For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CSB-300
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be taken, including the following:
WARING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the charger handle
or motor body of this hand blender in water or other liquids. The
drive 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 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.
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 charger 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 blender is unlocked and/or powered on, avoid any contact
with blades or moveable parts.
8. Avoid contact with moving parts. 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 shaft from the power handle before washing
the blades or shaft.
10. Blades and accessory attachments are SHARP. Handle carefully.
Always handle blades with hand away from cutting edge. Always
store blades with cutting edge away from you.
11. When mixing liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities
at a time to reduce spillage and possibility of injury.
12. Charger should be plugged into an electrical outlet away from sink
or hot surface.
13. Do not use an extension cord. Plug charger directly into an
electrical outlet.
14. Do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Also,
do not attempt to charge the batteries with any other charger.
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15. Do not charge batteries with charger plugged into an outdoor
outlet.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
17. 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.
18. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by
Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or risk of injury.
19. Make sure the appliance is off and the motor/blade/attachment
has stopped completely before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.
20. This appliance is intended for household use only and is not for
commercial or outdoor use.
21. Do not use this hand blender for other than its intended use of
preparing foods and beverages.
22. Use extra care when working with hot liquids to avoid
splattering.
23.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not operate any
heating appliance beneath or near the mounted charging handle
unit.
24. Do not mount or store/unit over or near a portion of a heating or
cooking appliance, or a sink or washbasin.
25. Unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any routine
cleaning of the charger.
26. Do not operate a damaged charger. Have damaged charger
replaced immediately.
27. Do not incinerate the hand blender, even if it is severely dam-
aged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
28.
This product contains lithium batteries which must be recycled at
the end of the life of the hand blender and disposed of properly.
(See Disposal/Recycling of Batteries, page 44.) Do not incinerate
or compost batteries, as they will explode at high temperature.
29. 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.
30. Prevent unintentional starting. Never press the Auto Lock/Unlock
switch on the power handle or electric knife attachment while
pressing the Power On switch or trigger unless you are ready to
use your blender or knife.
31. 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.
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32.
Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
product is maintained.
37. Recommended ambient charging temperature 50°F−104°F
(10°C− 40°C).
38. Recommended storage temperature (10°C− 40°C) (50°F− 104°F).
39. Use only the power adapter (10.0VDC/1000mA output) supplied
with this product.
40. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
41. To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopper/grinder attachment cutting blade assembly on cup shaft without first putting
chopper cup properly in place.
42. 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.
43. Check chopping cup for presence of foreign objects before
using.
44. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Note: The unit comes with overload protection feature if unit stops are
unexpectedly, it must be reset by recharging for a few seconds.
Place the package containing the Cuisinart® Cordless Rechargeable
Hand Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the Hand Blender from its box
by removing the storage pouch containing the power handle, blending
shaft, knife attachment and whisk. 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 Cuisinart
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. To clean all parts see instructions on page 12. Read
all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures.
®
Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender for
INTRODUCTION
Introducing another first from Cuisinart. Your new Cordless
SmartStick
Electric Knife. Slip our exclusive new attachment onto the power
handle to carve meat or slice bread. With no cord to get in the way,
you can slice a smoked turkey, or blend and whisk right in a bowl on
the counter or pot at the stove. Want to do even more? Attach the
handle onto the chopper/grinder and find out what we mean when we
say we’ve just taken multifunctionality over the top!
®
Hand Blender and Knife is also a full size, full-power
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FEATURES AND
COMPONENTS
1. Power Handle
No cord! Operates on two rechargeable 4.0 volt
lithium-ion batteries, with power button within
easy reach. Shaped like a stirring utensil for
comfortable control.
a. Auto Lock/Unlock Button for safe operation.
b. Battery Indicator Lights. Red/Low: Less than
25%. Orange/Normal Use Range: 25–75%.
Green/High: 75–100%.
c. Blue Speed Indicators. Five bars light up to
indicate low to high speed selection.
d. Speed Control. Push button to left or right to
select speed.
e. 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 8¾" shaft with stainless steel
blade and blade guard snaps on and off power
handle for easy operation and cleanup.
3. Electric Knife Assembly
Snaps onto the power handle creating a
full-size, electric carving knife.
4. Chopper/Grinder Attachment
Chop, mince and grind with the Cuisinart®
chopper/grinder attachment. Chopper/grinder
attaches to the power handle in place of the
blender shaft or whisk attachment.
5. Whisk Assembly
Whisk attachment snaps into the power handle
housing. This attachment is great for whipping
cream, egg whites and other delectable treats.
6. Mixing/Measuring Beaker
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.
7. Charger Port
Located on back of the power handle at
the top.
8. Storage Pouch
Interior dividers safely store power handle,
blending, shaft, knife and whisk.
8.
6.
1.
c.
a.
b.
d.
e.
2.
3.
5.
4.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before using the Cuisinart® Cordless SmartStick® Hand Blender and
Knife 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 the blending blade,
whipping attachment, chopper cup and blade, mixing beaker, knife
blades and detachable shaft by hand or in the dishwasher (upper rack
only). Dry thoroughly before use.
Read all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures.
The batteries in your Cuisinart
and Knife have not been fully charged. Before the first use of this
appliance, the batteries must be charged until the green light goes on.
See Charging and Battery Life below.
®
Cordless SmartStick® Hand Blender
CHARGING YOUR BLENDER/BATTERY
LIFE
The batteries in your Cuisinart® Cordless SmartStick® Hand Blender
and Knife have not been fully charged. Before the first use of this
appliance, the batteries must be charged until the GREEN battery
indicator light illuminates. With a full charge, your stick blender will run
for approximately 20 minutes, depending on load. Your stick blender
will be fully charged in approximately 2-2.5 hours. You can “quick
charge” your stick blender for 5 minutes of run time in 30 minutes.
Battery Life Indicator Lights: Green: When the unit displays a green
power light, you are between 100% and 75% of battery power
Orange: When illuminated in Orange, you are between 75% and 25%
of battery power. When Red, you are at less than 25%
and will need to charge soon.
Note: do not leave your stick blender uncharged for an
extended period of time, as it will affect the life of the
rechargeable battery.
ASSEMBLY
BLENDING ATTACHMENT
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.
Release
button
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CHOPPER/GRINDER
1. Place the chopping/grinding blade
assembly into center of the chopping
cup over metal blade shaft.
2. Place your ingredients into the chopper
cup. Close cover, rotating clockwise to
lock in place.
3. Connect the power handle to the top of
the chopping cup cover until you hear a
slight click.
REVERSIBLE BLADE
The chopper/grinder attachment is equipped
with a reversible blade – sharp on one side
and blunt on the other. The blade is attached
to a plastic ring that slides over the plastic blade shaft, so it can be
easily turned over to select the appropriate blade. To reverse the
blade, see detailed instructions below. Also see Frequent Uses for
Chopper/Grinder (page 16).
Assemble the parts.
1. Place the chopping cup on a flat, dry, stable surface.
2. The metal blade assembly shaft (A) is attached to the bottom of the
chopping cup. If not already in place, slide the fully assembled
blade assembly (B) over the top of the metal blade assembly shaft.
2a. Put together the blade assembly if not
assembled: Very carefully connect the
blade ring (C) to the plastic blade shaft
(D). Line up the blade ring opening with
the plastic sheath. There are notches (E)
on opposite sides of the
interior of the ring. These fit over ridges on
the sides of the plastic blade sheath (G).
Let the blade ring slide to the bottom of
the plastic shaft. HOLD THE BLADE RING BY THE CENTRAL
HUB HOLDING RIBS (grips) (F) ONLY. DO NOT TOUCH THE
RAZOR-SHARP BLADES. 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. Note these important features of the blade
ring. The blade ring can be placed over the plastic blade shaft 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. 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
chopping
cup cover
E
G
B
A
C
F
D
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food, page 16, for information about when to use the
B
blunt edge.)
SHARP SIDE
A.
B.
.
BLUNT SIDE UP
REMOVING CHOPPER/BLADE ASSEMBLY
To remove rotate assembly right or left to release from the
cup shaft.
WHISK ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
Align the motor power handle 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 gearbox are
detachable from one another.
KNIFE ATTACHMENT
1. Before first use, separate the blades and wash them in hot, soapy
water or in the dishwasher. CAUTION: BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE WITH CARE. Dry
thoroughly.
2. The two blades mustbe
attached before inserting
into the gearbox. Lock the blades together by inserting the rivet on
one blade into the keyhole of the other blade.
3. Holding the blades with the serrated edge facing down, insert
blades into the gearbox until you hear a click. The blades may not
line up evenly when properly inserted. CAUTION: THE BLADES
ARE VERY SHARP. BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THEM.
A BLADE SHEATH IS INCLUDED TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR
KNIFE BLADE.
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OPERATION
TURNING CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE HAND BLENDER
ON/OFF
The power handle lets you operate the blender, chopper whisk and
knife. Keep hands, hair, clothing and other utensils away from all
blades.
BLENDING AND MIXING
The blending shaft is specially designed for mixing and stirring
all kinds of foods, including salad dressings, smoothies, shakes,
powdered drink products and sauces. It is ideal for combining dry
ingredients, and can also be used to make mayonnaise, too. The
blade mixes and stirs while adding only a minimum of air to your
mixture. A gentle up-and down motion is all you need to thoroughly
blend the most flavorful, full-bodied liquid recipes. To avoid splatter, be sure the protective blade guard on the blending shaft remains
submerged in the liquid while blending. Never remove it from liquid
while the motor is running.
Insert the blending attachment into the power handle. (See Assembly
for Blending Attachment, page 8.) Insert blending shaft into mixture to
be blended. Press and hold the Auto Lock/Unlock button and press
and Power On button to turn motor on. Once motor is on, you can
release the Auto Lock/Unlock button. You can also press the Power
button first, holding it down as you press the Auto Lock/Unlock button to turn motor on. Do not hold Power button down for more than
2 minutes at a time. To turn the blender motor off, release the Power
On button.
CHOPPING AND GRINDING
Put the chopping cup firmly on a flat sturdy surface like a countertop.
Be sure the blade is assembled to use the blade edge that is appropriate for the food to be processed.
Put food unto the chopping cup. Be sure the food is cut into small
uniform pieces and the cup is not overloaded.
Put the chopper/grinder cover on top of the chopping cup. Be sure
the cover is properly seated. Then attach power handle to the cup
cover.
NOTE: To pulse – hold the Auto Lock/Unlock button down while
pressing and releasing the Power On button. Due to the powerful
motor provided with this unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand
to support the chopper/grinder during operation. When you have
finished processing, release Power On button to turn motor off.
WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, remove the power handle from
the chopper/grinder cover, and remove the cover from the
chopping cup.
NOTE: Do not operate the chopper/grinder attachment without food
in the chopping cup.
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WHISKING
1. Make sure the whisk is attached to it’s the gearbox before attaching
it to the power handles. (See page 10 Insert the whisk into mixture to
be blended, and turn unit on.
2. Begin whisking at Speed 1, gradually increasing speed to avoid
splatters.
CARVING AND SLICING
The knife blades should be assembled and inserted into gearbox
before attaching gearbox to the power handle.
1. Press gearbox onto power handle until you hear a click.
2. The knife has its own Lock/Unlock switch on top of the gearbox.
Slide the switch and immediately press and hold the power button
on the gearbox.
3. Continue pressing the power button as you cut, keeping the blade
straight so thickness of slices is consistent. CAUTION: NEVER
place your hand on top of the blade to support it while operating
the knife, as the blades are designed to move only back and forth.
4. Blades will automatically stop when power trigger is released.
Press the two blade release buttons on either side of gearbox to
release the blades.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
HAND BLENDER
Always clean the motor body and blending shaft thoroughly after
using.
Remove the blending shaft from the motor body. Clean the
motor body only with a sponge or damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners that could scratch the surface. To clean the blending shaft,
wash by hand in hot water using mild detergent. Be mindful of the
fixed razor-sharp edges.
CHOPPER
To simplify cleaning, rinse the chopping cup, blade and cover
immediately after use so that food won’t dry on them. Do not
submerge the chopping cup cover in water or put in the dishwasher.
Wash chopping blade and chopping cup in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Wipe the underside of the chopper/grinder cover with a
sponge or damp cloth to remove any food. Wash the blade carefully.
Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it may disappear from sight.
You can wash the chopping cup and chopping blade on the upper
shelf of your dishwasher. Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid
contact with the sharp blade. Wipe the motor body and top of the
cover with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately.
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WHISK
To clean your whisk attachment, simply release the attachment
from the power handle. Once the whisk is removed, detach
the metal whisk from the gearbox by pulling the pieces apart. To clean
the gearbox, simply wipe with a damp cloth. To clean the metal
whisk, wash with warm, soapy water or put in the dishwasher.
Do not submerge the gearbox in water or any other liquids.
ELECTRIC KNIFE
1. Remove the gearbox from the power handle.
2. To remove the blades, press the blade release buttons on both
sides of the gearbox and grasp the blades with the cutting edge
away from you. Slowly pull blades out from knife handle. To wash,
separate the blades by sliding the rivet out of the keyhole. Wash
them in hot, soapy water or the dishwasher and dry thoroughly.
3. Do not put gearbox into dishwasher or into water. Wipe it with a
damp cloth to clean.
Caution: Do not clean handle with blades in place. Do not immerse
the appliance in water or other liquids or place it under running water.
Any service, other than cleaning and normal user maintenance, should
be performed by an authorized Cuisinart Service Representative.
TIPS AND HINTS
FOR HAND BLENDER
• Be sure the protective blade guard on the blending shaft is fully
submerged before blending ingredients.
• To purée a soup, use the hand blender to blend the soup ingredients
to the desired consistency, using a gentle up-and-down motion
directly in the saucepan or pot.
• When blending ingredients in a pot or pan, tilt the pan away from
you to create a deeper area for blending and to prevent splatter.
• If blending a small volume of liquid, tilt the container slightly for
better results.
• When using a nonstick cooking surface, be careful not to scratch
the coating with the hand blender.
• When blending in the beaker – for example, if making a fruit
smoothie – cut firmer fruit into ½-inch pieces for easy blending.
• When blending in the beaker, put harder ingredients in first, then soft
ingredients. Finish with any liquid you want to add, unless recipe
instructs otherwise.
• Liquid should not come closer than 1 inch of where the shaft
attaches to the motor housing.
• The hand blender is perfect for frothing milk for cappuccino or
lattés. Just warm milk in a small saucepan, and then pulse the hand
blender gently, being sure to keep the blending blade guard fully
submerged.
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• Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use.
• Do not attempt to blend fruit pits, bones or other hard materials, as
these are likely to damage the blades.
• Do not fill mixing containers too full. The level of mixture will rise
when blending and can overflow.
• To whip air into a mixture, always hold the blade just under the
surface.
• Using a gentle up-and-down motion is the best way to blend and
incorporate ingredients uniformly.
• Use the hand blender to make smooth gravies and pan sauces.
• Do not immerse motor body housing in water or any other liquids.
FOR FOOD CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT
1. Do not overload work bowl. For best results, most foods should not
reach more than
2
∕3 of the way up the work bowl.
2. Do not attempt to chop fruit pits, bones or other hard materials, as
these are likely to damage the blades.
3. Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop. For the finest chop,
process continuously. Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired
consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary
4. For raw ingredients: Peel, core and/or remove seeds and pits. Food
should be between ½ and 1 inch, depending on hardness of the food.
5. The size of pieces you put in bowl should be about the same size to
achieve even results.
6. Do not operate chopper/grinder attachment for more than
30 seconds continuously.
7. Liquids in work bowl should not exceed 1½ cups. Use quantities
given in the recipe section as a guide.
8. Some spices may scratch the work bowl.
9. When making compound butters, remove the butter from the
refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before blending the
ingredients.
10. Do not immerse chopper/grinder cover in water or any other liquids.
FOR WHISK ATTACHMENT
• Do not immerse whisk attachment gearbox in water or any other liquid.
• Use the whisk attachment for beating heavy cream or 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 desired peaks form.
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• It may also be used for any task that you would normally whisk by
hand, like crêpe batters or eggs for omelets.
• Beating the egg whites too long causes them to dry out and become
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 desired
peaks.
• 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 to minimize
any splatter.
• The cream should come out of the refrigerator just before whipping.
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.
FOR KNIFE ATTACHMENT
• Do not press down when carving or slicing; let the motion of the
blades control the cutting.
• When slicing bread, keep the blades at a right angle to the cutting
board for consistent thickness.
• Be careful to avoid bones when carving meat or poultry; they could
damage the cutting edges of blades.
• When carving or slicing with one hand, be sure to keep the other hand
(which is often holding the item being cut) away from the blades.
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FREQUENT USES FOR CHOPPER/GRINDER
IngredientSuggested Blade* SpeedComments
Baby Foods (always
consult a pediatrician
or family physician for
appropriate food recommendations)
BreadCrumbs – fresh
or dry (day old)
Hard Cheese (Asiago,
Locatelli, Parmesan,
Romano, etc.) (Not
recommended for softer
cheeses unless making
a dip or dressing)
ChocolateSharp BladeHigh
Creamy Dressings
and Dips
GarlicSharp BladeHighPeeled to 6 cloves. Pulse to chop.
Gingerroot (fresh)Sharp BladeHigh
Hard Spices
(coriander, dill, poppy,
star, anise, etc.)
Herbs (fresh)Sharp BladeHigh1/2 cup; must be clean/dry. Pulse to chop.
NutsDull BladeHigh
OnionSharp BladeHigh
Vegetables (cooked)Sharp Blade
Vegetables (uncooked)Sharp BladeHigh
Raw Meat (beef, pork)Sharp BladeHigh
Simple Blending Dull Blade
* See page 9-10 for instructions on how to safely change the blade from the sharp side to
the blunt side.
Sharp Blade
Sharp BladeHigh
Sharp BladeHigh
Sharp BladeLow
Sharp BladeHigh
Place small amounts of cooked food into chop-
Low–
per/grinder bowl. Add small amount of appro-
High
priate liquid. Pulse to chop, then hold to blend.
Pulse to chop, then process until desired
consistency is reached.
Cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Pulse to chop, then
process until desired consistency is reached.
Cut into 1/2- inch pieces; may chill in freezer
for 3 minutes before chopping. Pulse to chop,
then process, no more than 1 ounce at a time,
until desired texture is reached.
Place ingredients in chopper/grinder bowl; do
not cover or spill on stem. Use pulse action to
chop, then continuous-hold action to blend to
desired consistency.
Peel, cut into-1/2-inch pieces. Pulse to chop
1/2 ounce at a time.
Pulse to chop until desired consistency is
reached. Pulse with sharp blade to get fine
results.
Shelled; toast first for best flavor. Pulse to
chop, process up to a 1/3 cup at a time, until
desired consistency is reached. May be processed to nut-butter stage.
Peel, cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Pulse to chop,
up to 1/2 cup at a time, until desired chop is
reached.
Cut into inch pieces; pulse to chop, up to 1/2
Low–
cup at a time. Add cooking liquid, stock or
High
milk to process to a purée. It is not recommended for making mashed potatoes.
Peel as needed; cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel
celery with peeler to remove tough strings.
Chop/process up to 1/2 cup at a time.
6 oz. or 175g, cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Pulse
until desired consistency.
The mint in this recipe pleasantly offsets the sweetness of the berries
and the tartness of the cranberry juice. Try it in any of your favorite
Makes 2 cups
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
/3 cup cranberry juice
1
/3 cup water
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using an up-and-down
motion, for 1 minute 30 seconds.
Coconut milk beverage, normally found in a carton, is much lighter than
traditional canned coconut milk. Substitute 2/3 cup of the canned
Makes about 1 cup
1 cup dark, sweet frozen cherries
¾ cup coconut milk beverage
1 piece (¾-inch) fresh ginger, peeled and halved
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using an up-and-down
motion, for about 30 seconds.
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
¾ cup milk (any fat variety)
1½ tablespoons chocolate syrup
½ teaspoons cocoa powder
1½ cups premium chocolate ice cream
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 3 and blend, using an up-and-down
motion, for 45 seconds.
This popular roasted eggplant dip dish is great as a dip for vegetables
or pita, but is also nice as a sandwich spread. To achieve the signature
charred flavor, cooking the eggplant over an open flame is the way to
go, but you can also just broil or roast it in your oven so until the egg-
Makes about 1¼ cups
1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), not peeled
1 garlic clove, peeled
1
/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1. Prick the eggplant evenly on all sides with the tines of a fork. Char
the eggplant. This can be done in one of two ways: If you have a gas
stove, you can char over the stove (the faster method). Holding the
eggplant with heatproof tongs, place over the flame of the stove and
carefully turn the eggplant until all sides are blackened. Set aside to
cool slightly. The second method is to char in an oven under the broiler.
Set on a rack fit into a foil-lined baking pan. Place as close as possible
to the broiler/top element and turn every 5 to 10 minutes, until all sides
are charred (this may not get as blackened as it would over an open
flame). It is important for the flesh to be very soft, to the point where
the eggplant is falling apart. This can take anywhere between 15 and
30 minutes, depending on your oven. Note: This is a great task for your
toaster oven! Once the eggplant is charred, set aside to cool slightly.
2. Put the garlic into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 to chop. Add
the remaining ingredients, and then scrape in the flesh (not the skin)
of the eggplant into the bowl (discard any seeds). Process on Speed 5
until completely combined.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
• chol. 0mg • sod. 153mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 2g
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Guacamole
This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable
Makes about 1 cup
1 small garlic clove, peeled
½ small jalapeño, seeded and quartered
¼ cup grape tomatoes
1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1. Put the garlic and jalapeño into the chopping cup. Process on Speed
5 for 5 seconds to chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse 2 to 3 times to
chop. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse on Speed 5 until desired
consistency is achieved.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
This is your basic hummus. To change it up a bit, add a cooked
red pepper, or roasted beets or fresh herbs. This hummus is delicious
on its own, but also makes a great foundation for new flavor variations
like roasted pepper or fresh herb.
Makes about 2 cups
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Pinch ground cumin
½ cup water (plus more if needed)
1. Put the garlic clove into the chopping cup and process on Speed 5
for 10 to 15 seconds; scrape bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and
process until fully smooth, about 40 to 60 seconds.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. If a thinner consistency is
desired, add additional water, or olive oil for a richer tasting hummus.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
• chol. 0mg • sod. 119mg • calc. 45mg • fiber 2g
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Mango Salsa
Serve alongside warm tortilla chips or over grilled chicken, fish or pork.
Makes about 1 cup
1 small garlic clove, peeled
¼ jalapeño, seeded and quartered
1 scallion, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 tablespoon packed cilantro leaves
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup mango, cut into ½-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1. Put garlic, jalapeño, scallion and cilantro into the chopping cup. Select
Speed 5 and pulse to finely chop, about 6 to 8 times. Transfer to a
medium bowl.
2. Add grape tomatoes and mango to chopping cup. Select Speed 5
and pulse to roughly chop, about 5 to 6 times. Transfer to bowl with
chopped garlic, jalapeño and cilantro. Add salt, pepper and lime juice;
stir to combine. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
A bit of a twist on the standard spinach artichoke dip, for the more
grown-up palate. The combination of Gruyère and Parmesan gives the
dip a pleasant nuttiness. No special pan required – we found that using
a pie plate was the best and quickest way to warm this dish.
Makes about 2 cups
Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
2 ounces Gruyère, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 ounce Parmesan, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, peeled
½ small shallot, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
1 can (15 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and cut into 1-inch
pieces (regular or reduced-fat style, such as Neufchâtel,
works)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie or cake pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking
spray. Reserve. Preheat oven, with the rack in the middle position, to
375°F.
2. Put both cheeses into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 until
chopped, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the garlic and shallot and
process on Speed 5 until chopped, another 20 seconds.
3. Put the remaining ingredients into a medium mixing bowl, along with the
chopped mixture. Using the blending shaft, process on Speed 5 until
combined. Use an up-and-down motion, about 1 to 1½ minutes, to be
sure to cut through all ingredients.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared pie/cake pan and put into the
preheated oven. Bake until the top is nicely browned, about 20 to 25
minutes.
5. Serve immediately with pita chips, crusty bread and crisp vegetables.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
• chol. 23mg • sod. 169mg • calc. 93mg • fiber 3g
Tapenade
A traditional French condiment. Serve alongside crackers
Makes about 1½ cups
1 garlic clove, peeled
3 tablespoons packed fresh parsley
1½ cups pitted black olives (Kalamata or Niçoise work very well)
¼ cup capers, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Put the garlic and parsley into the chopping cup. Select speed 5 and
process roughly chop, about 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the
bowl. Add the olives and capers and continue processing on Speed 5
for to chop another 20 seconds. Add the remaining ingredients. Process
until combined and desired consistency has been achieved. Tapenade is
equally delicious whether puréed or more roughly chopped.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
The Greek cousin of raita, this sauce benefits from time
in the refrigerator so the flavors can develop.
Makes about 1¾ cups
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 piece (½ inch) lemon peel, bitter white pith removed
4 ounces cucumber, seeded (if necessary) and cut into 1-inch
pieces – do not peel
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat variety works)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 pinches kosher salt
1. Put the garlic, dill and lemon peel into the chopping cup. Select
Speed 5 and process on Speed 5 to roughly chop, about 20 seconds.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cucumber. Process
again on Speed 5 until finely chopped, about 10 seconds.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and process until combined.
3. Transfer to a storage container, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
• chol. 0mg • sod. 153mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 2g
Aioli/Mayonnaise
Aioli, like mayonnaise, has its roots in France, but it has been adopted
by many cuisines, most notably the Catalans of Spain. This version
makes it simple by using the same base for mayonnaise, but adding a
hefty amount of garlic to the mix. Traditionally, aioli is used as a dip for
crudités, but it can also top burgers, fish and crab cakes.
Makes about 1 cup
2 garlic cloves, peeled (if making aioli)
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
11/3 cups vegetable oil
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Put all ingredients (excluding the garlic if making mayonnaise), in the
order listed, in the mixing beaker. Allow to sit for about 30 seconds to 1
minute. Insert the blending shaft so that it is sitting level on the bottom
of the cup select Speed 3 and blend, being sure to keep the metal blade
completely submerged. Process until the mixture begins to thicken.
Continue processing with a gentle up-and-down motion until thick and
oil is fully incorporated.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
• chol. 23mg • sod. 32mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g
Cranberry Sauce
Freshly made cranberry sauce beats out the canned variety any day.
Makes about 3 cups
4 cups whole cranberries (fresh, or frozen and thawed)
2 cups water
2
/3 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3-inch piece orange peel, bitter white pith removed
1. Put all ingredients into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower
heat to achieve a simmer. Continue to simmer until the cranberries
are very plump, about 20 minutes (in addition to the cranberries being
plump, you want to reduce the liquid by about one-third or one-half).
Remove from heat and let come to room temperature.
2. Remove orange peel and then insert the blending shaft. Select Speed 3
and blend for 10 to 15 seconds, depending on desired consistency.
3. Transfer to a storage container, cover and chill in the refrigerator.
4. Cranberry sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
This all-purpose pasta sauce is a great way to get
Makes about 4 cups
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 carrot, cut into ½-inch pieces
½ cup ½-inch cubed eggplant (not peeled)
1 celery stalk, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, smashed
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with their juices
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1. Put the oil into a large saucepan set over medium heat. Once oil is hot,
add the onion, carrot, eggplant, celery, garlic and ¼ teaspoon of the
salt. Gently sauté ingredients together until they turn slightly golden.
2. Add the oregano, basil, red pepper and wine. Cook until reduced by at
least half. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes and remaining salt. Bring to
a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes, loosely covered.
Uncover and then simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes longer to
thicken. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes.
3. Select Speed 3 and blend sauce directly in the pot on using the
blending shaft. Process until desired consistency is achieved, being
sure to keep the metal blade completely submerged in the sauce
(depending on the size of the pot being used, you may need to tilt the
pot to one side – be sure to tilt the pot away from you to prevent any
possible splatter).
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
5. Serve immediately or cool completely and then transfer to storage
containers to store in the refrigerator. Sauce will keep in the refrigerator
for up to one week. It can also be frozen for up to one month.
/3 cup prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using the
blending shaft, select Speed 3 and blend. While blending, gradually
increase to Speed 5, using a gentle up-and-down motion until
completely combined, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
• chol. 10mg • sod. 163mg • calc. 10mg • fiber 0g
Pesto
Make this traditional pesto when basil is abundant in the garden.
Makes about ¾ cup
1½ ounces Parmigiano Reggiano, cut into ½-inch cubes
1
/3 cup toasted pine nuts (may substitute another nut,
like walnuts, if not available)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
½ to ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1½ cups packed fresh basil leaves
1
/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1. Put the cheese into the chopping cup. Select Speed 5 and pulse to
process until finely ground, about 5 pulses.
2. Add the nuts, garlic and salt. Process on Speed 5 until chopped, about
30 seconds.
3. Add half of the basil and process until chopped. Add the remaining
basil and process until chopped. Add half of the oil and process
until combined. Add the remaining oil and process until mixture is
homogenous and finely chopped, about 1 minute.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer pesto to an airtight
container – either drizzle additional olive oil on top of the pesto or press
a piece of plastic wrap directly on top prior to covering the container.
Pesto will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for up to 1
month.