Cuisinart Smart Stick CSB-77 Operational manual

INSTRUCTION/

RECIPE BOOKLET

Smart Stick®Hand Blender

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

CSB-77

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should

always be followed including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body,cord

or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquid. The

detachable blending shaft of this appliance has been designed for

immersion into water or other liquids. Never submerge any other

portion of this unit. If hand blender falls into liquid, remove immediately.

Do not reach into the liquid without unplugging the unit first.

3. This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid possible

accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any appliance

is used by or near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking

off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull

from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. During operation keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and

other utensils away from attachments and any mixing container, to

reduce risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance.

A spatula may be used, but must be used only when the unit is

not operating.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after

the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in

any way or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the

nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, or

mechanical or electrical adjustment.

8. Remove detachable shaft from the blender before washing the blades

or shaft.

9. Blades are SHARP. Handle carefully when removing, inserting

or cleaning.

10. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or

make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering and

possibility of injury from burning.

11. To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopper/grinder attachment

cutting blade on base without first putting prep bowl properly in place.

12. Be certain the chopper/grinder attachment cover is securely locked in

place before operating appliance. Do not attempt to remove cover

until blade has stopped rotating.

13. Check prep bowl for presence of foreign objects before using.

14. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by

Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.

15. Do not use outdoors, or use for other than intended use.

16. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.

Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including stovetop.

17. Make sure the appliance is off, the motor has stopped completely,

and the appliance is unplugged from outlet before putting on or taking

off attachments, and before cleaning.

18. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not operate any

heating appliance beneath the mounting unit.

19. Maximum rating of 200W is based on the chopper/grinder

attachment that draws the greatest power.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tips and Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Whisk Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Blending Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chopper/Grinder Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Reversible Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Whisk Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Blending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Whisking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chopping/Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

INTRODUCTION

This Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender is designed to handle a variety

of basic tasks, like blending, mixing, chopping, grinding, whipping,

pureeing – even processing bread crumbs – to give you time for more

creative culinary undertakings! Elegant brushed stainless steel houses a

powerful motor, and the handy “stick” design lets you blend in a pot, bowl,

or pitcher. Operation is easy and cleanup is quick. What could be better?

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the package containing the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender

on a sturdy surface. Unpack the Smart Stick®Hand Blender from its box

by removing the upper protective insert. Gently slide the unit from the

box. Remove all support materials from the box and replace the upper

insert. Save packaging for possible repacking of the unit.

Note: The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution when

removing and unpacking the storage stand. The blending blade is

stored in the storage stand.

Before using the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender for the first time,

we recommend that you wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth to remove

any dirt or dust. Dry it thoroughly with a soft absorbent cloth. Handle

carefully; wash each individual blade attachment, mixing container and

detachable shaft by hand or in the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before use.

Read all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. One Touch On/Off Button: Allows you to activate the hand

blender at the touch of a button. Simply press and hold down on the

toggle switch to blend or pulse. Once the button is released, blending

will stop.

2. Comfort Handle: The handle allows you to control the hand blender

with ease.

3. Motor Body Housing

4. Detachable Shaft: By pressing the release button on the back of the

unit, the shaft will detach for easy cleaning.

5. Blending Attachment with Stainless Steel Blade and Blade

Guard: This attachment easily snaps into the motor body housing.

The stainless blade is partially covered by a stainless housing that

keeps splashing to a minimum.

6. Whisk Attachment: Whisk attachment snaps into the motor body

housing. This attachment is great for whipping cream, egg whites

and other delectable treats.

7. Chopper/Grinder Attachment: Chop, mince and grind with

the Cuisinart®Chopper/Grinder attachment. Chopper/Grinder

attaches to the blender motor body in place of the blender shaft or

whisk attachment.

8. Mixing Beaker: 2-cup mixing beaker is microwave- and dishwasher

safe. Use this container to blend drinks, shakes, salad dressings and

more. Designed for easy gripping and drip-free pouring.

TIPS AND HINTS

1. Liquid should come within an inch of where the shaft attaches to the

motor housing.

2. Some spices may scratch the chopper/grinder attachment.

3. When using with a nonstick cooking surface, be careful not to scratch

the coating with the hand blender.

4. Do not immerse motor body housing, chopper/grinder cover, or whisk

gearbox in water or any other liquid.

5. Cut most solid foods into 1⁄2" cubes for easy blending. Suggestion: use

chopper/grinder for chopping and grinding solid foods.

6. Pour liquid ingredients into the mixing container first, unless recipe

instructs otherwise.

7. To avoid splashing, don’t turn the hand blender on until the blade is

beneath the surface of the mixture and do not pull the hand blender

out of the mixture while blender is running.

8. Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use.

9. Do not put fruit pits, bones, or other hard material into the blending

mixture, as these are liable to damage the blades.

10. Do not fill mixing containers too full. The level of mixture will rise when

blending, and can overflow.

11. Adding liquids that are warm, not cold, facilitates blending solids

with liquids.

12. For recipes calling for ice, use crushed ice (not whole cubes) for

best results.

13. Using a gentle up-and-down motion is the best way to blend and

incorporate ingredients uniformly.

14. To avoid spatter, turn the hand blender off and let the blade stop

completely before lifting the unit out of the mixture you are processing.

15. To whip air into a mixture, always hold the blade just under

the surface.

16. To make a soup creamy in texture, use the hand blender to purée

the soup solids to the desired consistency using a gentle up-and-down

motion right in the saucepan. You can quickly change your soup into a

thick and creamy blend.

17. If you are making a dip or spread, it is not necessary to process

completely into a smooth purée; leave some texture for interest.

18. When making compound butters, remove the butter from the

refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before blending

the ingredients.

19. The hand blender is perfect for frothing milk for cappuccino or lattes.

20. Use the hand blender to make smooth gravies and pan sauces.

21. For best results when adding celery to a recipe, use a vegetable

peeler to remove tough outer strings from the celery before slicing.

WHISK TIPS

Use the whisk attachment for beating heavy cream or egg whites. It may

also be used for whisking eggs for scrambled eggs or fluffy omelets.

BEATING EGG WHITES

When beating egg whites use a very clean metal or glass bowl, never

plastic. Plastic can contain hidden oils and fats that can ruin the delicate

egg white foam. To help stabilize the egg whites add 1/8 teaspoon of

cream of tartar per egg white prior to beating them. (If using a copper

bowl omit the cream of tartar). Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form

that do not droop over. Beating the egg whites longer causes them to dry

out and become even less stable. When adding sugar to beaten egg

whites add it slowly when soft peaks just begin to form and then continue

beating to form soft peaks that don’t droop over.

BEATING HEAVY CREAM

When beating heavy cream, if possible and time allows, use a chilled

bowl, and chill the whisk attachment. The best shaped bowl for whipping

cream is one that is deep with a rounded bottom. The cream should come

out of the refrigerator just before whipping. Hold the Whip attachment so

that it is just skimming the surface, and whip until the cream begins

to thicken and develop some body; then immerse the whisk totally into

the cream. Whipped cream may be used at either soft or firm peaks

depending on preference. It may be flavored as desired. For best results,

whip cream just before using.

If it must be whipped ahead, add a whipped cream stabilizer such as

Oetker®’s Whip It™.

Oetker®is a registered trademark owned by Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel, KG, LP.

Motor

Body Housing

Detachable

Blending Shaft

Blade

Guard

Stainless

Steel

Blending

Blade

Chopper/Grinder

Attachment

Cord

Wrap

On/Off

Button

Comfort

Handle

Whisk Attachment

Detachable

Gearbox

Chopper/

Grinder

Cover

ASSEMBLY

BLENDING ATTACHMENT

1. Align the motor body with the blending attachment and slide the

pieces together until you hear and feel the pieces click together.

It may be helpful to press the release button when assembling.

CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT

A. Chopper/Grinder

Prep Bowl

B. Cover Slots (3)

for Attaching

Cover

C. Metal Blade

Assembly Shaft

D. Rubber Feet

E. Blade Assembly

F. Blade Ring

G. Plastic Blade

Sheath

H. Chopper/Grinder

Cover

I. Lift Tabs

J. Chopper/Grinder

Spline

HIE

REVERSIBLE BLADE

The Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Hand Blender chopper/grinder attachment is

equipped with a reversible blade. This blade is sharp on one side and

blunt on the other. The blade is attached to a plastic ring which slides

over the blade assembly shaft, so it can be easily turned over to select

the appropriate blade. A guide for proper blade selection follows in the

section, Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder (page 15.)

Before you process any food, assemble the parts.

1. Place the prep bowl on a flat, dry, stable surface. It should be close to

an electrical outlet of the same voltage as stated on the rating plate on

the Smart Stick®Hand Blender.

2. The metal blade assembly shaft is attached to the bottom of the prep

bowl. If not already in place, slide the fully assembled blade assembly

over the top of the blade assembly shaft.

2a. Putting together the blade assembly:

Connect the blade ring (F) to the plastic blade sheath (G). Line up the

blade ring opening with the plastic sheath. Let the blade ring slide to

the bottom of the plastic sheath. HOLD THE BLADE RING BY THE

CENTRAL HUB HOLDING RIBS (grips)(K) ONLY. DO NOT TOUCH

THE RAZOR-SHARP BLADES.

Note these important features of the blade ring. The blade ring can be

placed over the plastic blade sheath in two different ways:

If you hold it this way (A), you will see the word “Sharp” on the blade.

Assemble the blade this side up to use the sharp edge. (see the section

on processing food for information about when to use the sharp edge.)

If you hold it this way (B), you will see no writing on the blade.

Assemble the blade this side up to use the blunt edge.

(See the section on processing food, for information about when

to use the blunt edge.)

A. SHARP SIDE

BLUNT SIDE UP

There are notches (C) on opposite sides of the interior of the hub.

These fit over ridges on the sides of the plastic blade sheath.

Pick up the blade ring by its hub holding ribs (grips) and line up the

notches in the interior of the blade ring hub with the ridges on the sides

of the plastic blade sheath. Let the blade ring slide down to the bottom

of the plastic blade sheath. The lower blade should almost touch the

bottom of the prep bowl.

Lift the prep bowl, holding it firmly from the bottom. Pick up the blade

ring by its hub holding ribs (grips) and turn it very slightly clockwise.

This locks it in place on the plastic blade sheath and prevents it from

sliding up during processing.

3. Connect the Smart Stick®Hand Blender

motor body to the top of the

chopper/grinder attachment cover.

Align the spline in the chopper/grinder

cover’s drive shaft with the ribbed

opening on the underside of the motor

body. When aligned properly, slide the

two pieces together until they mate.

You will feel and hear a slight click.

It may be helpful to press the rubber

release button when sliding these

pieces together.

4. With the hand blender in place,

locate the chopper/grinder cover

and place it on top of the prep bowl.

4a. Be sure that the 3 ridges at the top of the blade assembly

line up with the 3-arm propeller gear in the underside of the

chopper/grinder cover, and that the cover is seated all around the

top of the prep bowl.

4b. To properly seat the cover, you must line up the three molded

pins from the cover with the 3 slots at the top of the prep bowl.

Rotate cover counterclockwise to secure it to the prep bowl.

Rotate the cover until the pins are in the far left position in

the slots.

Motor

Body Bottom and

Chopper/Grinder

Cover Top View

C. NOTCH

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