INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Smart Stick® Hand Blender CSB-77 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. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body, cord or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquid. The detachable blending shaft of this appliance has 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.
15. Do not use outdoors, or use 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. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not operate any heating appliance beneath the mounting unit. 19.
Unpacking Instructions Place the package containing the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender on a sturdy surface. Unpack the Smart Stick® Hand 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. Note: The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution when removing and unpacking the storage stand.
WhiSK Tips Use the whisk attachment for beating heavy cream or egg whites. It may also be used for whisking eggs for scrambled eggs or fluffy omelets. Beating Egg Whites When 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.
Whisk Attachment Comfort Handle Cord Wrap Detachable Gearbox On/Off Button Motor Body Housing Chopper/Grinder Attachment Detachable Blending Shaft Reversible Blade Blade Guard Stainless Steel Blending Blade 6
Assembly Blending Attachment 1. Align the motor body with the blending attachment and slide the pieces together until you hear and feel the pieces click together. It may be helpful to press the release button when assembling. Chopper/Grinder Attachment J H I B E G A C D F 7 A. Chopper/Grinder Prep Bowl B. C over Slots (3) for Attaching Cover C. Metal Blade Assembly Shaft D. Rubber Feet E. Blade Assembly F. Blade Ring with Reversible Blade G. Plastic Blade Sheath H. Chopper/Grinder Cover I.
Reversible Blade The Cuisinart® Smart Stick® 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 which 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. Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder (page 15). Before you process any food, assemble the blender parts. 1.
F M L G 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. 3. Connect the Smart Stick® Hand Blender motor body to the top of the chopper/grinder attachment cover. Align the spline in the chopper/grinder cover’s drive shaft with the ribbed opening on the underside of the motor body. When aligned properly, slide the two pieces together until they mate.
4a. 4b. 5. Plug the power cord of the Smart Stick® Hand Blender into an electrical outlet. 6. Put one hand on the cover of the chopper/grinder attachment, while gripping the Smart Stick® Hand Blender motor body handle with the other. Press the High or Low button with your fingers to start the motor and run the chopper/grinder. To turn the unit off, remove your fingers from the selected button. 7.
Operation 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. A gentle up-and-down motion is all you need to make the most flavorful, full-bodied liquid recipes.
Chopping and Grinding Processing Food 1. P ut the prep bowl firmly on a flat sturdy surface like a countertop. Be sure the blade is assembled to use the blade edge that is appropriate for the food to be processed. 2. P ut food into the prep bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small pieces, and the bowl is not overloaded. 3. P ut the chopper/grinder cover on top of the prep bowl. Be sure the cover is properly seated. 4. Press the ON/OFF button on the Smart Stick® Hand Blender. 5.
Chopper/Grinder Attachment To simplify cleaning, rinse the prep bowl, cover, and blade immediately after use, so that food won’t dry onto them. Wash blade ring, plastic sheath, and prep bowl in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe the underside of the chopper/grinder cover with a sponge or damp cloth to remove any food. Do not submerge the cover in water or put in the dishwasher. Wash the blade carefully. Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it could disappear from sight.
Tips and Hints 1. Liquid should come within an inch of where the shaft attaches to the motor housing. 2. Some spices may scratch the chopper/grinder attachment. 3. When using with a nonstick cooking surface, be careful not to scratch the coating with the hand blender. 4. Do not immerse motor body housing, chopper/grinder cover, or whisk gearbox in water or any other liquid. 5. Cut most solid foods into ½-inch cubes for easy blending. Suggestion: use chopper/grinder for chopping and grinding solid foods. 6.
FREQUENT USES FOR CHOPPER/GRINDER Suggested Blade Comments Baby foods (always consult a pediatrician or family physician for appropriate food recommendations Ingredient Sharp Blade Place small amounts of cooked foods into chopper/grinder bowl. Add small amount of appropriate liquid. Pulse to chop, then hold to blend Bread Crumbs fresh or dry (day old) Sharp Blade Pulse to chop, then process until desired consistency is reached Hard Cheese (Asiago, Locatelli, Parmesan, Romano, etc.
smoothies and drinks Blueberry Banana Anti-Oxidant Smoothie Makes 2 cups ¾ 14 1 1 1 1–2 cup soy milk or fat-free milk grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate) cup frozen blueberries small (4½ ounces) banana, sliced teaspoon flaxseed oil teaspoons honey (optional) Put soy milk, protein powder, blueberries, banana, flaxseed oil and honey if using into mixing bowl. Insert the hand blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged.
Frozen Coffee Frappé Makes one 12-ounce shake 1¾ ½ 2 cups coffee ice cream or ice milk cup strong brewed coffee (may use espresso) tablespoons fat-free milk Put ingredients into mixing bowl. Insert blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 20–30 seconds. For a thicker style milkshake: In mixing bowl put 1 cup coffee ice cream. Add ¼ cup brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon of fat-free milk.
Mexican Hot Chocolate We made our hot chocolate with fat-free milk and it was a big hit. For a richer chocolate, make it with whole or reduced-fat milk. Now and then indulgence is good for the soul. Makes 12 to16 servings 2 quarts fat-free milk 3-inch cinnamon sticks 20 ounces bittersweet chocolate (your favorite), broken into chunks 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Combine the milk and cinnamon sticks in a 3¾ quart Cuisinart® saucepan.
Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium low heat. Sweat the shallots and crushed garlic over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow the shallots and garlic to brown. While shallots are cooking, cut the asparagus into ½-inch pieces and reserve the tips. When shallots are soft, add asparagus and potato to saucepan and cook for about 6 minutes longer, until asparagus is bright in color. Add wine and raise the heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine until a scant tablespoon remains.
Nutritional information per ½ - cup serving: Calories 71 (22% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 4g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 350mg • calc. 39mg • fiber 3g Sweet Red Pepper Coulis This multipurpose sauce is great for chicken, fish, crab cakes, and pastas.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Put peppers on a baking sheet and roast until very dark and skin is coming away from the pepper, about 30 minutes. Put roasted peppers into a mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap in order for the skins to loosen, about 15 minutes. Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Put the onion, garlic, and jalapeño into the prep bowl and pulse approximately 8 times to a rough chop. Peel the cooled peppers, discarding all skin, seeds, and stems.
Insert the blender into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 50–60 seconds. Nutritional information per ¼ - cup serving: Calories 60 (25% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 351mg • calc. 29mg • fiber 3g Basic Vinaigrette Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil flavors to come up with appropriate combinations to create exciting salads.
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Put the cheese cubes into the prep bowl. Pulse to chop, 10 times, then process to chop finely, about 15–20 seconds. Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl. Process for about 30–40 seconds, until creamy and totally emulsified. Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 53 (89% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 82mg • calc.
2 1½ ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice teaspoons rice vinegar (may use raspberry or white balsamic vinegar) teaspoon honey Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Put the red bell pepper pieces into the prep bowl and use the pulse to coarsely chop, 6–8 pulses. Transfer to a 1-quart bowl and reserve. Add the garlic, jalapeño pepper and onion to the prep bowl, pulse 5 to 10 times to chop. Remove and add to chopped red pepper.
Roasted Pepper Tapenade Makes 1 cup 1 1 ½ 2 ½ ½ small garlic clove, peeled jar (12-ounces) of roasted peppers, drained, cut into 1-inch pieces sun-dried tomato (oil packed) tablespoons green pimento-stuffed olives, drained teaspoon fresh thyme teaspoon extra virgin olive oil pinch salt pinch pepper Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Put garlic into the prep bowl and process for 10–15 seconds; scrape bowl.
Tomato and Basil Topping Makes 1 cup 1 1½ 1 3 ½ small garlic clove, peeled tablespoons fresh basil leaves pint grape tomatoes teaspoons extra virgin olive oil teaspoon salt Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Put garlic into the prep bowl and run for 30 seconds. Add basil and pulse 4 times. Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl and pulse about 10–15 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve as topping for bruschetta.
Nutritional information per macaroon: Calories 76 (38% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 11mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 2g Sweet Whipped Cream Sweetened whipped cream is the perfect finish for just about any dessert, or spoon a dollop over coffee or hot chocolate. Makes 2 cups 1¼ 2 1½ cups heavy cream, chilled tablespoons granulated sugar teaspoons pure vanilla extract Put the cream, sugar, and vanilla into a large stainless or glass mixing bowl.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Smart Stick® 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 purchasers or owners.
does not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer 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.
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