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10. When finished blending: Press the On/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 put hands into
blender jar with blender plugged in.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart
Blender/Food Processor from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts that 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
water or other liquids, or place in a dishwasher.
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as
follows: Squirt a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled
blender jar and fill halfway with warm water. Run on Low for 15
seconds. Repeat, using clean tap water. Empty blender jar and
carefully disassemble parts. Wash cutting assembly, gasket
and locking ring in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts
thoroughly.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service
representative.
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DOs and DON'Ts WHEN
USING THE BLENDER
DO:
• M ake 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.
• A lways add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add
remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are
uniformly mixed.
• C ut most foods into pieces approximately ½ inch (1.3 cm) to
1 inch (2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses
into pieces no larger than ½ inch (1.3 cm).
• U se the measured pour lid to measure liquid ingredients such
as juice or alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after ingredients
have been added.
• U se a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the
blender is turned off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may
occur to the blender jar or cutting assembly.
• P lace cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the
cover on.
• M ake sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.
• A lways remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber
gasket before cleaning.
• W hen scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food
from the sides of the blender jar and place food in the center of
the blender jar, over the cutting assembly.
• W hen chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs,
nuts, spices, etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting
assembly are completely dry.
• I f food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar when
blending, pulse in short bursts.
• P ulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the blades
stop rotating between pulses.
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