Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquid. 3. Close superv...
Page 3 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart ® SmartPower Basics ™ 18-Speed 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 lif...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; USE AND CARE
4 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Cover Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage. 2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients with-out removing the cover. 3. 48-oz. Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour spout for no-me...
Page 5 - HELPFUL REMINDERS; OPERATION; QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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.• Warning: Do not place blender jar onto b...
Page 6 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
6 3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending youringredients. Press the ON button for continuous blending. TheLED light will illuminate when the blender is on. 4. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push theOFF button. 5. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of ...
Page 8 - RECIPE TIPS
8 RECIPE TIPS Blender Tips –The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favoritesas well as some creative combinations that are sure to please yourfriends and family. Thanks to the superior Ice Crushing power of theSmartPower Basics ™ Electronic Blender, you’ll also be able to make del...
Page 9 - RECIPES; FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE; JUICE BAR ORANGE SMOOTHIE; FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE
9 RECIPES Before starting any of these or your ownrecipes, make sure the Cuisinart ® Smart Power Basics™ Blender is properly assembled. Follow the assembly directionson page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly procedure. Nutritional information is based on numberof servings in...
Page 12 - WHITE BEAN DIP; HERB CHEESE SPREAD; CHILLED GAZPACHO
12 each (zest of 1/2 lemon), bitter white pith removed, cut in 1/2 - inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons cumin 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence or Mediterranean herb blend 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 – 6 tablespoons water 1 can (19 ounces) chick peas, drained, rinsed and drained again...
Page 13 - HOT AND COLD SOUPS; CHILLED MELON AND; CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP; CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP
13 6 green onions, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar – or – lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Place garlic in blender jar; cover jar. Set onSpeed 14; Pulse to chop garlic...
Page 14 - PEPPER BISQUE; ENTRÉES; RICOTTA SPINACH PIE
14 Makes six servings 2 medium leeks, white and tender green only, sliced horizontally andcut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small (3-4 ounce) onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon thyme 2 medium russet potatoes (about 3/4-pound total), peeled, cut into 1-inch ...
Page 15 - RUSTIC TOMATO SAUCE; BASIC VINAIGRETTE
15 1/2 slice white or wheat bread (1/2 ounce) cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon dry basil 4 large eggs 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, packed (about 2-1/2 ounces), washed & dried 3 cups lowfat ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper Preheat ...
Page 16 - CREAMY CAESAR SALAD; PESTO SAUCE; CHOLESTEROL FREE
16 slow, steady stream, taking about 20 sec-onds, then blend for 20 seconds longeruntil completely emulsified. You may change the Basic Vinaigrette bychanging the flavor of the vinegar, mustardor oil. Try using fresh lemon juice and a littlehoney for a honey-mustard vinaigrette. Addfresh herbs, sun-...
Page 17 - CAJUN CREOLE SPICE BLEND; DESSERTS & SWEET SAUCES; COOKIE CRUST PUMPKIN PIE
17 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (mild in flavor) 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup flavorless vegetable oil Place egg substitute, vinegar, olive oil, drymustard, pepper and salt in the blender jar.Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12. Turnb...
Page 18 - WHITE CHOCOLATE; QUICK BERRY SAUCE; CHOCOLATE SAUCE
18 Place the eggs and remaining ingredients inthe blender jar in the order listed; cover theblender jar. Set on Speed 6 and blend untilsmooth, about 10 to 15 seconds. Pour thepumpkin mixture into the prepared cookiecrust. Bake in the preheated 350° F ovenfor 55 to 60 minutes. Center of the pie mayap...
Page 19 - PRODUCT
19 LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ® SmartPower Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blenders. Thiswarranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if youown a Cuisinart ® SmartPower Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blender that wa...
Page 20 - cookware, and Savor the Good Life
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