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INSTRUCTION/
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.
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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 imm
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14. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury. 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
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INTRODUCTION ® ® This Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender is designed to handle a variety of basic tasks, like blending, mixing, chopping, grinding, whipping, pureeing – even processing bread crumbs – to give you time for more creative culinary undertakings! Elegant brushed stainless steel houses a powerful motor, and the handy “stick” design lets you blend in a pot, bowl, or pitcher. Operation is easy and cleanup is quick. What could be better? UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ® ® Place the package conta
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7. Chopper/Grinder Attachment: Chop, mince and grind with ® the Cuisinart Chopper/Grinder attachment. Chopper/Grinder attaches to the blender motor body in place of the blender shaft or whisk attachment. 8. Mixing Beaker: 2-cup mixing beaker is microwave- and dishwasher safe. Use this container to blend drinks, shakes, salad dressings and more. Designed for easy gripping and drip-free pouring. TIPS AND HINTS 1. Liquid should come within an inch of where the shaft attaches to the motor housing
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motion right in the saucepan. You can quickly change your soup into a thick and creamy blend. 17. If you are making a dip or spread, it is not necessary to process completely into a smooth purée; leave some texture for interest. 18. When making compound butters, remove the butter from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before blending the ingredients. 19. The hand blender is perfect for frothing milk for cappuccino or lattes. 20. Use the hand blender to make smooth gravies a
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Whisk Attachment Comfort Handle Cord Wrap Detachable On/Off Gearbox Button Motor Body Housing Chopper/Grinder Chopper/ Attachment Grinder Cover Detachable Blending Shaft Blade Guard Stainless Steel Blending Blade 7
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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 A. Chopper/Grinder Prep Bowl H B. Cover Slots (3) I E B for Attaching Cover G C. Metal Blade A C Assembly Shaft D. Rubber Feet F D E. Blade Assembly F. Blade Ring G. Plastic Blade Sheath H. Chopper/Grinder Cover I. Lift Tabs J. Chopper/Gri
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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 blade assembly shaft, so it can be easily turned over to select the appropriate blade. A guide for proper blade selection follows in the section, Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder (page 15.) Before you process any food, assemble the parts. 1. Place the prep
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There are notches (C) on opposite sides of the interior of the hub. These fit over ridges on the sides of the plastic blade sheath. NOTCH C. Pick up the blade ring by its hub holding ribs (grips) and line up the notches in the interior of the blade ring hub with the ridges on the sides of the plastic blade sheath. Let the blade ring slide down to the bottom of the plastic blade sheath. The lower blade should almost touch the bottom of the prep bowl. Lift the prep bowl, holding it firmly from th
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4. 4b. 4a. Inside View of Chopper/Grinder Cover Inside View of Prep Bowl ® 5. Plug the power cord of the Smart Stick Hand Blender into an electrical outlet. 6. Place 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 ON/OFF button with your fingers to start the motor and run the chopper/grinder. To turn the unit off, remove your fingers from the ON/OFF button. ® 7. WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, un
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OPERATION BLENDING 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. Be careful never to ® ® remove the Cuisinart Sma
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2. Place food in the prep bowl. Be sure the food is cut in small pieces, and the bowl is not overloaded. 3. Place 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. Do not operate the chopper/grinder attachment for longer than 15 seconds at a time. Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit, Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the chopper/grinder during operation. 6.
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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 place in the dishwasher. Wash the blade carefully. Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it may disappear from sight. If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the prep bowl blade assembly on the upper shelf. Insert the Prep Bowl upside down. Put the blade in the cutlery basket. Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp blade. Wipe the mot
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FREQUENT USES FOR CHOPPER GRINDER Ingredient Comments Baby foods (always consult Place small amounts of cooked foods into pediatrician or family chopper/grinder bowl. Add small amount of physician for appropriate appropriate liquid. Use pulse action to chop, food recommendations) then continuous-hold action to blend. Bread crumbs – fresh or dry Pulse to chop, then process until desired (day old) consistency is reached. 1 Hard Cheese (Asiago, Locatelli, Cut into ⁄4-inch pieces. Pulse to chop, the
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SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS BLUEBERRY BANANA ANTI-OXIDANT SMOOTHIE Makes 2 cups 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 1 small (4 ⁄2 ounces) banana, sliced 3 ⁄4 cup soy milk or fat-free milk 14 grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate) 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil 1–2 teaspoons honey (optional) Place soy milk, protein powder, blueberries, banana, flaxseed oil and ® honey if using in mixing container. Insert the Cuisinart Hand Blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up- and-
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FROZEN COFFEE FRAPPÉ Makes one 12-ounce beverage 3 1 ⁄4 cups coffee ice cream or ice milk 1 ⁄2 cup strong brewed coffee (may use espresso) 2 tablespoons fat-free milk Place ingredients in mixing container. 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: 1 Fill mixing container with coffee ice cream up to the 1-cup mark. Add ⁄4 cup brewed coffee and 1 tablesp
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3-inch cinnamon sticks 20 ounces bittersweet chocolate (your favorite), broken into chunks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 ® Combine the milk and cinnamon sticks in a 3 ⁄4 quart Cuisinart saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir constantly to heat until steamy and just beginning to bubble around the edges. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the cinnamon flavor into the milk. Stir in the chocolate chunks. When chocolate is melted, remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla ext
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1 While shallots are cooking, cut the asparagus into ⁄2-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. Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Insert the blender into the saucepan, making
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well combined, about 45–50 seconds. Add lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Nutritional information per 1/2 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 1 Makes 2 ⁄2 cups 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, roughly chopped 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed 3 medium red
