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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
™
SMARTPOWER PREMIER 600-WATT BLENDER
CBT-500 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 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
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ® ™ The Cuisinart SmartPower Premier 600-Watt Blender is construct- ® 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart SmartPower ed with a heavy die-cast metal base and 50-ounce glass blender ™ Premier 600 Watt Blender on a flat, sturdy surface jar. This dynamic new look for blending - solid, sophisticated, and before unpacking. elegantly commercial - is perfect for today’s gourmet kitchen. ™ 2. Remove instruction
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 4 blend ingredients only as much as needed. FEATURES AND BENEFITS c. Ice Crush Button 2. Press on and begin crushing. This button is preset to the 1. Cover 1. best speed for crushing ice. Just press on. Tightfitting seal resists leakage. 9. Heavy-duty Motor Base Is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter – 2. Measured Pour Lid 3. even during ice crushing! Allows you to measure 10. Slip-proof Feet and add ingredients with- Prevent
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 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 p
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 6 ™ 600-watt Blender features a 5-minute Count-Up Timer, so that Push the button corresponding to the speed at which you you can time your recipes and guarantee perfect results. are currently blending. For example: If you are blending on The timer begins counting from 0 as soon as you push your HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the blender desired speed: HIGH, LOW, PULSE or ICE CRUSH. The timer will stop blending, but the unit will remain on.
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 7 9. TO DISLODGE FOOD: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on LOW for 15 remove food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and d
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 8 • Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades Bread, Cookie or Cracker Crumbs: Break or cut bread, cookies or stop rotating between pulses. crackers into pieces 1/2-inch or less in size. For best bread results, use day old bread (drier bread works best). Place bread, cookie or Don’t: cracker pieces in blender jar. Set on Low or High and Pulse to chop, then blend continuously until desired texture of crumbs is achieved. • Don’t store
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 9 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of a thickened, but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for 1 cup mango chunks (1" pieces) topping desserts or coffee drinks. 1 medium banana, cut into 1/2" slices When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamed 1 cup ice cubes (about 6 standard) soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cookin
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 10 Calories 223 (30% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 9g • Makes 48 ounces blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 39mg • sod. 131mg • seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. calc. 315mg • fiber 0g 1 cup mango chunks (1" pieces), Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if about 12 ounces desired. 1 medium banana, cut in 1" pieces Nutritional information per serving: MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE Calories 138 (0% from fat) • c
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 11 Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. 1 teaspoon kosher salt Note: For an alcohol free “Margarita,” substitute 8 ounces fruit juice, such Cover blender jar. Set on High. Turn on 1 teaspoon thyme as apricot nectar or cranberry juice, blender jar and process until smooth and for the Tequila and Triple Sec. 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately. 2 tablespoons water 2 roasted red
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 12 Nutritional information per serving: 3 sun-dried tomatoes 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled Calories 51 (5% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • (dry, not oil packed) 3 cups tomato or vegetable juice fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 429mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 2g 2 cloves garlic, peeled cocktail, divided 1/2 cup boiling water 1 large rib celery, peeled, cut into 1" pieces CHILLED MELON AND 3 green onions, trimmed, cut into 1" MANGO SOUP pieces 1 lar
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 13 Nutritional information per serving: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Drain vegetables, reserving cooking liquid. Calories 98 (59% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 4g • Place vegetables in blender jar. Add 1 cup 2/3 cup chopped onion or leek fat 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 19mg • sod. 510g • cooking liquid; return remaining cooking 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into calc. 56mg • fiber 2g liquid to saucepan. Cover blender jar. Set on 1" pieces High. Blend 2
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 14 ® 2 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken or of seconds in your Cuisinart Blender. Spinach Pie with Rustic Tomato Sauce for a vegetable stock Our 50 ounce blender is large enough for simple supper entrée. Makes 8 servings you to increase this recipe by 50 percent 2 cans recipe ready diced tomatoes 1 (15 ⁄2 oz.) with juices to make a larger batch. 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 roasted red peppers, seeded 1/2 ounce Asiago cheese, Makes 18 popov
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 15 Nutritional information per serving: and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, loosely longer until completely emulsified. Calories 182 (54% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 14g • covered. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 You may change the Basic Vinaigrette by fat 11g • sat. fat. 6g • chol. 136mg • sod. 254mg • minutes longer to thicken. Turn off heat and changing the flavor of the vinegar, mustard calc. 291g • fiber 0g let sit 5 minutes. or oil. Try using fr
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 16 20 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar. Add Place all ingredients in blender jar in order *For Spinach Pesto: Add 1/2 teaspoon shallot, garlic and salt. Blend for 10 seconds; listed; cover blender jar. Blend on High for fennel seed and 2 teaspoons dried basil when scrape sides of blender jar. 30 to 40 seconds. Serve with chopped crisp chopping the garlic. Substitute 2 cups washed lettuce. and dried baby spinach leaves for the basil. Add remainin
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 17 portions may be refrigerated for up to a week; 2 teaspoons dry oregano 1/2 cup brown sugar stir before using. 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat free milk * Available in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic 1 teaspoon dry basil 1 foods section of grocery stores. 1 can (15-16 ounces, 1 ⁄2 cups) solid 1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary pack pumpkin (not pie filling) Tip: Use about 1 tablespoon of marinade per 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 18 Nutritional information per serving: Nutritional information per serving nuts in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Calories 252 (41% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 5g • (based on 8 servings): Low and pulse 10 to 15 times to chop the Calories 128 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 12g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 42mg • sod. 117mg • nuts. Add the evaporated milk, cream, eggs, fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 2g
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CBT-500 IB-4234B_OP 8/1/03 4:44 PM Page 19 bottom of product base), and any other the amount directly attributable to the con- LIMITED THREE-YEAR information pertinent to the product’s return. sumer’s prior usage of the product. If either Please pay by check or money order. of the above two options does not result in WARRANTY (California residents need only supply proof the appropriate relief to the consumer, the This warranty supersedes all previous war- of purchase and should call 1-800-72
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