Cuisinart BFP-703 Series - Manual (Page 7)

effective in starting the blending
process when you do not want
continuous power, or when processing
items which do not require an
extended amount of blending.
7. TO CRUSH ICE: Use blender jar
only. The SmartPowerDuet ® Blender/
Food Processor 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 “On” button.
Press the “Ice Crush” button in short
pulses until ice is crushed to desired
consistency. See the "Recipe Tips"
section on page 9 for more details.
8. 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 OFF AND
UNPLUGGED THE BLENDER.
Replace the cover and measured
pour lid and continue blending if
necessary. Make sure spatula is not
inside the blender jar before
blending.
9. 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 pressing
the “Off” button. Do not twist locking
ring from 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 Duet ® Blender/ Food
Processor 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 the upper rack of the
dishwasher. The blender jar should be
washed in warm soapy water and
rinsed and dried thoroughly. The
blender jar can also be placed upside
down in the 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 the 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 Stir
for 15 seconds. 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.
DOS AND DON’TS
WHEN USING YOUR
BLENDER/FOOD
PROCESSOR
DO:
• Make sure the electrical outlet is
rated at the same voltage as that
stated on the bottom of the blender
motor base.
• Always use the motor base on a
clean, sturdy and dry surface.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the
blender jar first, then add remaining
ingredients. This will ensure that
ingredients are uniformly mixed.
• When using either appliance, cut
most foods into cubes approximately
1/2" to 1" to achieve a more uniform
result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no
larger than 1/2".
• When using blender, use the
measured pour lid to measure liquid
ingredients such as alcohol. Replace
measured pour lid after ingredients
have been added.
• When using either appliance, use a
rubber or plastic spatula as needed,
only when the blender is turned OFF.
Never use metal utensils, as damage
may occur to the blender jar/work
bowl or cutting assembly.
• Place blender cover on firmly. Always
operate the blender with the
cover on.
• Make sure locking ring is tightly
attached to blender jar.
• When using blender, always remove
locking ring, cutting assembly, and
rubber gasket before cleaning.
• When scraping the blender jar with a
spatula, remove the food from the
sides of the blender jar and place it
in the center of the blender jar, over
the cutting assembly.
• 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 or food processor work bowl
during use, pulse in short bursts.
• When using food processor, 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 or food processor work
bowl.
• When using blender, don’t place
cutting assembly and locking ring
onto motor base without the blender
jar attached.
• Blender or food processor will not
mash potatoes, knead dough, or
beat egg whites.
• Don’t remove blender jar or food
processor bowl while unit is ON.
Keep the blender jar or food
processor cover on while blending.
• Don't twist locking ring from blender
jar when removing blender jar from
motor base. Simply lift blender jar
from motor base.
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