Cuisinart CBB-550SS Instructions and Recipes - Page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. When placing the container on the unit base, make sure that the unit is turned off and is at a complete stop. Do not put the container on or take it off while the unit is running. Doing so may damage the drive shaft or blade assembly. For best results, do not fill container above the 3-cup level. 2. Be sure the switch is in the off position and plug the blender into a convenient outlet. 3. The Cuisinart® Blender is ideal for blending ice drinks. A hint when mixing ice drinks: Keep the blades in the container covered with liquid, turn the unit on, remove the lid insert on top of the jar lid, and feed the ice cubes slowly into the jar. NOTE: Never use containers other than Cuisinart® Blender containers with your Cuisinart unit. 4. CAUTION: 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. Put ingredients into container, then put on cover. Always add liquid ingredients first, unless otherwise specified in recipe. Always hold container with one hand while blending. 6. CAUTION: To avoid damage to your blender, do not run the blender if the blades become blocked or jammed during use. Turn the blender off immediately, remove the container from the blender base and dislodge the material that is blocking or jamming the blade. HOW TO CLEAN CONTAINERS 1. Remove the container from the unit base. Remove the lid. Add a cup of cleaning solution, made by adding a few drops of dishwashing detergent to 1 cup of cool water, to the container. Scrub and flush out the interior of the container and the lid to dislodge and remove as much residue as possible. Empty the container. 2. Add more cleaning solution. Put lid on container, place container on unit base, and run on high speed for two minutes. 3. Empty the container and repeat as above, using clean rinse water in place of cleaning solution. Empty, rinse and dry, prior to storing unit. 4. Wash and rinse container prior to initial use, and immediately after each use. HOW TO CLEAN UNIT BASE To clean the unit base, unplug the power cord. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with cleaning solution. Rinse with clean water. Do not immerse the base in cleaning solution or water. Wipe the base with dry towel. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. RESETTING THERMAL PROTECTION • Your blender is equipped with a manual reset switch to protect the motor from overheating. • If your blender stops running under heavy use, turn toggle switch to OFF and unplug the power cord. Empty the blender container of all its contents and allow approximately 5 to 10 minutes for the motor to cool down. • Plug the power cord back into the outlet and continue blending. • If your blender does not function properly following this procedure, discontinue use and contact a certified Cuisinart Customer Service Center. 5