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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DO’S AND DON’TS WHEN USING
YOUR BLENDER/FOOD
PROCESSOR
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 motor base on a clean, sturdy and dry surface.
Always add liquid ingredients to the blender jar first, then add
remaining ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly
mixed.
When using either appliance, cut most foods into cubes
approximately ½" to 1" to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all
cheeses into pieces no larger than ½".
When using blender, use the measured pour lid to measure liquid
ingredients such as alcohol. Replace measured pour lid after
ingredients have been added.
When using either appliance, use 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/work bowl or
cutting assembly.
Place blender cover on firmly. Always operate the blender with the
cover on.
Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.
After using blender, always remove locking ring, cutting assembly,
and rubber gasket before cleaning.
When scraping the blender jar with a spatula, remove the food from
the sides of the blender jar and place it in the center of the blender
jar, over the cutting assembly.
When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts,
spices, etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are
completely dry.
If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar or food
processor work bowl during use, pulse in short bursts.
When using food processor, pulses should be short bursts. Space
the pulses so the blades stop rotating between pulses.
Don’t:
Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar or food processor
work bowl.
When using blender, don’t place cutting assembly and locking ring
onto motor base without the blender jar attached.
Blender or food processor will not mash potatoes, knead dough, or
beat egg whites.
Don’t remove blender jar or food processor bowl while unit is on.
Keep the blender jar or food processor cover on while blending.
Don’t twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender jar
from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.
Don’t overprocess foods. Blender or food processor will achieve
most desired results in seconds, not minutes.
Don’t overload blender or food processor. If the motor stalls, turn off
immediately, unplug the unit, and remove a portion of the food; then
continue.
Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar or food processor bowl
while the motor is on.
Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by
Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury.
Don’t place hands inside the blender jar or food processor bowl
when blender is plugged in.
Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods (except ice cubes or ½"
pieces of frozen fruit) to glass blender jar. Boiling liquids should cool
for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.
The food processor accessory is not intended to crush ice. This
could damage the chopping blade and will damage work bowl.