Cuisina EvolutionX User Manual

EVOLUTIONX

CORDLESS

INSTRUCTION +

RECIPE BOOKLET

™

CORDLESS/
RECHARGEABLE
HAND
BLENDER

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

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, especially
when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injur y.

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. To protect against electric shock, do not
put the charger handle or motor body of
this EvolutionX™ Cordless Rechargeable
Hand Blender in water or other liquids. The
blending shaft of this appliance, where
blades are interchanged, has been
designed for submersion in water or other
liquids. Never submerge any other portion
of this unit. If hand blender falls into liquid,
remove immediately. Carefully remove,
clean and dry unit thoroughly before
continuing.

3. This appliance is not intended for use by
children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge. Close
supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

4. Do not operate in the presence of explosive
and/or flammable fumes.

5. To avoid the possibility of personal injury,
always unplug the unit from the USB cable
before attaching or removing blades and/or
attachments for cleaning or any other
purpose.

6. Illuminated lights indicate unit is ready to
operate. Avoid any contact with blades or
movable parts.

7. Once hand blender is unlocked and/or

powered on, avoid any contact with blades
or moving parts.

8. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas and other utensils away from
attachments and mixing container during

operation 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.

9. Remove detachable blending shaft from the
power handle before washing the blades or
shaft.

10. Blades are SHARP. Handle carefully. Always

handle blades with your hand away from
cutting edge. Always store blades with
cutting edge away from you.

11. When mixing liquids, use a tall container or

mix small quantities at a time to reduce
spillage and possibility of injury.

12. When charging, the USB power adapter

and USB cable should be plugged into an
electrical outlet away from sink or hot
surface.

13. Do not use an extension cord. Plug USB

power adapter directly into an electrical
outlet.

14. Do not attempt to use this USB power

adapter and USB cable with any other
product.

15. Do not charge batteries with charger

plugged into an outdoor outlet.

16. 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.

17. The use of attachments or accessories not

recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire,
electric shock or risk of injury.

18. Make sure the appliance is off and the

motor/blade/attachment has stopped
completely before putting on or taking off
attachments, and before cleaning.

19. This appliance is intended for household

use only and is not for commercial use.

20. Do not use this hand blender for other than

its intended use of preparing foods and
beverages.

21. Use extra care when working with hot

liquids to avoid splattering.

22. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not operate any heating appliance

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beneath or near the mounted charging
handle unit.

23. Do not mount or store unit over or near a
portion of a heating or cooking appliance,
or a sink or washbasin.

24. Unplug the charger from the outlet before
attempting any routine cleaning of the
charger.

25. Do not operate a damaged USB power
adapter or USB cable. Have damaged
parts replaced immediately.

26. Do not incinerate the hand blender, even if
it is severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a fire.

27. This product contains lithium ion batteries
which must be recycled at the end of the
life of the hand blender and disposed of
properly. Do not incinerate or compost
batteries, as they will explode at high
temperature.

28. Leaks from battery cells can occur under
extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on
the skin, (1) wash quickly with soap and
water or (2) neutralize with mild acid such
as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets
into eyes, flush them immediately with
clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Seek medical attention.

29. Prevent unintentional starting. Never press
the Auto Lock /Unlock switch on the power
handle while pressing the Power On
switch unless you are ready to use your
blender or whisk.

30. Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack. The USB charger
must be listed Class 2 power supply or
certified ITE power supply, rated output 5V
2A MAX. Do not use unapproved

sources.

31. Use appliances only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.

32. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery. Avoid contact
with such liquid. If contact accidentally

occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.

33. Do not use a battery pack or appliance
that is damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.

34. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance
to fire or excessive heat. Exposure to fire
or temperatures above 265°F/130°C may
cause an explosion.

35. Have servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the product is maintained.

36. Recommended ambient charging
temperature: 50°F−104°F (10°C−40°C).

37. Recommended storage temperature:

50°F− 104°F (10°C−40°C).

38. Use only USB cable supplied with this
product or recommended by CUISINART.

39. Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized Cuisinar t service
representative.

40. 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.

41. Do not use outdoors.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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CONTENTS

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

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

Features and Components................. 5

Before You Begin ........................6

Charging Your Blender/Battery Life .......... 6

Assembly .............................. 6

Operation .............................. 7

Cleaning and Maintenance ................ 7

Tips and Hints .......................... 7

Recipes................................ 9

Warranty .............................. 15

UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

Place the package containing the EvolutionX™
Cordless Rechargeable on a sturdy surface.
Unpack the Hand Blender from its box by
removing the power handle, blending shaft,
whisk, and beaker. Remove all support
materials from the box. Save packaging for
possible repacking of the unit.

NOTE: All blades are extremely sharp. Be
careful when removing and/or handling.

Before using the EvolutionX™ Cordless
Rechargeable Hand Blender for the first time,
we recommend that you wipe the unit with a
clean, damp cloth to remove any dir t or dust.
Dry it thoroughly with a soft, absorbent cloth.
To clean all parts, see instructions on page 7.
Read all instructions completely for detailed
operating procedures.

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FEATURES AND
COMPONENTS

1. Power Handle
No cord! Operates on 7.4 volt lithium ion
batteries, with power button within easy
reach. Shaped like a stirring utensil for
comfortable control.

a. Blue LED

Indicator Lights
1st LED light flashing – battery

capacity at <40%
1st LED solid & 2nd LED flashing –
battery capacity at 40% ~70%
1st & 2nd LED solid & 3rd LED flashing
– battery capacity at 70%~95%
3 LED solid – battery capacity > 95%.

b. Auto Lock/

Unlock Button
Must be pressed to unlock before power
handle will operate.

c. Power ON Button press and hold

before or right after pushing Auto Lock/
Unlock switch.

NOTE: Operation stops instantly and
locks when Power button is released.

2. Blending Shaft

Detachable 8¼" shaft with stainless steel
blade and blade guard twists on and off the
power handle.

3. Whisk Assembly

Whisk attachment twists onto the power
handle housing. This attachment is great for
whipping cream, egg whites and other
delectable treats.

4. Mixing/Measuring Beaker

30 ounce beaker is marked for liters and cups
for convenient measuring. Use for drinks,
shakes, salad dressings, etc. Designed for
easy gripping and drip-free pouring.

5. USB Cable Port

Located on back of the power handle, on top
of the unit.

6a. Charger/Power Adapter

6b. USB Power Cable

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6a

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6b

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1c

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