Cuisinart SM50U User manual

Precision Stand Mixer
SM50U

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Precision Stand Mixer.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen
equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long
life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance
day after day.
To learn more about our products and for recipe ideas visit our website
www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Control Guide ...................................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Cautions ................................................................................................ 5
Safety During Use .............................................................................................................. 7
Instructions for Use ........................................................................................................... 8
A Assembling the Stand Mixer .......................................................................................................... 8
B Operation and Suggested Speed Settings .................................................................................. 9
C Hints &Tips.......................................................................................................................................10
D Cleaning and Maintenance...........................................................................................................12
E Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................12
UK Guarantee &After Sales Service............................................................................... 13
UK Wiring Instructions .................................................................................................... 14

Dough Hook
Flat Mixing
Paddle
Chef’s Whisk
Splash Guard with
Pour Spout
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Product Control Guide
500 Watt motor
Tilt Back head
Accessory Port
5.2L Stainless Steel
Mixing Bowl
Head Lift Release Lever
On/Off Speed Control Dial

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IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep
in a safe place for future reference.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid
personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used
only as described within this instruction book.
1. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer
or separate remote control system.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with this product.
4. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep out of reach of children
during and after use.
5. Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage.
Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event
of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart
Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After Sales Service section“ for further
information).
6. Do not use the appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of lead
damage, discontinue use immediately. If the lead is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer. Return the appliance to the Customer Care
Centre (refer to ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for further information).
No repair must be attempted by the consumer.
7. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
8. Do not wrap the lead around the main body of the appliance during or
after use.
9. Always ensure the voltage to be used corresponds with the voltage on
the appliance; this is indicated on the bottom of the housing.

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10. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply if it is left
unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
11. For indoor, domestic use only.
12. This product complies fully with all appropriate EU and UK legislation
and the standards relevant to this type and class of appliance. We are
an ISO9001:2015 accredited company that continually evaluates our
Quality Management System performance. If you have any queries
regarding product safety and compliance, please contact our Customer
Services Department (see “U.K. After Sales Service” section).
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may
be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from
babies and children. These bags are not toys.

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Safety During Use
nBefore first use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional
labels or stickers from the Precision Stand Mixer.
nDo not use the stand mixer for anything other than its intended use.
Cuisinart will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to
improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
nTake care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy. Ensure the head
is correctly latched in the down position.
nPosition the stand mixer on a stable, level surface, near a power
socket.
nTurn the speed control to the ‘0’ OFF position and unplug when not
in use, before fitting or removing accessories or attachments, after
use and before cleaning.
nDo not place on or near hot gas, electric burners or in a heated
oven. Keep the stainless steel bowl away from heat sources such as
stovetops, ovens or microwaves.
nDo not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or
worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
nDo not use attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Cuisinart.
nWarning: Avoid contact with moving parts and attachments. Always
keep hands, hair, clothing, spatulas and other utensils away from
attachments during operation to reduce the risk of injury and/or
damage to the appliance.
nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug
from the mains outlet.
nNever leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
nDo not use outdoors.
nTo protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the base
power unit in water or other liquids.

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Instructions for Use
Before first use, clean the bowl and attachments in warm soapy water.
N.B. Do not clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.
A Assembling the Stand Mixer
nRaising the Mixer Head
Press down on the release lever and lift the head until it locks into place.
nFitting and removing attachments
Ensure the mixer head is in the raised position. Attach the flat mixing paddle, chef’s
whisk or dough hook to the accessory port, ensuring the lug on the port aligns with the
gap in the attachment. Support the mixer head with one hand while using the other
hand to push the attachment upwards, turning anti clockwise until it locks. To remove,
push upwards and turn clockwise until the attachment is released.
nFitting the Work Bowl
Place the bowl on the base and turn clockwise to secure.
nLowering the Mixer Head
Supporting the stand mixer head with one hand, push down on the release lever and fully
lower the mixer head until it locks into place.
nAttaching the Splash Guard with Pour Spout
After fitting an attachment and lowering the stand mixer head, slide the splash guard
onto the bowl (check the guard is the correct way up by ensuring the Cuisinart logo can
be read correctly). Attach the pour spout by placing it into the tabs on the splash guard
ring and slide it into place. The splash guard ring can rotate in any direction to easily
add more ingredients.

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B Operation and Suggested Speed Settings
To begin, select which attachment is suitable for the ingredients you will mix. As a guide,
the three attachments can be used for the following functions:
Flat Mixing Paddle (for normal to heavy mixtures)
Stir, mix or beat - perfect for cakes, cookies, batters, pastry, icing/frosting
and mashed potato.
Chef’s Whisk (for mixtures that need air incorporating)
Ideal for whipping eggs, cream, meringues, cheesecakes and mousses.
Please note: Do not use the chef’s whisk for heavy mixtures (e.g. creaming
fat and sugar) - this may damage the attachment.
Dough Hook (for mixing and kneading doughs)
Ideal for bread, rolls, pizza and pasta.
WARNING: Always keep hands, hair, clothing spatulas and other kitchen utensils away
from the attachments during operation. Attachments will rotate at speed during use –
keep clear of moving parts.
Once you have fitted the appropriate attachment and lowered the mixer head, you will
need to choose a suitable speed setting for your recipe. Speed settings can vary due to a
number of factors such as quantity, temperature and consistency of ingredients. Please
see the below table as a general guide.
Operation Low
Settings
(1-4)
Medium
Settings
(5-8)
High
Settings
(9-12)
Sifting dry ingredients
Folding in ingredients, such as mix-ins •
Whipping cream &egg whites (gradually
increasing speed) • • •
Mixing quick breads (muffins, etc.) • •
Creaming butter and sugar • •
Incorporating eggs • •
Kneading bread dough •
Kneading pasta dough •
“Cutting in” butter to flour (for pastry/pie dough) • •
Mashing potatoes/vegetables • •

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To operate the Stand Mixer, turn the speed control dial clockwise to turn the unit on and
select the desired speed setting from 1 to 12 (the blue light on the dial will illuminate).
Turn the dial anti clockwise to decrease the speed. Turn to ‘O’ to switch off.
Maximum Capacities
In order to avoid spillage of ingredients, or damage to the motor and attachments, please
see maximum capacities below. Take care not to exceed these measurements.
nDoughs (most breads, pizza) - 1200g of combined ingredients
nWhipping cream – 1.4L
nEgg whites – 12 large
C Hints and Tips
General Tips
nEnsure you use exact measurements and carefully follow each step of the recipe - take
care not to over or under mix.
nFor most recipes, refrigerated items like butter, milk and eggs incorporate better if they
are used at room temperature.
nScraping the bowl may sometimes be necessary during mixing. Use a spatula to scrape
the sides occasionally. Do not use a metal spoon.
Bread Baking
nUse the dough hook for making bread.
nUsing milk in place of water will produce a softer crust.
nDo not use tub margarines for bread baking – they have different structures and they
do not work as well.
nUsing too much liquid, or baking on a humid day, can cause your bread to fall or wrinkle
on top.
nIf a recipe calls for a specific type of flour, use the flour recommended. If you do not
have bread flour, you can substitute unbleached, all-purpose flour, but your bread may
not rise quite as much as there is less gluten.
Cake Baking
nUse the flat paddle accessory for mixing cake batters.
nHave all ingredients and mixing bowl at room temperature. Room temperature ingredients
incorporate and blend more easily.
nFill tins immediately after mixing and bake immediately after this.
nCool cakes in tins until cool to touch, and remove from tins to completely cool on a wire
rack after baking.

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Egg Whites
nMake sure the bowl is spotlessly clean and dry before starting.
nEgg whites at room temperature are best for whisking.
nAdd a small amount of acid such as cream of tartar, lemon juice or vinegar when
whisking egg whites to stabilize them and allow them to reach their optimum volume
and stiffness. Use 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar per large egg white.
nThe time required to whisk eggs will vary with the temperature and age of the egg
whites, plus temperature/humidity of the kitchen. Keep a close watch while whisking.
nPlace the room temperature egg whites in the bowl.
nAttach the clean, dry chef’s whisk. Start whisking the egg whites on speed 1, and
gradually increase to speed 6 until foamy, then gradually increase to speed 12.
nIf egg whites are beaten too rapidly in the beginning the structure will not be as stable
or strong. Overbeaten egg whites will also separate or deflate.
nAdd sugar slowly and gradually to the whisked egg whites once they start to foam.
Always add sugar slowly, in a steady stream along the side of the bowl. Do not add in
directly on top of the egg whites as this will deflate them.
nWhen whisking egg whites, they will start out foamy, and then they will become stiffer
and start to hold their shape.
nNext, soft peaks will form – this is when the tips of the peaks fall when the whisk is
lifted up – soft peaks are often required for mousses or soufflés.
nThe next stage is medium to stiff peaks – this is used for recipes such as meringues – the
whites will appear dry, the peaks will hold their shape and whites will be shiny.
Whipping Cream
The difference between double cream and whipping cream is the butterfat content.
Double cream has higher butterfat content than whipping cream does. If the butterfat
content is higher it will remain more stable for longer.
Single cream can also be used for whipping, but it will not last as long.
Cream generally doubles in volume when whipped.
To make whipped cream
nStart with a well-chilled cream, mixing bowl and chef’s whisk (place bowl and whisk in
freezer for at least 15 minutes before making whipped cream). The room should not be
too hot.
nWhip cream on low speeds until small bubbles form - this will take about 30 seconds.
nGradually increase speed to setting 12 and continue beating until you reach the desired
consistency – do not over whip – it takes just seconds for cream to go from a lovely
smooth consistency to being slightly grainy.
nSugars should be sifted before adding to the cream.
nStop whipping the cream when it has doubled in volume – it should be smooth, creamy
and thick, forming either soft or stiff peaks.

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D Cleaning and Maintenance
Before first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.
Once you have finished mixing, turn the control dial to the ‘0/Off’ position and unplug the
power cord from the mains.
nPower Unit
The housing base can be wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth. Never use an abrasive
cleaner or harsh pad. Do not immerse in water.
nWork bowl
Remove the work bowl from the Stand Mixer before washing. The bowl can be washed by
hand or in the dishwasher. Never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach.
nAttachments
Remove the attachments from the Stand Mixer before washing. The mixing paddle, dough
hook, splash guard and pour spout can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher (place
on the top shelf).
Note: The chef’s whisk is not dishwasher safe and should be washed by hand. All
attachments should be dried thoroughly before storing.
E Troubleshooting
If the stand mixer will not start please ensure the mixer head is in the lowered position and
has firmly located into position. Do not allow the full weight of the mixer head to fall into
the lower position without supporting it as this could damage the appliance.
If the stand mixer shuts off, the unit may have overheated. Your stand mixer has an
overload protection device, it will shut down to protect the motor.
In the unlikely event that this happens:
nTurn off the mixer and unplug from the socket.
nReduce the load by removing some of the ingredients, and allow the mixer to stand for
a few minutes.
nPlug in and reset the speed. If the stand mixer does not start when you turn the speed
dial on, allow the unit to stand for additional time.

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UK Guarantee
This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 3 years. This guarantee
covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the
event of alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons. If the appliance does not perform
satisfactorily due to defects in materials or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced
through Conair UK After Sales Service. No responsibility will be accepted for any
damage caused in transit. The Conair Group Ltd reserves the right to amend terms and
specifications without prior notice.
This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.
UK After Sales Service
For further advice on using the appliance or should you need to return your product,
please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday
to Friday) or email your enquiry to [email protected]
The return address is:
Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4 Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW
Please enclose your returns number, name and address details, together with a copy of
proof of purchase and details of the fault.

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UK Wiring Instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
nBLUE = NEUTRAL
nBROWN = LIVE
nYELLOW & GREEN = EARTH
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with
the colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
nThe wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N
nThe wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L
nThe wire which is coloured YELLOW &GREEN must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter E or the symbol
This appliance is supplied fitted with a BS1363 mains plug and a BS1362 13A fuse.
If this plug is removed from the appliance please ensure it is disposed of safely as a
disconnected plug is dangerous if reconnected to the mains. If any other type of plug is
used, a 13A fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock
hazard). Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
Safe Disposal
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of
this product, please contact your local council office or your household waste disposal
service.

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