Cuisinart SPB-8 User Manual

INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET

ReMix6.0 600-Watt Blender

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

SPB-8 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
liquids.

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 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 on, and LED lights are illumi­nated or 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. Twist removable blade assembly firmly to blender
jar. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally
become exposed.

17. Regarding your cord set: A longer cord has
been provided so that you will have flexibility in
positioning your Cuisinart ReMix6.0 600-Watt
Blender. 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.

18. Wash the blender jar, blade assembly, and cover
before first use.

19. 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 BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL.

20. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY
TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES.

21. When blending hot liquids in blender jar, remove

measured pour lid to allow steam to escape.

22. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance

garage or under a wall cabinet. 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.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE:

This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali
fied electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

This appliance comes with a resettable thermal fus
to prevent damage to the motor in the case of extreme
overload. Should the unit shut off unexpectedly,
unplug it and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before
continuing (see “To reset the unit,” on page 6).

Maximum of 600 watts rated power is based on
Cuisinart AFP-7 food processor attachment. Other
attachments may draw significantly less power.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart®
ReMix6.0 600-Watt Blender on a flat, sturdy sur­face before unpacking.

2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed
materials from top of pulp mold.

3. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.

4. Remove the lower pulp mold containing the
blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar
when removing.

To assemble the blender, follow the Assembly
instructions on page 5 in this instruction booklet.
Replace all pulp mold inserts in the box and save the
box for repackaging.

Before using for the first time: Wash all parts
according to the Cleaning and Maintenance section
on page 6 of this booklet to remove any dust or resi­due.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Features and Benefits ....................... 4

Assembly ................................ 5

Helpful Reminders ..........................5

Operation ................................ 5

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

DOs and DON’Ts .......................... 7

Warranty Information........................ 8

Recipe Tips ............................... 9

Quick Reference Guide (recipe booklet) ........10

Recipes ................................. 10

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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. 48-oz. BPA Free Tritan

Has a unique, sturdy, wide-mouth design.

4. High-quality Blade Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades

Is strong enough for all blending tasks, including
tough jobs like crushing ice.

5. Electronic Touchpad Controls

a. On/Off Button

Turns blender on or off.

b. High Button

Choose High speed to blend ingredients to
the desired consistency. Blue LED lights will
indicate which speed you are using.

c. Low Button

Choose Low speed to blend ingredients to
the desired consistency. Blue LED lights will
indicate which speed you are using.

d. Ice Crush Button

Press Ice Crush and begin crushing. This but­ton is pre-programmed and will stop blending
when cycle is complete.

e. Pulse Button

Allows you to pulse at High or Low speeds,
so you can blend ingredients only as much as
needed.

6. Powerful Motor Base

Power to handle a wide variety of blending tasks.

7. Slip-proof Feet (not shown)
Prevent movement during use and prevent
damaging marks on countertops or tables.

8. Cord Storage (not shown)

Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently

storing excess cord.

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Co-polyester Jar

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5.

Note: Blades are sharp.

Handle carefully.

*Tritan is a registered trademark of Eastman Chemical
Company.

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ASSEMBLY

To use your Cuisinart® ReMix6.0 600-Watt Blender,
begin by assembling the blender jar.

1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside down, and place it
flat on a sturdy surface.

2. Position the rubber gasket (b) into the groove of the
blade assembly.

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

Note: Blades are sharp… handle carefully.

4. Twist blade assembly (c) clockwise until secure.

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b.

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HELPFUL REMINDERS

• Once the cover is in position, additional

ingredients can be added during blending by
simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingre­dients, and replacing the measured pour lid.

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Cover should always be in place while the unit is
on

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• Warning: Do not place blender jar on base while

motor is running.

• Do not remove blade assembly from blender jar

when removing blender jar from base. Simply lift
blender jar from motor base.

•

Boiling liquids or solid frozen foods (with the
exception of ice cubes or ½-inch [1.3 cm] pieces of
frozen fruit) should never be put into the blender jar.

• Do not put ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids

into a blender jar that has come directly from a
hot dishwasher.

• Do not put very hot liquids or foods into a blender

jar that has come directly from the freezer. Boiling
liquids should cool for 5 minutes before being
poured into blender jar.

• Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on

page 6, prior to your first use.

OPERATION

1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® ReMix6.0
600-Watt Blender on a flat, sturdy surface.
It is important that the surface be clean and
dry. Assemble the blender jar by following the
Assembly Instructions. Once the jar is assembled
and is in position on the motor base, plug the unit
into an electrical outlet.

2.

Put all necessary ingredients into 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
put 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 upward. Lifting measured pour lid will not
remove cover.

3. Start blending:

Press the On/Off button. The red LED indicator
light will illuminate and flash, indicating that the
blender is turned on but no speed has been
selected.

4. Choose blending speed:
Crush buttons to determine the speed at which
you would like to blend the ingredients. Both the
On indicator light and the activated speed indicator
lights will glow. The blender will now be function
ing at the desired speed. It is possible to switch
speeds without pressing the On/Off button, by
simply pushing another speed button.

WARNING: FLASHING RED LIGHT INDICATES
READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES.

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/Off button and
the red LED indicator light will illuminate. Push the
Pulse button and the blue Pulse LED indicator light
will blink. Push and release the desired speed but
ton. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration
of each pulse. While pulsing, the blue 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.

Press High, Low or Ice

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To crush ice: The ReMix6.0 600-Watt Blender motor
is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any
speed; however, for your convenience, we have preset
the best speed for ice crushing. To crush ice, place ice
cubes in the blender jar. Press the On/Off button. The
On indicator light will illuminate. Press the Ice Crush
button until ice is crushed to desired consistency.
Blender will cycle through function and shut off when
complete.

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 On/Off button when you are finished
with your recipe and would like to turn the
blender off.

c. To prevent excessive stress to the motor:

Your blender incorporates an auto-stop feature.
After running continuously for two minutes, the
blender will automatically revert to Standby
mode. To continue blending, press the desired
function.

To dislodge food: Use a rubber or plastic spatula

to help remove food lodged around the removable
blade 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.

To reset the unit: This appliance features an

advanced resettable thermal fuse. In the event
of an overload condition, the unit will shut down
to protect the motor from overheating. To reset
the appliance when this happens, unplug the unit
and let it cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then,
reduce the contents of the blender jar and/or clear
any jams. Restart the unit as noted in the operat­ing directions.

When finished blending: Press the On/Off button
and unplug the blender from the electrical out
let. Never remove the blender jar from the motor
base until the blender is off. Do not remove blade
assembly from blender jar when removing jar from
motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
Do not put hands into blender jar with blender
plugged in.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® ReMix6.0 600-Watt
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. Remove blade assembly by
turning counterclockwise.

Remove the blade assembly. Wash in warm soapy
water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

CAUTION: Handle the blade assembly carefully. It is
SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove
blades from 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 blade
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. Rinse and dr y all parts
thoroughly.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.

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