugged in. Start blending:

1. POWER ON. Press the Power ON/OFF switch at

the back of the unit. This activates a 10-second
process ending at the Ready mode. During this
process, all the control buttons will illuminate, and
the LCD screen will display, “Cuisinart logo”. After
a few seconds, the LCD screen will display “the
most truste d name in the kitchen”, and then this
message: SELECT SPEED OR FUNCTION. The
START/STOP control will start flashing.

2. READY MODE. When in ready mode, the

LCD screen will display, “SELECT SPEED OR
FUNCTION”.

The START/STOP button will be active and
flashing and the Turbo Boost button will be active
and illuminated.

a. Pressing START/STOP will start the blending

process. Pressing and holding the Turbo Boost
button will also start the blending process.
If no Function or T ime has been selected, the
blender will run at its preset default: 3 minutes
at Speed 5. Time is displayed as it counts up
in the LCD screen.

b.

If START/STOP is not pressed within 15 minutes,
the blender will go into Slee p Mode and the LCD
display will go dark and will be inactive.

c. To return to Ready mode, press any button.

3. SPEED. You can adjust the speed in Ready mode

or while blending by simply turning the knob. The
default set ting is Speed 5, but this blender offers
a full range of options, from Speed 1 (1,500 rpm)
to speed 10 (24,000 rpm). Once Speed is selected,
press START/STOP or PULSE to activate blending.
You can use PULSE for more blending control or
Turbo Boost for more power.

4. PULSE. When the blender is running at speed 1–10

pressing and releasing the PULSE control will let
you pulse ingredients, on and off.

5. TURBO. While blending on any func tion other than

“SOUP” or at any speed, pre ss and hold the Turbo
Boost button for a boost of power at the blender’s
top speed (30,000 rpm).

6. TIMER. Use the up and down ar rows to set/adjust

blending time when using the speed control knob.
You can adjust time in one-second intervals by
pressing and releasing, or press and hold to scroll
through time more quickly.

7. MEMORY FEATURE. The Hurricane

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Pro has a
unique MEMORY Function. It allows you to adjust/
customize the timing on all the preset functions
(Smoothie, Ice Crush, Soup & Clean) to suit your
personal needs, and will memorize that setting. To
use this feature, select a preset function, and use
the timer arrows to adjust the preset program tim

­ing up or down. Once you have set your de sired
timing, pres s the STA RT button to activate. Your
memorized setting will be set and saved unless
you power off or unplug your ble nder, which will
bring you back to the default settings.

PRESET FUNCTIONS:

8. SMOOTHIE. Your blender of fers two preset

SMOOTHIE options. When SELECT SPEED OR
FUNCTION appears in the display, press the
SMOOTHIE button once for Fruit Smoothie
(45– second run time) or press a second time for
Green Smoothie (90 –second run time). When your
selection appears in display, press START/STOP
to begin blending. Time will count down in the
LCD screen. NOTE: See TIMER/MEMORY
FEATURE sections for adjusting and or customiz

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ing blending times.

Use the Fruit Smoothie function for most smoothies
and drinks. The Green Smoothie function is
specifically designed for harder-to-process
ingredients, like fibrous leafy greens and fruits
with tiny seeds, such as berries.

9. ICE CRUSH. This preset function operates at

Speed 10 for 10 seconds. Press the ICE CRUSH
control, then press START/STOP to begin crushing
ice. Time counts down (see Timer section
following).

FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

A. 1.5 Ounce (45 ml) Removable Measuring Cap
B. Tight-Seal 2-Piece Blender Lid
C. Removable Dishwasher Sa fe Lid Seal
D. Blender Jar with Soft-Grip Handle

64 oz. (1.9 L), BPA-free Eastman Tritan™
Copolyeste r, includes English and metric
graduations.

E. 6-Prong Blade/Ball-Bearing Assembly

Commercial-quality stainless steel construction.

F. Removable Dishwasher-Safe Jar Pad
G. ON/OFF Power Switch

Located on back of unit. Pres s ON to turn blender
on. LCD and touchpad lights will go on. Blender
is ready to use.

H. Turbo Boost Button

Delivers an instant burst of 30,000 RPM of power
at any time.

I. Variable Speed Dial

Lets you select speeds from 1500 to 24,000 RPM.

J. Blender Base
K. Control Panel (see below for detailed

description)

CONTROL PANEL

1. LCD Screen with Countdown Timer

Brightly lit window displays function, blending time,
and speed selected, prompting you through every
step of every blending task. NOTE: LCD screen will
go dark after 15 minutes of blender inactivity.

2. START/STOP

Pressing the START/STOP button star ts the
blending process. Pressing again will stop
the blending process.

3. SMOOTHIE

Lets you select preset Fruit smoothie or
Green smoothie settings.

4. ICE CRUSH

Preset to crush ice in seconds

5. SOUP

Preset to make hot pureed soup.

6. PULSE

Allow you to pulse at any selected speed.

7. CLEAN

A 30-second preset cycle to clean blades
and blender jar after each use.

8. TIMER/MEMORY FEATURE

Arrows (up and down arrows shown) let you adjust
time to blend ingredients to personal t aste.

* Note: Soup preset can only be adjusted down from

6 minutes. Customized setting will be memorized
unless the unit is turned off or unplugged.

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10. SO UP. The SOUP preset runs for 6 minutes, ideal

for proces sing and heating ingredients. Be sure
not to exceed the MAX FILL LINE when adding
ingredients.

11. CLEAN. The CLE AN feature is a 30 -second

preset that automatically cleans your blender
jar after each use. Simply add a few drops of
dishwashing detergent to the jar with one cup
of warm water. Put on the lid, press the CLEAN
control, then press START/STOP. The
preprogrammed cycle runs from low to high, and
time counts down in the LCD. Some tasks, such
as nut butters, may require additional cycles to
clean. Rinse the jar thoroughly when done.

12. PAUSE. While blending in any preset function,

press the active button to pause blending.
Press the button a second time to reactivate
the function.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

• Lid should always be secure while the unit is in
operation.

• Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and dry
surface.

• Secure the measuring cap insert in the lid by
twisting it clockwise.

• Once the lid is in position, additiona l ingredients
can be added during blending by simply re moving
the measuring cap insert, adding ingredients, and
replacing it, turning it to secure.

• Do not place blender jar on base while motor is
running or re move blender jar before the blender
has stopped running.

• Cut all foods into 1-inch pieces to achieve uniform
results.

• Do not attempt to blend boiling liquids or solid
frozen foods [except for ice cubes or frozen fruits
cut to 1-cubic inch (2.5 cm-cubic) or smaller].

• When ble nding, place liquid ingredients into the jar
first, followed by the softe st ingredients. Ice or
frozen fruit should be placed in the jar last.

• Use a plastic spatula as needed, only when the
blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as
damage may occur to the blender jar or blade.

• When the blende r has been running for 3 minutes,
it will automatically shut off unless it is in SOUP
mode, which operates for 6 minutes.

• Milling hard ingredie nts and spices may cause
some clouding to appear on the inside of the
blender jar, but will not affect blender performance.

• Use Turbo Boost function for maximum power to
break up hard ingredients.

• Do not excee d the MAX FILL LINE when adding
food or liquid to the blending jar.

• Make sure the blender jar is completely dry when
chopping ice, fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest,
breadcrumbs or nuts and spices.

• Do not store food or liquids in your blender jar.

• Be careful not to overprocess foods.

• Do not use any utensil inside the blender jar with
the motor on.

• Unplug blender before reaching into the blender
jar.

• Never use carbonated liquids in a blender jar.
Using carbonated liquids in the blender may
result in injury.

RECIPE TIPS

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

• When making pureed soup or sauce without using
the soup function. Then place ½ to 1 cup of the
reserve d cooking liquid in the blender jar along
with the cooked solids. Sta rt blending on Speed 1
and gradually increase speed until desired
consistency/purée is reached.

• Keep ice cubes made of juices, milk or fr uit purées
on hand to substitute for plain ice when making
smoothies a nd frosty beverages to prevent diluting
your drink.

• Freeze overripe bananas, which make a delicious
addition to your smoothie or shake. Simply peel,
cut into pieces and wrap in wa x paper for freezer
storage until ready to use.

• Use the timer when there are items you don’t want
to overblend, like heavy cream to make whipped
cream or egg whites to fold into foods or make
meringues.

• The Cuisinart

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Hurricane™ Pro can also make
frozen treats. Put 1 cup liquid, like rice milk,
almond milk or soy milk, and 1 pound frozen fruit
chunks in the blender jar. Select Speed 10 and
press S TART. Blend until combined, gradually
decreasing the speed once the big chunks are
broken up and the mixture no longer turns ove r
in the blende r jar.

• When ble nding thick items like hummus, it is
normal for an air bubble to form in the center,
preventing the mixture from blending. When this
happens, simply lower the speed to “pop” the
bubble and allow the ingredients to fall in and start
blending again. Adding more liquid, like water or
oil, also helps.

FOOD Quantity Function/Speed Blending Time Result/Use

Grains and seeds 1 to 3 cups

(250 to 750 ml)

Speed 10 30 to 40 seconds Flours for baking

Cheese Up to ½ pound

(225 g), cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm)
cubes

Speed 10 10 seconds Grated cheese

Grinding nuts 1 cup (250 ml) Speed 10 Pulse until evenly

ground

Nut meals/flours for
baking

Nut butters 1 pound (454 g)

nuts plus ¼ to ¾
cup (60 to 175 ml)
oil

Speed 1 — once
nuts are moving
around the jar,
slowly add the oil
through the pour lid

2 to 4 minutes

Bread, cookie or
cracker crumbs

1 pound (454 g)
crumbs plus ¼ to
¾ cup (60 to
175 ml) oil

Speed 5 to 10
depending on how
coarse or fine the
grind

10 to 15 seconds Crumbs for breading

or baking. Be st
results with toasted
bread

Shakes Up to 8 cups (2 L) Speed 1 to 3 About 1 minute

Smoothies Up to 8 cups (2 L) For smoothies use

the fruit or green
smoothie function

Use preset times
or customize time
if desired

Baby food Up to 4 cups (1 L) Variable speed —

2 to 6

1 to 2 minutes Store in the freezer in

ice cube trays for
individual servings

Frozen cocktails Up to 8 cups (2 L) Speed 10 45 seconds to

1:30 minutes

Raw vegetables Up to 2 cups

(500 ml)

Speed 10 10 seconds Use as a base for

soups, sauces and
sautes

Sugar 1 cup (250 ml) Speed 10 10 seconds Superfine sugar for

baking and easy
melting

Whipped cream 2 cups (50 0 ml) Speed 1 1 minute For sweetened

whipped cream, add
sugar after 40
seconds (set timer for
ease). Continue
blending for an
additional 20 seconds
to finish.

FOOD CHART

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BLENDER CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the Cuisinart® Hurricane™ Pro blender
from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Never
immerse blender base in water or other liquids.

1. Remove the blender ja r from the blender base and
remove the lid. The jar must be cleaned and dried
after each use or when the blender has not been
used for an extended period of time. We recom

­mend using the automatic clean function
(see page 6).

2. Wash the lid in warm, soapy water and rinse
thoroughly.

3. The blender jar, blade assembly and lid assembly
are all dishwasher safe.

4. To clean the blender base, wipe the exterior with
a soft cloth or sponge dampened with cleaning
solution. Do not immerse the base in cleaning
solution or water. Wipe with a dry towel and be
sure the base is completely dry before using.

5. Be sure that the blender is thoroughly dry and
properly assembled with the jar pad in place before
operating.

An authorized service represe ntative should perfor m
any other ser vicing.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY

We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be
free of defects in materials or workmanship
under normal home use for 3 years from the
date of original purchase. This warranty
covers manufacturer’s defects including
mechanical and electrical defects. It does
not cover damage from consumer abuse,
unauthorized repairs or modications, theft,
misuse, or damage due to transportation or
environmental conditions. Products with
removed or altered identication numbers
will not be covered.

This warranty is not available to retailers or
other commercial purchasers or owners. If
your Cuisinart product should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will
repair it or replace it if necessary. For
warranty purposes, please register your
product online at www.cuisinart.ca to
facilitate verication of the date of original
purchase and keep your original receipt for
the duration of the limited warranty. This
warranty excludes damage caused by
accident, misuse or abuse, including damage
caused by overheating, and it does not apply
to scratches, stains, discolouration or other
damage to external or internal surfaces that
does not impair the functional utility of the
product. This warranty also expressly
excludes all incidental or consequential
damages.

Your Cuisinart product has been
manufactured to the strictest specications
and has been designed for use only in
120 volt outlets and only with authorized
accessories and replacement parts. This
warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by attempted use of this
unit with a converter, as well as use with
accessories, replacement parts or repair
service other than those authorized by
Cuisinart.

If the appliance should become defective
within the warranty period, do not return the
appliance to the store. Please contact our
Customer Service Centre:

Toll-free phone number:
1-800-472-7606

Address:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2

Email:
[e-mail]

Model: CBT-2000C

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please enclose:

• $10.00 for shipping and handling of the
product (cheque or money order)

• Return address and phone number

• Description of the product defect

• Product date code*/copy of original proof
of purchase

• Any other information pertinent to the
product’s return

* Product date code can be found on the

underside of the base of the product. The
product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number.
Example, 90630 would designate year,
month & day (2009, June 30th).

Note: We recommend you use a traceable,
insured delivery service for added protection.
Cuisinart will not be held responsible for
in-transit damage or for packages that are
not delivered to us. To order replacement
parts or accessories, call our Customer
Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606.
For more information, please visit our
website at www.cuisinart.ca.

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