Cuisinart CSB-76 User Manual

INSTRUCTION/

RECIPE BOOKLET

Smart Stick

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

®

Hand Blender

CSB-76 SERIES

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, unplug the unit
first, then remove blender 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 the blending shaft.

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

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

13. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including stovetop.

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14. 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.

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

heating appliance beneath the mounting unit.

16. Maximum rating of 200w is based on the chopper/grinder

attachment that draws the greatest power.

17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base

without first putting bowl properly in place.

18. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before

operating appliance.

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.

CONTENTS

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

INTRODUCTION

You’ll find blending easier than ever with this Smart Stick® hand blender.
Pick it up to blend cold drinks, hot soups, and crêpe batter – right in
the pitcher, pot or bowl. It’s comfortable to hold, easy to use, and the
blending shaft and beaker are dishwasher safe. Enjoy!

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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.

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. Never submerge motor body housing in water or any
other liquid; wash 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. Mixing Beaker: 2-cup mixing beaker is microwave- and dishwasher­safe. 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. When using with a nonstick cooking surface, be careful not to
scratch the coating with the hand blender.

3. Do not immerse motor body housing, in water or any other liquid.

4. Cut most solid foods into 1⁄2" cubes for easy blending.

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Using a gentle up-and-down motion is the best way to blend and
incorporate ingredients uniformly.

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. When making compound butters, remove the butter from the
refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before blending in
the ingredients.

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

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

19. For best results when using celery in a recipe, use a vegetable
peeler to remove tough outer strings from the celery before slicing.

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PARTS

1. Comfort Handle

1.

2. Cord

3. On/Off Button

4. Motor Body Housing

5. Detachable Blending Shaft

6. Blade Guard

7. Stainless Steel Blending Blade

(not shown)

8. Mixing Beaker

ASSEMBLY

Align the motor body with the blending
shaft 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.

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OPERATION

The specially designed blade is for mixing and stirring all kinds of foods,
including salad dressings, powdered drink products, and sauces. It is
ideal for combining dry ingredients, and can be used to emulsify
mayonnaise, too.

This 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 make the most
flavorful, full-bodied liquid recipes. Be careful never to remove the
Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender from the liquid while in operation.

1. Insert the blending attachment into the motor body. (See Assembly,
page 6.)

2. Plug electrical cord into an electrical wall socket.

3. Place blending shaft into mixture that will be blended.

4. Press and hold the ON/OFF button. The hand blender will continue to
run as long as the switch is pressed in. To turn hand blender OFF,
release the ON/OFF button and the motor will stop.

5. Do not hold the button ON for longer than 50 seconds at a time.

6. Unplug immediately after use.

CLEANING

Always clean the Smart Stick® 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 which
could scratch the surface. To clean the blending shaft, wash by hand in
hot water using mild detergent, or in dishwasher.

Never immerse the motor body in water.

When the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged
in any way or it is not operating properly, return the appliance to the
nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair or mechanical
or electrical adjustment.

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RECIPES

SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS

Blueberry Banana

Antioxidant Smoothie

A great smoothie to start the day.

Makes 2 cups

1 cup frozen blueberries
1 small (4

3

⁄4 cup soy milk or fat free milk

14 grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate)
1 teaspoon flax seed oil
1-2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Place blueberries, banana, soy milk, protein powder, flax seed oil and
honey, if using, in mixing beaker. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick®,

making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle
up-and-down motion until ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds.

1

⁄2 ounces) banana, sliced

Nutritional information per cup (made without honey):

Calories 159 (17% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 9g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 4g

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

This refreshing smoothie is high in fiber and full of Vitamin C.

Makes one 14-ounce smoothie

1 cup frozen strawberries, partly thawed
1 kiwi, peeled, cut into eighths

1

⁄2 cup fat free vanilla yogurt

1

⁄2 cup fat free milk

1 tablespoon honey

Place ingredients in the mixing beaker. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart
Stick®, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend,
using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined,
about 30 seconds.

Calories 286 (2% from fat) • carb. 63g • pro. 11g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

Nutritional information per smoothie:

• chol. 4mg • sod. 133mg • calc. 371mg • fiber 6g

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