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Cuisinart CB-18BKSS manual

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    SmartPower Bar Basics ™ 18-Speed Blender INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. CB-18BKSS[...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. T o protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of blender in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used [...]

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    3 UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. 2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next remove the top corrugated insert. 3. Carefully lift blender jar assembly from box and set asi[...]

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    4 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 1. Cover Just press on. T ightfitting seal resists leakage. 2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid Allows you to measure and add ingredients without removing the cover . 3. 50-oz. Stainless Steel Jar This unbreakable stainless steel jar has easy-to-read graduation marks. 4. Leak-proof Rubber Gasket (not shown) Holds the glass jar snugl[...]

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    5 HELPFUL REMINDERS • Once the cover is in position, additional ingredients can be added during blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid. • Cover should always be in place while the unit is on. • W arning: Do not place blender jar onto base while motor is running. • Do not twi[...]

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    6 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 amoun[...]

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    7 DOS AND DON’TS WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER DO: • Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage as that stated on the bottom of the blender motor base. • Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy and dry surface. • Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingre[...]

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    8 RECIPE TIPS Blender Tips: The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family . Thanks to the superior Ice Crushing power of the SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender , you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks. Chopping Nuts: Pla[...]

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    9 RECIPES Before starting any of these or your own r ecipes, make sure the Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Blender is properly assembled. Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly pr ocedure. Nutritional information is based on number of servings indicated. If a recipe pr oduces[...]

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    10 Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES The much-maligned tofu is a good source of pr otein and a nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies. Change the fruits [...]

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    11 ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ Make orange juice ice cubes ahead of time and be ready to make frappes and smoothies whenever you want a refr eshing treat. Makes 4 servings 3 ⁄ 4 cup orange juice 2 mangoes, cut into cubes 3 ⁄ 4 cup peach slices (may use frozen) 1 ⁄ 2 cup peach or apricot nectar or juice 1 ⁄ 4 cup lime juice 1 ⁄ 2 cup white [...]

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    12 FROZEN DAIQUIRI Makes 4 servings 6 ounces frozen limeade 5 ounces light rum 3 cups ice cubes Place ingredients in blender jar in or der listed. Cover blender jar . Set on Speed 18. T urn blender on and process until smooth and slushy , about 30 to 40 seconds. T urn blender off. Serve immediately . Nutritional information per serving: Calories 92[...]

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    13 SPINACH PESTO AND WHITE BEAN DIP Serve this dip with crudités or pita chips as dippers. Makes about 2 cups 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄ 2 cup pesto (page 17), made with spinach 1 can white beans (15 ounces), rinsed and drained Place ingredients in blender jar in or der listed. Cover blender jar . Set on Speed 1[...]

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    14 CHILLED MELON AND MANGO SOUP Sweet cantaloupe and mango combine with orange juice for this refr eshing cold soup. Perfect for a summer brunch or as a refr eshing, cool ending to a warm-weather meal. Makes 8 servings 2-3 slices fresh ginger (each about the size of a quarter) 1 mango, about 12-14 ounces, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ca[...]

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    15 Place leeks in a medium bowl and add cold water . Swirl, then let stand for minutes. Lift leeks from the water without disturbing the sand/sediment collected in the bowl; allow to drain completely . Melt butter in a large Cuisinart ® Saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained leeks, onion, and thyme. Let cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add[...]

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    16 Preheat oven to 350° F . Use a pastry brush to coat a 10-inch deep dish pie plate with olive oil and set aside. Place Asiago cheese cubes in blender jar; cover blender jar . Set on Speed 12 and pulse 10 to 12 times to grind the cheese. Remove and reserve. Place br ead cubes in blender jar , pulse 5 to 10 times to grind; add basil, blend for 5 s[...]

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    17 Y ou may change the Basic V inaigrette by changing the flavor of the vinegar , mustard or oil. T ry using fresh lemon juice and a little honey for a honey-mustard vinaigr ette. Add fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or pesto for other flavor changes. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 109 (97% from fat) • carb.1g • pro. 0g • fa[...]

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    18 CHOLESTEROL-FREE MA YONNAISE The safest mayonnaise made at home is made with an egg substitute or liquid pasteurized egg product. Made with an egg substitute, it has the added advantage of being cholesterol-fr ee. Makes about 3 ⁄ 4 cup 1 ⁄ 2 cup liquid egg substitute or pasteurized liquid egg product 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 tablespoon e[...]

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    19 PUMPKIN FILLING: 2 large eggs 1 ⁄ 2 cup brown sugar 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat free milk 1 can (15-16 ounces, 1- 1 ⁄ 2 cups) solid pack pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 ⁄ 4 cup molasses 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preheat the oven to 375?[...]

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    20 QUICK BERR Y SAUCE Makes about 2 cups/8 servings 12 ounces fresh or fr ozen, thawed strawberries or raspberries 1 ⁄ 2 cup red berry pr eserves 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Place all ingredients in blender jar; cover blender jar . Set on Speed 12. Blend until smooth and completely puréed, 20 to 30 seconds. Strain mixture [...]

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    21 W ARRANTY Limited Three-Y ear W arranty This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blenders. This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® SmartPower Bar Basics™ 18-Speed Series Electronic Blender that was purchased at retai[...]

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    22 NOTES[...]

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    23 NOTES[...]

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