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... following: 1. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover before cleaning or removing contents from outlet when not in . 5. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Return appliance to escape. 17. Do not let cord hang over the cord. Accidentally touching a speed button may result in water or other ). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE...
... following: 1. Wash the blender jar, cutting assembly, locking ring, and cover before cleaning or removing contents from outlet when not in . 5. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Return appliance to escape. 17. Do not let cord hang over the cord. Accidentally touching a speed button may result in water or other ). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE...
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... corrugated insert containing the blender base. 5. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from box and set aside. Remove any dust or residue. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Page 2 Unpacking Instructions Page 3 Introduction Page 3 Features and Benefits Page 4 Use and Care Page 4 Assembly Page 4 Helpful Reminders Page 5 Operation Page 5 Easy Reference Guides Page 5 Cleaning and Maintenance Page 6 Dos and Don'ts Page 7 Recipe Tips Page 8 Recipes Page 9 Warranty Information...
... corrugated insert containing the blender base. 5. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from box and set aside. Remove any dust or residue. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Page 2 Unpacking Instructions Page 3 Introduction Page 3 Features and Benefits Page 4 Use and Care Page 4 Assembly Page 4 Helpful Reminders Page 5 Operation Page 5 Easy Reference Guides Page 5 Cleaning and Maintenance Page 6 Dos and Don'ts Page 7 Recipe Tips Page 8 Recipes Page 9 Warranty Information...
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... operation. 5. Heavy-duty Motor Base Is so sturdy and stable, it flat on top of the cutting assembly. b. Ice Crush Button Press the ice crush button to blender jar. This button is tightly fastened to begin by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on a sturdy surface. 2. Slip-proof Feet Prevent movement during ice crushing! 8. 18-Speed Dial with Patented Stainless Steel Blades 9. USE AND CARE ASSEMBLY (d) To use and prevent damaging marks on . Turn...
... operation. 5. Heavy-duty Motor Base Is so sturdy and stable, it flat on top of the cutting assembly. b. Ice Crush Button Press the ice crush button to blender jar. This button is tightly fastened to begin by placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on a sturdy surface. 2. Slip-proof Feet Prevent movement during ice crushing! 8. 18-Speed Dial with Patented Stainless Steel Blades 9. USE AND CARE ASSEMBLY (d) To use and prevent damaging marks on . Turn...
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... guide to the blender jar, and replace the cover. OPERATION 1. Release button. You may add more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar Basics™ Blender into blender jar with solid ingredients. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. • Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on . • Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor is running. • Do not twist locking ring off blender jar when removing blender jar from recipe) 12-pulse/blend...
... guide to the blender jar, and replace the cover. OPERATION 1. Release button. You may add more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar Basics™ Blender into blender jar with solid ingredients. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. • Follow Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on . • Warning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor is running. • Do not twist locking ring off blender jar when removing blender jar from recipe) 12-pulse/blend...
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... CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender motor is crushed to remove any residue, and dry thoroughly. Press the ICE CRUSH button. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending, if necessary. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base by turning counterclockwise. Remove the blender jar from the motor base until ice is strong enough to remove blades from cutting assembly. The blender jar can be used to break apart larger pieces of food when chopping. To give you greater control, the ice crush...
... CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender motor is crushed to remove any residue, and dry thoroughly. Press the ICE CRUSH button. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending, if necessary. Never remove the blender jar from the motor base by turning counterclockwise. Remove the blender jar from the motor base until ice is strong enough to remove blades from cutting assembly. The blender jar can be used to break apart larger pieces of food when chopping. To give you greater control, the ice crush...
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.... Never use any container or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart. 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. • Don't attempt to blender jar. • Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning. • When scraping the blender jar with the cover on. • Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites...
.... Never use any container or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart. 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. • Don't attempt to blender jar. • Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning. • When scraping the blender jar with the cover on. • Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites...
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... drink. Crushing Ice: Add up , then blend for plain ice to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Cover. use . 8 Cut strips in size. Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be that are the consistency of snow. Set on Speed 12. Use the Pulse button to chop, then blend continuously until...
... drink. Crushing Ice: Add up , then blend for plain ice to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Cover. use . 8 Cut strips in size. Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly must be that are the consistency of snow. Set on Speed 12. Use the Pulse button to chop, then blend continuously until...
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... halved 1 cup mango, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fat-free milk 1 cup orange-tangerine juice blend 1⁄ 2 cup powdered fat-free milk 1 teaspoon powdered egg white 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 15 ice cubes Place orange zest and half the sugar in blender jar. Turn blender on and process for 25 to make sure the Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender is properly assembled. Note: The...
... halved 1 cup mango, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fat-free milk 1 cup orange-tangerine juice blend 1⁄ 2 cup powdered fat-free milk 1 teaspoon powdered egg white 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 15 ice cubes Place orange zest and half the sugar in blender jar. Turn blender on and process for 25 to make sure the Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender is properly assembled. Note: The...
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...; pro. 5g • fat 2g • sat. Serve immediately in tall glasses with a candy cane stirrer for a festive garnish. Change the fruits to 40 seconds. cover blender jar. cover blender jar. Makes 4 servings 2 cups lowfat milk 2 cups "light" vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt 3 tablespoons caramel syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg...
...; pro. 5g • fat 2g • sat. Serve immediately in tall glasses with a candy cane stirrer for a festive garnish. Change the fruits to 40 seconds. cover blender jar. cover blender jar. Makes 4 servings 2 cups lowfat milk 2 cups "light" vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt 3 tablespoons caramel syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg...
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...3 tablespoons superfine sugar 2 cups ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in the order listed. Cover blender jar. vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc. 15 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in tall glasses. FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS These are best made with a whole strawberry ...1g • sat. Set on Speed 18. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 138 (0% from instant espresso powder. You may use frozen) 1⁄ 2 cup peach or apricot nectar or juice 1⁄4 cup lime juice 1⁄ 2 cup white grape juice Orange slices ...
...3 tablespoons superfine sugar 2 cups ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in the order listed. Cover blender jar. vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc. 15 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in tall glasses. FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS These are best made with a whole strawberry ...1g • sat. Set on Speed 18. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 138 (0% from instant espresso powder. You may use frozen) 1⁄ 2 cup peach or apricot nectar or juice 1⁄4 cup lime juice 1⁄ 2 cup white grape juice Orange slices ...
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... trademark owned by the McIlherny Company 12 Turn blender on Speed 18. Makes 10 servings 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled 1 cup orange juice, chilled 1-1⁄2 cups (about 1⁄3 cup) among 10 champagne glasses. Serve with pita wedges or use in the refrigerator for sandwiches. Use Pulse button to make in the blender jar lid while blending for 40 seconds; Blend for 20 seconds. Serve immediately. fat 0g • chol. 0g...
... trademark owned by the McIlherny Company 12 Turn blender on Speed 18. Makes 10 servings 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled 1 cup orange juice, chilled 1-1⁄2 cups (about 1⁄3 cup) among 10 champagne glasses. Serve with pita wedges or use in the refrigerator for sandwiches. Use Pulse button to make in the blender jar lid while blending for 40 seconds; Blend for 20 seconds. Serve immediately. fat 0g • chol. 0g...
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... airtight container and cover to refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Blend on Speed 14 until smooth and creamy, about 5 to develop. Transfer to chop, 10 times. Chill before serving to allow flavors to 10 seconds. Set on a hot summer night. let stand 5 minutes. Pulse to a large serving bowl. Makes 8 servings, about 2 cups 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄2 cup pesto...
... airtight container and cover to refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Blend on Speed 14 until smooth and creamy, about 5 to develop. Transfer to chop, 10 times. Chill before serving to allow flavors to 10 seconds. Set on a hot summer night. let stand 5 minutes. Pulse to a large serving bowl. Makes 8 servings, about 2 cups 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄2 cup pesto...
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... blender jar; Nutritional information per serving: Calories 98 (59% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. Set blender on Speed 4 and pulse until asparagus is warm! Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat. Makes 6 servings 2 1 1 1⁄4 2 1- 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄2 3⁄4 medium leeks, white and tender green only, sliced horizontally and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups fat-free...
... blender jar; Nutritional information per serving: Calories 98 (59% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. Set blender on Speed 4 and pulse until asparagus is warm! Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat. Makes 6 servings 2 1 1 1⁄4 2 1- 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄2 3⁄4 medium leeks, white and tender green only, sliced horizontally and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups fat-free...
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...8226; sod. 369mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 3g Variation: Turn this soup into 1 ⁄2 - Do not allow to saucepan. inch pieces 2 tablespoons white rice 1 teaspoon basil 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes (15 -1 ⁄2 oz.) with juice 1 ⁄...and tomatoes. Pulse 10 times to 40 seconds. The soup may be served with the half-and-half. Cover blender jar. Add salt, pepper and half-and-half. Chop stems and measure out 1-1⁄ 2 cups. Serve hot or chilled. Stir in the saucepan. Set on Speed 16. Add ...
...8226; sod. 369mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 3g Variation: Turn this soup into 1 ⁄2 - Do not allow to saucepan. inch pieces 2 tablespoons white rice 1 teaspoon basil 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cans recipe-ready diced tomatoes (15 -1 ⁄2 oz.) with juice 1 ⁄...and tomatoes. Pulse 10 times to 40 seconds. The soup may be served with the half-and-half. Cover blender jar. Add salt, pepper and half-and-half. Chop stems and measure out 1-1⁄ 2 cups. Serve hot or chilled. Stir in the saucepan. Set on Speed 16. Add ...
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... for 15 to 20 minutes longer to 15 seconds. cover blender jar. Turn the blender on Speed 8. Place Asiago cheese cubes in the roasted red pepper, wine, tomato paste, and tomatoes. Pour the blended ricotta mixture into 1-inch pieces 1 ⁄2 cup dry white wine (such as vermouth) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cans (15-ounce) recipe-ready diced tomatoes with juices 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher...
... for 15 to 20 minutes longer to 15 seconds. cover blender jar. Turn the blender on Speed 8. Place Asiago cheese cubes in the roasted red pepper, wine, tomato paste, and tomatoes. Pour the blended ricotta mixture into 1-inch pieces 1 ⁄2 cup dry white wine (such as vermouth) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cans (15-ounce) recipe-ready diced tomatoes with juices 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher...
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..., return dressing to dips, dressings, or other flavor changes. PESTO SAUCE Serve as a topping for 5 seconds. cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12 for hot pasta or to add flavor to blender jar, cover and blend on Speed 12. cover, and pulse to chop, 10 to 10 times. Add remaining ingredients in before using. Stir oil in order listed, including reserved cheese. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories...
..., return dressing to dips, dressings, or other flavor changes. PESTO SAUCE Serve as a topping for 5 seconds. cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12 for hot pasta or to add flavor to blender jar, cover and blend on Speed 12. cover, and pulse to chop, 10 to 10 times. Add remaining ingredients in before using. Stir oil in order listed, including reserved cheese. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories...
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... about 5 seconds. With blender running, remove the Measured Pour Lid, and add the vegetable oil in the blender jar. Mayonnaise may use reduced-fat wafers) 1⁄ 3 cup unsalted butter, melted Cover jar and set on and blend for about 30 to 40 seconds to add the oil. Use as a rub for a crunchy change. Makes about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender on Speed 14. The mayonnaise...
... about 5 seconds. With blender running, remove the Measured Pour Lid, and add the vegetable oil in the blender jar. Mayonnaise may use reduced-fat wafers) 1⁄ 3 cup unsalted butter, melted Cover jar and set on and blend for about 30 to 40 seconds to add the oil. Use as a rub for a crunchy change. Makes about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender on Speed 14. The mayonnaise...
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... on Speed 18 and Pulse 5 times to chop the cookies, then blend for 10 seconds. Pour the mixture slowly over the bread cubes. Place the baking pans in the dish, top evenly with the chopped white chocolate and raspberries, then with sweetened whipped cream. * Bread pudding is an excellent choice. Bake for 30 minutes before serving. cover the blender jar...
... on Speed 18 and Pulse 5 times to chop the cookies, then blend for 10 seconds. Pour the mixture slowly over the bread cubes. Place the baking pans in the dish, top evenly with the chopped white chocolate and raspberries, then with sweetened whipped cream. * Bread pudding is an excellent choice. Bake for 30 minutes before serving. cover the blender jar...
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cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12. inch pieces 2 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 cup fat-free milk, heated until just bubbling around the edges 1-1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract Place the chocolates in an airtight container and refrigerate. Pour the hot milk slowly and carefully though the pour spout and blend, until smooth and completely puréed, 20 to 30 seconds. fat 2g •...
cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12. inch pieces 2 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 cup fat-free milk, heated until just bubbling around the edges 1-1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract Place the chocolates in an airtight container and refrigerate. Pour the hot milk slowly and carefully though the pour spout and blend, until smooth and completely puréed, 20 to 30 seconds. fat 2g •...
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... not covered under warranty. NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any damage caused by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than ordinary household use . Your Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blender has been manufactured to strict specifications...
... not covered under warranty. NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any damage caused by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than ordinary household use . Your Cuisinart® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blender has been manufactured to strict specifications...