Cuisinart CSB-55 User Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

SMARTSTICK™EXTENDIBLE SHAFT HAND BLENDER CSB-55

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Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, 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.

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 electric shock, do not operate any heating
appliance beneath the mounting unit.

19. Do not mount the storage bracket/ unit over or near any portion of a

heating or cooking appliance or a sink or basin.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Get to the bottom of Great Cooking!
The SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft adjusts to your needs. With the

SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender you can comfortably blend
long, tall pots of hot soup and great sauces without getting your hands messy
or your sleeves stained. And, since the handle is above the rim you won’t be
straining to reach the bottom of that steaming pot.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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

Introduction.................................................................................................pg. 3

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

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

Hand Blender Assembly..............................................................................pg. 6

Shaft Length Adjustment ............................................................................pg. 7

Hand Blender Operation ............................................................................pg. 8

Helpful Hints...............................................................................................pg. 9

Attachments.................................................................................................pg.10

Storage Stand for Countertop Use.............................................................pg.11

Storage Stand for Wall Mount ...................................................................pg.12

Chopper Grinder Parts and Assembly........................................................pg.13

Chopper Grinder Tips for Processing Food..............................................pg.16

Processing Foods.........................................................................................pg.18

Cleaning.......................................................................................................pg.20

SmartStick™ Hand Blender ....................................................................pg.20

SmartStick™ Mini Prep

® Chopper Grinder Attachment ......................pg.20

Recipe Suggestions......................................................................................pg.21

Warranty......................................................................................................pg.27

Template for Wall Mount Storage..............................................................pg.28

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 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.

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

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Not only is the SmartStick™ Hand Blender a great kitchen tool for hot
foods, it’s great for stirring and freshening entire pitchers of cold drinks like
icy lemonade, refreshing iced tea, pulpy orange juice, tomato juice or fruit
smoothies. Milk Shakes too!

The Extendable Shaft easily adjusts up to two inches! Simply rotate the
adjustment ring on the shaft, pull the shaft to the length you want, and then
tighten the ring.

Inspired by great chefs and their restaurant tools, we bring to your home a true
innovation in Hand Blenders. Armed with a powerful motor and heavy-duty
blade, the SmartStick™ Hand Blender lets you whip potatoes, blend diet drinks
and milk shakes, chop cooked vegetables, and purée fruits. Add the whipping
disc, and you can make whipped cream, mayonnaise, egg whites and milk
drinks too.

The natural grip lets you hold this Hand Blender much like a stirring utensil, so
it’s comfortable and natural. The rubber grip gives you a great hold if your hands
are wet, and four distinct speeds give you precise control. With the ON/OFF
button on the top you can control the SmartStick™ Hand Blender with your
thumb. And, the cord is designed to get out of your way while you cook.

By adding the SmartStick™ Mini Prep

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Chopper Grinder Attachment you

can prepare an entire meal.

Cuisinart, the company that invented food processors, brings many years of
expertise to this chopper grinder attachment. Simply remove the detachable
shaft from the SmartStick™ Hand Blender, using the convenient release but­ton. Then attach the SmartStick™ Mini Prep

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Chopper Grinder Attachment.

You’re ready to go.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

MODEL CSB-55

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DISHWASHER AND MICROWAVE SAFE

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1. Two Stages Snap Together Easily:

Disassemble for compact storage separately or together in storage stand.

a. Motor Body with Control Handle:

Contains powerful AC motor. Variable 4-speed control and one step
ON/OFF button located on top of handle.

b. Detachable Shaft with Adjustable Shaft Length:

Easy to use, easy to clean and easy to store. Detach from motor body by pressing
release button. Rinse under faucet or put in top shelf of dishwasher to clean.
Adjust shaft length with adjustment ring.

2. One Step ON/OFF (Power) Button:

Press and hold the rubberized power button to operate blender. Release button to
stop motor.

3. 4-Speed Slide Control:

Located on top of handle, lever easily slides from left to right to increase speed.

4. Extendable Blending Shaft (patent pending):

Shaft extends an extra 2 inches. Easily reaches the bottom of tall pot or
pitcher while keeping your hands clean and safe.

5. Shaft Length Adjustment Ring:

Adjust shaft length by turning this ring to the left (counterclockwise), then
pulling shaft to the desired length. Always tighten ring before use by turning
to the right (clockwise).

6. Maximum Comfort Handle:

The Hand Blender handle and power button are designed around the way you
actually hold a stirring utensil. The shape of this handle gives you comfortable
control and easy access to the power button. Rubberized handle gives better
grip, especially when your hands are wet.

7. Detachable Blending Blade:

Blade can be detached from shaft to replace with the whipping disc, or for
cleaning. Blade can also be cleaned without detaching.

8. Detachable Whipping Disc:

Detach blade and replace with this disc for whipping cream and creating other
delectables.

9. Easy-To-Clean:

The Smartstick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender has a smooth surface that
wipes clean instantly and easily. Detachable shaft is dishwasher safe.

10. Mixing Beaker, dishwasher & microwave safe:

See-thru Mixing Beaker is marked in liters and cups for convenient measuring.
Use for drinks, shakes, salad dressings, etc. Designed for easy gripping and
drip-free pouring.

11. Convenient Storage:

Storage stand is made of two pieces. One side holds the detachable shaft. The
other holds the motor body with control handle. The 2 storage pieces snap
together for compact countertop storage. To hang the Hand Blender from the
wall bracket, detach and mount one to the wall and hang the entire appliance as
shown. Use anchor and screws included with this appliance.

12. SmartStick™ Mini Prep®Chopper Grinder Attachment:

Chop, mince & grind with the Cuisinart Chopper Grinder attachment.
Attaches to blender motor body in place of the blender shaft.

13. Reversible Chopper Grinder Blade:

Choose best direction depending on task. One direction is sharp. The other
direction is blunt.

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PRESS BUTTON TO DETACH

SmartStick

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SHAFT

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Use only this piece for wall mounting.

Connect to other half for countertop storage.

PRESS BUTTON TO DETACH

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Connect to other half for countertop storage.

Store blender
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SHAFT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT

Your SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender has a shaft that extends up
to 2 additional inches. This feature was developed with two major benefits in
mind. One benefit is that you can mix and blend in tall pots, pitchers, glasses
or other mixing containers. This makes the SmartStick™ Hand Blender
more useful than other Hand Blenders.

The second goal is comfort. You may find that using this appliance is more
comfortable to hold with the shaft extended, even if you do not require the
longer shaft for blending.

Making the Shaft Longer.

It will be easier to adjust the shaft length when it is attached to the Hand
Blender. Follow these steps to adjust:

1. Hold the SmartStick™ Hand Blender firmly with both hands.
Hold the main body securely in one hand.

2. With the other hand rotate the Shaft Adjustment Ring to the left
(counterclockwise) to loosen the shaft. This will be about a one quarter
turn. Do not overturn.

3. Extend the shaft to the desired length by pulling on the lower end of the
shaft. The shaft can be adjusted up to 2 inches. When you have reached
the maximum possible length of the shaft, you will feel resistance. Do not
pull any further.

4. When you have located the most desirable length, rotate the Shaft
Adjustment Ring to the right (clockwise) to tighten the shaft. Do not over­tighten as you may damage the threads on the shaft.

5. You are ready to use the SmartStick™ Hand Blender with shaft extended.

Note: After blending, rinse the shaft including the extended segment.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Place the package containing the Cuisinart SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft
Hand Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the SmartStick™ 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

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SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft 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.

HAND BLENDER ASSEMBLY

Note: To avoid possibility of personal injury always be sure to unplug
the power cord from electrical wall socket before attaching or removing
blades and/or attachments.

A. Attach blade or whipping disc to blender shaft.

For your safety, always detach the shaft from motor body.

To insert the blade or whipping disc, hold the stem of the blade/disc
between your fingers. Match the raised notches on the shaft to the open
slots on the stem.

Once properly aligned, slide the blade/disc onto the stem and push
firmly into position. To ensure that the blade/disc is securely in place,
carefully press the center end of each attachment back toward the shaft.

It is important to properly secure the blade/disc to prevent separation
during use. Do not begin operating Cuisinart SmartStick™ Hand
Blender until the desired blade/disc is secured!

B. Attach detachable

blender shaft to
motor control body.

Align blender shaft with the
motor body as shown in
illustration. Slide the pieces
together till you hear and
feel the pieces click together.
It may be helpful to
press the release button
when assembling.

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Only adjust if longer shaft length is needed for tall pots or pitchers.
See Shaft Length Adjustment, page 7.

4. Press and hold ON/OFF switch to turn appliance ON.

The SmartStick™ Hand Blender will continue to run as long as the
switch is pressed in. To turn Hand Blender off, release ON/OFF switch
and the motor will stop.

5. Unplug immediately after use.

Helpful Hints.

1. Cut most solid foods into 1/2" cubes for easy blending. Suggestion: use
Chopper Grinder for chopping and grinding solid foods.

2. Pour liquid ingredients into the mixing container first unless recipe
instructs otherwise.

3. To avoid splashing, do not pull the Hand Blender out of the mixture while
it is running.

4. Do not let Hand Blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use.

5. To prevent splashing, don’t turn the Hand Blender on until the blade is
beneath the surface of the mixture.

6. Do not put fruit pits, bones, or other hard material into the blending
mixture as these are liable to damage the blades.

7. Do not fill mixing containers too full. The level of mixture will rise when
blending and can overflow.

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

9. For recipes calling for ice, use crushed ice (not whole cubes) for best
results.

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Tips:

1. Immediately after blending, rinse the entire shaft before mixtures dry. This
will make the unit easier to clean.

2. Clean by running under faucet, or putting in top shelf of dishwasher.

Making the Shaft Shorter.

1. Rotate the Shaft Adjustment Ring to the left (counterclockwise) to loosen
the shaft. This will be about a one quarter turn. Do not overturn.

2. Retract the shaft to the desired length by pushing on the lower end of the
shaft. Do not grab the blender blade.

3. When the shaft is totally retracted, rotate the Shaft Adjustment Ring to
the right to tighten the shaft. Do not over tighten or you may damage the
threads on the shaft.

HAND BLENDER OPERATION

Turning SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender ON/OFF:

Keep hands, hair, clothing, and other utensils away from blending blade.

1. Plug electrical cord into an electrical wall socket.

If a wall switch controls current to the socket, be sure the switch is ON.

2. Adjust Speed Setting.

Rotate the Speed Setting Lever clockwise to increase speed, counter­clockwise to decrease speed. Speeds increase from left to right with
Speed 1 being the slowest, and Speed 4 the fastest.

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2. Speed Adjustment Lever

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PRESS BUTTON TO DETACH

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Press for ON
Release for OFF

Shaft Length
Adjustment
Ring

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and pull
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Rotate to left

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Rotate to right

to tighten