Cuisinart SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET CBT-500FP manual

S MART P OWER P REMIER D UET ™ 600-W AT T B LENDER /F OOD P ROCESSOR INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. CBT -500FP[...]

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. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used [...]

3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONL Y NOTICE This appliance is of the grounded type; the extension cord should be a grounded type 3-wire cord. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way . UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart ® SmartPower Premier Duet [...]

4 BLENDER FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 1. Cover Just press on. T ightfitting 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 , wide-mouth design. 4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 5.[...]

5 5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar . Push the measured pour lid into the cover . 6. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar mark- ings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side. 7. Plug in power cord. Y our blender is now ready to be used. HELPFUL REMINDERS • Once the cover is in position, additional[...]

6 Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor . Note: T o remove blender jar cover , lift edge of cover upward. Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover . 3. TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower Premier Duet ™ 600-W att Blender[...]

7 a pulse function. T o crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar . Press the On button. The On indicator light will illuminate. Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency . See Recipe T ips section on page 12 for more details. Note: The timer will count when you push or hold down the Ice Crush button[...]

8 • When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc, make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are completely dry . • If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when blending, pulse in short bursts. • Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses. DO[...]

9 FOOD PROCESSOR GETTING ST ARTED STEP BY STEP Please note that the bowl with collar will fit on the base in eight different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for use reference a certain position for instructional purposes only . FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBL Y CHOPPING,[...]

10 Press the On button. For continuous operation, press the High but- ton. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions. T o turn motor off, press the High button again or the Of f button. For on-off operation, called pulse-chopping or pulsing, press the On button, press the Pulse button, and then press and release the High button th[...]

11 It is important not to let metal blade fall out of work bowl as you empty it. Here are two ways to prevent it from falling out: 1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove food from around blade. Carefully remove blade by the plastic hub. 2. Hold top of blade in place with finger or spatula while pouring out processed food. At this point, you [...]

12 4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into place by twisting it clockwise and insert food in feed tube. 5. Insert pusher . Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher with one hand while using your other hand to push the On button, Pulse button, and hold down the High button. Slicing and shredding take only a few seconds.W ait until disc stops spi[...]

13 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK Food Long narrow foods like carrots, celery , cucumbers, and zucchini Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and other large round fruits and vegetables Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other small, round fruits and vegetables Cabbage, iceberg lettuce Uncooked meat an[...]

14 CLEANING AND STORING YOUR SMAR TPOWER PREMIER DUET ™ FOOD PROCESSOR A TT ACHMENTS Store the chopping blade and slicing/shredding disc as you would sharp knives – out of the reach of children. The work bowl, cover , pusher, chopping blade, and slicing/shredding disc are top- shelf dishwasher safe. When placing parts in your dishwasher , inser[...]

15 consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facili- ty if service or repair can be economically accomplished. *Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair , replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty . California residents may also, at their preference, [...]

16 FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE A delicious drink for breakfast on the run. The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste. Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched orange juice. Makes 48 ounces 2 cups pineapple chunks 1 medium banana, cut in 1" pieces 1 cup orange juice 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw) Pl[...]

17 Nutritional information per serving: Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g For a Creamy Frapp é , add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending. * May be prepared from instant espresso powder . FROZEN MANGO MARGARIT AS Y ou can make Margaritas and[...]

18 SOUPS, SPREADS, DIPS AND MORE For best results when blending fr esh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly must be dry and clean. CHILLED GAZP ACHO A Cuisinart favorite, made with fresh, ripe summer tomatoes, Chilled Gazpacho is perfect on a hot, summer night. Makes 8 servings, about 6 ounces each 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled 3 cups tom[...]

19 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 blender jar . Set blender on Low and pulse until coarsely chopped, about 4 to 5 times. Remove and reserve. Melt the butter in a medium Cuisinart ® saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and c[...]

20 CREAMY TOMA TO AND RED PEPPER BISQUE Creamy tomato soup that is special enough for any occasion. Makes 8 servings 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion (4 ounces), peeled, cut in 1 ⁄ 2 " pieces 1 rib celery (2 ounces), cleaned, cut in 1 ⁄ 2 " pieces 1 carr ot (2 ounces), peeled, cut in 1 ⁄ 2 &[...]

21 1 ⁄ 2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 ⁄ 4 cup tahini 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Place the parsley in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press On button, then the Pulse button, and the Food Processor Button to pulse, 8-10 times. Remove and reserve. Place [...]

22 MEDITERRANEAN TUNA Makes 1 cup 1 ⁄ 2 ounce red onion 1 6-ounce can tuna packed in oil* 1 1 ⁄ 2 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional) Place the red onion in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover o[...]

23 leaves and choose 30 of the nicest leaves. Pipe or spread a small amount (2 teaspoons) of shrimp/cream cheese mixtur e onto bottom half of leaves. Arrange on flat serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle lightly with r emaining reserved chopped parsley just before serving. Nutritional information per serving (one filled[...]

24 SHREDDED CARROT AND ZUCCHINI SALAD A quick and easy salad for all seasons. Makes 4 servings 2 small zucchini (a scant 1 ⁄ 2 pound), cut to fit feed tube 3 medium carrots (a scant 1 ⁄ 2 pound), peeled, cut to fit feed tube 1 ⁄ 2 small clove garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon kosher[...]

25 SAUCES AND DRESSINGS PESTO Makes about 2 ⁄ 3 cup 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut in 1 ⁄ 2 -inch cubes 1 ⁄ 4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, washed and dried completely 1 ⁄ 4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon kosher salt Insert the chopping blade in the food processor w[...]

26 1 ⁄ 2 cup wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 ⁄ 3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 ⁄ 3 cup vegetable oil Place the garlic in the blender jar and cover jar . Set on Low . Use the Pulse function to chop the garlic, 5 times. Add the mustard, vinegar , salt and pepper . T urn the blender on and blend for 10[...]

27 Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 26 (30% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 4g W ASABI GINGER SAUCE/MARINADE Use this versatile sauce as a marinade for meats and seafood, a dressing for salads, or a dipping sauce for potstickers, dumplings[...]

28 Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 18 (24% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 501mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 1g DESSERTS / SWEET SAUCES COOKIE CRUST PUMPKIN PIE The traditional holiday favorite is made with a cookie crumb crust for a crunchy change. Makes 12 servings Crust: 2 ⁄ 3 [...]

29 Place the egg, butter , milk, and vanilla in the work bowl and process on high for 20 seconds. Add reserved dry ingr edients and the oatmeal, walnuts, and chocolate morsels. Pulse until just combined. Scoop batter evenly into the muffin tin. Bake until puf fed and golden, and a tester comes out clean, about 12-15 minutes. T ransfer to a wire rac[...]

30 1 month. Serve plain, topped with fresh berries, or with Quick Berry Sauce. V ariation: T o make Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes, add 2-3 tablespoons chocolate morsels to the batter when adding the cream cheese Nutritional information per serving: Calories 241 (43% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 4g • fat 12g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 74mg • sod[...]

31 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons vanilla Place the chocolates in the blender jar; cover blender jar . Set on Low . Pulse to chop the chocolates, 10 to 15 times. Add the sugar; process to chop, 20 seconds. With the blender running, remove the measur ed pour cup. Pour the hot milk slowly and carefully thr ough the pour spout and blend until the chocolate is me[...]

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V ersion no.: CBT500FP IB-530A TX SIZE: 216mm(W) x 178mm(H) T otal Pages : 32pcs Material: Cover: 157gsm Matt Artpaper Inside: 120gsm Gloss Artpaper Color: Cover: 4C + 1C Inside: 1C + 1C DA TE: 10/30/04 P . O.: 0410000 (00/00/2004_OP) Coating:[...]