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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
™
CBT-500FPC
SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET 600-WATT BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:53 AM Page 2 15. Never leave your blender unattended while it is running. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (centre When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should piece of cover) to allow steam to escape. always be followed, including the following: 17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. accidentally become exposed. 2. To prote
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:53 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Important Safeguards .................................................................... 2 ® 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart SmartPower Unpacking Instructions.................................................................... 3 ™ Premier Duet 600-Watt Blender/Food processor on a flat, sturdy Introduction ....................................................................................
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:53 AM Page 4 9. Heavy-duty Motor Base FEATURES AND BENEFITS Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – 2. 1. Cover even during ice crushing! Used for both the blender jar and the Just press on. Tightfitting food processor bowl. 1. seal resists leakage. 10. Slip-proof Feet Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks 2. Measured Pour Lid on countertops or tables. Allows you to measure 3. and add ingredients with- 11. Cord Sto
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:53 AM Page 5 • Cover should always be in place while the unit is on. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor To Activate Blender Press On - The blender is in ON mode. is running. To Begin Blending Press desired speed button. • Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender To Change Speeds Press desired speed button. jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. To Pulse In On mode press Puls
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:53 AM Page 6 soon as you push your desired speed: High, Low, Pulse or Ice Push the button corresponding to the speed at which you Crush. The timer will continue to count up even if you change are currently blending. For example: If you are blending on speeds during blending. You can pause the timer by pausing HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the blender the blending process. Do this by pushing the button correspon- will stop blending, but the unit wi
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 7 USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the on LOW for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar before blending. blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 8 • If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when blending, 3. Stainless steel 3 pulse in short bursts. chopping blade • Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses. 4 4. Stainless steel reversible slicing/shredding disc Don’t: 5 • Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar. 5. Adapter stem • Don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base without the blender jar atta
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 9 bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn the cover clockwise pusher to guide food through feed tube. Never use your until it fits into position. Cover lock must click into locked position fingers or spatula. prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover on the work bowl, ® ™ 6. Plug your Cuisinart SmartPower Premier Duet 600-Watt turn chopping blade hub slightly and replace cover. Blender/Food Processor into a household electrical out
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 10 Always use the High button for pulse/chopping. Never turn cover To add liquid while the machine is running, pour it through open back and forth to start and stop processor. feed tube. This is especially useful when making mayonnaise or dressings. CHOPPING, PURÉEING AND MIXING A small hole in the pusher allows you to add liquids in a very slow, Refer to Food Processor Assembly instructions on page 8. steady stream – useful when making sauces. 3 1
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 11 the blade and the work bowl. If this happens, remove the cover, lift the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover into place. Process PROCESSING WITH CHOPPING BLADE smaller amounts of the food at one time. SLICING AND SHREDDING THE FOOD HOW TO PREPARE IT 1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar and base in the usual way. (See steps 1 and 2 on page 8.) Fruit and
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 12 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK Food To Prepare for Slicing To Prepare for Shredding Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers, Cut into even lengths about 1" (2.5 cm) shorter than For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit and zucchini height of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about flat side down, adding enough pieces so they cannot
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 13 (250 ml) at a time on mix for 10-15 seconds. Turn blender dial to Off. washer, insert the work bowl upside down. Remember where you Continue on Page 13.... place the sharp blade and disc, and be certain to unload the dishwasher carefully. Crushing Ice (Blender Jar Only) Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press the Ice Crush The gearbox collar is not immersible. To clean, just wipe with a button, using short bursts, 10 times or until c
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 14 If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or, if we think it necessary, replace it. To RECIPES obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write to: SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS, Cuisinart Canada FROZEN BEVERAGES 156 Parkshore Drive Brampton, Ont. L6T 5M1. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE enc
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 15 Makes 48 ounces (1.4 L) MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE 2 cups (500 ml) pineapple chunks Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are combined to make this creamy shake. 1 medium banana, cut in 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 cup (250 ml) orange juice Makes 4 servings 1 cup (250 ml) fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 cups (500 ml) lowfat milk 2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries (do not thaw) 2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces Place all ingredients in blender jar in ord
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 16 in the blender jar in order given. Turn blender On. Press High and FROZEN MANGO MARGARITAS blend for 25 to 30 seconds until completely slushy. Serve immediately in chilled martini or other stemmed glasses, garnished with a twist Makes 6 servings of lime. 2 cups (500 ml) mango cubes (fresh or frozen, partially thawed) Nutritional information per serving: 1 ⁄2 cup (125 ml) tequila Calories 142 (1% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 0g • fat 0g 1 ® • s
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 17 Makes 8 servings, about 6 ounces (170 ml) each Makes 8 servings 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled 2-3 slices fresh ginger (each about the size of a quarter) 3 cups (750 ml) tomato or vegetable juice 1 mango, about 12-14 ounces (360-420 g), peeled, seeded, cocktail, divided cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 large rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 cantaloupe, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg), peeled, seeded, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces 1 large cucumbe
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 18 ® Melt the butter in a medium Cuisinart saucepan over medium heat. Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water. Swirl, then let Add onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. stand for minutes. Lift leeks from the water without disturbing the Add asparagus, stock, and all but 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the reserved sand/sediment collected in the bowl; allow to drain completely. parsley. Cover and bring to a boil over medium
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 19 1 teaspoon (5 ml) basil Place the eggs, flour, milk and salt in the blender jar in the order listed; cover blender jar. Turn blender On. Press Low and blend for 2 cups (500 ml) fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 10 seconds. Scrape the sides of the jar if needed. With the blender 1 2 cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes [15 ⁄2 oz. (465 ml)] with juices running, add the melted butter in a steady stream and blend for 10 seconds. Let batte
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CBT-500FPPC_v2_IB_BIL 2/24/05 10:54 AM Page 20 temperature with wedges of pita bread, toasted pita chips or vegetable 1 small garlic clove, peeled crudités. 1 1 jalapeño pepper, halved, seeded, cut into ⁄2 inch (1.25 cm) pieces *To roast garlic, peel as many cloves as you need (it will keep 1 green onion, trimmed (include some green), 1 refrigerated for a week in an airtight container, so do lots to have on cut in ⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces hand), and toss them in a small amount of olive oil.
