CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 1 ® INSTRUCTION BOOKLET SMARTSTICK™ EXTENDIBLE SHAFT HAND BLENDER CSB-55
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Important Safeguards ..................................................................................pg. 2 Introduction.................................................................................................pg. 3 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................pg. 4 Before You Begin.........................................................................................pg.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 4 Not only is the SmartStick™ Hand Blender a great kitchen tool for hot foods, it’s great for stirring and freshening entire pitchers of cold drinks like icy lemonade, refreshing iced tea, pulpy orange juice, tomato juice or fruit smoothies. Milk Shakes too! 1. a. Motor Body with Control Handle: Contains powerful AC motor. Variable 4-speed control and one step ON/OFF button located on top of handle.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 6 BEFORE YOU BEGIN SHAFT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Place the package containing the Cuisinart SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the SmartStick™ 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.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 8 Tips: 3. Adjust Shaft Length. Only adjust if longer shaft length is needed for tall pots or pitchers. See Shaft Length Adjustment, page 7. 1. Immediately after blending, rinse the entire shaft before mixtures dry. This will make the unit easier to clean. 4. ON 2. Clean by running under faucet, or putting in top shelf of dishwasher. 2. Speed Adjustment Lever Making the Shaft Shorter. 1.
8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 10 ATTACHMENTS: (A) BLENDING / MIXING / CHOPPING / MINCING BLADE Always use Speeds 3 and 4 when blending, mixing, chopping and puréeing with the metal blade. Blending & Mixing. 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.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 12 The counter storage unit can be placed in a cupboard or on a shelf if not on the counter. Wall Mount Option Separate the two plastic storage stand pieces. You will need only one for wall mount. (See diagrams below). The unit you must use is the section that has the round storage hole to hold the whipping disk. Mini Chopper Grinder Storage. The SmartStick™ Mini Prep® Chopper Grinder Attachment stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 14 2. The metal blade assembly shaft is attached to the bottom of the Prep Bowl. If not already in place, slide the fully assembled Blade Assembly over the top of the blade assembly shaft. 2a. Putting together the Blade Assembly: Connect the Blade Ring (F) to the Plastic Blade Sheath (G). Line up the blade ring opening with the plastic sheath. Let the blade ring slide to the bottom of the plastic sheath.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 16 5. Plug the power cord of the SmartStick™ Hand Blender into an electrical outlet. 6. Place one hand on the cover of the Chopper Grinder attachment while gripping the SmartStick™ Hand Blender motor body handle with the other. Select the appropriate speed on the speed control, then press the ON/OFF button with your thumb to start the motor and run the chopper grinder. To turn the unit off, remove your thumb from the ON/OFF button. 7.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 18 10. Connect the Hand Blender motor body to the Chopper Grinder Attachment. Operating Techniques: 11. Plug the SmartStick™ Hand Blender into the electrical outlet and continue processing. Chop, grind, and purée small amounts of food with the SmartStick™ Mini Prep® Chopper Grinder attachment. This table lists a number of ingredients in alphabetical order, and shows the recommended method of processing for each.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 20 CLEANING: RECIPE SUGGESTIONS Smartstick™ Hand Blender Sauces/Soups Always clean the SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender thoroughly after using. Remove the shaft with the blade from the motor body. The shaft with the blade and the mixing/measuring beaker can be cleaned in the dishwasher, or by hand in hot water with a mild detergent. It is not necessary to remove the blade from the shaft. Clean the motor body with a sponge or damp cloth only.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 22 FRESH TOMATO - ZUCCHINI BISQUE This light bisque is highlighted with green and white flecks of shredded zucchini.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 24 Place butter in a stockpot and melt over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots and celery; sauté until softened but not browned, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add squash, pears, broth and bouquet garni. Increase heat to high; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Insert the SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender fitted with the metal blade.
CSB-55 IB-3028D 8/12/03 6:52 PM Page 26 Desserts FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM Whip cream to a fluffy consistency in seconds. Makes 1-1/2 cups whipped cream 1 2 1/2 cup whipping cream* teaspoons sugar teaspoon vanilla extract Place all ingredients in Mixing Beaker. Place the SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender fitted with the Whipping Disc, into the Beaker. Set on Speed 2, turn the Hand Blender ON and run for 10 seconds.
CSB-55 IB-3028D COFFEE MAKERS 8/12/03 FOOD PROCESSORS 6:52 PM TOASTERS HAND MIXERS Page 28 BLENDERS COOKWARE ICE CREAM MAKERS Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware, and you’ll see why we are Your Kitchen Resource TM.
