Cuisinart SMO-56 - Manual (Page 5)

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which you would like to blend the ingredients. Both the On indicator light
and the activated speed indicator light will glow. The blender will now be
functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without
pressing the OFF button, by simply pushing the other speed button.
5. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS
a. To Pause Blending Process: Push the button corresponding to
the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you
are blending on HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the
blender will stop blending, but the unit will remain on.
b. To Stop Blending Process: Push the OFF button when you are
finished with your recipe and would like to turn the blender off.
6. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power
for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push the ON
button and the red LED indicator light will illuminate. Push the PULSE
button, and the pulse LED indicator light will blink. Push and release the
desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of
each pulse. While 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.
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. Using dispenser tap: Place cup or pitcher under the dispenser spout.
Turn blender on and then press LOW – pull down the dispenser tap and
stir contents with blending stick as ingredients are dispensing. If there is
difficulty with dispensing, try dispensing on HIGH.
Note: It is highly recommended NOT to dispense hot ingredients through
the dispenser tap.
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 the blender is off. 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender Press ON – The blender is in ON mode.
To begin blending Press desired speed button.
To change speeds Press desired speed button.
To pulse In ON mode press PULSE, then press and release
desired speed button as needed.
To stop blending Press OFF button.
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending Press HIGH or LOW button.
(in high or low speeds)
To stop blending Release button.
(in PULSE mode)
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen Low Smooth and full-bodied
juice concentrate
Mayonnaise Low Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Low or High Completely blended
and emulsified
Nuts (shelled, Low Coarse to fine
1 ⁄
2
cup or less at a time) Pulse to chop
Heavy or whipping cream Low – pulse Thick creamy topping
Bread, cookies or crackers Low – pulse, Coarse to fine as desired
(add 1 ⁄
2
" pieces, 1 cup or then blend
less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus Low – pulse/blend Uniformly fine
zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sugar
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes, High Smooth, creamy and thick
health drinks
Baby food/fruit and High Smooth and creamy
vegetable purée
Frozen cocktails High Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses Low-pulse, then blend Coarse to fine
Spices Low or high pulse, Coarse to fine
then blend
Ice High, Coarse crush to snowy
pulse or continuous