User manual CUISINART BLENDER

[. . . ] To stop the blender press counting down and the display is reset to `0:00' When the blender is started again and a speed is selected, the timer starts counting down again from 0:00. The flashing light located next to goes out automatically which indicates the blender has been turned off. When the jar is removed from the base, the appliance shuts off and the timer is reset to 0:00. The button This function lets you blend using short bursts for more precise results. [. . . ] Remove the measuring cap when working with hot liquids to allow the steam to escape. Never fill the jar more than 2/3 of its capacity when preparing hot soups. Always add liquid ingredients first and then add the remaining ingredients. Food may stick to the walls of the jar or become lodged around the blade. Use a spatula to dislodge the food and place the food in the middle of the jar. When the preparation is ready, press and unplug the blender from the mains outlet. If overloaded, the appliance will shut down to protect from overheating. If this happens, to reset the unit, unplug from the mains and let it cool for at least 15 minutes. The following table provides a guide to the speeds that are appropriate for blending different types of food and the results that you can obtain. SPEED SELECTION Ingrédients/ Recipe Mayonnaise Salad dressing Hazelnuts/Walnuts/Almonds Whipped cream/Chantilly Dry bread or biscuits Smoothies/Milkshakes Baby food/Fruit pap and vegetable purée Frozen cocktails Spices Ice then mix or , Speed Thick & creamy Completely mixed and emulsified Chopped coarsely or finely Thick & creamy Chopped coarsely or finely, as desired Smooth, creamy & thick Smooth and creamy Thick & slushy Chopped coarsely or finely Coarsely crushed or snowy Result If the ingredients don't mix easily when processing cocktails, begin by adding a little liquid. This appliance is not appropriate for mashing potatoes (the potatoes will become rubbery), kneading heavy pastries (bread, sweet rolls) or beating egg whites. Grind hazelnuts/almonds/walnuts: Place 100 g of the shelled nuts in the glass jar, replace the lid and process in short rapid bursts using until the nuts are ground as desired. Grinding bread, cookies or crackers: Break or cut the bread, cookies or crackers into 1. Place the pieces of bread, cookie or cracker in the jar, replace the lid and process in short bursts by pressing to chop into pieces and then allow the blender to run until the desired texture has been achieved. And press the preprogrammed function Baby food: Mix 50 to 100g of cooked vegetables, fruits or meat with 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, bouillon, cooking water) in the jar. If necessary, add more liquid and process the food until the desired consistency has been obtained. Leave the cap partly open when processing hot ingredients to allow steam to escape. When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onions, zest, breadcrumbs, hazelnuts, spices, etc. If the food tends to stick to the sides of the jar, pulse in short bursts. This appliance will usually achieve the desired results in seconds, not minutes. Allow hot foods to cool slightly before processing them, this will prevent too much steam from accumulating and lifting the lid. Grinding spices: For best results, make sure the glass jar and the blade assembly are clean and dry. [. . . ] Use this appliance only according to the instructions in this booklet. Do not use this appliance if it has fallen or it appears to be damaged. If the lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or a similarly qualified person to avoid any danger. This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are reduced, or by persons who lack experience or knowledge, unless they have been given instructions beforehand on the use of the unit and are adequately supervised. [. . . ]