Cuisinart Blender BFP 10 Series User Manual

Recipe  
Booklet  
Reverse Side  
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
PowerBlend DuetBlender/Food Processor  
BFP-10 Series  
U IB-7176  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
ꢀ5. Wash the blender jar, food processor work bowl, food  
processor chopping blade, locking ring, and covers before  
first use.  
6. Remove the bottom corrugated insert containing the blender jar  
assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar when removing.  
7. Last, remove any additional literature from the box.  
26.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
OR FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER  
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE  
DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.  
CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
BLENDER  
27. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES READY TO  
OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH BLADES.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Helpful Reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Dos and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
FOOD PROCESSOR  
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.  
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Assembly for Chopping, Puréeing & Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Assembly for Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Chop, Purée & Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Adding Food While Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Removing Processed Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Cleaning and Storing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Chopping . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding . 1ꢀ  
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Maximum rating of 500 watts is based on the jar attachment, which  
draws the greatest power. Other recommended attachments may  
draw significantly less power.  
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® PowerBlend Duet™  
on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.  
ꢀ. Remove the instruction booklet and other printed material from  
top of corrugated insert.  
3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert containing the fill cap.  
4. Carefully lift the blender base from box and set aside.  
5. Carefully lift the top corrugated insert of the food processor  
accessory. It containing the adapter stem, and slicing/shredding  
disc. Carefully remove slicing /shredding disc as it is very sharp,  
then remove adapter stem.  
 
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8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control  
with Indicator Lights  
INTRODUCTION  
You’ll love everything your PowerBlend Duetlets you do. You can  
prepare a whole meal in this combo blender/food processor. This  
super-size blender and genuine Cuisinart® food processor have  
preprogrammed functions to guarantee perfect results whether  
you’re slicing cucumbers, chopping meat, or puréeing peaches.  
Does the time consuming tasks, so you have time for  
the fun stuff!  
Easy to use, read and clean.  
Seven speeds give you great  
versatility – use low speeds  
for delicate blending all the way  
up to high speeds for cheese,  
garlic, or lemon zest. The red  
LED lights clearly indicate what  
blender speed you are using.  
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BLENDER PARTS AND FEATURES  
8a. Ice Crush Button  
1. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid  
(Blender Only)  
Allows you to measure and add ingredients neatly without  
removing the cover.  
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Activates the ice crushing speed.  
This button is preset to the best  
speed for crushed ice. However,  
you can crush ice at any speed.  
The food processor attachment  
is not intended to crush ice.  
Use the blender jar for this.  
2. Cover  
Just press on; no turning or twisting required. Tightfitting seal  
resists leakage.  
3. 56-oz. Glass Jar  
Has a unique, sturdy, widemouth design.  
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8b. Pulse Button  
4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket (not shown)  
Holds the glass jar snugly in position for safe operation.  
Allows you to pulse at any  
speed from high to low, so  
you can blend ingredients  
only as much as needed.  
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5. High-Quality Cutting Assembly with Patented Stainless  
Steel Blades (not shown)  
Is strong enough for all blender tasks, including tough jobs,  
from ice crushing to chopping delicate herbs.  
8b  
8c  
8c. Food Processor Button  
Is preset to the best speed for all food processing tasks.  
Always use this button when food processing. This speed may  
also be used with blender jar.  
Note: Blades are very sharp...handle carefully.  
6. Collar  
Collar is self-aligning so that the glass blender jar slides easily  
into position, eliminating the frustration of twisting and turning  
the blender jar to lock it into place.  
9. Slip-Proof Feet  
Prevent movement during use and prevent damaging marks on  
countertops or tables.  
7. Heavy-Duty Motor Base  
10. Hidden Cord Storage Compartment (not shown)  
Keeps countertop safe and neat by conveniently storing  
excess cord.  
Motor base is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your  
counter – even during ice crushing! The motor is strong enough  
to handle all blending tasks, including crushing ice without  
liquid, and is backed by a three-year limited warranty.  
11. Impact-Resistant Plastic Housing  
Is crafted of the finest quality materials to resist staining,  
cracking, and odors.  
12. Innovative Cuisinart Design  
Combined with power, performance, sturdiness, and easy  
cleanup, makes this blender a winner.  
 
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Do not twist locking ring from blender jar when removing  
blender jar from base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.  
BLENDER ASSEMBLY  
To use your Cuisinart® PowerBlend Duet, begin by assembling  
the blender jar.  
Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods (with the exception of ice  
cubes or ½" pieces of frozen fruit) should never be placed in  
the blender jar.  
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1.Turn the blender jar (a) upside  
down, and place it flat on a  
sturdy surface.  
Do not place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids in a blender  
jar which has come directly from a hot dishwasher.  
ꢀ. Position the rubber gasket (b)  
on the round opening on the  
bottom of the blender jar.  
Do not place very hot liquids or foods in a blender jar which  
has come directly from the freezer. Boiling liquids should cool  
for 5 minutes before being placed in blender jar.  
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3. Turn the cutting assembly (c)  
upside down, and place the  
blade end in the blender jar  
opening.  
Follow Cleaning and Care instructions on page 7 prior to your  
first use.  
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BLENDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Note: Blades are very sharp...  
handle carefully.  
1. Place the motor base of your Cuisinart® PowerBlend Dueton  
a flat, sturdy surface. It is important that the surface be clean  
and dry. Follow the instructions for assembling the blender jar  
(see previous section). Once the jar is assembled and is in  
position on the motor base, plug the Cuisinart® PowerBlend  
Duetinto an electrical outlet.  
4. Secure the rubber gasket and cutting assembly in position by  
placing the smaller opening of the locking ring (d) on top of the  
cutting assembly. Engage threads by twisting the locking ring  
clockwise until tightened. Make sure locking ring is tightly  
fastened to blender jar. Once assembled, turn the blender jar  
right side up.  
ꢀ. Add all necessary ingredients to the blender jar, and replace  
the cover. You may add more ingredients by lifting the  
measured pour lid and dropping ingredients through the fill  
area. Replace the measured pour lid after adding ingredients.  
Do not put hands into blender jar with blender plugged in.  
5. Push the cover onto the top of the blender jar. Push the  
measured pour lid into the cover.  
NOTES: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid  
ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending  
and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor.  
6. Place the blender jar on the motor base so that the jar markings  
are facing you and the handle is positioned to one side.  
7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is now ready to be used.  
To remove blender jar cover, lift edge of cover upward.  
Lifting measured pour lid will not remove cover.  
HELPFUL REMINDERS  
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.  
Once the cover is in position, ingredients can be added during  
blending by simply lifting the measured pour lid, adding  
ingredients, and replacing the measured pour lid.  
Cover should always be in place while the unit is ON.  
Warning: Do not place blender jar on base while motor is  
running.  
 
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5. TO STOP 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 at any speed by pushing the Off  
button. You will need to press the On button again to continue  
blending.  
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE  
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION  
To Activate Blender  
To Begin Blending  
To Change Speeds  
To Pulse  
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.  
6. PULSE MODE: While the blender is turned on, you can create  
a burst of power for quick, efficient blending, by activating the  
pulse function. To do so, first push the Pulse button, which will  
To Crush Ice  
In On mode, press and release Ice  
Crush button as needed.  
To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender)  
Press Off Button.  
Release button.  
To Stop Blending (in Pulse or Ice  
Crush Mode)  
To Stop Blending in Stir, Chop, Mix, Purée,  
or Food Processor Mode  
Press Speed button again. This will  
return the blender to On mode. Press  
Off button to turn blender off.  
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE  
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 lights) 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  
which do not require an extended amount of blending.  
FOR BLENDER SPEED  
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  
Thick and creamy  
Desired consistency  
Coarse to fine  
Mayonnaise  
Salad dressings  
Nuts  
Stir  
Stir  
Chop  
7. TO CRUSH ICE: The PowerBlend Duetmotor is strong  
enough to crush ice without liquid at any speed; however,  
for your convenience, we have preset the best speed for ice  
crushing. To give you greater control, the ice crush function  
automatically operates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place  
ice cubes in the blender jar, and place the cover and the  
measured pour lid on the blender jar. Press the On button.  
Press the Ice Crush button in short pulses until ice is crushed  
to desired consistency. See the Recipe Tips section in recipe  
booklet for more details.  
Whipping cream  
Bread crumbs  
Grating citrus zest  
Soups  
Mix  
Thick topping  
Mix  
Uniformly fine  
Purée  
Uniformly fine  
Purée  
Uniformly smooth  
Smooth and creamy  
Smooth and creamy  
Smooth and creamy  
Thick and slushy  
Coarse to fine  
Milk shakes  
Baby food  
Food Processor  
Food Processor  
Food Processor  
Food Processor  
Food Processor  
Ice Crush  
Health drinks  
Frozen cocktails  
Grinding hard cheese  
Ice  
8. 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.  
Snowy  
 
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DO’s AND DON’Ts WHEN USING  
YOUR BLENDER  
Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending,  
if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before  
blending.  
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.  
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.  
CLEANING AND CARE  
Always unplug your Cuisinart® PowerBlend Duetfrom the  
electrical outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-  
resistant parts, which 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.  
• When using either blender or food processor, 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.  
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.  
• When using either blender or food processor, 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.  
CAUTION: Handle the cutting assembly carefully. It is SHARP and  
may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from cutting  
assembly.  
• Make sure locking ring is tightly attached to blender jar.  
• Always remove locking ring, cutting assembly, and rubber gasket  
before cleaning.  
Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid. Wash in  
warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in the upper  
rack of the dishwasher. The blender jar should be washed in warm  
soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can  
also be placed upside down in the dishwasher.  
• 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.  
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 liquid, or place in the dishwasher.  
• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs,  
nuts, etc., make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are  
completely dry.  
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  
Stir 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.  
• If food tends to stick to the sides of the blender jar or food  
processor work bowl during use, pulse in short bursts.  
 
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DON’T:  
FOOD PROCESSOR PARTS  
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• Don’t store food or liquids in your blender jar.  
AND FEATURES  
• When using blender, don’t place cutting assembly and locking  
ring onto motor base without the blender jar attached.  
1. Food pusher with oil dispenser  
2. Work bowl cover with feed tube  
3. Stainless steel chopping blade  
• Blender or food processor will not mash potatoes, knead dough,  
or beat egg whites.  
4. Stainless steel reversible slicing/  
shredding disc  
• Don’t remove blender jar or food processor bowl while unit is  
ON. Keep the blender jar or food processor cover on while  
blending.  
5. Adapter stem  
6. Clear work bowl  
7. Gearbox collar  
• Don’t twist locking ring from blender jar when removing blender  
jar from motor base. Simply lift blender jar from motor base.  
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• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender or food processor will achieve  
most desired results in seconds, not minutes.  
8. Motor base  
Used for both the blender jar and  
the food processor bowl  
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• 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.  
FOOD PROCESSOR  
ASSEMBLY  
• Don’t use any utensil inside the blender jar or food processor  
bowl while the motor is ON.  
Please note that the bowl and collar will fit  
on the base in eight different positions. The  
handle can be in front or on either side and  
the feed tube in front, back, or on either side.  
Directions for use reference a certain  
• Don’t use any container or accessories not recommended by  
Cuisinart. Doing so may result in injury.  
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• 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.  
position for instructional purposes only.  
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1. Hold gearbox collar in one hand and  
work bowl handle in the other. Twist bowl  
clockwise onto collar.  
• The food processor accessory is not intended to crush ice. This  
could damage the chopping blade and will damage work bowl.  
ꢀ. Place collar with bowl onto motor base  
with handle facing front.  
Now follow directions below for either:  
a) chopping, puréeing and mixing or  
b) slicing and shredding  
a) CHOPPING, PURÉEING & MIXING  
1. Place chopping blade over shaft in work bowl. Chopping blade  
should slide easily to the bottom of the bowl. Lower blade will  
almost touch bottom of bowl.  
 
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BE SURE TO HANDLE THE METAL BLADE WITH CARE AS  
IT IS RAZOR SHARP!  
4. Plug your Cuisinart® PowerBlend Duetinto a household  
electrical outlet.  
ꢀ. Place food to be processed in work bowl. Put cover on work  
bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock. Turn the cover  
clockwise until it fits into position. Cover lock must click into  
locked position prior to use. If you have trouble fitting the cover  
on the work bowl, turn chopping blade hub slightly and replace  
cover.  
5. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher  
with one hand while using your other hand to push the On  
button, Pulse button, and hold down the Food Processor button.  
Slicing and shredding only take a few seconds. Wait until disc  
stops spinning before removing cover. When it stops, remove  
cover before removing work bowl. Never try to remove cover and  
work bowl together; this could damage work bowl.  
3. ALWAYS USE PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD THROUGH FEED  
TUBE. NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS OR SPATULA.  
6. To remove cover, unlock it by turning it counterclockwise, then  
lift it straight up.  
4. Plug your PowerBlend Duetinto a wall outlet. Push the On  
button and then the Food Processor button to start chopping  
or puréeing. It is recommended that one hand be placed on the  
food processor lid while in use, to provide unit stability. If the  
machine doesn’t start, make sure it is plugged in and the work  
bowl and cover are locked into place. The food processor will  
not start until the collar, work bowl and work bowl lid are  
locked into place. Nevertheless, always unplug the unit  
before placing hands into the food processor bowl.  
7. Remove slicing/shredding disc before removing work bowl.  
To remove it, grasp flat top section of adapter stem and lift it  
straight up. Holding work bowl collar, turn work bowl  
counterclockwise and lift it straight up to remove it from base.  
FOOD PROCESSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Your PowerBlend Duetcomes with a food processor button.  
This button is the perfect speed for all your food processing tasks.  
Always use this speed when using the food processor. You may  
also use the Pulse button with this function for pulse-chopping.  
NOTE: The motor base will start, but the food processor blade  
will not turn until assembled properly.  
To use your food processor, make sure that the bowl is assembled  
properly and the blade or slicing/shredding disc and the cover are  
locked into place.  
b) SLICING AND SHREDDING WITH THE REVERSIBLE  
SLICING/SHREDDING DISC  
When you use the control panel, the LED will light next to each  
button you press.  
The slicing/shredding disc can slice and shred a variety of fruits  
and vegetables, meats and cheeses.  
Press the On button. For continuous operation, press the  
Food Processor button. Motor will start if you have followed  
assembly instructions.  
1. Place adapter stem onto the center shaft. To slice: Attach disc  
to stem with the raised edge of slicer on top. To shred: Attach  
disc to stem with the raised shredding slots on top. Place the  
slicing/shredding disc onto shaft with the desired cutting blade  
facing up. Be sure to handle the metal blade with care, as it  
is razor sharp.  
To turn motor off, press the Food Processor button again or the  
Off button.  
ꢀ. Place cover on work bowl, with feed tube at about 11 o’clock.  
Turn cover clockwise until it fits into position. Insert food in feed  
tube.  
3. Hold pusher with more rounded side toward the outside of the  
bowl and insert it in feed tube over food. Always use pusher to  
guide food through feed tube. Never use your fingers or spatula.  
For on/off operation, called pulse-chopping or pulsing, press the  
On button, press the Pulse button, and then press and release the  
 
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Food Processor button the desired number of times. Motor runs as  
long as you hold the Food Processor button down. The motor stops  
when you release control switch. Try it a few times.  
New users are often surprised at how fast the processor works. You  
will quickly get used to its great speed.  
These are some conditions that affect your results:  
You control the duration and frequency of pulses by the length of  
time you hold the Food Processor button down and the rate at  
which you press it. Pulses should be short bursts. Allow enough  
time between pulses to let food in work bowl fall to bottom.  
• Size of pieces you put in bowl – all should be about the same size.  
• Amount of food you process – don’t add too much.  
• Type of processing you choose – continuous or pulse/chopping.  
Always use the Food Processor button for pulse/chopping.  
Never turn cover back and forth to start and stop processor.  
ADDING FOOD WHILE PROCESSING  
To add liquid while the machine is running, pour it through the  
open feed tube. This is especially useful when making mayonnaise  
or dressings.  
USING THE POWERBLEND DUETBLENDER/FOOD  
PROCESSOR TO CHOP, PURÉE, AND MIX  
Refer to Food Processor Assembly instructions on pages 8–9.  
A small hole in the pusher allows you to add liquids in a very slow,  
steady stream – useful when making sauces.  
1. Cut food into ¾" pieces. You will get a more even chop if you  
start with pieces that are all the same size. Put pieces into work  
bowl with metal blade in place. You can put in up to 1 cup of  
food at a time. If you want to process more, do it in batches.  
When you want to add small pieces of food like cheese, meat or  
garlic cloves while machine is running, drop them through open  
feed tube.  
ꢀ. Put on cover, lock it and insert pusher. It is recommended that  
one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use, to  
provide unit stability. Press the On button, press the Pulse  
button, and the Food Processor button (to pulse), then release.  
Repeat two to three times. Each time blade stops, let food pieces  
drop to the bottom of bowl before pulsing again. This ensures  
that the blade will chop them at every pulse. Watch what happens  
to the food. With pulse/chopping technique, you can get an even  
chop without danger of overprocessing. Check texture  
To prevent spills when adding sugar and other dry ingredients,  
use a funnel.  
REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD  
Before removing processed food, press Off button and wait for  
blade to stop spinning. Then remove cover by turning it  
counterclockwise. Never try to remove cover and work bowl  
together; this can damage work bowl.  
It is important not to let metal blade fall out of work bowl as you  
empty it.  
by looking through work bowl. Be careful not to overprocess.  
For a coarse chop, pulse only a few times.  
Here are two ways to prevent it from falling  
out:  
3. If you want a finer chop or purée, press the On button and then  
the Food Processor button and let machine run continuously  
until the food is chopped as fine as you want it. Check frequently  
through clear cover or bowl to avoid chopping too fine. Use a  
plastic spatula to scrape down any pieces that stick to inside  
of bowl.  
1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to remove  
food from around blade. Carefully remove  
blade by the plastic hub.  
ꢀ. Hold top of blade in place with finger or  
spatula while pouring out processed food.  
Onions and other food with a high water content turn into a smooth  
purée very quickly. Do not overchop – look at food frequently  
through work bowl.  
At this point, you may either lift the work bowl  
off motor base, or hold the collar at the base and turn the handle of  
the bowl counterclockwise and lift blade straight up.  
To purée, follow same procedure as for chopping, but let machine  
run until food is a smooth purée.  
NOTES: Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged  
between the blade and the work bowl. If this happens, remove the  
 
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cover, lift the blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece.  
Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover into place.  
Process smaller amounts of the food at one time.  
General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Chopping  
THE FOOD  
HOW TO PREPARE IT  
Fruits and vegetables  
Peel and core if necessary. Remove large, hard  
pits and seeds. Cut into ¾" pieces and process  
up to 1 cup at a time.  
Don't store food or liquids in the food processor work bowl.  
CLEANING AND STORING  
YOUR POWERBLEND DUET™  
FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENT  
Meat, poultry and fish  
These should be very cold but not frozen. First,  
cut into ¾" pieces. Put up to ½ pound in work  
bowl. If you want to chop or purée more, do it  
in batches of not more than ½ pound each.  
Pulse/chop or run continuously until desired  
consistency is reached. Check texture every ꢀ  
or 3 seconds to avoid overprocessing.  
Store the chopping blade and slicing/ shredding disc as you  
would sharp knives – out of the reach of children.  
The work bowl, cover, pusher, chopping blade, and slicing/  
shredding disc are top shelf dishwasher-safe. When placing  
parts in your dishwasher, insert the work bowl upside down.  
Remember where you place the sharp blade and disc, and  
be certain to unload the dishwasher carefully.  
Bread, crackers or cookies  
Break into 1" pieces and process continuously  
until texture for crumbs is fine. For seasoned  
crumbs, chop with herbs. For buttered crumbs,  
dribble melted butter through feed tube while  
processing – 1 teaspoon melted butter for each  
slice of bread.  
The gearbox collar is not immersible. To clean, just wipe  
with a damp cloth.  
Crumb crusts  
Chop crackers or cookies as described in  
preceding paragraph. Add sugar, spices and  
butter and cut into pieces, as specified  
by recipe. Pulse/chop until combined.  
If you wash the blades and discs by hand, do it carefully. Avoid  
leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from  
sight. To clean the metal blade, fill the work bowl with soapy  
water, hold the blade by its plastic center and move rapidly up  
and down on the center shaft of the bowl. Use of a spray hose is  
also effective. If necessary, use a brush.  
Hard cheese “grated”  
If it’s too hard to cut with a knife, don’t try to  
chop it – it may damage blade. First cut into ¾"  
pieces. Pulse/chop until pea-sized, then  
process continuously. You can chop it as  
coarse or as fine as you want. Simply run  
machine longer for finer chop. Process up to 3  
ounces at one time.  
The work bowl should not be placed in a microwave oven.  
Whipping cream  
Processor-whipped cream works well for most  
purposes. It is excellent as a topping for  
desserts or hot drinks. Cream must be at  
refrigerator temperature. You can whip up to  
1 cup at a time. Do not use food processor  
whipped cream to prepare soufflés or other  
foods where volume is required.  
Parsley and other fresh herbs  
Work bowl and metal blade must be clean and  
dry. Remove stems; use leaves only. Dry herbs  
completely. The more herbs you chop at once,  
the finer chop you can get. Chopped herbs  
keep for several days in the refrigerator in  
airtight bags, or can be frozen for months.  
 
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General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding  
Food  
To Prepare for Slicing  
To Prepare for Shredding  
Long narrow foods like carrots, celery,  
cucumbers and zucchini  
Cut into even lengths about 1" shorter than height  
of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube,  
flat side down, adding enough pieces so they  
cannot tilt.  
For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit  
sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to  
about 1" from top. For shorter shreds, stand  
pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down (as  
described in slicing column).  
Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes  
and other large, round fruits and vegetables  
Cut one end flat, then cut lengthwise into halves  
or quarters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent  
tilting. Fill feed tube to about 1" from top.  
Use light to moderate pressure.  
Same as slicing. Place in feed tube sideways for  
longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.  
Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other  
small, round fruits and vegetables  
Slice off top and bottom, leaving center section.  
Place in feed tube, flat side down.  
Same as slicing. Radishes shred well.  
Do not shred.  
Cabbage, iceberg lettuce  
Cut off top and bottom, leaving center section.  
Cut into wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove  
core. Cut top and bottom pieces into similar  
wedges.  
Uncooked meat and poultry  
(8 oz. maximum at one time)  
Use boneless cuts. Cut into feed-tube lengths.  
Remove skin if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and  
put in freezer until it feels hard when you try to  
squeeze it but is still easily pierced with tip of  
sharp knife. Remove plastic wrap and stand  
pieces upright in feed tube. Note: Chicken and  
beef for stir-fries should be sliced with the grain.  
Boned, skinned chicken breast will usually fit  
when frozen as described above and cut in half  
crosswise.  
Same as slicing.  
Chill in freezer for 5 minutes before processing.  
Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in  
feed tube and use light pressure on pusher. Use  
4 oz. maximum.  
Soft cheeses like mozzarella  
Do not slice.  
Same as slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer before  
processing. Use 4 oz. maximum.  
Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss  
Hard cheeses like Parmesan  
Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in  
feed tube and use light pressure on pusher.  
Do not shred.  
Do not slice.  
 
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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents  
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store  
where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells Cuisinart®  
products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its  
preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent  
repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the  
amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.  
If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the  
consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent  
repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished.  
Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable  
cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming  
products under warranty.  
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you  
own a Cuisinart® PowerBlend DuetBlender/Food Processor which was  
purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as  
otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to  
retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® PowerBlend DuetBlender/Food Processor  
will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home  
use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.  
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card  
promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However,  
return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the  
consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the  
warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date,  
the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of  
manufacture.  
If your Cuisinart® PowerBlend DuetBlender/Food Processor should prove  
to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think  
necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer  
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-7ꢀ6-0190 or write to:  
California residents may also, according to their preference, return  
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,  
replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at  
800-7ꢀ6-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,  
replacement, and shipping and handling for such nonconforming  
products under warranty.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT  
Cuisinart  
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone  
other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer  
to call our Consumer Service Center to ensure that the problem is properly  
diagnosed, the product serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that  
the product is still under warranty.  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 085ꢀ0  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00 for  
shipping and handling. (California residents need only supply a proof of  
purchase and should call 1-800-7ꢀ6-0190 for shipping instructions.) Please  
be sure to include your return address, description of the product's defect,  
product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the return.  
Please pay by check or money order.  
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product  
that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery  
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for  
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are  
not covered under warranty.  
Your Cuisinart® PowerBlend DuetBlender/Food Processor has been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for  
use only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty  
expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories,  
replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by  
Cuisinart.  
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse,  
shipment or other than ordinary household use.  
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so they  
may not apply to you.  
 
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parties used herein are the trademarks or  
service marks of their respective owners.  
©ꢀ006 Cuisinart  
Cuisinart® is a registered  
trademark of Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
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Version no.: BFP10 IB-7176  
Size: 216mm(W) x 178mm (H)  
Total Pages: 32 pages  
Material: Cover : 157gsm MattArtpaper  
Inside : 120gsm GlossArtpaper  
Coating: Varnishing in cover  
Color: Cover:4C + 1C (Black)  
Inside:1C + 1C (Black)  
Date: 09-15-2006  
P. O. No. 0609000 (09-00-2006_OP)  
Coordinator: Astor You  
Printer: Chung Tai  
 

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