Cuisinart SMO-56 User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET

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Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® Blender

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

SMO-56

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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 insert fingers into dispenser tap hole, 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® Smooth Operator® 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, locking ring with cutting assembly, dispenser tap, dispenser plug 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. Always operate the blender with the dispenser tap or dispenser plug in place.

22. Never place blade assembly on base unless assembled to jar.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other).

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.

2. Remove instruction book and other printed materials from top of

corrugated insert.

3. Remove corrugated insert containing dispenser tap, dispenser

plug, blending stick and measured pour lid.

4. Lift blender base from box.

5. Carefully lift out corrugated insert containing the glass blender jar

assembly.

To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly Instructions in this 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 in this booklet to remove any dust or residue.

CONTENTS

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

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

INTRODUCTION

The Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® blender handles all of today’s demanding kitchen tasks with style and grace; that’s what makes it smooth. It holds 56 ounces, has 1500 watts of pulse power for superior blending and has standout styling with brushed chrome housing and stainless accents. The Smooth Operator® also comes with a bonus dispenser tap which makes serving clean and easy; the jar never has to leave the blender base! From dips to shakes to smoothies and more, the Smooth Operator®'s simple five-button control panel, powerful blending and incomparable versatility make it a dynamic addition to any kitchen.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid:

Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover.

Cover: Easy press-on cover with tightfitting seal resists leakage.

56-oz. Glass Jar with Handle:

Large capacity is great for any size crowd.

4. Blending Stick (not shown):

Helps move ingredients when preparing a thick mixture.

High-quality Cutting Assembly with Patented Stainless Steel Blades (not shown):

Strong enough for all blending tasks, including ice crushing.

Removable Dispenser Tap: Allows you to dispense drinks with ease.

Dispenser Tap Plug (not shown):

When dispensing is not desired, you can remove the dispenser tap and replace it with the plug. This allows you to use your blender for standard blender tasks.

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8b.

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Note: Blades are sharp...

handle carefully.

8. Push-button Controls:

a. On/Off Buttons. b. 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.

c. Pulse Button: Allows you to pulse at High to Low speeds, so

you can blend ingredients only as much as needed.

Heavy-duty Motor Base: It is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter.

10.

Slip-proof Feet: Prevent movement during use and damaging marks on counter tops or tables.

11.

Cord Storage: (not shown) Keeps countertops safe and neat, conveniently storing excess cord.

USE AND CARE

ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® 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 locking ring with cutting

assembly (c) upside down, and place the blade end in the blender jar opening. 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.

Note:

4. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Twist the

5. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the handle is

Blades are sharp... handle carefully.

measured pour lid into the cover, or place the blending stick into the cover.

positioned to the back of the blender.

(c)

(b)

(a)

6. Screw the dispenser tap or dispenser plug onto the front of the locking ring.

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.

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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 in this booklet

prior to your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® Smooth Operator®

Blender on 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® Smooth Operator® Blender into an electrical outlet.

2. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace the

cover. You may use the blending stick or measured pour lid when blending. The blending stick helps to keep frozen ingredients moving without having to remove the lid. You may add more ingredients by lifting the measured pour lid or blending stick and dropping ingredients through the fill area. Replace the measured

pour lid or blending stick 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.

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.

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.

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.

b. To Stop Blending Process:

Push the OFF button when you are finished with your recipe and would like to turn the blender off.

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

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

To activate blender Press ON – The blender is in ON mode.

To begin blending Press desired speed button.

To change speeds Press desired speed button.

To pulse In ON mode press PULSE, then press and

To stop blending Press OFF button. (and deactivate blender)

To stop blending Press HIGH or LOW button. (in high or low speeds)

To stop blending Release button. (in PULSE mode)

release desired speed 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 and emulsified

Nuts (shelled, Low Coarse to fine ½ cup or less at a time) Pulse to chop

Heav y or whipping cream Low – pulse Thick creamy topping

Bread, cookies or crackers Low – pulse, Coarse to fine as desired (add ½” pieces, 1 cup or then blend less at a time)

Grating/chopping citrus Low – pulse/blend Uniformly fine zest (add 1 to 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 pulse or continuous Coarse crush to snowy

power, or when processing items that do not require an extended amount of blending.

7. TO DISLODGE FOOD: 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.

8. USING DISPENSER TAP: dispenser spout. Turn blender on and then press LOW – pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with blending stick as ingredients are dispensing. If there is difficulty with dispensing, try dispensing on HIGH.

Note: It is highly recommended NOT to dispense hot ingredients

through the dispenser tap.

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.

Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help

Place cup or pitcher under the

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® Blender from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosionresistant 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 with cutting assembly by turning counterclockwise.

Remove the 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. Disassemble dispenser tap from locking ring (see diagram and instructions at right).

CAUTION: Handle the locking ring with cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from locking ring.

Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid or blending stick. 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 the dishwasher, and the dispenser tap and the plug can be washed in the top rack of the 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 locking ring with cutting assembly and gasket in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.

CLEANING DISPENSER TAP

To disassemble dispenser tap for cleaning:

1. Remove the dispenser tap from the locking ring by unscrewing the entire dispenser tap counterclockwise.

2. Remove the cap from the dispenser body by unscrewing it counterclockwise.

3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper pin.

4. Remove the cap from stopper and stopper pin. The stopper, pin and spring are tightly fitted. Do not separate.

5. Clean all parts in warm soapy water, dry thoroughly and reassemble in the order shown.

To assemble the dispenser tap after cleaning:

1. Make sure all parts are dry.

Dispenser Lever

Cap

Stopper Pin Hook

Stopper

Dispenser

Body

2. Place the cap over the stopper pin. Squeeze the cap and stopper pin together so that the pin is showing through the cap. Slide the dispenser lever onto the stopper pin hook and pull up.

3. Screw the cap onto the dispenser body by screwing clockwise until the cap and dispenser body are evenly squared.

4. Now you are ready to attach to the dispenser tap to the locking ring for use.

• 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,

use blending stick and pulse in short bursts.

• Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades

stop rotating between pulses.

• Always use blending stick with cover in place.

DO’S AND DON’TS WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER

DO'S:

• 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 ½ inch (1.3 cm) 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).

• Use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid or blending stick 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 with cutting assembly is tightly attached to blender jar.

• Always remove locking ring with cutting assembly, rubber gasket, dispenser tap and dispenser plug 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.

DON’T:

• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.

• Don’t place locking ring with cutting assembly onto motor base without the blender jar attached.

• Do not attempt to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites.

• Don’t remove blender jar while unit is on. Keep the blender jar cover on the blender jar while blending.

• Don’t twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.

• Don’t overblend 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, other than the blending stick provided, inside the blender jar while the motor is on. Note: Blending stick is to be used only with cover in place.

• 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 or insert fingers into the dispenser hole when blender is plugged in.

• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or ½inch pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.

RECIPE TIPS

The simple recipes that follow include some Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the Smooth Operator® Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.

Chopping Nuts: Place ½ cup shelled nuts in the blender jar and cover blender. Set on low and pulse 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 1⁄2-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. Set on low or high and pulse to chop, then blend continuously until desired texture of crumbs is achieved. For best results, process 1 cup or less at a time.

Crushing Ice: Add up to 10 standard ice cubes to the blender jar. Cover. Press the Pulse button, then press the high button, using short bursts,10 times, or until cubes are the consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times if coarsely chopped ice is desired.

Grating Fresh Citrus Zest: For best results, blender jar and cutting 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. Cut strips in

half. Process no more than 8 strips at a time (zest of 1 medium lemon). Add strips and 1 teaspoon sugar or coarse salt (from recipe) to the blender jar. Cover blender jar. Set on low; blend for 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.

Baby Food: Combine ½ cup cooked vegetables, fruit or meat with 3 to 4 tablespoons liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, broth, or cooking liquid) in the blender jar. Set on Low or High. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds until a smooth purée is reached. Add more liquid as necessary and process further until desired texture is reached. For “junior” type foods, set on high and use the pulse function. 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 all outer hard rind. Place cheese in blender jar. Set on low. Pulse to chop cheese, 10 to 12 times, then blend 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 cutting assembly must be clean and dry. Add ¼ to ½ cup of spices/seeds/ peppercorns to blender jar. Set on low or high; pulse to break up, then blend for 20 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off.

Whipping Cream: If possible, chill blender jar and cutting assembly in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup heavy or whipping cream to blender jar. Cover jar. Set on low and pulse (1-second pulses) 20 to 30 times until cream is thickened. (Do not overblend – bits of butter will begin to form.) If

desired, add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of a thickened but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for topping desserts or coffee drinks.

Puréeing Hot Mixtures: 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. Allow hot foods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam buildup, which may cause the lid to lift up from the blender jar. Place the cooked solids in the blender jar along with ½ to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Pulse to chop, then blend until desired consistency/purée is reached.

NOTE: It is highly recommended NOT to dispense hot ingredients through the dispenser tap.

Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or fruit purées on hand, and use instead of plain ice when making smoothies and frosty beverages, to prevent diluting the drink.

For quick cleaning, add 1 cup of warm water and a drop of liquid dishwashing soap to the blender jar. Cover and blend on low or high for 30 seconds or more as needed. Discard the soapy water and rinse blender thoroughly before the next use. Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you will be surprised how often you will use it.

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