Cuisinart CB-18BKSS - Manual (Page 6)

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While you are pulsing, the LED indicator light will glow. The pulse
function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control
the texture of food when chopping. The pulse function is also
effective in starting the blending process when you do not want
continuous power, or when processing items that do not require an
extended amount of blending.
6. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender
motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed;
however, for your convenience, we have preset the best speed for
ice crushing. To give you greater control, the ice crush function
automatically operates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice
cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour
lid on the blender jar. Press the ICE CRUSH button. Press the
ICE CRUSH button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired
consistency. See the Recipe Tips section on page 6 for more details.
7. TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove
food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT USE SPATULA
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.
8. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the OFF button and unplug
the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar
from the motor base until the blender is off. Do not twist locking ring
off blender jar when removing jar from motor base. Simply lift blender
jar from motor base. Do not place hands into blender jar with
blender plugged in.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ Blender from the
electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant
parts which are easy to clean. Before first use and after every use, clean
each part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any
part is damaged or blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE
BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up and away.
Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise.
Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy
water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash in
warm water.
CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and
may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting assembly.
Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm,
soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper rack of dishwasher.
The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed and dried
thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside down in dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any
residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in water or
other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: Squirt
a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and fill
halfway with warm water.
Run on Speed 10 for 30 seconds, or as needed. Repeat, using clean tap
water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting
assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all
parts thoroughly.