Cuisinart 46246 User Manual for 46246

INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender CSB-179A

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are
present, 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. To unplug, grasp plug
and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not put the motor body, cord
or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquids. Only
the detachable blending shaft and other certain parts of this
appliance have 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.

4. 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 or individuals with
certain disabilities.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. During operation, keep hands, hair and 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 Centre for examination,
repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

8. Remove detachable shaft from the motor body before washing the
blades or shaft.

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

or cleaning. Exercise the same care when removing or
inserting the cutting blade, or reversing disc for the food
processor attachment.

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

or mix small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering
and the possibility of injury from burning.

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

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

12. Be certain the food processor attachment cover is securely locked

in place before operating appliance. Do not attempt to remove
cover until blade has stopped rotating.

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

14. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by
Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock, or risk of injury.

15. Do not use outdoors or for other than its 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. Maximum rating is based on the 300W optional food processor
attachment that draws the greatest power.

Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under

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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.

20. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil­dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given super­vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

21. Always disconnect the blender from the supply if it is left
unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning;

22. Do not allow children to use the blender without supervision.

23. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working

environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type

environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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CONTENTS

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

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

Parts and Features ......................................5

Assembly ..............................................7

Blending Attachment ................................7

Chopper/Grinder Attachment .........................7

Whisk Attachment ..................................8

Reversible Blade ...................................8

Operation .............................................11

Blending .........................................11

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

Pulsing ..........................................12

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

Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................13

Tips and Hints .........................................13

Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder ........................16

Recipes ..............................................17

Warranty .............................................30

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the package containing the Cuisinart® Smart Stick Variable
Speed Hand Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the 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.

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Before using the Cuisinart
for the first time, we recommend that you wipe the motor body
housing with a clean, damp cloth to remove any dirt or dust. Dry it
thoroughly with a soft, absorbent cloth. Handling it carefully, wash the
detachable blending shaft with fixed-mount blade and the whisk by
hand. Dry thoroughly before use. Read all instructions completely for
detailed operating procedures.

Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Variable Speed Slide Control: Lets you adjust speed from low to
high for the ingredients you are blending.

2. Comfort Handle: The ergonomic handle allows you to maneuver
the hand blender with ease.

3. LOCK/UNLOCK Button: Must be pressed to unlock before power
handle will operate.

4. ON/OFF Button: Simply press and hold down the button to blend.
Once the button is released, blending will stop.

4a. Pulse Feature: Repeatedly press and release the ON/OFF button

to PULSE (while holding down the LOCK/UNLOCK button).

5. Motor Body Housing: Powers the blender. Release button in back
makes it easy to attach and detach blending shaft and
whisk assembly.

6. Release Button: (not shown)

7. Detachable Blending Shaft

7a. Blade Guard: Snaps into the motor body housing. The fixed-

mount stainless blade is partially covered by a stainless guard
to keep splatter to a minimum.

7b. Stainless Steel Blade

8. Whisk Attachment: Whisk attachment snaps into the gearbox
which connects to the motor body housing. The whisk is great for
whipping cream, egg whites and other delectable treats.

8a. Detachable Gear Box: Whisk attaches to it.

9. Chopper/Grinder Attachment with Reversible Blade: Chop,
mince and grind with the Cuisinart
Chopper/grinder attaches to the motor body in place of the
blending shaft or whisk attachment.

10. Mixing/Measuring Cup: 3-cup (24 oz.) mixing cup is top-rack

dishwasher safe. Use this container to blend drinks, shakes,
salad dressings and more. Designed for easy gripping and
drip-free pouring.

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chopper/grinder attachment.

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8.WA

PARTS AND FEATURES

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1. Variable Speed

Slide Control

2. Comfort

Handle

4. ON/OFF

Button

4a. Pulse

Feature

5. Motor

Body
Housing

6. Release

Button
(not shown)

7. Blending

Shaft

7a. Blade Guard

7b. Stainless

Steel Blade
(not shown)

3. LOCK/
UNLOCK
Button

8. Whisk
Attachment

8a. Detachable

Gear Box

9. Chopper/Grinder
Attachment

10. Mixing/
Measuring
Cup

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ASSEMBLY

BLENDING ATTACHMENT

1. Align the motor body housing with
the blending shaft and push the
pieces together until you hear and
feel them click together. It may be
helpful to press the release button
when assembling.

2. Plug the power cord of the hand
blender into an electrical outlet.

CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT

1. Connect the motor body
housing to the top of the
work bowl cover.

2. Align the spine in the
chopper/grinder cover’s
drive shaft with the ribbed
opening on the underside
of the motor body housing.

3. When aligned properly,
slide the two pieces
together until you feel
and hear a slight click.

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CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT

4. Place the chopping/grinding blade into
center of the work bowl over metal blade shaft.

5. Place the motor body housing with cover
on top of the work bowl and rotate clockwise
to lock into place.

6. Plug the power cord of the hand blender
into an electrical outlet.

WHISK ATTACHMENT

1. Align the motor body housing
with the assembled whisk
attachment and push the pieces
together until you hear and feel
them click together. It may be
helpful to press the release
button when assembling.

NOTE: Whisk and whisk

gearbox are detachable
from one another.

REVERSIBLE BLADE

The Cuisinart® Smart Stick Variable Speed 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 that slides over the plastic blade sheath, so it can be
easily turned over to select the appropriate blade. To reverse the
blade, see detailed instructions on page 10. Also see Frequent Uses
for Chopper/Grinder (page 16).

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Assemble the parts:

1. Place the work bowl on a flat, dry, stable

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surface near an electrical outlet with the
same specifications as the hand blender.

2. The fully assembled two-piece metal
blade assembly (A) should be attached to

B

the bottom of the work bowl. If not, slide
it onto the metal shaft (B) in the bowl.

IF METAL BLADE RING (C) HAS NOT BEEN ATTACHED TO PLASTIC
SHEATH (D), OR TO SAFELY REASSEMBLE BLADE ASSEMBLY
AFTER USE AND CLEANING, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:

Assembling the Blade Ring

ALWAYS HOLD THE BLADE RING BY THE CENTRAL HUB’S
HOLDING GRIPS (E). DO NOT TOUCH THE RAZOR­SHARP BLADES!

Centre

To assemble using base of bowl to turn blade:

RUBBER
NUBS

1. Turn work bowl upside down and stand the
sheath (D) on the raised round nub in the Centre
of bowl bottom.

2. Place the metal blade ring (C) over the sheath, lining up the two
notches in the interior of the Centre hub with the two ridges (F)
on either side of the sheath. Let the blade ring slide to the
bottom of the sheath.

D
C

NUBS

C

F

E

D

E

3. Grasp the top of the sheath firmly and turn counterclockwise to
lock the blade into place on the sheath. The three rubberized
nubs will guide the blade ring without you needing to touch it.

4. To remove the blade from the sheath, stand the metal blade
assembly on the overturned work bowl and turn the sheath
clockwise to unlock the blade. Holding the central hub by the
grips, carefully lift the blade ring off the sheath.

To assemble turning blade by hand:

1. Carefully place the metal blade ring (C) over the sheath (D), lining
up the two notches in the interior of the Centre hub with the two

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ridges (F) on either side of the sheath. Let the blade ring slide to
bottom of sheath.

2. Grasp the top of the sheath firmly and, holding the grips (E) on
the central hub of the blade ring, turn the blade ring clockwise to
lock it into place on the sheath.

3. To remove the blade from the sheath, hold the sheath firmly and
holding the central hub by the grips, turn the blade ring
counterclockwise to unlock it and carefully lift it off the sheath.

TWO-WAY CUTTING BLADE

(See section on Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder, page 16, to learn
which side of blade – SHARP or DULL – is best for what you are
prepping.)

SHARP – Place blade ring over plastic blade sheath so the word
“SHARP” is on top side of blade.

DULL – Place blade ring over plastic blade sheath so no writing is on
top of blade.

SHARP SIDE

S

H

A

R

P

DULL SIDE UP

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