CBB-550SS - Blender Conair - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CBB-550SS Conair

Cruiser blender with pink liquid, no visible text or symbols on the device itself

Food and Beverage Blender

CBB-550SS

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the Instruction Book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® Blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Open corrugated flap. Remove blender container assembly, instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated box. Please use caution not to tip the container when removing. CAUTION: Sharp blade inside blender jar.
3. Next, remove the top corrugated insert. Carefully lift blender base from box and set aside.
4. Replace all corrugated inserts in the box and save the box for repacking.

REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the unit on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Carefully place blender base in bottom of box.
3. Place corrugated insert over base.
4. Place blender container assembly over corrugated insert and cover with corrugated flap.
5. Close box for shipping.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards....2
Grounding Instructions....3
Important: Hot Blending Instructions......3
Parts and Features .... 4
Operating Instructions....5
How to Clean Containers .... 5
Resetting Thermal Protection....5
How to Clean Unit Base.... 5
Recipes 6
Warranty....10

IMPORTANT

Always unplug the Cuisinart® Blender from outlet when disassembling and assembling.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Do not use carbonated liquids in the blender jar, or any blending container. Using carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any blending container may result in injury.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate the Cuisinart® Blender or any other electrical appliances with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return it to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender. A rubber spatula may be used, but must be used only when the blender is not running.
12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
13. Always operate blender with cover in place.

14. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover. Begin processing with only one cup (8 oz.). Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns. See Hot Blending Instructions.

15. Do not leave blender unattended while it is running.

16. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, Cuisinart ^® Blenders are equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet as shown in Figure 1. If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an adapter, shown in Figure 2, may be obtained so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a 3-prong plug. Referring to Figure 3, the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate. CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded.

Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada.

This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with a converter.

(1) CIRCUIT GROUND, RG CONDUCTOR CONNECTED PROPERLY GROUNDING PRONS (2) ADAPTER GROUNDING LUB (3) COVER MOUNTING SCREW COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

IMPORTANT: HOT BLENDING INSTRUCTIONS

To minimize the possibility of scalding when blending hot ingredients, the following precautions and procedures must be observed:

1. Limit amount of material processed to one cup (8 oz.).
2. Completely remove the lid insert of the two-piece container lid before starting motor. (This will allow venting of the rapidly heated and expanding air present inside container when blender is running.)
3. Start blending on low speed.
4. While blender is running, up to 1½ cups (12 oz.) of additional liquid can be added. Pour liquid slowly through the opening in the lid.

PARTS AND FEATURES

A. Measuring Cap (2 oz.) – Center part of the two-piece lid is removable for adding ingredients while blending, and for releasing steam while puréeing soup. Made from Polystyrene and is BPA free.
B.Lid- Two-piece PVC lid is BPA free and dishwasher safe.
C. Glass Carafe
D.Handle
E.Blade- Stainless steel cutting blades.
F. Hi, Lo, Off Toggle Switch Control Panel
G. Classic Waterfall Zinc Die-Cast Base

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. When placing the container on the unit base, make sure that the unit is turned off and is at a complete stop. Do not put the container on or take it off while the unit is running. Doing so may damage the drive shaft or blade assembly. For best results, do not fill container above the 3-cup level.
2. Be sure the switch is in the off position and plug the blender into a convenient outlet.
3. The Cuisinart ^® Blender is ideal for blending ice drinks. A hint when mixing ice drinks: Keep the blades in the container covered with liquid, turn the unit on, remove the lid insert on top of the jar lid, and feed the ice cubes slowly into the jar. NOTE: Never use containers other than Cuisinart ^® Blender containers with your Cuisinart unit.
4. CAUTION: DO NOT use carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any blending container. Using carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any blending container may result in injury.
5. Put ingredients into container, then put on cover. Always add liquid ingredients first, unless otherwise specified in recipe. Always hold container with one hand while blending.
   6.CAUTION: To avoid damage to your blender, do not run the blender if the blades become blocked or jammed during use. Turn the blender off immediately, remove the container from the blender base and dislodge the material that is blocking or jamming the blade.

HOW TO CLEAN CONTAINERS

1. Remove the container from the unit base. Remove the lid. Add a cup of cleaning solution, made by adding a few drops of dishwashing detergent to 1 cup of cool water, to the container. Scrub and flush

out the interior of the container and the lid to dislodge and remove as much residue as possible. Empty the container.

1. Add more cleaning solution. Put lid on container, place container on unit base, and run on high speed for two minutes.
2. Empty the container and repeat as above, using clean rinse water in place of cleaning solution. Empty, rinse and dry, prior to storing unit.
3. Wash and rinse container prior to initial use, and immediately after each use.

HOW TO CLEAN UNIT BASE

To clean the unit base, unplug the power cord. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with cleaning solution. Rinse with clean water. Do not immerse the base in cleaning solution or water. Wipe the base with dry towel. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

RESETTING THERMAL PROTECTION

• Your blender is equipped with a manual reset switch to protect the motor from overheating.
• If your blender stops running under heavy use, turn toggle switch to OFF and unplug the power cord. Empty the blender container of all its contents and allow approximately 5 to 10 minutes for the motor to cool down.
• Plug the power cord back into the outlet and continue blending.
• If your blender does not function properly following this procedure, discontinue use and contact a certified Cuisinart Customer Service Center.

CONTENTS

SHAKES

Chocolate Malted Shake 6

Power Shake 6

SMOOTHIES

Strawberry Banana Smoothie....6

Mango Lime Smoothie. 6

Citrus Julius 7

BREAKFAST

Oatmeal Banana Waffles 7

APPETIZERS

Guacamole 7

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade 7

VINAIGRETTE

Balsamic Vinaigrette 8

Tangy Blue Cheese Dressing 8

SOUPS

Gazpacho....8

Cream of Carrot Soup 8

DESSERTS

Berry Cobbler 9

Amazing Chocolate Silk Pie .....9

RECIPES

Chocolate Malted Shake

2 servings

1 / 2 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

1 cup chocolate ice cream

3 tablespoons malt powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Blend for 2 minutes on HI.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 335 (31% from fat) • carb. 51g • pro. 8g

fat 12g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 37mg • sod. 242mg

calc. 239mg • fiber 0g

Power Shake

2 servings

1 / 2 cup orange juice

1 ripe banana

1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

6–8 ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

Blend for 1–2 minutes on HI.

Nutritional information per serving (with sugar):

Calories 138 (5% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 2g • fat 1g

chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 4g

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

2 servings

^3/_4 cup nonfat milk

1 cup strawberries, hulled, cut in half

12 cup banana slices ( 12 -inch slices)

1 tablespoon plain, fat-free yogurt

10 ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover and blend on LO for about 20 seconds, then on HI for another 40 seconds. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 84 (6% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 4g • fat 1g

chol. 2mg • sod. 56mg • calc. 139mg • fiber 2g

Mango Lime Smoothie

4 servings

2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 / 2 cup lime juice

1 / 4 cup apple juice

1 / 4 cup mango juice

6 tablespoons sugar

9 ice cubes

14 cup rum (optional)

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed, cover, and blend for 1–2 minutes on HI.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 196 (2% from fat) • carb. 43g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg • calc. 16mg • fiber 2g

Citrus Julius

2 servings

1 cup milk
1 / 4 cup tangerine juice
1 / 4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
10 ice cubes
1 / 2 egg white
12 teaspoon vanilla

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed, cover, and blend for 1–2 minutes on HI.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 175 (21% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 10g • fat 4g chol. 17mg • sod. 151mg • calc. 162mg • fiber 0g

Oatmeal Banana Waffles

Makes 8–10 waffles

1 cup old-fashioned oats (not instant)
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
12 teaspoon baking soda
1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 12 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 medium-size ripe bananas, sliced
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch salt

Blend 12 cup oats on HI until they reach a powdery consistency. Put blended oats into a bowl with remaining oats and set aside. Blend the remainder of dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Add to oats.

Blend buttermilk, eggs, banana, butter and vanilla extract on LO until smooth.

Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients, and stir until just mixed. Do not overmix.

Pour 12 cup of batter per waffle onto hot waffle iron. Cook. Serve immediately, or reserve baked waffles in 200^ F degree oven until all waffles have been baked.

Nutritional information per waffle (10-waffle yield):

Calories 183 (32% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 5g • fat 7g

chol. 56mg • sod. 777mg • calc. 142mg • fiber 2g

Guacamole

8 servings

1 ripe avocado, peeled, halved, and pitted
1 lime, juiced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 plum tomato, quartered
18 cup fresh cilantro leaves
18 teaspoon salt
1 green onion, sliced
2-3 drops Tabasco ^® sauce or other hot sauce

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mash slightly with fork. Transfer to blender and blend on LO just until combined. Do not overblend.

For a chunkier texture: Blend all ingredients except avocado. Mash avocado by hand and stir into blended mixture.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 43 (66% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • chol. 0mg • sod. 44mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 2g

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

16 servings

8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 teaspoon oregano
12 teaspoon basil
14 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Place all ingredients in blender. Mix on HI, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides of blender jar. Tapenade is best when paired with cheese and bread.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 56 (70% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 5g chol. 1mg • sod. 83mg • calc. 17mg • fiber 0g

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Makes about 2 cups

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
12 teaspoon salt
1 cup olive oil Pepper to taste

Blend first 4 ingredients on HI for a few seconds. Then, with blender running, remove small lid insert and pour in oil VERY SLOWLY. It will take a while, but the results are worth it! Season with pepper.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 97 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 11g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 77mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g

Tangy Blue Cheese Dressing

Makes 1 ^3 / _4 cups

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 shallot, peeled and cut into 12 -inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves

1 cup lowfat mayonnaise
12 cup buttermilk or fat-free plain yogurt
14 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
14 teaspoon ground white pepper

DashTabasco ^® or other hot sauce to taste

Place garlic, shallot and parsley in blender container. Blend on HI for 10 seconds. Scrape blender jar and add remaining ingredients.

Blend on HI for 30–40 seconds until smooth and creamy. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to develop.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 31 (84% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 3g

chol. 4mg • sod. 112mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 0g

Gazpacho

8 servings

1 can (12 ounces) spicy vegetable juice
4–5 fresh plum tomatoes, quartered
1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes with

roasted garlic (if available)

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
12 teaspoon lemon juice

Red pepper flakes to taste

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

5-6 drops hot sauce

Place all ingredients in blender and run for 2–3 minutes on HI. If the blender is too full, you may want to make this recipe in 2 batches.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):

Calories 22 (7% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

chol. 0mg • sod. 166mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 1g

Cream of Carrot Soup

8 servings

4 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch chunks

1^1/2 cups chicken stock

1 / 2 cup cooked white rice

1 teaspoon salt

Cayenne pepper to taste

^3/_4 cup light cream

Sour cream and diced roasted red peppers (garnish)

In a small stockpot, bring vegetables and one cup of chicken stock to a simmer, and cook for 20–25 minutes. Let cool for 15–20 minutes. Pour soup into blender with remaining stock, rice, salt and cayenne. Blend on LO for 1–2 minutes, until smooth. Add cream and chill in refrigerator to serve cold, or reheat to just below a simmer to serve hot. Garnish with diced peppers and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):

Calories 88 (45% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 2g • fat 4g

chol. 15mg • sod. 143mg • calc. 37mg • fiber 1g

Berry Cobbler

8 servings

3 eggs

1 cup milk

^3/_4 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup flour

1 / 2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutmeg to taste

Cinnamon to taste

Lemon zest to taste

3 cups berries, tossed with sugar

Mix all ingredients, except fruit, in blender on LO. Grease individual ramekins with butter. Place fruit on the bottom and pour in batter to cover the fruit. Sprinkle with sugar and bake in 350°F degree oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Note: Cobbler can be made with peaches, pears, apples, and other fruits.

Nutritional information per serving (cobbler batter only):

Calories 152 (18% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 5g

fat 3g • chol. 84mg • sod. 39mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 0g

Amazing Chocolate Silk Pie

12 slices

12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 package (19 ounces) silken tofu

1 nine-inch graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust (purchased or homemade)

Melt chocolate in double boiler over barely simmering water (may also be done in microwave); stir in vanilla extract. Place tofu in blender jar; blend on HI until smooth, 10–15 seconds. Remove small lid, and, with blender running on HI, add melted chocolate mixture in a steady stream; blend 15 seconds. Stop blender and scrape sides of blender jar with a spatula. Blend on HI 10–15 seconds longer. Pour into crust. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. May be served with slightly sweetened whipped cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 281 (53% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 8g • fat 18g

chol. 0mg • sod. 145mg • calc. 90mg • fiber 1g

Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada ONLY)

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ^® Food and Beverage Blender that 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 ^® Food and Beverage Blender will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. We recommend that you visit our website,

www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration 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® Food and Beverage Blender should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose \$10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.

Please pay by check or money order made payable to Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

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. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product's return.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:

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 that sells Cuisinart products of the same type.

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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.

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 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for service. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Your Cuisinart ^® Food and Beverage Blender has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as by use with 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 these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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 at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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