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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
™
SMARTPOWER CLASSIC 6-SPEED BLENDER SPB-6 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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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. To protect against the risk
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION ® ™ 1. P lace the gift box containing your Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Now you don’t need to guess which blending speed to use for your ® 6-Speed Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. favorite drinks, smoothies, dips, soups or salsas! The Cuisinart ™ SmartPower Classic Blender makes it simple, putting the names of 2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of the 6 most common blending functions right around the di
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c. Ice Crush Button FEATURES AND BENEFITS Press the ice crush button to begin crushing. This button is preset 1. C over 3 2 to the best speed for crushing ice. Just press on. Tightfitting seal 1 9. Slip-proof Feet resists leakage. Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks 2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid on countertops or tables. Allows you to measure and add 10. Cord Storage (not shown) ingredients without removing Keeps countertop safe and neat by convenientl
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HELPFUL REMINDERS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • O nce the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be added To begin blending Turn dial to desired speed and press the ON button for continuous blending. during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding To change speeds While blender is running, turn dial to ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid. desired speed. • Cover should always be in place while the unit is on. To pulse Turn dial to desired speed an
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Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upwards. Lifting 7. T o dislodge food: Use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove measured pour lid will not remove cover. food lodged around the cutting assembly. DO NOT USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF BY PRESSING 3. To start blending: Choose a speed for blending your ingredients. STOP BUTTON. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and Press the ON button for continuous blending. The LED light will continue blen
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Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: • When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar nuts, spices, etc, make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly and fill halfway with warm water. Select Mix and run for 30 seconds, or are completely dry. as needed. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and • Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop
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Pulse to chop cheese, 10–12 times, and blend until desired grind is RECIPE TIPS reached. For best results, grind no more than 3–4 ounces of cheese at The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as a time. well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends ® Grinding Spices: For best results, blender jar and cutting assembly and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the Cuisinart ™ must be clean and dry. Add ¼–½ cup of spices/seeds
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Pomegranate & Strawberry Smoothie RECIPES With antioxidants and calcium, this delicious and refreshing Before starting any of these or your own recipes, make sure the smoothie is a great way to start the day. If desired, add a scoop ® ™ Cuisinart Smart Power Classic Blender is properly assembled. of whey or soy protein powder. Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instruction booklet Makes about 6 cups for correct blender assembly procedure. 1½ cups pomegranate juice* Nutri
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Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and blend for 30–35 seconds, until smooth, creamy and completely blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately emulsified. or refrigerate. Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves. Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • c
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Place ice cream, milk, and dulce de leche in blender jar in that order. Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays (¾ cup will make 7–8 standard ice Select Liquefy and blend until smooth, creamy, and homogenous, cubes). about 30–40 seconds. Place the mangos, peaches, nectar and juices in the blender jar in this Serve in chilled martini glasses as a dessert drink. Garnish with order. Cover blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend until smooth, 20–30 chopped sugared pecans and a slice of fresh peach o
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Pink Grapefruit Berry Slushy Simple Basic Frozen Daiquiri Makes about 4 cups Makes 8 servings 2 cups pink grapefruit wedges 6 ounces frozen limeade (peel, pith, seeds and membrane removed) 5 ounces light rum 6 ounces cranberry juice 3 cups ice cubes ¼ cup orgeat syrup* Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Select ½ cup frozen raspberries or strawberries Liquefy and process until smooth and slushy, about 30–40 seconds. 6 ice cubes Serve immediately. Place all
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Spinach Pesto & White Bean Dip APPETIZERS, DIPS, SPREADS Serve this dip with crudités or pita chips as dippers. Lemon Herb Hummus Makes about 2 cups This popular Middle Eastern spread is simple to make in your ® ™ Cuisinart SmartPower Classic Blender – we have spiced it up just a 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar bit. Serve with pita wedges or use as a spread for sandwiches. ½ cup pesto (made with spinach), below 1 can (15-ounce) white beans, drained, rinsed and Makes
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Cream of Asparagus Soup HOT AND COLD SOUPS Makes eight 6-ounce servings Creamy Tomato & Red Pepper Bisque Preparation time: 30–35 minutes ¾ cup Italian parsley leaves, Makes 8 servings Preparation: 15 minutes active, 35–40 minutes total washed and dried 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 2 ⁄ cup chopped onion or leek 3 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion (4 ounces), peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces 3 cups fat
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Rustic Tomato Sauce ENTRÉES Makes about 8 cups Ricotta Spinach Pie 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Somewhat like a crustless quiche, Ricotta Spinach Pie can be served 1 onion (8 ounces), peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces with Rustic Tomato Sauce as a simple supper entrée. 2 carrots (4 ounces), peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 2 ribs celery, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces Makes 8 servings 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ ounce Asiago
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Place the cooked peppers with the reserved roasted peppers (discard DRESSINGS, VINAIGRETTES, garlic or reserve for later use) in the blender jar. Add salt and lemon MARINADES juice. Select Purée and blend for about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Red Pepper Coulis Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 51 (21% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 1g This coulis combines the sweet taste of the red pepper with its • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 103m
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Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing Basic Vinaigrette Traditional Caesar salads are made with crisp romaine lettuce, This basic vinaigrette is perfect for a crisp green salad. You may croutons, freshly grated Parmesan and a richly flavored dressing add herbs or use flavored vinegars. with garlic, anchovies and raw eggs. Our updated version uses a pasteurized liquid egg substitute and adds the Makes about 1½ cups, can be doubled or tripled flavor of balsamic vinegar for a little twist. 1 clove ga
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1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, DESSERTS & SWEET SAUCES roughly chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt Cookie Crust Pumpkin Pie Place garlic, shallot, ginger, and chile in the blender jar. Select Chop, This traditional holiday favorite is made with a cookie crumb crust then pulse 3–4 times to roughly chop. Add remaining ingredients. for a crunchy change. Select Liquefy and blend for 20–30 seconds until smooth and thick. Makes 12 servings **Note: If you use the marinade as a sauce after it has been
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cools. Place the pie on a rack and cool completely before serving. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center Refrigerate after completely cool. toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to: Nutritional information per serving: Cuisinart Calories 252 (41% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 5g • fat 12g 150 Milford Road • sat. fat 4g • chol. 42mg • sod. 117mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 2g East Windsor, NJ 08520 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also en
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