Cuisinart BFP-703R Instruction and Recipe Booklet - Page 7

effective in starting the blending process when you do not want continuous power, or when processing items which do not require an extended amount of blending. 7. TO CRUSH ICE: Use blender jar only. The SmartPowerDuet® Blender/ Food Processor motor is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however, for your convenience we have preset the best speed for ice crushing. To give you greater control, the Ice Crush function automatically operates as a Pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the "On" button. Press the "Ice Crush" button in short pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See the "Recipe Tips" section on page 9 for more details. 8. 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 OFF AND UNPLUGGED THE BLENDER. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending. 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 pressing the "Off" button. 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. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always unplug your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® Blender/ Food Processor from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts which are easy to clean. Before first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER. Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up and away. Twist off the locking ring by turning counterclockwise. Remove the cutting assembly and rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash in warm water. CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting assembly. Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in the upper rack of the dishwasher. The blender jar should be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside down in the dishwasher. Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in water or other liquid, or place in the dishwasher. Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on Stir for 15 seconds. Repeat using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. DOS AND DON'TS WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR DO: • Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base. • Always use the motor base on a clean, sturdy and dry surface. • Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed. • When using either appliance, cut most foods into cubes approximately 1/2" to 1" to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no larger than 1/2". • When using blender, use the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients have been added. • When using either appliance, use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is turned OFF. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the blender jar/work bowl or cutting assembly. • Place blender cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the cover on. • Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar. • When using blender, always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket before cleaning. • When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food from the sides of the blender jar and place it in the center of the blender jar, over the cutting assembly. • When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, 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 or food processor work bowl during use, pulse in short bursts. • When using food processor, pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses. DON'T: • Don't store food or liquids in your blender jar or food processor work bowl. • When using blender, don't place cutting assembly and locking ring onto motor base without the blender jar attached. • Blender or food processor will not mash potatoes, knead dough, or beat egg whites. • Don't remove blender jar or food processor bowl while unit is ON. Keep the blender jar or food processor cover on while blending. • Don't twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base. 5