3.8

Out of 1 Ratings

Owner's of the Cuisinart Blender SmartPower Duet gave it a score of 3.8 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.0 out of 5
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
Maximum rating of 500 watts is based on the jar attachment that draws
the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may draw
significantly less power.
This unit comes with a resettable thermal fuse to prevent damage to the
motor in the case of extreme overload. Simply unplug the unit, rest it for
15 minutes and continue.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Duet
®
Blender/Food Processor on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of
corrugated insert. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. It contains the
measured pour lid, adapter stem, and the slicing/shredding disc.
Carefully remove slicing/shredding disc, as it is VERY SHARP, then
remove lid and adapter stem.
Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside. Remove food
processor accessory. Remove the lower corrugated insert containing the
blender jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.
Remove any additional literature from the box.
To assemble the blender, follow Assembly instructions on page 5 of this
instruction booklet. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save
the box for repackaging. See the Features and Benefits section of this
booklet for a listing of all blender parts.
Before using for the first time: Wash all parts according to the Cleaning
and Maintenance section on page 7 of this booklet to remove any dust
or residue.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Blender
Blender Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Blender Assembly, Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Blender Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Blender Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Food Processor
Food Processor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Food Processor Assembly, Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Food Processor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recipe Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . . 14
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased two of Cuisinart’s most versatile
appliances wrapped into one! The SmartPower Duet
®
Blender/Food
Processor combines Cuisinart’s top-of-the-line 7-Speed Electronic
Blender with our legendary Cuisinart
®
Food Processor.
As a blender, the SmartPower Duet
®
Blender/Food Processor is the life
of the party, engineered with seven speeds that let you purée, blend,
mix, stir and more. One speed is just for crushing ice, though ice can be
crushed perfectly at any of the settings. You can make soups, salsas,
thick and delicious frozen drinks, baby foods, etc. The blending
capabilities are endless!
Attach the work bowl and cover and the SmartPower Duet
®
becomes a
fully functioning Cuisinart
®
classic food processor. Chop raw and
cooked foods, including meats, to any consistency. The reversible
slicing/shredding disc and feed tube let you make mountains of
vegetables, fruits and most cheeses in minutes. This combination of
Cuisinart’s two most versatile appliances into one promises years of
happy and healthy food preparation.