Cuisinart CB-18 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending your
ingredients. Press the ON button for continuous blending. The
LED light will illuminate when the blender is on.
4. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push the
OFF button.
5. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst
of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse
function, choose a speed for blending your ingredients. Push
and release the PULSE button. Repeat as desired. You
determine the duration of each pulse. While you are pulsing,
the LED indicator light 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 that do
not require an extended amount of blending.
6. TO CRUSH ICE: The SmartPower Basics ™ 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
ICE CRUSH button. Press the ICE CRUSH button in short
pulses until ice is crushed to desired consistency. See the
"Recipe Tips" section on page 7 for more details.
7. 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 THE BLENDER
OFF. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue
blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the
blender jar before blending.
8. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the OFF button and
unplug the blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the
blender jar off the motor base until the blender is off. Do not
twist locking ring off 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 Basics ™ Blender
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 upper rack
of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy
water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be
placed upside down in dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any
residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in
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