Cuisinart CBT-500 manual

S MART P OWER P REMIER ™ 600-W A TT B LENDER INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. CBT -500[...]

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 blender motor base in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by [...]

3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart ® SmartPower Premier ™ 600 Watt 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. Remo[...]

4 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Cover Just press on. Tight-fitting seal resists leakage. 2. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients with- out removing the cover . 3. 50-oz. Glass Jar Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design. 4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 5. High-quali[...]

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. • W arning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor is running. • Do not twi[...]

6 600-watt Blender features a 5-minute Count-up ™ Timer, so that you can time your recipes and guarantee perfect results. The timer begins counting from 0 as soon as you push your desired speed: HIGH, LOW, PULSE or ICE CRUSH. The timer will continue to count up even if you change speeds during blending. Y ou can pause the timer by pausing the ble[...]

7 9. T O DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food lodged around the cutting assembly . DO NOT USE SP A TULA 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. 10. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press [...]

8 • 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. • Do not attempt to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough, or beat egg whites. • Don?[...]

9 teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of a thickened, but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for topping desserts or coffee drinks. When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Then place the cooked sol[...]

10 Makes 48 ounces 1 c up m ang o chu nk s ( 1 "p ie ces ) , a bo u t 8 o un ce s 1 m edi um b an an a, c ut in 1 " pie c es 1 cu p o r ang e, ap p le o r ot he r f ru it ju i ce 1 c up s o y m il k/b e ver a ge 1 t ab l esp o on v a nil la ex tr a ct 1 c up s ilk en to f u, cu t i n to 1" p ie c e s 2 c up s f ro z en st ra w be rr [...]

11 Note: For an alcohol free “Margarita,” substitute 8 ounces fruit juice such as apricot nectar or cranberry juice for the T equila and T riple Sec. FR O ZEN C OSM OP OLI T A N Can you improve on a new classic? Of course, try our Cuisinart Frozen Cosmopolitan. Makes 8 servings. 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 10 ounces chilled vodka (may use c[...]

12 3 sun-dried tomatoes (dry , not oil packed) 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup boiling water 3 green onions, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces 1 package lowfat cream cheese, cut in 1" pieces 1/2 fat free cottage cheese 2 teaspoons herbs de Provence Place sun-dried tomatoes and garlic cloves in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; let stan[...]

13 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup chopped onion or leek 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces 3 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock or broth 1 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups cold water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Place the parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on[...]

14 2 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cans recipe ready diced tomatoes (15 1 ⁄ 2 oz.) with juices 2 r oasted red peppers, seeded 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 cup half-and-half Heat the butter and olive oil in a Cuisinar t ® 3 3 ⁄ 4 -quart Saucepan over medium low heat. Add the onion, celer y , an[...]

15 Calories 182 (54% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 14g • fat 11g • sat. fat. 6g • chol. 136mg • sod. 254mg • calc. 291g • fiber 0g SAUCES/DRESSINGS R US TIC T O M A TO SA U CE Healthy and delicious at the same time! Makes about 8 cups 1 t ab le spoo n e xtr a vi r gin ol i ve oil 1 o nion (8 o unc es ), pe e led an d c ut in 1 /2"[...]

16 scrape sides of blender jar . Add rem aining ingr edien t s in order list ed; bl e n d fo r 1 0 seconds. A dd r e s e r ve d bla ck pepper; b lend f or 5 seconds. T ransfer dr e s s i n g to a res e a lable container and r efrig erate for 30 minutes o r l o n ger t o a llow fl a vors t o devel o p. Keeps for one week in the r e f r i g e r a t o[...]

17 * A vailable in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic foods section of grocery stores. T ip: Use about 1 tablespoon of marinade per portion. Meats such as boneless, skinless chicken parts, pork chops, or steaks, may be placed in a resealable freezer weight bag, coated with marinade and frozen. When thawed, they will be fully marinated and ready to coo[...]

18 CLASSIC C HERR Y C L A F O U T I S This traditional country French dessert can be made with cherries, plums, peaches, pears or any other berry may be used. We have added finely ground almonds or hazelnuts for that certain “je ne sais quoi”. Preparation: less than 5 minutes, plus baking time. Makes 8 servings 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melt[...]

19 LIMITED THREE-YEAR W ARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous war- ranties on Cuisinart ® SmartPower Premier ™ 600-Watt Blenders. This warranty is avail - able to consumers only. Y ou are a con - sumer if you own a Cuisinart ® SmartPower Premier ™ 600-Watt Blender that was pur - chased at retail for personal, family, or household use.[...]

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