Español al revés INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® Blender SMO-56 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 15. Never leave your blender unattended while running. 16. When blending HOT liquids, remove measured pour lid (center piece of cover) to allow steam to escape. 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 17. Twist on locking ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed. 2.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® Smooth Operator ® Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. The Cuisinart® Smooth Operator® blender handles all of today’s demanding kitchen tasks with style and grace; that’s what makes it smooth. It holds 56 ounces, has 1500 watts of pulse power for superior blending and has standout styling with brushed chrome housing and stainless accents.
8. Push-button Controls: 6. Screw the dispenser tap or dispenser plug onto the front of the locking ring. a. On/Off Buttons. b. High and Low Buttons: Choose High or Low speed to blend the ingredients to the desired consistency. Red LED lights will indicate which speed you are using. c. Pulse Button: Allows you to pulse at High to Low speeds, so you can blend ingredients only as much as needed. 9. Heavy-duty Motor Base: It is so sturdy and stable, it will not “walk” on your counter. 10.
pour lid or blending stick after adding ingredients. Do not place hands into blender jar with blender plugged in. Quick Reference Guide Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then follow with solid ingredients. This will provide more consistent blending and prevent unnecessary stress on the motor. 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.
power, or when processing items that do not require an extended amount of blending. 7. 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. Replace the cover and measured pour lid and continue blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside the blender jar before blending. 8. Using dispenser tap: Place cup or pitcher under the dispenser spout.
2. Place the cap over the stopper pin. Squeeze the cap and stopper pin together so that the pin is showing through the cap. Slide the dispenser lever onto the stopper pin hook and pull up. • When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc, make sure the blender jar and cutting assembly are completely dry. 3. Screw the cap onto the dispenser body by screwing clockwise until the cap and dispenser body are evenly squared.
Recipe TIPS The simple recipes that follow include some Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the Smooth Operator® Blender, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks. Chopping Nuts: Place ½ cup shelled nuts in the blender jar and cover blender. Set on low and pulse until desired chop is achieved. Pulse fewer times for coarsely chopped nuts.
recipes dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing. Smoothies, shakes, frappés, frozen beverages Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 101 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 2g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 4g Taste of the Tropics Smoothie Fresh Fruit Smoothie Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this all-fruit smoothie.
Breakfast Banana Berry Smoothie This meal-in-a-smoothie is a perfect start to the day. Makes 3½ cups 1 1 1 1½ ½ 1 frozen banana, cut into 1-inch pieces cup fresh strawberries cup frozen berries (raspberries or strawberries) cups orange juice or soymilk cup fat-free vanilla yogurt tablespoon protein powder (soy or whey) Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately. To dispense cooler: With blender on low, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as cooler is dispensing. Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca Note: This smoothie is on the tart side.
Campari Grapefruit Slushy Once you acquire a taste for this slightly bitter beverage, it will become a favorite flavor. Makes about 6 cups 6 ½ ¼ 6 pink grapefruits, cut into sections, reserved with juices cup Campari® cup Grand Marnier® ice cubes Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth.
Peppermint Stick Milkshake smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately. To dispense juice: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as juice is dispensing. Nutritional information per ½-cup serving: Calories 18 (7% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 176mg • calc.
Nutritional information per ¼-cup serving: Calories 122 (66% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 3g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 248mg • calc. 32mg • fiber 2g Ancho Chile Sauce A perfect all-purpose sauce for Mexican dishes.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the tomatoes, pepper, shallot, and garlic cloves on it. Roast for about 35 to 40 minutes until all vegetables are blistered and soft. Place the pepper in a small mixing bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap (leave for about 30 minutes). Remove and discard skins and seeds from tomatoes and skins from both shallot and garlic. Reserve.
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 30 to 40 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately. To dispense dressing: With blender on low, place a serving bowl or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as dressing is dispensing.
3 1½ tablespoons fresh cilantro (or your favorite fresh herb) dash hot sauce teaspoons kosher salt Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately. To dispense soup: With blender on low, place a serving bowl or pitcher underneath the dispenser tap.
Press Off once it is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per 1⁄2-cup serving: Calories 131 (9% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 228mg • calc.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse Butter a 2–quart shallow baking dish (9 x 9inches square or equivalent) with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and place inside a larger shallow baking pan. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss in a large mixing bowl with bread cubes, chocolate chips, and dried cherries. Place the eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream in the blender jar. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On.
Crêpes Makes about 16 crêpes 1½ 1 3 2 ¼ 1 Nutritional information per crêpe: Calories 61 (33% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 40mg • sod. 53mg • calc. 30mg • fiber 0g cups whole milk cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour large eggs teaspoons sugar teaspoon salt tablespoon unsalted butter, melted additional melted butter Combine milk, flour, eggs, sugar and salt in blender. Blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of blender, about 2 minutes.
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LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart Smooth Operator ® Blenders. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Smooth Operator ® Blender that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
