Cuisinart CSB-55 - Manual (Page 2)

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adjustment.
8. Remove detachable shaft from the blender before washing the blades
or shaft.
9. Blades are SHARP. Handle carefully when removing, inserting
or cleaning.
10. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make
small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering and possibility of
injury from burning.
11. To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopper grinder attachment cut-
ting blade on base without first putting prep bowl properly in place.
12. Be certain the chopper grinder attachment cover is securely locked in
place before operating appliance. Do not attempt to remove cover until
blade has stopped rotating.
13. Check prep bowl for presence of foreign objects before using.
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.
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 electric shock, do not operate any heating
appliance beneath the mounting unit.
19. Do not mount the storage bracket/ unit over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance or a sink or basin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a
safety feature, 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature.
INTRODUCTION
Get to the bottom of Great Cooking!
The SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft adjusts to your needs. With the
SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender you can comfortably blend
long, tall pots of hot soup and great sauces without getting your hands messy
or your sleeves stained. And, since the handle is above the rim you won’t be
straining to reach the bottom of that steaming pot.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................pg. 2
Introduction.................................................................................................pg. 3
Features and Benefits ..................................................................................pg. 4
Before You Begin.........................................................................................pg. 6
Hand Blender Assembly..............................................................................pg. 6
Shaft Length Adjustment ............................................................................pg. 7
Hand Blender Operation ............................................................................pg. 8
Helpful Hints...............................................................................................pg. 9
Attachments .................................................................................................pg.10
Storage Stand for Countertop Use.............................................................pg.11
Storage Stand for Wall Mount ...................................................................pg.12
Chopper Grinder Parts and Assembly........................................................pg.13
Chopper Grinder Tips for Processing Food..............................................pg.16
Processing Foods.........................................................................................pg.18
Cleaning.......................................................................................................pg.20
SmartStick™ Hand Blender ....................................................................pg.20
SmartStick™ Mini Prep
®
Chopper Grinder Attachment ......................pg.20
Recipe Suggestions......................................................................................pg.21
Warranty......................................................................................................pg.27
Template for Wall Mount Storage..............................................................pg.28
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 drive
shaft of this appliance, where blades are interchanged, has been designed
for submersion in water or other liquids. Never submerge any other
portion of this unit. If Hand Blender falls into liquid, remove immediately.
Do not reach into the liquid without unplugging the unit first.
3. This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid possible acciden-
tal injury, close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from
electrical outlet. Never pull cord.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. During operation keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other
utensils away from attachments and any mixing container to reduce risk
of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula may be
used, but must be used only when the unit is not operating.
7. Do 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. Return the appliance to the nearest
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