Cuisinart HTM-9LB User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND

RECIPE BOOKLET

SMARTPOWER COUNTUP

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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9-Speed Electronic Hand Mixer

HTM- 9LB

Series

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Introduction ...................................... Page 3

Features and Benefits...................... Page 3

Use and Care................................... Page 5

SmartPower CountUp

Quick Reference Chart .................... Page 6

Recipes ............................................ Page 6

Warranty ..........................................Page 19

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Timer .......... Page 5

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 risk of electrical
shock, do not put the hand mixer or
cord in water or other liquid. If hand
mixer or cord falls into liquid, unplug
the cord from outlet immediately. Do
not reach into the liquid.

3. 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.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well
as spatulas and other utensils away
from beaters during operation to
reduce risk of injury to persons,
and/or damage to the mixer.

6. Remove beaters from the mixer
before washing.

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, mechanical
or electrical adjustment.

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

9. Do not use outdoors or anywhere
the cord or mixer might come into
contact with water while in use.

10. Do not let cord hang over the edge
of the table or countertop or touch
hot surfaces.

11. To avoid damage to cord and

possible fire or electrocution hazard,
do not let cord contact hot surfaces,
including hot gas or electric burner
on a stove.

12. Do not use this hand mixer for other
than intended use.

13. The chef's whisk should be used
without other attachments.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

NOTICE:

This appliance has a polarized plug (one
prong is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electri­cian. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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INTRODUCTION

Following a recipe has never been easier.
The SmartPower CountUp

intended to make cooking more convenient
and more precise. Built with the same
powerful motor as our other hand mixers,
the CountUp

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includes a timer which
keeps track of your mixing time, so you're
not straining to read the oven clock or
your wristwatch covered in flour.

Whether you're making a quick cake mix for
an after-school party or treating friends to
decadent chocolate mousse brownies, the
Cuisinart

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SmartPower CountUp®Hand
Mixer will serve you well. Its superior mixing
performance and state-of-the-art features
spoil you for any other mixer. Super-sized
beaters power through heavy cookie dough
and vegetable purees. They also produce
smooth, fine-textured egg whites for light
desserts. The SmartPower CountUp
Mixer is built with the same commitment to
the home cook as all other fine Cuisinart
kitchen products.

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Hand Mixer is

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Hand

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FEATURES
AND BENEFITS

1. SmartPower CountUp®Timer

Keeps track of the time so you don't
have to. When you turn on the hand
mixer, CountUp
time is displayed in the viewing window
on the top of the handle. Great for
following recipes that list mixing times.

2. ON/OFF Switch

One-step power switch allows you to
turn hand mixer on or off in a single
operation. Rubber button for better feel,
wet or dry.

3. 220 Watts of Power

Powerful enough to easily cut through a
double batch of cookie dough or butter
right out of the refrigerator.

4. Automatic Feedback

No need for a power boost. An
electronic feedback mechanism
automatically feeds in extra power when
needed. It assures that the hand mixer
will not bog down, even when mixing
heavy loads.

5. Touchpad Speed Control

Select from 9 speed settings. Press the
touchpad button marked "+", located to
the right, to increase speed. Press the
button marked "-", located to the left, to
decrease speed. Allows you to change

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starts the clock. The

speeds quickly while you are mixing. If
you want to skip speeds, just hold the
button down and speeds will quickly
change.

6. LCD Speed & Running Time Display

Digital speed settings are easy to read.
Speed setting shows up in the same
window as the running time displayed
by the SmartPower CountUp

7. Smooth Start

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Timer.

When the mixer is turned on, the
beaters start spinning very slowly to
prevent ingredients from splattering.

8. 3 Low Mix Speeds

No other hand mixer has lower mix
speeds, for greater control when
folding or mixing dry ingredients.

9. Maximum Comfort

Balanced to do more work for you.
The shape of this hand mixer allows
maximum power and balance.
Stress-free grip provides unparalleled
comfort and control, even during
extended mixing.

10. Exclusive Rotating Swivel Cord

Unique swivel cord can be
positioned for comfort with right
or left-handed use.

11. Spatula Included

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12. Beater Release Trigger

Conveniently located trigger for easy
ejection of beaters or whisk.

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13. Super-Sized Beaters

Extra-long, extra-wide stainless steel
beaters for superior, faster aerating,
mixing, and whipping. Designed
without a center post to prevent
ingredients from clogging up beaters.
Beaters are easy to clean and
dishwasher safe.

14. Heel Rest

Allows mixer to rest squarely
on countertop.

15. Professional Chef's Whisk

Professional stainless steel 3" diameter
whisk adds volume to whipped cream
and creates stiff, fine-textured egg
whites. Provides superior whipping
and aerating.

16. Easy to Clean

The SmartPower CountUp®Hand Mixer
has a smooth, sealed base. It wipes
clean instantly.

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USE AND CARE

Always unplug the hand mixer from the
electrical outlet when not in use.

Instructions for First Time Use:

Remove the clear rectangular label that
covers the speed and time display
Window on the handle. Until the small
label is removed, you will not be able to
see the speed and time display.

Turning Hand Mixer On/Off:

Plug hand mixer into outlet. Press ON/OFF
switch to turn hand mixer ON. Hand mixer
will immediately begin to mix on Speed 1.
To turn hand mixer off, press ON/OFF
switch again. ON/OFF switch will pop up.

Operating the CountUp®Timer:

Just press the ON/OFF switch to turn the
hand mixer ON. The CountUp
automatically when you start the hand mixer.
And it stops automatically when you press
the ON/OFF switch to turn the hand mixer
OFF. All you have to do is watch the timer

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timer starts

and read the time. The time will remain in
the time display window for 1-2 seconds
after you turn off the hand mixer.

Wait for the time display window to go blank
before turning the hand mixer on again.

Changing Speeds:

Select from 9 speed settings. Press the
button marked "+", located to the right, to
increase speed. Press the button marked
"-", located to the left, to decrease speed.
Allows you to change speeds quickly while
you are mixing. If you want to skip speeds,
just hold the button down and speeds will
change more quickly.

Collar

Larger
Hole

Inserting Super-Sized Beaters:

1. Unplug hand mixer and set the power
switch to the OFF position.

2. Insert beater with collar into larger
hole. Push beater in until it clicks into
place. Insert the beater with no collar
into smaller hole. Push beater in until
it clicks into place.

Inserting Professional Chef's Whisk:

1. Unplug hand mixer and set the power
switch to the OFF position.
(Up position, not depressed.)

2. Hold professional chef's whisk at
stem end, and insert into either hole.
Push whisk in until it clicks.

DO NOT PUSH WHISK IN FROM WIRE
END, AS YOU MAY DAMAGE WIRES.

Cleaning and Removing
Super-Sized Beaters and
Professional Chef's Whisk:

1. Before cleaning the SmartPower
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Hand Mixer, set the
power switch to OFF and unplug it
from the wall outlet. Pull up on the
beater release trigger and remove

the beaters or chef's whisk from the
hand mixer. Wash the beaters or
whisk after each use in hot soapy
water or in a dishwasher.

2. NEVER PUT THE MOTOR HOUSING IN

WATER OR OTHER LIQUID TO CLEAN.

Wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, which
could scratch the surface.

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QUICK
REFERENCE CHART

Mixing Techniques

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The SmartPower CountUp
should always be set on the lowest
speed when you start mixing.

NOTE: The professional chef's whisk

attachment is used only for light
whipping. See speeds 5 and 7-9
below. For all other mixing tasks,
use the super-sized beaters. The

chef's whisk should be used
without other attachments.

Speed 1

• Ultra-slow mixing to combine dry
ingredients without spatter.

• Fold delicate creams and egg whites
into batters.

• Start mixing frostings.

• Stir sauces and gravies.

•Mix muffins/pancakes.

Speed 2

• Add nuts, chips, dried fruit to cookie
doughs/batters.

• Add dry ingredients to batters/doughs.

• mash potatoes/squash.

• Cream cold (but not frozen) butter
and sugar.

Speed 3

• Cream softened butter and sugar.

• Start mixing cake mixes.

• Add dry ingredients alternately with
liquid ingredients.

Hand Mixer

Speed 4

• Add eggs to batters/doughs.

Speed 5

• Whip potatoes/squash.

• Whip cream (with professional
chef's whisk).

• Complete beating butter
cream frostings.

• Mix thin batters.

Speed 6

• Complete beating cake mixes.

• Beat whole eggs.

With Professional Chef's Whisk
Attachment:

Speed 7

• Add sugar to whipped egg whites.

Speed 8

• Beat egg yolks until thick and light.

Speed 9

• Whip egg whites.

RECIPES

Mixing Tips:

• Always read entire recipe and measure
all ingredients before beginning the
mixing process.

• For best results, do not measure flour
directly from the bag. Pour into a
container or bowl, scoop out the flour
and level with the back of a knife or
spatula. For flour stored in a container,
stir before measuring.

• Cream cheese, butter or eggs combine
more thoroughly at room temperature.

• Remove butter for recipe first and cut
into 1/2-inch pieces, then measure out
remaining ingredients for recipe. This
will hasten the warming process. Do
not warm butter for baking in a
microwave unless instructed to do so.
Microwaving can melt butter; melted
butter will change the final product.

• The best cheesecakes are made
when the eggs and cream cheese are
at a similar room temperature. While the
Cuisinart hand mixer can easily mix
cold cream cheese, the trick is not to
add too much air, which can cause
cracking.

• For best results, use heavy cream, cold
from the refrigerator, for whipped cream.

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