Easy Reference Guides - Cuisinart Smooth Operator SMO-56 Instruction And Recipe Booklet

which you would like to blend the ingredients. Both the On indicator light
and the activated speed indicator light will glow. The blender will now be
functioning at the desired speed. It is possible to switch speeds without
pressing the OFF button, by simply pushing the other speed button.
5. TO PAUSE OR STOP BLENDING PROCESS
a. To Pause Blending Process: Push the button corresponding to
the speed at which you are currently blending. For example: If you
are blending on HIGH speed, push the HIGH speed button and the
blender will stop blending, but the unit will remain on.
b. To Stop Blending Process: Push the OFF button when you are
finished with your recipe and would like to turn the blender off.
6. PULSE MODE: The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power
for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push the ON
button and the red LED indicator light will illuminate. Push the PULSE
button, and the pulse LED indicator light will blink. Push and release the
desired speed button. Repeat as desired. You determine the duration of
each pulse. While 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.
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. Using dispenser tap: Place cup or pitcher under the dispenser spout.
Turn blender on and then press LOW – pull down the dispenser tap and
stir contents with blending stick as ingredients are dispensing. If there is
difficulty with dispensing, try dispensing on HIGH.
Note: It is highly recommended NOT to dispense hot ingredients through
the dispenser tap.
9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING: Press the OFF button and unplug the
blender from the electrical outlet. Never remove the blender jar from the
motor base until the blender is off. Do not twist locking ring from 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender
To begin blending
To change speeds
To pulse
To stop blending
(and deactivate blender)
To stop blending
(in high or low speeds)
To stop blending
(in PULSE mode)
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed
Reconstituting frozen Low
juice concentrate
Mayonnaise Low
Salad dressings Low or High
Nuts (shelled, Low
1 ⁄ cup or less at a time) Pulse to chop
2
Heavy or whipping cream Low – pulse
Bread, cookies or crackers Low – pulse,
(add 1 ⁄ " pieces, 1 cup or then blend
2
less at a time)
Grating/chopping citrus Low – pulse/blend
zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sugar
or salt from recipe)
Smoothies, shakes, High
health drinks
Baby food/fruit and High
vegetable purée
Frozen cocktails High
Hard cheeses Low-pulse, then blend
Spices Low or high pulse,
then blend
Ice Ice crush,
pulse or continuous
Press ON – The blender is in ON mode.
Press desired speed button.
Press desired speed button.
In ON mode press PULSE, then press and release
desired speed button as needed.
Press OFF button.
Press HIGH or LOW button.
Release button.
Result
Smooth and full-bodied
Thick and creamy
Completely blended
and emulsified
Coarse to fine
Thick creamy topping
Coarse to fine as desired
Uniformly fine
Smooth, creamy and thick
Smooth and creamy
Thick and slushy
Coarse to fine
Coarse to fine
Coarse crush to snowy
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