Cuisinart CSB-85C Service manual

INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
®
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Smart Stick®Two Speed Hand Blender CSB-85C

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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. 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.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body,
cord or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other
liquids. Only the detachable blending shaft and other certain
parts of this appliance have 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. Do not
reach into the liquid without unplugging the unit first.
4. This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid possible
accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. During operation keep hands, hair and 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 Cuisinart Repair Center for examination,
repair, or mechanical or electrical 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. Exercise the same care when
removing, or inserting the reversible blade for the optional
chopper/grinder attachment.
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 cutting blade on base without first putting work 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.

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13. Check work 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 or 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. Maximum rating of 300W is based on the optional food
processor attachment that draws the greatest power.
19. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or
under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage
always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing
so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit
as it closes.
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.

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ....................................2
Unpacking Instructions ...................................4
Parts and Features ......................................4
Assembly..............................................6
Blending Attachment................................6
Chopper/Grinder Attachment .........................6
Whisk Attachment ..................................7
Reversible Blade ...................................7
Operation..............................................9
Blending..........................................9
Chopping/Grinding .................................9
Whisking ........................................10
Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................10
Tips and Hints .........................................11
Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder ........................13
Recipes ..............................................14
Warranty .............................................30
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the package containing the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Two Speed
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.
Before using the Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Two Speed Hand Blender 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. To clean all parts see instructions on page 10. Read
all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures.
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Lock/Unlock Button: Must be pressed to unlock before power
handle will operate.
2. Comfort Grip Handle: The handle allows you to control the hand
blender with ease.
3. High/Low Two Speed Power Button: Allows you to activate the
hand blender at the touch of a button. Simply press and hold down
the High or Low button to blend or pulse. Once the button is
released, blending will stop.

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4. Motor Body Housing
5. Blending Attachment: This
attachment easily snaps into the
motor body housing. The fixed
stainless blade is partially
covered by a stainless housing
(the blade guard) that keeps
splashing to a minimum. Press
the release button on the back of
the unit to detach for easy
cleaning.
6. Whisk Attachment: Whisk
attachment snaps into the motor
body housing. This attachment is
great for whipping cream, egg
whites and other delectable
treats.
a. Gearbox: Whisk attaches
to it.
7. Chopper/Grinder Attachment
with Reversible Blade: 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 Cup: 2-cup (500 ml)
blending cup is microwave and
dishwasher safe. Use this
container to blend drinks,
shakes, salad dressings and
more. Designed for easy gripping
and drip-free pouring.
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ASSEMBLY
BLENDING ATTACHMENT
1. Align the motor body housing with
the blending shaft and push the
pieces together until you hear and
feel them click together. It may be
helpful to press the release button
when assembling.
2. Plug the power cord of the hand
blender into an electrical outlet.
CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT
1. Connect the motor body
housing to the top of the
work bowl cover.
2. Align the spine in the
chopper/grinder cover’s
drive shaft with the ribbed
opening on the underside of
the motor body housing.
3. When aligned properly, slide
the two pieces together
until you feel
and hear a slight click.
4. Place the chopping/grinding blade
into center of the work bowl over
metal blade shaft.
5. Place the motor body housing with
cover on top of the work bowl and
rotate clockwise to lock
into place.
6. Plug the power cord of the hand
blender into an electrical outlet.

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WHISK ATTACHMENT
1. Align the motor body housing 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.
REVERSIBLE BLADE
The Cuisinart®Smart Stick®Two Speed 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
that 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. Also see Frequent Uses for Chopper/Grinder
(page 13).
Assemble the parts.
1. Place the work bowl on a flat, dry, stable
surface. It should be close to an electrical
outlet of the same voltage as stated on
the rating plate on the hand blender.
2. The metal blade assembly shaft (A) is
attached to the bottom of the work bowl.
If not already in place, slide the fully
assembled blade assembly (B) over the
top of the metal blade assembly shaft.
2a. Put together the blade assembly if not assembled:
Very carefully connect the blade ring (C) to the plastic blade
sheath (D). Line up the blade ring opening with the plastic
sheath. There are notches (E) on opposite sides of the interior
of the hub. These fit over ridges on the sides of the plastic
blade sheath (G). Let the blade ring slide to the bottom of the
plastic sheath. HOLD THE BLADE RING BY THE CENTRAL
HUB HOLDING RIBS (grips) (F) ONLY. DO NOT TOUCH THE
RAZOR-SHARP BLADES. Pick up the blade ring by its hub
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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.
Note these important features of the blade ring. The blade ring can
be placed over the plastic blade sheath in two different ways:
If you hold it this way (A), you will see the word “Sharp” on the blade.
Assemble the blade this side up to use the sharp edge.
If you hold it this way (B), you will see no writing on the blade.
Assemble the blade this side up to use the blunt edge. (See the
section on processing food, page 13, for information about when
to use the blunt edge.)
B. BLUNT SIDE UP
SHARP SIDE
A.
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D
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OPERATION
BLENDING
The specially designed blade is for mixing and puréeing all kinds of
foods, including salad dressings, powdered drink products, soups and
sauces, and blended drinks like milkshakes or smoothies.
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 recipes. Be careful never to remove the
blending shaft from the liquid while in operation, for it will splatter.
Tilt the pan or bowl away from you if needed to ensure the protective
blade guard on the blending shaft is fully submerged.
1. Put blending shaft into mixture to be blended.
2. Press and hold the desired speed button. Press and hold the
Lock/Unlock button on top of the motor housing. Once motor is
on, you can release the Lock/Unlock button but continue to hold
in the speed button. You can also press the Lock/Unlock button
first, holding it down as you press the speed button to turn motor
on. Do not hold power button down for more than 60 seconds at
a time.
3. Do not press the button for longer than 60 seconds at a time.
4. Unplug immediately after use.
CAUTION: DO NOT PUT FINGERS NEAR BLADE. TO DISLODGE
FOOD, UNPLUG HAND BLENDER FROM THE OUTLET FIRST.
PULSING
To pulse, press and release desired speed button, while holding down
the lock/unlock button.
CHOPPING FOOD
1. Place the work bowl on a flat, sturdy surface like a countertop.
2. Put food in the work bowl. Be sure the food is cut into small
pieces [½ to 1 inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm)], and the bowl is not
overloaded.
3. Put the work bowl cover on top of the work bowl. Be sure the
cover is properly locked.
4. Press and hold the desired speed button.
Note: Due to the powerful motor provided with this unit,
Cuisinart recommends using one hand to support the work
bowl during operation.
5. When you have finished processing the food, stop the machine
by taking your finger off the desired speed button.
6.
WHEN THE BLADE STOPS MOVING, unplug the unit.
7. Remove the motor body with the cover from the work bowl.

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8. Carefully remove the chopping blade, holding it by the gripping
ridges on the plastic sheath. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE
ITSELF.
9. Remove food with a spatula.
Note: Do not operate the chopper/grinder attachment without
food contents in the work bowl.
WHISKING
1. Insert the whisk attachment into the motor body. (See Assembly
for Whisk Attachment, page 7.)
2. Plug electrical cord into a wall socket.
3. Put the whisk into mixture to be blended.
4. Press and hold the desired speed button. The hand blender will
continue to run as long as the switch is pressed in. To turn hand
blender off, release the speed button and the motor will stop.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
HAND BLENDER
Always clean the motor body and blending shaft thoroughly after
using. Remove the blending shaft from the motor body. Clean the
motor body only with a sponge or damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners that could scratch the surface. To clean the blending shaft,
wash by hand in hot water using mild detergent. Be mindful of the
fixed razor-sharp edges.
CHOPPER/GRINDER ATTACHMENT
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, blade and cover
immediately after use so that food won’t dry on them. Do not
submerge the work bowl cover in water or put in the dishwasher.
Wash chopping blade and work bowl in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Wipe the underside of the cover with a sponge or damp
cloth to remove any food. Wash the blade carefully. Avoid leaving it in
soapy water where it may disappear from sight.
You can wash the work bowl and chopping blade on the upper 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. Never submerge the
motor body or the cover in water or other liquids. The chopper/
grinder attachment is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WHISK ATTACHMENT
To clean your whisk attachment, simply release the attachment
from the motor body housing. 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.