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 blender motor base in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervisi...
Page 3 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 li...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; Timer; USE AND CARE
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...
Page 5 - HELPFUL REMINDERS; OPERATION; TIMING YOUR RECIPES: The SmartPower PremierTM; 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 - TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Premier
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 yourdesired speed: HIGH, LOW, PULSE or ICE CRUSH. The timerwill continue to count up even if you change speeds during blendin...
Page 7 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
7 9. TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to helpremove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOTUSE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDEROFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continueblending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside theblender jar before blen...
Page 8 - RECIPE TIPS
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 d...
Page 9 - RECIPES; FROZEN BEVERAGES; F RE SH FRUIT SMOOTHIE; FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE; TO-FRUITT I SM OOTHIES
9 teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of athickened, but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate fortopping desserts or coffee drinks. When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamedsoups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving...
Page 11 - FR OZEN C OSMOP OLITA N; FROZEN DAIQUIRI; APPETIZERS; TWO PEPPE R HUM MU S; HE RB CHEE SE S PREAD
11 Note: For an alcohol free “Margarita,” substitute 8 ounces fruit juice such as apricot nectar or cranberry juice forthe Tequila and Triple Sec. FR OZEN C OSMOP OLITA N Can you improve on a new classic? Of course, try our Cuisinart Frozen Cosmopolitan. Makes 8 servings. 2 cups cranberry juice cock...
Page 12 - CHILLED GAZPA C H O; CHILLED ME LON AND; CREA M OF A S PARAGUS SOU P
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 ina smal...
Page 13 - C R E A M Y P O TATO L EEK SOUP; C R E A M Y TO M ATO &
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 orvegetable 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 ...
Page 14 - PERFECT POPOVE RS; R I C O T TA SPINACH PIE
14 2 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken orvegetable stock 2 cans recipe ready diced tomatoes (15 1 ⁄ 2 oz.) with juices 2 roasted 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 Cuisinart ® 3 3 ⁄ 4 -quart Saucepan over me...
Page 15 - RUS TIC TO M ATO SAU CE; BASIC V INAIGRETTE; CR ACKED PEPP ER
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 RUS TIC TO M ATO SAU CE Healthy and delicious at the same time! Makes about 8 cups 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion (8 ounces), peeled and cut ...
Page 16 - J A PANESE CA RROT GINGER; WAS ABI GIN GER
16 scrape sides of blender jar. Add remaining ingredients in order listed;blend for 10 seconds. Add re s e rved blackpepper; blend for 5 seconds. Transfer dre s s i n gto a resealable container and refrigerate for 30minutes or longer to allow flavors to develop.Keeps for one week in the re f r i g e...
Page 17 - C AJU N CREOLE SP IC E BL END; COOKIE CRUS T PUMPK IN PIE
17 * Available in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic foods section of grocery stores. Tip: Use about 1 tablespoon of marinade perportion. Meats such as boneless, skinlesschicken parts, pork chops, or steaks, may beplaced in a resealable freezer weight bag,coated with marinade and frozen. Whenthawed, th...
Page 18 - CLASSIC C HERRY C L A F O U T I S; QUIC K BERRY S A U C E; C H O C O L AT E SAUC E
18 CLASSIC C HERRY C L A F O U T I S This traditional country French dessert can bemade 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 ...
Page 20 - cookware, and Savor the Good Life
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