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02CU13567 CB-18 Series IB Rev 12/4/02 10:36 AM Page 1
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
™
SMARTPOWER BASICS 18-SPEED BLENDER
CB-18 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 2 14. Always operate blender with the cover in place. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 15. Never leave your blender unattended while running. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (center piece of cover) to allow steam to escape. 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades 2.
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ® Congratulations. The Cuisinart SmartPower Basics™ 18-Speed ® 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart SmartPower Blender is one of the easiest to use and most versatile blenders ™ Basics 18-Speed Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before you’ll ever own. It operates with a simple 18-speed twist dial and unpacking. fingertip On, Off and Pulse controls. This smart blender even has a separate Ice Crush button loc
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 4 b. Pulse Button FEATURES AND BENEFITS Set the dial to the desired speed and press the Pulse button. Pulse at any speed to blend ingredients only as 2. 1. Cover much as needed. 1. Just press on. Tightfitting c. Ice Crush Button seal resists leakage. 3. Press the ice crush button to begin crushing. This button is 2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid preset to the best speed for crushing ice. Allows you to measure 9. Slip-proof Feet and add ingredients with- Preve
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 5 HELPFUL REMINDERS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be To Activate Blender Press ON- The blender is in ON mode. added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour To Begin Blending Press desired speed button. lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid. To Change Speeds Press desired speed button. • Cover should always be in place while the unit is on. To Pulse In ON mode press PULS
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 6 3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending your 7. TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help ingredients. Press the ON button for continuous blending. The remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT LED light will illuminate when the blender is on. USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue 4. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push the blending, if
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 7 water or other liquid, or place in a dishwasher. • When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled the blender jar, over the cutting assembly. blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on Speed 10 for • When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 8 Grinding Hard Cheese: Cut cheese into 1/2-inch pieces; remove RECIPE TIPS all outer hard rind. Place cheese in blender jar. Set on Speed 12. Pulse to chop cheese, 10 – 12 times, then blend until desired grind Blender Tips – is reached. For best results, grind no more than 3 ounces of The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites cheese at a time as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family.
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 9 Nutritional information per serving: 1 medium banana, cut into 1/2-inch RECIPES Calories 130 (2% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 0g slices sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 219mg 1 cup ice cubes (about 6 standard) fiber 1g Before starting any of these or your own Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in ® recipes, make sure the Cuisinart Smart the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE Power Basics™ Blende
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 10 Nutritional information per serving: 1 cup orange, apple or other fruit CRÊME CARAMEL SHAKE Calories 257 (18% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 8g juice This shake is an excellent source of fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 19mg • sod. 95mg 1 cup soy milk/beverage calcium, making a now and then indulgence calc. 216mg • fiber 2g “a good thing.” 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ORANGE MANGO PEACH 1 cup silken tofu, cut into 1-inch Makes 4 servings pieces FRAPPÉ 3 c
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 11 3 ounces Tequila (6 T) MOCHA FRAPPÉ FROZEN 2 ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau CRANBERRY-ORANGE MIMOSAS Why go out for special coffee drinks when (4 T) you can prepare them easily at home in For an alcohol free alternative, top off with ® your Cuisinart Blender. 2 ounces fresh lime juice (4 T) chilled ginger ale or sparking cider in place of champagne. Makes 2 servings 3 tablespoons superfine sugar Makes 10 servings 2 cups ice cubes 8 ounces espresso or do
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 12 each (zest of 1/2 lemon), bitter water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain, reserving SPINACH PESTO & white pith removed, cut in soaking liquid, and place tomatoes and WHITE BEAN DIP 1/2 - inch pieces garlic in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set Serve this dip with crudités or pita chips on Speed 12; Pulse to chop, 10 times. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt as dippers. green onions; Pulse to chop, 10 times. Add 2 teaspoons cumin remaining ingredients in order lis
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 13 6 green onions, trimmed, cut into Makes 8 servings 1-1/2 cups cold water 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 – 3 slices fresh ginger (each about the 4 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, size of a quarter) 1/2 teaspoon white pepper cut into 1-inch pieces 1 mango, about 12 – 14 ounces, Place the parsley in the blender jar. Place 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar – or – peeled, seeded, cut into 1 – inch cover on blender jar. Set blender on Speed lemon ju
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 14 3 Makes six servings and half-and-half. 3- ⁄4 quart Saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot, cover 2 medium leeks, white and tender Nutritional information per serving: loosely and cook until the vegetables are Calories 132 (37% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 3g green only, sliced horizontally and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the rice, fat 6g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 16mg • sod. 369mg cut into 1/2-inch pieces basil and oregano,
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 15 1/2 slice white or wheat bread red pepper, wine, tomato paste, and SAVORY SAUCES, (1/2 ounce) cut into 1/2-inch tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat cubes and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, loosely DRESSINGS, VINAIGRETTES, covered. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 1/2 teaspoon dry basil minutes longer to thicken. Turn off heat and MARINADES 4 large eggs let sit 5 minutes. 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, Drain the solids, and return the liquid
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 16 slow, steady stream, taking about 20 sec- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely onds, then blend for 20 seconds longer pepper packed * until completely emulsified. 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts or walnuts You may change the Basic Vinaigrette by 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil changing the flavor of the vinegar, mustard Place cheese cubes in blender jar; cover Place cheese in blender jar; cov
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 17 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns Crust: (mild in flavor) 1 bay leaf, roughly broken 2/3 cup pecan halves 1 teaspoon dry mustard 45 vanilla wafers (may use reduced 3 tablespoons sweet paprika fat) 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 tablespoon sugar 2/3 cup flavorless vegetable oil 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic Pumpkin Filling: Place eg
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 18 Place the eggs and remaining ingredients in Layer half the bread cubes in the dish, top seconds. Strain mixture through a fine sieve the blender jar in the order listed; cover the evenly with the chopped white chocolate to remove seeds; discard seeds. Store in an blender jar. Set on Speed 6 and blend until and raspberries, then with the remaining airtight container in refrigerator. Serve with smooth, about 10 to 15 seconds. Pour the bread cubes. desserts
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CB-18 IB-4233A 8/1/03 3:34 PM Page 19 incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation may LIMITED THREE-YEAR not apply to you. WARRANTY California residents may also, at their preference, return noncon- ® This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart forming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, SmartPower Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blenders. This replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at warranty is availa
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