Cuisinart CSB-79 User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

Smart Stick® Two Speed Hand Blender CSB-79

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, 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 electrical 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.

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

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 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.

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

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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 or for other than 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 400W food processor
attachment that draws the greatest power.

Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or

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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

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.

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Chopper/Grinder Attachment .........................8

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

Reversible Blade ...................................9

Operation .............................................10

Blending .........................................10

Chopping/Grinding ................................10

Whisking ........................................11

Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................11

Tips and Hints .........................................12

Frequent Uses for Food Processor Attachment ...............14

Recipes ..............................................15

Warranty .............................................28

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Hand

NOTE: The blending blade is extremely sharp.

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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 11. Read
all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures.

Smart Stick® Two Speed Hand Blender for

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Low/High Two Speed Power Button: Allows you to activate

the hand blender at the touch of a button. Simply press and
hold down the Low or High button to blend or pulse. Once
the button is released, blending will stop.

2. Comfort Grip Handle: The handle allows you to control the

hand blender with ease.

3. Motor Body Housing

4. Blending Attachment: This attachment easily snaps into the

motor body housing. The fixed stainless blade is partially
covered by a stainless housing that keeps splashing to a
minimum. Press the release button on the back of the unit to
detach for easy cleaning.

5. Whisk Attachment: Whisk attachment snaps into the motor

body housing. This attachment is great for whipping cream,
egg whites and other delectable treats.

a. Gearbox: Whisk attaches to it.

6. Chopper/Grinder Attachment with Reversible Blade: Chop,

mince and grind with the Cuisinart chopper/grinder
attachment. Chopper/grinder attaches to the blender motor
body in place of the blender shaft or whisk attachment.

7. Mixing Cup: 2-cup blending cup is microwave and

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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PARTS AND
FEATURES

Whisk

Attachment

Comfort

Handle

Low/High

Button

Detachable

Gearbox

Work Bowl Cover

Motor

Body

Housing

Detachable

Blending Shaft

Blade

Guard

Chopper/Grinder

Attachment

Work Bowl

Reversible

Blade

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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 food
processor 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

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

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

3. 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.

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REVERSIBLE BLADE

The Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Two 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 below. Also see Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder
(page 14).

Assemble the parts.

1. Place the work bowl on a flat, dry, stable surface. It should
be close to an electrical outlet of the same voltage as stated
on the rating plate on the hand blender.

2. The metal blade assembly shaft (A) is
attached to the bottom of the work bowl.
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

sheath (D). Line up the blade ring opening with the plastic
sheath. There are notches (E) on opposite sides of the
interior of the hub. These fit over ridges on the sides of the
plastic blade sheath (G). Let the blade ring slide to the
bottom of the plastic sheath. 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.

B

A

C

G

F

E

D

Note these important features of the blade ring. The blade ring can
be placed over the plastic blade sheath 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.

A.

SHARP SIDE

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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 food, page 14, for information about
when to use the blunt edge.)

B.

BLUNT SIDE UP

OPERATION

BLENDING

The specially designed blade is for mixing and puréeing all kinds of
foods, including salad dressings, powdered drink products, soups and
sauces and blended drinks like milkshakes or smoothies.

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 recipes. Be careful never to remove the
blending shaft from the liquid while in operation, for it will splatter.
Tilt the pan or bowl away from you if needed to ensure the protective
blade guard on the blending shaft is fully submerged.

1. Put blending shaft into mixture to be blended.

2. Press and hold the desired speed button. The hand blender will
continue to run as long as the button is pressed in. To turn hand
blender off, release the Power button and the motor will stop.

3. Do not press the button for longer than 60 seconds at a time.

4. Unplug immediately after use.

CAUTION: DO NOT PUT FINGERS NEAR BLADE.
TO DISLODGE FOOD, UNPLUG HAND BLENDER
FROM THE OUTLET FIRST.

PULSING

To pulse, press and release desired speed button.

CHOPPING FOOD

1. Place the work bowl firmly on a flat, sturdy surface like a
countertop.

2. Put food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small
pieces (½ to 1 inch), and the bowl is not overloaded.

3. Put the work bowl cover on top of the work bowl. Be sure the
cover is properly seated.

4. Press and hold the desired speed button.

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