Cuisinart Spb-7pk, Spb-7bch Owner's Manual
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SPB-7 Series
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. This appliance should not be used by or near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
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
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.
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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
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 BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
21. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES BLENDER IS
READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES.
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Blender near an electrical outlet. Exercise care
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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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.
Maximum rating of 500 watts is based on the jar attachment that draws
the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may draw
significantly less power.
This unit comes with a resettable thermal fuse to prevent damage to the
motor in the case of extreme overload. Simply unplug the unit, rest it for
15 minutes and continue.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower®
7-Speed Electronic Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before
unpacking.
2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from
top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert.
3. 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.
5. Remove any additional literature from the box.
To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly instructions on page
5 of this 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 7 of this booklet to
remove any dust or residue.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use and Care/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Helpful Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Easy Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
INTRODUCTION
The life of the party, the SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender
is engineered with seven speeds, including one speed just for
ice crushing. The results are delicious, professional-quality frozen
drinks. The SmartPower
blends, mixes, stirs, liquefies, and more. No need to worry about
spills or messy cleanups, either. The SmartPower
Electronic Blender comes with a dripless pour spout and touchpad
that wipes clean in an instant. Like all Cuisinart
SmartPower
you years of enjoyment, and it is backed by a three-year
warranty.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Cover Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add
ingredients without removing the cover.
3. 40-oz. Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout
Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour
spout for no-mess pouring.
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. Collar (Locking Ring)
Is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily into
position, eliminating the frustration of twisting and turning the
blender jar to lock into place.
7. Heavy-duty Motor Base
Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter –
even during ice crushing!
8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control with Indicator Lights
Is easy to use, read and clean. The red LED lights clearly
indicate what blender speed you are using.
8a. Pulse at Any Speed Button
Allows you to pulse at any speed from high to low, so you can
blend ingredients only as much as needed.
8b. Ice Crush Button
This button is preset to the best speed for crushed ice.
9. Slip-proof Feet
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on
countertops or tables.
10. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing excess
cord.
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Note: Blades are sharp…
handle carefully.
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USE AND CARE
ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart
assembling the blender jar. See diagram, next page.
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 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. Insert the
measured pour lid into the cover, aligning the tabs in the pour lid
with the slots in the cover. Twist clockwise to lock 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.
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HELPFUL REMINDERS
• Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can
be added during blending: twist the measured pour lid
counterclockwise until the tabs in the pour lid align with the slots
in the cover; pull up pour lid, add ingredients, and replace the
measured pour lid.
• Cover should always be in place while the unit is on.
• Warning: Do not place blender jar on 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 ½-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 in a blender
jar that has come directly from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not place very hot liquids or foods in a blender jar that 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® Electronic
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
Electronic Blender into an electrical outlet.
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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 in 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 upward.
Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.
3. To start blending: Press the On button. The red On LED light
will flash, indicating that the blender is turned on but no speed
has been selected.
4. Press the desired blending speed: 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 next desired speed button.
5. To stop the blending process: Re-press the activated speed
button. The blending process will stop. The red On indicator
light will continue to flash to let you know that the blender is still
on. The blender can be completely deactivated and stopped at
any speed by pushing the Off button. You will need to press the
On button again to continue blending.
6. To reset the blender: The unit has an advanced thermal
resettable fuse feature. If the event of an overload condition
the unit will shut down to protect the motor from overheating.
When this happens, to reset the unit, unplug the blender and let
it cool down for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then look to reduce
the contents and/or clear any jams, then restart as noted in the
operating directions.
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 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 Release button.
(in Pulse or Ice Crush mode)
To stop blending in Stir, Press speed button again. This will
Chop, Mix, Purée, or return the blender to On mode.
Liquefy mode Press Off button to turn blender off.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen
orange juice concentrate Stir Smooth and full-bodied
Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency
Nuts Chop Coarse to fine
Whipping cream Mix Thick topping
Bread crumbs Mix Uniformly fine
Grating citrus zest Purée Uniformly fine
Milk shakes Purée Smooth and creamy
Baby food Purée Smooth and creamy
Health drinks Liquefy Smooth and creamy
Frozen cocktails Liquefy Thick and slushy
Grinding hard cheese Liquefy Coarse to fine
Spices Liquefy Coarse to fine
Ice Ice Crush Snowy
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7. Pulse mode: While the blender is turned on, you can create
a burst of power for quick, efficient blending by activating the
Pulse function. To do so, first push the Pulse button, which will
cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and release
the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine
the duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights
(the On, the Pulse, and the desired speed) 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 contnuous power, or when processing items that do
not require an extended amount of blending.
8. To crush ice: The SmartPower
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, and place the cover and
the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the On button.
Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed
to desired consistency. See the Recipe Tips section on page 9
for details
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 befor 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 in blender jar with blender plugged in.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart® SmartPower® Electronic Blender
from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of
corrosion-resistant parts that are easy to clean. Before first use and
after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all
parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is
chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up
and away. 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 Stir
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.
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DO’s and DON’Ts WHEN USING
YOUR 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 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 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.
• 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.
• Blender will not 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 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
½-inch pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids
should cool for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.
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