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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
™
CBT-500FP
SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET 600-WATT BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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15. Never leave your blender unattended while it is running. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (center When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should piece of cover) to allow steam to escape. always be followed, including the following: 17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. accidentally become exposed. 2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not p
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INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS You’ll be amazed at what this combination blender/food processor ™ can do! The SmartPower PremierDuet is our most powerful FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ® blender and a full-featured 3-cup Cuisinart Food Processor – in one! It lets you effortlessly blend smoothies, mix batter, crush ice, purée soup, chop nuts, slice potatoes, or shred cheese…all with easy push-button controls. Get ready to have more fun and get NOTICE more creative in your own kitchen, with Cuisina
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blend ingredients only as much as needed. BLENDER FEATURES AND BENEFITS c. Ice Crush Button 2. Press to begin crushing. This button is preset to the best 1. Cover 1. 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! Used for both the blender jar and the Allows you to measure the food processor bowl. and add ingredients with- 10. Sli
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5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – BLENDER measured pour lid into the cover. To Activate Blender Press On - The blender is in ON mode. 6. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar mark- ings are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side. To Begin Blending Press desired speed button. To Change Speeds Press desired speed button. 7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used. To Pulse In On mode press Pulse, the
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Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending DO NOT TOUCH BLADES and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor. ™ Note: The Count-Up timer will begin counting when the desired Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upward. speed button is pushed. The timer will continue to count if Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover. you change speeds. ™ 3. TIMING
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a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy jar. Press the On button. The On indicator light will illuminate. water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed placed upside down in dishwasher. to desired consistency. See Recipe Tips section on page 12 for Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any more details. r
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• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, FOOD PROCESSOR FEATURES 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 when blending, 1. Food pusher with pulse in short bursts. oil dispenser 1 • Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses. 2. Work bowl cover with feed DON’T tube 2 • Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar. • Don
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The reversible slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety FOOD PROCESSOR of fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses. See Quick Reference guide for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding, page 13. GETTING STARTED STEP BY STEP FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY Please note that the bowl with collar will fit on the base in eight SLICING AND SHREDDING different positions. The handle can be in front or on either side and the feed tube in front, back, or on either side. Directions for 1. Hold c
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Press the On button. For continuous operation, press the High but- 3. If you want a finer chop or purée, press the On button and then ton. Motor will start if you have followed assembly instructions. To the High button and let machine run continuously until the food is turn motor off, press the High button again or the Off button. chopped as fine as you want it. Check frequently through clear cover or bowl to avoid chopping too fine. Use a plastic spatula to scrape down any pieces that stick to
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It is important not to let metal blade fall out of work bowl as you QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – empty it. Here are two ways to prevent it from falling out: 1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove food from around PROCESSING WITH CHOPPING BLADE blade. Carefully remove blade by the plastic hub. THE FOOD HOW TO PREPARE IT Fruit and vegetables Peel and core if necessary. Remove large hard 3 pits and seeds. Cut into ⁄4" pieces and process up to 1 cup at a time. Meat, poultry and fish These shoul
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Crushing Ice (Blender Jar Only) 4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into place by twisting it clockwise Add up to 10 large ice cubes to blender jar. Press the Ice Crush but- and insert food in feed tube. ton, using short bursts, 10 times or until cubes are the 5. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher consistency of snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times if with one hand while using your other hand to push the On coarsely chopped ice is desired. button, Pulse button, a
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE – PROCESSING WITH THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK Food To Prepare for Slicing To Prepare for Shredding Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers, Cut into even lengths about 1" shorter than height of For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit and zucchini feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt. 1" from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces uprigh
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600-Watt Blender/Food Processor that was NOTE: For added protection and secure CLEANING AND STORING YOUR ® purchased at retail for personal, family, or handling of any Cuisinart product that is ™ SMARTPOWER PREMIER DUET household use. Except as otherwise being returned, we recommend you use a required under applicable state law, this traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart FOOD PROCESSOR warranty is not available to retailers or other cannot be held responsible for in-transit ATTACHMENTS
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consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facili- ty if service or repair can be economically accomplished. RECIPES *Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS, for nonconforming products under warranty. FROZEN BEVERAGES California residents may also, at their preference, return noncon- forming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by ca
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Nutritional information per serving FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE (based on 6 servings): Calories 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 2g A delicious drink for breakfast on the run. • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 4g The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste. Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched orange juice. MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE Makes 48 ounces Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are 2 cups pineapple chunks combined to make this creamy shake. 1
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Nutritional information per serving: FROZEN COSMOPOLITAN Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g Can you improve on a new classic? Of course! • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g Try our Frozen Cosmopolitan. For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending. Makes 8 servings * May be prepared from instant espresso powder. 2 cups cranberry juice 10 ounces chilled vodka (may use citrus flavored) FROZEN MANGO MARGARITAS 2 ounces lime j
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Nutritional information per serving: SOUPS, SPREADS, DIPS AND MORE Calories 51 (5% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 429mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 2g For best results when blending fresh herbs, the herbs, blender jar and cutting assembly must be dry and clean. CHILLED MELON AND MANGO SOUP CHILLED GAZPACHO Sweet cantaloupe and mango combine with orange juice for this refreshing A Cuisinart favorite, made with fresh, ripe summer tomatoes, cold soup. Perfect f
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1 tablespoon cornstarch peeled, cut into 1" slices 1 1 1 ⁄2 cups cold water 1 ⁄2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock or broth 3 1 teaspoon kosher salt ⁄4 cup water 1 ⁄2 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 Place the parsley in the blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. ⁄2 teaspoon white pepper Set blender on Low and pulse until coarsely chopped, about 3 ⁄4 cup half-and-half 4 to 5 times. Remove and reserve. Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water. Swirl, then let ® Melt
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CREAMY TOMATO AND RED PEPPER BISQUE PERFECT POPOVERS Creamy tomato soup that is special enough for any occasion. Impress your guests with these deceptively simple popovers that are mixed in a matter of seconds in your Cuisinart® Blender. Makes 8 servings Our 50-ounce blender is large enough for you to increase this recipe 1 teaspoon unsalted butter by 50 percent to make a larger batch. 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Makes 18 popovers 1 small onion (4 ounces), peeled, 1 cut in ⁄2" pieces
