Cuisinart BFP-703CH Instruction Manual - Page 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet® on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside. Carefully remove slicing/shredding disc as it is very sharp. Remove food processor accessory. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing. Remove any additional literature from the box. To assemble the blender, follow the "Assembly" instructions on page 4 of this instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repackaging. See the "Features and Benefits" section of this booklet for a listing of all blender parts. Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the "Cleaning and Maintenance" section on page 5 of this booklet to remove any dust or residue. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards p.1 Unpacking Instructions p.2 Introduction p.2 Blender Features and Benefits . . p.2 Use and Care p.3 Blender Assembly p.3 Blender Helpful Reminders. . . . . p.3 Blender Operation p.4 Blender Quick Reference Guides p.4 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . p.5 Do's and Don'ts p.5 Food Processor Features & Benefits p.6 Food Processor Getting Started . p.6 Food Processor Assembly for Chopping, Puréeing & Mixing . . p.6 Slicing & Shredding p.7 Food Processor Operating Controls p.7 Chop, Purée & Mix p.7 Add Food While Processing . . . . p.8 Removing Processed Food . . . . . p.8 Preparing Foods for Food Processing with Chopping Blade p.8 Slicing & Shredding p.9 Preparing Foods for Slicing & Shredding p.9 Recipe Tips p.9 Cleaning and Storing p.10 Recipes p.10 Warranty Information p.20 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased two of Cuisinart's most versatile appliances wrapped into one! The SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food Processor combines Cuisinart's top-of-the-line 7-Speed Electronic Blender with our legendary Cuisinart® Food Processor. As a blender, the SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food Processor is the life of the party, engineered with seven speeds that let you purée, blend, mix, stir, liquefy and more. One speed is just for crushing ice, though ice can be crushed perfectly at any of the settings. You can make soups, salsas, thick and delicious frozen drinks, baby foods, etc. The blending capabilities are endless! Attach the workbowl and cover and the Smartpower Duet® appliance becomes a fully functioning Cuisinart® classic food processor. Chop raw and cooked foods, including meats, to any consistency. The reversible slicing/shredding disc and feed tube let you make mountains of vegetables, fruits and most cheeses in minutes. This combination of Cuisinart's two most versatile appliances into one promises years of happy and healthy food preparation. As with all Cuisinart® appliances, cleanup is quick and easy. BLENDER FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2. 1. 3. 5. 4. 6. 7. 8. ® SmartPower™ Duet™ BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR Stir Chop Ice Crush On Pulse Food Processor Mix Purée Off v! WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES. 10. 8b. 8a. 8c. 11. 9. 1. Cover is easy to use. Just press on; no turning or twisting required. Tight-fitting seal resists leakage. 2. 2 oz. (50ml) Measured Pour Lid allows you to measure and add ingredients neatly without removing the cover. 3. 40 oz. (1.25L) Glass Jar with Dripless Pour Spout has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design and a dripless pour spout for no mess pouring. 4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket (not shown) holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation. 5. High-Quality Cutting Assembly with Patented 2