Cuisinart CBB-550SS Instructions and Recipes - Page 2

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. 2. Open corrugated flap. Remove blender container assembly, instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated box. Please use caution not to tip the container when removing. CAUTION: Sharp blade inside blender jar. 3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside. 4. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repacking. REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the unit on a large, sturdy, flat surface. 2. Carefully place blender base in bottom of box. 3. Place corrugated insert over base. 4. Place blender container assembly over corrugated insert and cover with corrugated flap. 5. Close box for shipping. CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Grounding Instructions 3 Important: Hot Blending Instructions 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Instructions 5 How to Clean Containers 5 Resetting Thermal Protection 5 How to Clean Unit Base 5 Recipes 6 Warranty 10 IMPORTANT Always unplug the Cuisinart® Blender from outlet when disassembling and assembling. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Do not use carbonated liquids in the blender jar, or any blending container. Using carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any blending container may result in injury. 5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 6. Avoid contact with moving parts. 7. Do not operate the Cuisinart® Blender or any other electrical appliances with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return it to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. 8. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender. A rubber spatula may be used, but must be used only when the blender is not running. 12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. 13. Always operate blender with cover in place. 14. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover. Begin processing with only one cup (8 oz.). Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns. See Hot Blending Instructions. 2