Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CB-18BKSS Cuisinart
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SmartPower Bar Basics ™ 18-Speed Blender INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
2 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. T o protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquid.
3 UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. 2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert.
4 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 1. Cover Just press on. T ightfitting seal resists leakage. 2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover . 3. 50-oz. Stainless Steel Jar This unbreakable stainless steel jar has easy-to-read graduation marks.
5 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.
6 While you are 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.
7 DOS 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.
8 RECIPE TIPS Blender Tips: The simple recipes that follow include some old 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 SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender , you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks.
9 RECIPES Before starting any of these or your own r ecipes, make sure the Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender is properly assembled. Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly pr ocedure.
10 Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES The much-maligned tofu is a good source of pr otein and a nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies.
11 ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ Make orange juice ice cubes ahead of time and be ready to make frappes and smoothies whenever you want a refr eshing treat.
12 FROZEN DAIQUIRI Makes 4 servings 6 ounces frozen limeade 5 ounces light rum 3 cups ice cubes Place ingredients in blender jar in or der listed. Cover blender jar . Set on Speed 18. T urn blender on and process until smooth and slushy , about 30 to 40 seconds.
13 SPINACH PESTO AND WHITE BEAN DIP Serve this dip with crudités or pita chips as dippers. Makes about 2 cups 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄ 2 cup pesto (page 17), made with spinach 1 can white beans (15 ounces), rinsed and drained Place ingredients in blender jar in or der listed.
14 CHILLED MELON AND MANGO SOUP Sweet cantaloupe and mango combine with orange juice for this refr eshing cold soup. Perfect for a summer brunch or as a refr eshing, cool ending to a warm-weather meal.
15 Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water . Swirl, then let stand for minutes. Lift leeks from the water without disturbing the sand/sediment collected in the bowl; allow to drain completely . Melt butter in a large Cuisinart ® Saucepan over medium heat.
16 Preheat oven to 350° F . Use a pastry brush to coat a 10-inch deep dish pie plate with olive oil and set aside. Place Asiago cheese cubes in blender jar; cover blender jar . Set on Speed 12 and pulse 10 to 12 times to grind the cheese. Remove and reserve.
17 Y ou may change the Basic V inaigrette by changing the flavor of the vinegar , mustard or oil. T ry using fresh lemon juice and a little honey for a honey-mustard vinaigr ette. Add fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or pesto for other flavor changes.
18 CHOLESTEROL-FREE MA YONNAISE The safest mayonnaise made at home is made with an egg substitute or liquid pasteurized egg product. Made with an egg substitute, it has the added advantage of being cholesterol-fr ee.
19 PUMPKIN FILLING: 2 large eggs 1 ⁄ 2 cup brown sugar 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat free milk 1 can (15-16 ounces, 1- 1 ⁄ 2 cups) solid pack pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1.
20 QUICK BERR Y SAUCE Makes about 2 cups/8 servings 12 ounces fresh or fr ozen, thawed strawberries or raspberries 1 ⁄ 2 cup red berry pr eserves 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Place all ingredients in blender jar; cover blender jar .
21 W ARRANTY Limited Three-Y ear W arranty This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blenders.
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