Cuisinart SSB1U User manual

SSB1U

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Soup Maker.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very nest
kitchen equipment, so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs
have the tools to express their creativity.
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designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day
after day. That is why they have come to be regarded as the dening
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Contents
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Soup Maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A Glass Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
- Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
- Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B Lid & Measuring Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- Timer Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Stir Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- Blending Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D Making Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
E Blending Cold Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F Hints & Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Self Clean Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
UK Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Product Description
Lid with removable measuring cup
On/Off
Glass Jar
1750 ml (Cold Use)
1400 ml (Soup Use)
Stir Button
Non-Stick Heating Plate
Control Blender Function
Housing Base
Heat Control
Jar Collar
Timer Control
Non-Slip Rubber Feet

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Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a
safe place for future reference
Safety Cautions
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury
or damage to the appliance.This appliance should be used only as described within this
instruction book.
nEnsure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed
from the Soup Maker before rst use.
nAlways inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use
if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the
appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (See “UK After
Sales Service” section).
nDo not use this appliance if the lead is damaged.In the event of lead damage discontinue
use immediately. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead available
from the manufacturer or its service agent (See “UK After Sales Service”).
nWhilst in use the surfaces will become extremely hot. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Always use handles.
nUnplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning the appliance.To disconnect, press On/Off button and then remove the plug
from the mains.
nThis appliance should not be used by adults or children whose lack of experience,
product knowledge or disability might cause a hazard, unless they have been correctly
instructed and are adequately supervised.
nChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this
product.
nDo not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Cuisinart.
nTo protect against re, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug
or unit in water or other liquids.
nIf motor stalls, switch off and unplug from the mains. Leave for 30 seconds and switch
plug and appliance back on.

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nDo not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
nFor indoor use only.
nFor domestic use only.
nThis appliance should be used only for preparation of drinks / food as described
within the instructions for use that accompany it. Please retain these instructions for
future reference.
nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
outlet. Never pull the plug out of the mains outlet by its lead.
nTo avoid injury or possible re, do not cover the appliance when in use.
nIf this appliance is used for re-heating foods, also ensure the food is piping hot before
eating.
nDo not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
nThis appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical
appliances).
nWARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety hazard.
Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
nWARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous. To
avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children.These bags are not
toys.
The temperature of all surfaces marked with this symbol will be very
hot when the appliance is in use, DO NOT TOUCH these surfaces as
possible injury could occur. Allow to cool completely before handling this
appliance.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

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By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about
the recycling of this product,please contact your local council ofce or your household
waste disposal service.

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The Soup Maker
A Glass Jar
Before rst use, clean the glass jar thoroughly (see cleaning & maintenance section for
more information).
Fitting
nPosition jar unit on the motor housing so that the arrow on the jar collar is level with
the arrow on the housing unit (g. 1). Push the jar down into place (g. 2).
N.B.Take care when placing the jar unit on the housing base as incorrect positions may damage
the interlock switches.
Removing
Switch the Soup Maker off and unplug from the mains outlet. Lift the jar unit up and
away from the housing base, holding the handle only. Do not twist the jar.
Caution: The heating element is hot when the Soup Maker is in heat mode, do not
touch the underside of the collar.
g. 1 g. 2

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B Lid & Measuring Cup
nTo remove the lid from the glass jar, grip the edges of the lid rmly with one hand
and lift upwards. When you have added the required food to the blender jar, place
lid on jar before heating and blending. To replace, simply position over the jar and
press down rmly (ensure the pouring spout on the jar is covered by the protrusion
on the lid).
nTo remove the measuring cup from the lid, lift up and away. To replace, position the
cup over the lid, aligning with the corresponding grooves in the lid.
WARNING: Steam will escape around the measuring cup when the Soup Maker is in
heat mode, this is normal, but handle with care – steam can burn. Always ensure the lid
and cup are replaced before blending.
C Control Panels
Power Button
nPlug the Soup Maker into the mains outlet, the power button (on/off) will ash. Press
once and the light will become static; the Soup Maker is now in ‘stand-by’ mode.
nIf the on/off button is pressed whilst in ‘stand-by’ mode, the Soup Maker will revert
back to dormant with the on/off button ashing. Any settings entered will be
cancelled.
nThe only way to turn the ashing on/off button off is to unplug the Soup Maker from
the mains.