Cuisinart Sm-55bc Owner's Manual

5.5 Quart Stand Mixer

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

SM-55 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT

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SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and/or injury, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING.

2. Switch off and unplug before fitting or
removing tools and/or attachments,
after use and before cleaning.

3. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near chil­dren. Cuisinart does not recommend the
use of this appliance by children.

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

5. The use of attachments not recom­mended or sold by Cuisinart may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.

6. Do not use more than one attachment
at a time.

7. Do not exceed the maximum capacities
listed in this use and care instruction
book.

8. Do not use the stand mixer if it is dam­aged or if the cord is damaged. Have
the stand mixer checked and serviced
before resuming use.

9. When using an attachment make sure
that you have read the safety instruc­tions that come with the particular
attachment.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Keep stainless steel bowl away from
heat sources such as stovetops, ovens
or microwaves.

12. To protect against the risk of electric
shock do not put the power unit in
water or other liquid.

13. Remove all attachments and accesso­ries from stand mixer before washing.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY

NOTE: The maximum rating is based on
the attachment that draws the greatest
power. Other recommended attachments
may draw significantly less power.

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

The lightning flash with

arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
un-insulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
fire or electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within

an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must
be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance, and the longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over.

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NOTICE

This appliance has a three wire grounded
plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
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 modify the plug in any way.

CONTENTS

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

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

Assembly Instructions, Diagram ...................5

Operating Instructions .................................. 6

Cleaning and Maintenance .......................... 6

Suggested Speed Control Guide ................. 7

Maximum Capacities .....................................8

Troubleshooting ............................................ 8

Tips and Hints .............................................. 8

Cookie Baking ............................................. 9

Bread Baking ............................................... 9

Cake Baking .............................................. 10

Whipping Cream..........................................11

Optional Attachments ................................ 11

Warranty Information .................................. 12

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart just raised the bar on mixing! This
Cuisinart
capacity, power, and precision engineering
to handle any job a recipe calls for. With
three accessories, you can mix, whip and
knead dough. With 12 speeds, you’ll always
do it just right. And with the auto shutoff
Countdown Timer you’ll always do it for
just the right amount of time. Results will
be perfect.

Cuisinart offers optional attachments
that can be purchased separately. Each
connects to one of three power outlets on
the stand mixer to let you blend, process
food, squeeze juice from your favorite
citrus fruits, make perfect homemade
pasta, or grind your own meats (see page
11 for details).

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5.5 Quart Stand Mixer has the

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Tilt-back Head

Makes it easy to attach accessories
and scrape sides of bowl.

2. Top Cover

3. High Speed Power Outlet

Blender and Food Processor
attachments (sold separately) connect
to the rear power outlet on top of the
stand mixer.

4. Mid Speed Power Outlet

Citrus Juicer attachment (sold
separately) connects to the front power
outlet on the top of the stand mixer.

4a. Mid Speed Power Outlet Plug

5. Slow Speed Power Outlet

Large Meat Grinder and Pasta Maker
attachments (sold separately) connect
to the power outlet located behind the
slow speed outlet cover on the front of
the stand mixer head.

5a. Slow Speed Outlet Cover

Release Lever

6. Accessory Power Port

Chef’s whisk, flat mixing paddle,
dough hook and splashguard connect
to this port.

11. Chef’s Whisk
Used for incorporating air into
ingredients/mixtures. Most frequently
used for whipping eggs, egg whites or
heavy cream. The chef’s whisk would
be used in recipes for angel food cake,
chiffon cake, meringue or dacquoise,
some types of candy such as divinity,
and for whipping potatoes after they
have been mashed using the flat
mixing paddle.

12. Flat Mixing Paddle

Used for stirring, mixing, beating
ingredients/mixtures. Most frequently
used for mixing cookies, cakes, batters
(use flat mixing paddle to start the
batter for yeast breads then switch to
dough hook for a more evenly mixed
dough), and frostings. It is also used
for making piecrusts, biscuits and
shortcakes, dough for pasta,
combining ingredients for meatloaf or
meatballs, and mashing potatoes.

13. Dough Hook
Used for the final mixing and kneading
of yeast doughs for breads, rolls, pizza/
focaccia, and yeast-raised coffee
cakes.

14. Splashguard with Pour Spout

Prevents spattering when mixing and
adding ingredients.

7. 5.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl
with Handles

Handles make the bowl easy to hold,
scrape and remove. Oversized bowl
lets you mix larger quantities.

8. Head-lift Release Lever

Securely locks stand mixer head into
raised tilt-back position.

9. On/Off, Fold and Speed Control Dial

12 speeds for precision mixing.

10. 15-Minute Countdown Timer with
Auto Shutoff

Turns off stand mixer after selected
time has elapsed.

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