INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Cordless SmartStick® Hand Blender and Knife CSB-300 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 taken, including the following: WARING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 1. R EAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. T o protect against electrical shock, do not put the charger handle or motor body of this hand blender in water or other liquids.
14. D o not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Also, do not attempt to charge the batteries with any other charger. 15. D o not charge batteries with charger plugged into an outdoor outlet. 16. D o not use appliance for other than intended use. 17. D o 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.
31. R echarge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. se appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. 32. U Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 33. U nder abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery. Avoid contact with such liquid. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
CONTENTS Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features and Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. FEATURES AND COMPONENTS a. b. c. 1. P ower Handle No cord! Operates on two rechargeable 4.0 volt lithium-ion batteries, with power button within easy reach. Shaped like a stirring utensil for comfortable control. d. e. a. Auto Lock/Unlock Button for safe operation. b. B attery Indicator Lights. Red/Low: Less than 25%. Orange/Normal Use Range: 25–75%. Green/High: 75–100%. c. Blue Speed Indicators. Five bars light up to indicate low to high speed selection. d. S peed Control.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before using the Cuisinart® Cordless SmartStick® Hand Blender and Knife 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 the blending blade, whipping attachment, chopper cup and blade, mixing beaker, knife blades and detachable shaft by hand or in the dishwasher (upper rack only). Dry thoroughly before use.
CHOPPER/GRINDER 1. P lace the chopping/grinding blade assembly into center of the chopping cup over metal blade shaft. 2. P lace your ingredients into the chopper cup. Close cover, rotating clockwise to lock in place. 3. C onnect the power handle to the top of the chopping cup cover until you hear a slight click. REVERSIBLE BLADE chopping cup cover The chopper/grinder attachment is equipped with a reversible blade – sharp on one side and blunt on the other.
SHARP SIDE food, page 16, for information about when to use the B. edge.) BLUNT SIDE UP A.blunt REMOVING CHOPPER/BLADE ASSEMBLY To remove rotate assembly right or left to release from the cup shaft. WHISK ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY Align the motor power handle 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 gearbox are detachable from one another. KNIFE ATTACHMENT 1.
OPERATION TURNING CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE HAND BLENDER ON/OFF The power handle lets you operate the blender, chopper whisk and knife. Keep hands, hair, clothing and other utensils away from all blades. BLENDING AND MIXING The blending shaft is specially designed for mixing and stirring all kinds of foods, including salad dressings, smoothies, shakes, powdered drink products and sauces. It is ideal for combining dry ingredients, and can also be used to make mayonnaise, too.
the chopper/grinder cover, and remove the cover from the chopping cup. NOTE: Do not operate the chopper/grinder attachment without food in the chopping cup. WHISKING 1. Make sure the whisk is attached to it’s the gearbox before attaching it to the power handles. (See page 10 Insert the whisk into mixture to be blended, and turn unit on. 2. Begin whisking at Speed 1, gradually increasing speed to avoid splatters.
shelf of your dishwasher. Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp blade. Wipe the motor body and top of the cover with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately. WHISK To clean your whisk attachment, simply release the attachment from the power handle. Once the whisk is removed, detach the metal whisk from the gearbox by pulling the pieces apart. To clean the gearbox, simply wipe with a damp cloth. To clean the metal whisk, wash with warm, soapy water or put in the dishwasher.
• Liquid should not come closer than 1 inch of where the shaft attaches to the motor housing. • The hand blender is perfect for frothing milk for cappuccino or lattés. Just warm milk in a small saucepan, and then pulse the hand blender gently, being sure to keep the blending blade guard fully submerged. • Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use. • Do not attempt to blend fruit pits, bones or other hard materials, as these are likely to damage the blades.
•W hen beating egg whites use a very clean metal or glass bowl, never plastic. Plastic can contain hidden oils and fats that can ruin the delicate egg white foam. To help stabilize the egg whites, add 1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar per egg white prior to beating them. (If using a copper bowl omit the cream of tartar.) Beat the egg whites until desired peaks form. • I t may also be used for any task that you would normally whisk by hand, like crêpe batters or eggs for omelets.
FREQUENT USES FOR CHOPPER/GRINDER Ingredient Suggested Blade* Speed Comments Baby Foods (always consult a pediatrician or family physician for appropriate food recommendations) Sharp Blade Low– High Place small amounts of cooked food into chopper/grinder bowl. Add small amount of appropriate liquid. Pulse to chop, then hold to blend. BreadCrumbs – fresh or dry (day old) Sharp Blade High Pulse to chop, then process until desired consistency is reached.
RECIPES Berry On-the-Go Smoothie......... 18 Mango-Lime Smoothie................ 18 Basic Vinaigrette......................... 30 Protein Shake.............................. 19 Caesar Dressing.......................... 30 Simple Fruit Smoothie................. 19 Citrus Vinaigrette......................... 31 Cherry-Ginger Smoothie............. 20 Sesame Ginger Dressing............. 31 Triple Chocolate Shake............... 20 Spring Asparagus Leek Soup..... 32 Baba Ghanoush........................
SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS Berry On-the-Go Smoothie The mint in this recipe pleasantly offsets the sweetness of the berries and the tartness of the cranberry juice. Try it in any of your favorite fruit smoothies. Makes 2 cups ½ 1 ¼ 1 1 3 / 1 3 / cup frozen blueberries cup strawberries, hulled and halved cup packed fresh mint leaves banana, cut into 1-inch pieces cup cranberry juice cup water 1. P ut all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker.
Protein Shake Peanut butter, banana and cocoa powder—what’s not to like? Plus, the combo is packed with protein that is sure to fill you up. Makes 1¼ cups 2 tablespoons creamy-style peanut butter 1 banana, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon protein powder 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon flaxseed* ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk 1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker.
Cherry-Ginger Smoothie Coconut milk beverage, normally found in a carton, is much lighter than traditional canned coconut milk. Substitute 2/3 cup of the canned version for a creamier, richer smoothie. Makes about 1 cup 1 cup dark, sweet frozen cherries ¾ cup coconut milk beverage 1 piece (¾-inch) fresh ginger, peeled and halved 1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using an up-and-down motion, for about 30 seconds. 2.
Baba Ghanoush This popular roasted eggplant dip dish is great as a dip for vegetables or pita, but is also nice as a sandwich spread. To achieve the signature charred flavor, cooking the eggplant over an open flame is the way to go, but you can also just broil or roast it in your oven so until the eggplant is cooked to a soft consistency.
Guacamole This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Makes about 1 cup 1 ½ ¼ 1 1 ½ small garlic clove, peeled small jalapeño, seeded and quartered cup grape tomatoes ripe avocado, halved and pitted teaspoon fresh lime juice teaspoon kosher salt 1. Put the garlic and jalapeño into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 for 5 seconds to chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse 2 to 3 times to chop.
Mango Salsa Serve alongside warm tortilla chips or over grilled chicken, fish or pork. The fresh flavors will brighten any simple meal. Makes about 1 cup 1 ¼ 1 1 1 ½ ¼ 1 small garlic clove, peeled jalapeño, seeded and quartered scallion, cut into ½-inch pieces tablespoon packed cilantro leaves cup grape tomatoes, halved cup mango, cut into ½-inch pieces teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper teaspoon fresh lime juice 1. P ut garlic, jalapeño, scallion and cilantro into the chopping cup.
1. L ightly coat a 9-inch pie or cake pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Reserve. Preheat oven, with the rack in the middle position, to 375°F. 2. P ut both cheeses into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 until chopped, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the garlic and shallot and process on Speed 5 until chopped, another 20 seconds. 3. P ut the remaining ingredients into a medium mixing bowl, along with the chopped mixture. Using the blending shaft, process on Speed 5 until combined.
Tzatziki The Greek cousin of raita, this sauce benefits from time in the refrigerator so the flavors can develop. Makes about 1¾ cups 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 garlic cloves, peeled tablespoon fresh dill piece (½ inch) lemon peel, bitter white pith removed ounces cucumber, seeded (if necessary) and cut into 1-inch pieces – do not peel cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat variety works) tablespoon fresh lemon juice pinches kosher salt 1. Put the garlic, dill and lemon peel into the chopping cup.
ut all ingredients (excluding the garlic if making mayonnaise), in the P order listed, in the mixing beaker. Allow to sit for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Insert the blending shaft so that it is sitting level on the bottom of the cup select Speed 3 and blend, being sure to keep the metal blade completely submerged. Process until the mixture begins to thicken. Continue processing with a gentle up-and-down motion until thick and oil is fully incorporated.
Garden Vegetable Sauce This all-purpose pasta sauce is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Horseradish Sauce Perfect accompaniment for any roast beef dish. Makes about 1 cup / / 1 3 / 2 ¾ 2 3 1 3 cup sour cream cup mayonnaise cup prepared horseradish teaspoons Dijon-style mustard teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper P ut all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using the blending shaft, select Speed 3 and blend. While blending, gradually increase to Speed 5, using a gentle up-and-down motion until completely combined, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Salsa Verde Spoon this green, herby sauce over grilled meat – it will become an instant favorite. Makes ¾ cup 1 ¼ 1 1 ½ ¼ ¾ small garlic clove, peeled small jalapeño or serrano chile small scallion, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces cup fresh parsley leaves teaspoon red wine vinegar teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper cup extra virgin olive oil 1. P ut the garlic, jalapeño and scallion into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 to finely chop, 5 to 8 seconds. Add parsley.
Basic Vinaigrette Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil flavors to come up with varying combinations to create exciting salad dressings. You can add other flavors such as crushed or roasted garlic, chopped shallots, fresh or dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, honey or lemon juice. Makes about 1 cup ¼ 1 ¼ 1 3 / ¾ cup red wine vinegar teaspoon Dijon-style mustard teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cup extra virgin olive oil 1.
4. Serve immediately. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 90 (96% from fat) • carb. 0g • sugars 0g • pro. 1g • fat 10g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 24mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g Citrus Vinaigrette Use any variety of citrus in this recipe to dress up your typical green salad. This dressing also makes a great marinade for chicken.
2. A dd oil. Select Speed 3 and blend until homogeneous about 30 seconds. Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 217 (98% from fat) • carb. 1g • sugars 0g • pro. 0g • fat 25g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 0mg • sod. 85mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g Spring Asparagus Leek Soup Spring ingredients shine in this simple yet tasty soup.
6. S tir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. 7. S erve immediately, garnished with a dollop of crème fraîche, some chopped chives and asparagus tips. Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 97 (26% from fat) • carb. 13g • sugars 4g • pro. 5g • fat 35g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 650mg • calc. 45mg • fiber 3g Butternut Squash Bisque with Bacon Sage Butter The bacon sage butter partners perfectly with this soup. Rave reviews are almost guaranteed.
2. S tir ingredients together well and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the sherry. Once the sherry has just about evaporated, add the broth so that the squash is completely submerged. Increase the heat. When the liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, until squash is very soft and tender, about 20 minutes. 3. O nce tender, select Speed 5 and blend, using the blending shafts and an up-and-down motion until smooth, about 1 to 1½ minutes. 4. T aste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutritional information per serving (about 1 cup): Calories 76 (30% from fat) • carb. 10g • sugars 4g • pro. 4g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 991mg • calc.
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup Simple to prepare – this soup can be enjoyed hot or cold. Makes about 5 cups 4 5 1 4 1 ¾ ¼ large red peppers, about 2½ pounds large plum tomatoes, about 1½ pounds large shallot, peeled large garlic cloves, crushed cup chicken broth low sodium teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Put the peppers, tomatoes, shallot and garlic on a lined baking sheet and place in the oven.
Pinch freshly ground black pepper 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium Grated Parmesan for garnish 1. Put the bacon in a medium stockpot or large saucepan set over medium heat. Cook until crispy. Remove and reserve. 2. While the bacon is cooking, prep the vegetables. Put the garlic, onion and celery into the chopping cup. Select Speed 5 and process until chopped, about 5 seconds. 3. Once bacon is done cooking and has been reserved, reduce the heat to medium low. Add the oil.
1. M elt the chocolate in a double boiler. 2. W hile chocolate is heating, put the yolks, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt into a medium mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment, select Speed 2 and whisk, gradually increasing to Speed 4, until lightened, about 1½ minutes. Add the espresso powder and whisk on Speed 4 until combined. Reserve. 3. O nce the chocolate has just melted, add the butter and, still using the whisk attachment, whisk on Speed 2 until butter is completely incorporated.
Belgian Waffles Whipped egg whites make these waffles light, fluffy and irresistible. Makes 4 cups batter, about 4 large Belgian waffles 2 2 ¾ ½ 2 4 1¾ ½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour tablespoons yellow cornmeal teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon baking soda large eggs, separated Pinch cream of tartar tablespoons vegetable oil cups buttermilk teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1. Put dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
1. P ut the garlic, oregano, rosemary and thyme into the chopping cup. Select Speed 5 and pulse to roughly chop, about 8 to 10 times. Add mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process to fully combine ingredients, about 20 seconds. 2. Rub pork loin with herb paste. Preheat oven to 425° F. (Allow pork to sit at room temperature while the oven heats up.) 3. Roast pork until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 40 minutes.
To carve: Transfer turkey on a stable cutting board. Using the knife attachment on speed 5, carve turkey by starting with the legs. Cut each drumstick off and then each thigh. Slice the meat off each as you go. Remove each breast, using the breastbone as a guide. Slice each breast thinly against the grain. Nutritional information per serving (meat only): Calories 141 (17% from fat) • carb. 0g • sugars. 0g• pro. 28g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 90mg • sod. 223mg • calc.
Place the tied, marinated lamb on top of potatoes and onions, centered in the pan. 4. Put the lamb in the oven. Roast for about 50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F, for medium rare. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes. 5. Transfer lamb to a stable cutting board. Using the knife attachment on Speed 5, slice the lamb thinly and serve with the roasted potatoes, onions, Yogurt Tahini Sauce and toasted pita bread.
WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. ONLY) This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchaser or owners.
may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
