Cuisinart SPB-7CHP1 User Manual - Page 5

6. To reset the unit: This appliance features an advanced resettable thermal fuse. In the event of an overload condition, the unit will shut down to protect the motor from overheating. To reset the appliance when this happens, unplug the unit and let it cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then, reduce the contents of the blender jar or work bowl and/or clear any jams. Restart the unit as noted in the operating directions. 7. Pulse mode: While the blender is turned on, you can create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending, by activating the pulse function. To do so, first push the Pulse button, which will cause the pulse indicator light to flash. Next, push and release the desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determinethe duration of each pulse. While pulsing, all indicator lights (the on, the pulse, and the desired speed) will glow. The pulse function can be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food when chopping. The pulse function is also 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. 8. To crush ice: The SmartPower® 7-Speed Electronic Blender 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 8 for more details. 5 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE To activate blender To begin blending To change speeds To pulse To crush ice To stop blending (and deactivate blender) To stop blending (in pulse or ice crush mode) To stop blending in stir, Chop, Mix, Purée, or Liquefy Mode Press On - The blender is in On mode. Press desired speed button. Press desired speed button. In On mode press Pulse, then press and release desired speed button as needed. In On mode, press and release Ice crush button as needed. Press Off button. Release button. Press speed button again. This will return the blender to On mode. Press Off button to turn blender off. SPEED SELECTION GUIDE Refer to this guide to choose the best blender speed for your desired result. Ingredient/Recipe Reconstituting frozen juice concentrate Mayonnaise Salad dressings Nuts (shelled, ½ cup or less at a time) Heavy or whipping cream Bread, cookies or crackers (add ½-inch pieces, 1 cup or less at a time) Grating/chopping citrus zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sugar or salt from recipe) Baby food/fruit and vegetable purée Smoothies, shakes, health drinks Frozen cocktails Hard cheeses Spices Ice Speed Stir Stir Stir Chop Mix Mix Purée Purée Liquefy Liquefy Liquefy Liquefy Ice Crush Result Smooth and full-bodied Thick and creamy Desired consistency Coarse to fine Thick creamy topping Coarse to fine as desired Uniformly fine Smooth and creamy Smooth, creamy and thick Thick and slushy Coarse to fine Coarse to fine Coarse crush to snowy