Cuisinart BFP-703A Blender User Manual


 
BLENDER OPERATION
1. Place the motor base of your
Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Duet
Blender/Food Processor onto a flat,
sturdy surface. It is important that the
surface be clean and dry. Assemble
the blender by following the
“Assembly” instructions. Once the j a r
is assembled and is in position on the
motor base, plug the Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Duet Blender/Food
Processor i nto an electrical outlet.
2. Add all necessary ingredients to the
blender jar and replace the cover .
You may add additional ingredients
by lifting the measured pour lid and
dropping ingredients through the fill
area. Replace the measured pour lid
after adding ingredients. Do not
place hands into blender jar with
blender plugged in.
Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then
follow with solid ingredients. This will
provide more consistent blending and
prevent unnecessary stress on the
motor.
Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured
in the measured pour lid, using the
measurement marking. Solid ingredients
can b e added by simply dropping them
through the fill area into the blender jar .
Replace the measured pour lid a fter
adding ingredients.
Note:
To remove blender jar cover, lift
edge of cover upwards.
Lifting measured
pour lid will not remove cover.
3. TO START BLENDING: press the
“On” button. The red “On” LED light
will flash, indicating that the blender
is turned on but no speed has been
selected.
4. PRESS THE DESIRED BLENDING
SPEED: 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 next desired
speed button.
5. TO ST OP THE BLENDING
PROCESS: re-press the activated
speed button. The blending
process will stop. The red “On”
indicator light will continue to flash
to let you know that the blender is
still “On” and can be reactivated by
pushing the desired speed button.
The blender can be completely
deactivated and stopped from any
speed by pushing the “Off” button.
You will need to press the ON
button again to continue blending.
6. PULSE MODE: while the blender is
turned “On”, you can create a burst
of power for quick, efficient blending
by activating the function. To do so,
first push the “Pulse” button, which
will cause the “Pulse” indicator light to
flash. Next, push and release the
desired speed button. Repeat as
desired. You determine the duration
of each pulse. While pulsing, all
indicator lights (the “On”, the “Pulse”,
and the desired speed) 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
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
To Activate Blender Press “On”- The blender is in
On mode.
To Begin Blending Press desired speed button.
To Change Speeds Press desired speed button.
To Pulse In “On” mode press “Pulse”,
then press and release desired speed
button as needed.
To Crush Ice In On mode, press and release “Ice
Crush” Button as needed.
To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender) Press “Off” Button.
To Stop Blending (in Pulse or Ice Release button.
Crush Mode)
To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop, Mix, Purée, Press Speed Button again. This will
or Food Processor Mode return the blender to On mode. Press
“Off” Button to turn blender “Off”.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen
orange juice concentrate Stir Smooth and full-bodied
Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency
Nuts Chop Coarse to fine
Whipping cream Mix Thick topping
Bread crumbs Mix Uniformly fine
Grating citrus zest Purée Uniformly fine
Milk shakes Purée Smooth and creamy
Baby food Purée Smooth and creamy
Health drinks Food Processor Smooth and creamy
Frozen cocktails Food Processor Thick and slushy
Grinding hard cheese Food Processor Coarse to fine
Spices Food Processor Coarse to fine
Ice Ice Crush Snowy
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