INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
BFP-703 Series
SMARTPOWER
D
UET®
Food Processor
Blender/
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book before using.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
counter or table or touch hot sur-
faces, which could damage
the cord.
19. Regarding your cord set:
A longer cord has been provided
so that you will have flexibility in
positioning your Cuisinart®
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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food
Processor near an electrical outlet.
Exercise care when using the
longer cord to avoid entangling or
tripping over the cord. The longer
cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the counter or
tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over. Excess
cord should be stored in the cord
storage area at the back of the
blender base, to avoid injury
10. Keep hands and utensils out of
jar/food processor work bowl
during use, to reduce the risk of
severe injury to persons or dam-
age to blender itself. A rubber or
plastic spatula may be used but
must be used only when the
When using an electrical appliance,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
27. WARNING: FLASHING LIGHT
INDICATES READY TO
OPERATE. DO NOT TOUCH
BLADES.
BEFORE USING.
2. To protect against the risk of elec-
trical shock, do not put motor base
of SmartPower Duet® appliance in
water or other liquid.
blender is turned OFF.
11. When motor base is in ON mode,
and LED lights are flashing, do not
touch cutting assembly, interfere
with blade movement or remove
blender jar cover. Accidentally
touching a speed button may
activate the blender.
3. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children. Cuisinart does not
recommend the use of this appli-
ance by children.
SAVE THESE
caused by the longer cord.
20. Be certain the food processor
cover is securely locked in place
before operating appliance. Never
operate without the cover locked
securely in place.
INSTRUCTIONS
4. Always unplug from outlet when not
in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning or remov-
ing contents from blender jar or food
processor work bowl.
12. BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
HANDLE CAREFULLY.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
Store out of reach of children.
USE ONLY
21. Do not attempt to defeat the
food processor cover interlock
mechanism.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never
place chopping blade/cutting
assembly on base unless the
blender jar or food processor
work bowl is properly attached.
NOTICE:
WARNING: Never put hands into the
blender jar/food processor work
bowl or container, or handle the
blades with appliance plugged in.
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.
22. Never feed food into processor by
hand. Always use the food pusher.
23. Make sure the blade or disc has
come to a full stop before removing
cover.
14. Always operate blender or food
processor with the cover in place.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions,
or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to near-
est Cuisinart service facility
15. Never leave your blender or food
processor unattended while running.
24. This food processor attachment is
to be used only with Cuisinart®
SPB-7 series blenders. Do not use
with any other manufacturer's
blender base.
16. When blending HOT liquids in
blender jar, remove measured pour
lid (center piece of cover) to
allow steam to escape.
Maximum rating of 500 watts is based
on the jar attachment that draws the
greatest power. Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly
less power.
for examination, repair, and/or
mechanical or electrical adjustment.
This appliance is intended for
household use only.
17. Twist on locking ring firmly.
Injury can result if moving blades
accidentally become exposed.
7. The use of attachments, other than
those recommended by Cuisinart,
including canning or ordinary jars
not recommended or sold by
25. Wash the blender jar, food proces-
sor work bowl, food processor
chopping blade, locking ring, and
covers before first use.
18. Do not use an extension cord
with this unit. Doing so may
result in fire, electrical shock,
or personal injury.
Cuisinart, may cause fire, electrical
shock, or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
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UNPACKING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
BLENDER FEATURES
AND BENEFITS
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . Page 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . Page 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Congratulations! You have purchased
two of Cuisinart's most versatile
appliances wrapped into one! The
SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food
Processor combines Cuisinart's top-of-
the-line 7-Speed Electronic Blender
with our legendary Cuisinart® Food
Processor.
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Place the gift box containing your
Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet®
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blender/food processor on a flat, sturdy
surface before unpacking. Remove
instruction booklet and other printed
materials from top of corrugated insert.
Next, remove the top corrugated insert.
It contains the measured pour lid,
adapter stem, and the slicing/shredding
disc. Carefully remove slicing/shredding
disc, as it is very sharp, then remove lid
and adapter stem.
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Blender Features
and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Blender Assembly . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Blender Helpful Reminders . . . Page 3
Blender Operation . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
As a blender, the SmartPower Duet®
Blender/Food Processor is the life of
the party, engineered with seven
speeds that let you purée, blend, mix,
stir, liquefy and more. One speed is just
for crushing ice, though ice can be
crushed perfectly at any of the settings.
You can make soups, salsas, thick and
delicious frozen drinks, baby foods, etc.
The blending capabilities are endless!
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6
7
Blender Quick
Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . Page 5
Carefully lift blender base from box and
set aside. Remove food processor
accessory. Remove the lower
corrugated insert containing the blender
jar assembly. Be careful not to tip the jar
when removing. Remove any additional
literature from the box.
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Food Processor
Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . Page 6
8b
8a
8c
Food Processor
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Attach the work bowl and cover and
the SmartPower Duet® appliance
becomes a fully functioning Cuisinart®
classic food processor. Chop raw and
cooked foods, including meats, to any
consistency. The reversible
slicing/shredding disc and feed tube let
you make mountains of vegetables,
fruits and most cheeses in minutes.
This combination of Cuisinart's two
most versatile appliances into one
promises years of happy and healthy
food preparation.
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Food Processor Assembly
for Chopping, Puréeing
& Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
To assemble the blender, follow the
“Assembly” instructions on page 3 of
this instruction booklet. Replace all
corrugated inserts in the box and
save the box for repackaging. See
the “Features and Benefits” section
of this booklet for a listing of all
blender parts.
Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Food Processor
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . Page 7
1. Cover
Just press on; no turning or
Chop, Purée & Mix . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Add Food While Processing . . Page 8
Removing Processed Food . . Page 8
twisting required. Tightfitting seal
resists leakage.
2. 2-oz. Measured Pour Lid
Allows you to measure and add
ingredients neatly without
removing the cover.
Before using for the first time: Wash
all parts according to the “Cleaning and
Maintenance” section on page 5 of this
booklet to remove any dust or residue.
Preparing Foods for
Food Processing with
Chopping Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
3. 40-oz. Glass Jar with
Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Dripless Pour Spout
Has a unique, sturdy,
widemouth design and a
dripless pour spout for no mess
pouring.
Preparing Foods for
Slicing & Shredding . . . . . . . . Page 10
Recipe Tips .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . Page 9
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . Page 21
4. Leakproof Rubber Gasket
(not shown)
Holds the glass jar snugly in
position for safe operation.
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5. High-Quality Cutting
Assembly with Patented
Stainless Steel Blades
Is strong enough for all blender
tasks, including tough jobs, from
ice crushing to chopping
delicate herbs.
Once assembled, turn the blender
jar right side up.
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.
USE AND CARE
5. Push the cover onto the top of the
blender jar. Push the measured pour
lid into the cover.
BLENDER ASSEMBLY
To use your Cuisinart® SmartPower
Duet® Blender/Food Processor, begin
by assembling the blender jar.
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.
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.
1. Turn the blender jar (a) upside
down, and place it flat on a sturdy
surface.
6. Collar
7. Plug in power cord. Your blender is
now ready to be used.
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.
2. Position the rubber gasket (b) on
the round opening on the bottom of
the blender jar.
HELPFUL REMINDERS
9. Slip-Proof Feet
•
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.
3. Turn the cutting assembly (c) upside
down, and place the blade end in
the blender jar opening.
Prevent movement during use
and prevent damaging marks
on countertops or tables.
7. Heavy-Duty Motor Base
Motor Base is so sturdy and
stable, it will not “walk” on your
counter – even during ice
Note: Blades are very sharp…
handle carefully.
10. Hidden Cord
Storage Compartment
(not shown)
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•
•
Cover should always be in place
while the unit is ON.
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
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.
Keeps countertop safe and neat
by conveniently storing excess
cord.
Warning: Do not place blender jar
on base while motor is running.
11. Impact-Resistant
Plastic Housing
Do not twist locking ring from
blender jar when removing blender
jar from base. Simply lift blender
jar from motor base.
twisting the locking ring clockwise
until tightened. Make sure locking
ring is tightly fastened to blender jar.
8. 7-Speed Touchpad Control
with Indicator Lights
Is crafted of the finest quality
materials to resist staining,
cracking, and odors.
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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•
•
Boiling liquid or solid frozen foods
(with the exception of ice cubes or
1/2" pieces of frozen fruit) should
never be placed in the blender jar.
12. Innovative Cuisinart Design
Combined with power,
(d)
performance, sturdiness, and
easy cleanup, makes this
blender a winner.
Do not place ice, frozen foods or
very cold liquids into a blender jar
which has come directly from a
hot dishwasher.
(c)
8a. Pulse Button
Do not place very hot liquids or
foods into a blender jar which has
come directly from the freezer.
Boiling liquids should cool for
5 minutes before being placed in
blender jar.
Allows you to pulse at any speed
from high to low, so you can
blend ingredients only as much
as needed.
(b)
(a)
8b. Ice Crush Button
(Blender Only)
•
Follow “Cleaning and
Maintenance” instructions on
page 5 prior to your first use.
Activates the ice crushing
speed. This button is preset to
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BLENDER OPERATION
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
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
To Activate Blender
Press “On”- The blender is in
On mode.
To Begin Blending
To Change Speeds
To Pulse
Press desired speed button.
Press desired speed button.
In “On” mode press “Pulse”,
then press and release desired speed
button as needed.
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.
“Assembly” instructions. Once the jar
is assembled and is in position on the
motor base, plug the Cuisinart®
SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food
Processor into an electrical outlet.
To Crush Ice
In On mode, press and release “Ice
Crush” Button as needed.
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.
To Stop Blending (and Deactivate Blender)
Press “Off” Button.
To Stop Blending (in Pulse or Ice
Crush Mode)
Release button.
5. TO STOP THE BLENDING
PROCESS: re-press the activated
speed button. The blending
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”.
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.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
FOR BLENDER FUNCTION
Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then
follow with solid ingredients. This will
provide more consistent blending and
prevent unnecessary stress on the
motor.
Refer to this guide to choose the best speed for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe
Speed
Result
Reconstituting frozen
orange juice concentrate
Tip: Liquid ingredients can be measured
in the measured pour lid, using the
measurement marking. Solid ingredients
can be added by simply dropping them
through the fill area into the blender jar.
Replace the measured pour lid after
adding ingredients.
Stir
Smooth and full-bodied
Thick and creamy
Desired consistency
Coarse to fine
Mayonnaise
Salad dressings
Nuts
Stir
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
Stir
Chop
Whipping cream
Bread crumbs
Grating citrus zest
Milk shakes
Baby food
Mix
Thick topping
Mix
Uniformly fine
Note: To remove blender jar cover, lift
edge of cover upwards. Lifting measured
pour lid will not remove cover.
Purée
Uniformly fine
Purée
Smooth and creamy
Smooth and creamy
Smooth and creamy
Thick and slushy
Coarse to fine
Purée
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.
Health drinks
Frozen cocktails
Grinding hard cheese
Spices
Food Processor
Food Processor
Food Processor
Food Processor
Ice Crush
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
Coarse to fine
Ice
Snowy
chopping. The Pulse function is also
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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.
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.
• Make sure locking ring is tightly
attached to blender jar.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• When using blender, always remove
locking ring, cutting assembly, and
rubber gasket before cleaning.
Always unplug your Cuisinart®
SmartPower Duet® Blender/ Food
Processor from 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.
7. TO CRUSH ICE: Use blender jar
only. The SmartPowerDuet® Blender/
Food Processor motor is strong
• 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.
DOS AND DON’TS
WHEN USING YOUR
BLENDER/FOOD
PROCESSOR
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 on page 9 for more details.
• When chopping fresh herbs, garlic,
onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts,
spices, etc., make sure the blender
jar and cutting assembly are
completely dry.
DO:
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.
• Make sure the electrical outlet is
rated at the same voltage as that
stated on the bottom of the blender
motor base.
• 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.
• Always use the motor base on a
clean, sturdy and dry surface.
8. TO DISLODGE FOOD: use a
rubber or plastic spatula to help
remove food lodged around the
cutting assembly.
•
Always add liquid ingredients to the
blender jar first, then add remaining
ingredients. This will ensure that
ingredients are uniformly mixed.
CAUTION: Handle the cutting
DON’T:
• Don’t store food or liquids in your
blender jar or food processor work
bowl.
assembly carefully. It is SHARP and
may cause injury. Do not attempt to
remove blades from cutting assembly.
DO NOT USE SPATULA UNTIL
YOU HAVE TURNED OFF AND
UNPLUGGED THE BLENDER.
Replace the cover and measured
pour lid and continue blending if
necessary. Make sure spatula is not
inside the blender jar before
blending.
• When using either appliance, cut
most foods into cubes approximately
1/2" to 1" to achieve a more uniform
result. Cut all cheeses into pieces no
larger than 1/2".
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 using blender, don’t place
cutting assembly and locking ring
onto motor base without the blender
jar attached.
• When using blender, use the
measured pour lid to measure liquid
ingredients such as alcohol. Replace
measured pour lid after ingredients
have been added.
• Blender or food processor will not
mash potatoes, knead dough, or
beat egg whites.
9. WHEN FINISHED BLENDING:
press the “Off” button, and unplug
the blender from the electrical
• Don’t remove blender jar or food
processor bowl while unit is ON.
Keep the blender jar or food
• 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.
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.
outlet. Never remove the blender jar
from the motor base until pressing
the “Off” button. 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.
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.
Tip: You may wish to clean your
• Place blender cover on firmly. Always
operate the blender with the
cover on.
blender cutting assembly as follows:
Squirt a small amount of dishwashing
liquid into assembled blender jar and fill
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• Don’t overprocess foods. Blender or
food processor will achieve most
desired results in seconds, not minutes.
FOOD PROCESSOR
FEATURES
Food Pusher with Oil Dispenser (1)
AND BENEFITS
• 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.
1. Food pusher with oil dispenser
2. Work bowl cover with feed tube
3. Stainless steel chopping blade
Work Bowl Cover with Feed Tube (2)
Stainless Steel Chopping Blade (3)
4. Stainless steel reversible slic-
ing/shredding disc
• Don’t use any utensil inside the
blender jar or food processor bowl
while the motor is ON.
5. Adapter stem
6. Clear work bowl
7. Gearbox collar
• Don’t use any container or accessories
not recommended by Cuisinart. Doing
so may result in injury.
8. Motor base
• Don’t place hands inside the blender
jar or food processor bowl when
blender is plugged in.
Used for both the blender jar and
the food processor bowl
Reversible Slicing/
Shredding Disc (4)
• Don’t add boiling liquids or frozen foods
(except ice cubes or 1/2" pieces of
frozen fruit) to glass blender
jar. Boiling liquids should cool for
5 minutes before being placed in
blender jar.
FOOD PROCESSOR
STEP BY STEP
Adapter Stem (5)
Work Bowl (6)
GETTING STARTED
Please note that the bowl with 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 position for
instructional purposes only.
• The food processor accessory is not
intended to crush ice. This could
damage the chopping blade and will
damage work bowl.
Gearbox Collar (7)
Blender Base (8)
FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY
FOR CHOPPING, PURÉEING & MIX-
ING
1. Hold gearbox collar in one hand
and work bowl handle in the other.
Twist bowl clockwise onto collar.
2. Place collar with bowl onto motor
base with handle facing front.
BE SURE TO HANDLE THE
METAL BLADE WITH CARE AS IT
IS RAZOR SHARP!
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.
3. 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.
4. Place food to be processed in work
bowl. Put cover on work bowl, with
feed tube at about 11 o’clock.
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5. The food pusher fits in feed tube
with more rounded side towards the
outside of the bowl. ALWAYS USE
PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD
THROUGH FEED TUBE. NEVER
USE YOUR FINGERS OR SPATU-
LA.
6. Plug your SmartPower Duet®
blender/food processor into a wall
outlet. Push the “On” button and
then the “Food Processor” button to
start chopping or puréeing. It is rec-
ommended that one hand be
3. 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
Press the “On” button. For continuous
operation, press the “Food Processor”
button. Motor will start if you have fol-
lowed assembly instructions.
First, cut food into 3/4" 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.
To turn motor off, press the
“Food Processor” button again or
the “Off” button.
2. Put on cover and lock it. Insert
pusher. It is recommended that one
hand be placed on the food proces-
sor 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.
to handle the metal blade with care,
as it is razor sharp.
4. 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.
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. NOTE: The motor base will
start, but the food processor
blade will not turn until assem-
bled properly.
5. Hold pusher with more rounded
side towards 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.
6. Plug your Cuisinart® SmartPower
Duet® into a household electrical
outlet.
For on-off operation, called pulse-chop-
ping or pulsing, press the “On” button,
press the “Pulse” button, and then
press and release the “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.
Watch what happens to the food. With
pulse/chopping technique, you can get
an even chop without danger of over-
processing. Check texture by looking
through work bowl. Be careful not to
overprocess.
7. To remove cover, unlock it by
turning it counterclockwise, then lift
it straight up.
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. Allow
enough time between pulses to let food
in work bowl fall to bottom.
For a coarse chop, pulse only a
few times.
OPERATING CONTROLS
Your SmartPower Duet® appliance
comes 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.
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.
SLICING AND SHREDDING WITH
THE REVERSIBLE
SLICING/SHREDDING DISC
Always use the “Food Processor” but-
ton for pulse/chopping. Never turn
cover back and forth to start and stop
processor.
The slicing/shredding disc can slice
and shred a variety of fruits and veg-
etables, meats and cheeses.
Food Processor Assembly for
Slicing and Shredding
USING THE SMARTPOWER DUET®
BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR TO
CHOP, PURÉE, AND MIX
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.
1. Hold collar in one hand and bowl
handle in the other. Twist bowl
clockwise onto collar.
Onions and other food with a high
water content turn into a smooth purée
very quickly. Do not over- chop - look
at food frequently through work bowl.
Refer to Food Processor Assembly
instructions on page 6.
When you use the control panel, the
LED will light next to each button you
press.
2. Place collar with bowl onto motor
base with handle facing front.
1. Remove cover and put food into
work bowl.
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To purée, follow same procedure as
for chopping, but let machine run until
food is a smooth purée.
Here are two ways to prevent it from
falling out:
General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Processing with
the Food Processor Chopping Blade
1. Before tilting bowl, use spatula to
remove food from around blade.
Carefully remove blade by the plas-
tic hub.
THE FOOD
HOW TO PREPARE IT
New users are often surprised at how
fast the processor works. You will
quickly get used to its great speed.
Fruit and vegetables
Peel and core if necessary. Remove large hard
pits and seeds. Cut into 3/4" pieces and process
up to 1 cup at a time.
These are some conditions that affect
your results:
Meat, poultry and fish
These should be very cold but not frozen. First, cut
into 3/4" pieces. Put up to 1/2 pound in work bowl.
If you want to chop or purée more, do it in batches
of not more than 1/2 pound each. Pulse/chop or
run continuously until desired consistency is
reached. Check texture every 2 or 3 seconds to
avoid overprocessing.
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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.
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.
2. Hold top of blade in place with fin-
ger or spatula while pouring out
processed food.
ADDING FOOD
WHILE PROCESSING
To add liquid while the machine is run-
ning, pour it through open feed tube.
This is especially useful when making
mayonnaise or dressings.
A small hole in the pusher allows you
to add liquids in a very slow, steady
stream – useful when making sauces.
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.
Your SmartPower Duet® Blender/Food
Processor makes many everyday food
preparation tasks much easier and
faster. Follow these guidelines to get
best results when using metal blade
with food you prepare most often.
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.
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.
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 3/4" 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.
To prevent spills when adding
sugar and other dry ingredients,
use a funnel.
NOTE: Occasionally, a piece of food
may become wedged between the
blade and the work bowl. If this hap-
pens, remove the 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.
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.
REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD
Before removing processed food, press
“Off” button and wait for blade to stop
spinning. Then remove cover by turn-
ing it counterclockwise. Never try to
remove cover and work bowl together;
this can damage work bowl.
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.
It is important not to let metal blade fall
out of work bowl as you empty it.
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Grating Citrus Zest
SLICING AND SHREDDING
RECIPE TIPS
CLEANING AND
STORING YOUR
SMARTPOWER®
FOOD PROCESSOR
ATTACHMENT
1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar
and base in the usual way. (See
steps 1 and 2 on page 6.)
For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry.
Remove zest from fruit in strips (using
vegetable peeler). Use no more than
8 strips at a time (zest of one medium
lemon). Cut strips in half. Add strips
and 1 teaspoon sugar (from recipe)
to the blender jar. Blend on food
processor speed for 15-20 seconds.
Turn blender off.
You’ll find many easy ways to prepare
savory, healthful meals with your
Cuisinart® SmartPowerDuet®
2. Pick up adapter stem. Hold stem by
side that has the octagon shape
(eight sided) and push rounded side
down as far as it will go on motor
shaft.
Blender/Food Processor. The simple
recipes that follow include some old
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
SmartPowerDuet® Blender/Food
Processor, you’ll also be able to make
delicious frozen drinks.
Store the chopping blade and slicing/
shredding disc as you would sharp
knives – out of the reach of children.
3. Place the reversible slicing/shred-
ding disc with the desired cutting
edge facing up onto the adapter
stem. Always handle slicing/shred-
ding disc by the rim. Never touch
sharp cutting blades.
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.
Grinding Hard Cheese
Cut cheese into 1/2" pieces. Blend on
food processor speed for 30 seconds.
Turn blender off. For best results, grind
no more than 3 ounces of cheese at a
time.
RECIPE TIPS FOR USING
YOUR SMARTPOWER DUET®
BLENDER:
4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into
place by twisting it clockwise and
insert food in feed tube.
Chopping Nuts
Grinding Spices
Pulse 1/2 cup of nuts (shells removed)
on chop 4-5 times. Turn blender off;
scrape blender jar with spatula. Turn
blender on and pulse on chop 2-3 times.
Turn blender off. Pulse fewer times for
more coarsely chopped results. For best
results, process no more than 1 cup at
a time.
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.
For best results, blender jar and cutting
assembly must be clean and dry. Add
1/4 -1/2 cup of spices, seeds or
peppercorns to blender jar. Blend on
food processor speed for 30-35
seconds. Turn blender off.
The gearbox collar is not immersible.
To clean, just wipe with a damp cloth.
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.
Whipping Cream
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 dam-
age work bowl.
Whip 1 cup of cream (whipping or heavy
cream) at a time. Blend on mix, and
process for 45-60 seconds or until
creamy and smooth. If making
sweetened cream, add sugar after
10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Makes about 1 cup.
Bread, Cookie or
Cracker Crumbs
For best results, use day-old bread
(drier bread works best). Break bread
slices into 1/2" pieces, and process no
more than 1 cup of pieces at a time on
mix for 5-10 seconds. Crackers and
cookies should also be broken into 1/2"
pieces; process 1 cup at a time on mix
for 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off.
6. 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.
Puréeing Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Rehydrate 1 ounce of tomatoes in 1 cup
boiling water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes
or until softened. Add tomatoes and
water to blender jar. Cover and pulse on
food processor speed 5 times; then run
continuously on food processor speed
for 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Drain in fine strainer if desired. Makes
about 1/2 cup of puréed tomatoes.
The work bowl should not be placed
in a microwave oven.
Crushing Ice
(Blender Jar Only)
Add up to 10 large ice cubes to
blender jar. Press the “Ice Crush”
Button, using short bursts, 10 times or
until cubes are the consistency of
snow. Turn blender off. Pulse fewer
times if coarsely chopped ice is
desired.
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General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding
To Prepare for Shredding
Food
To Prepare for Slicing
For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit side-
ways 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).
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.
Cut one end flat then cut lengthwise in halves or quar-
ters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent tilting.
Fill feed tube to about 1" from top.
Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and
other large round fruits and vegetables
Same as slicing. Place in feed tube sideways for
longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.
Use light to moderate pressure.
Slice off top and bottom, leaving center section. Place
in feed tube, flat side down.
Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other small,
round fruits and vegetables
Radishes shred well.
Same as slicing.
Cut off top & bottom, leaving center
section. Cut into wedges to fit feed tube upright.
Remove core. Cut top & bottom pieces in similar
wedges.
Cabbage, Iceberg Lettuce
Do not shred.
Same as slicing.
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 through with tip of sharp knife.
Remove plastic wrap and stand upright in feed tube.
Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be sliced
with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast will usu-
ally fit when frozen as described above and cut in half
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