Cuisinart HM-6P1 User Manual - Page 4

USE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE Inserting Beaters 1. With the mixer turned OFF and unplugged, insert beater with collar into the larger hole. Push beater in until it clicks into place. Insert the beater without collar into the smaller hole. Push beater in until it clicks into place. Larger Hole Collar Turning Mixer On and Changing Speeds 1. To turn mixer on, simply push the switch forward to Speed 1. 2. Push the switch forward to increase the speed. To turn off your mixer, position the switch to OFF. Removing and Cleaning Beaters 1. Before cleaning the Power Advantage® Hand Mixer, set the speed control to OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet. Lift the beater release lever and remove beaters from the mixer. Wash the beaters after each use in hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher. 2. NEVER PUT THE MOTOR HOUSING IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN. Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive cleansers, which could scratch the surface. NOTE: DO NOT USE THE CUISINART® HAND MIXER ON NONSTICK COOKWARE. Maintenance Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MIXING TECHNIQUES The Power Advantage® Hand Mixer should always be set on the lowest speed when you start mixing. Speed 1 • Start mixing most ingredients together • Combine dry ingredients • Start creaming butter and sugar • Start whipping cream • Start whipping egg whites • Add flour to batters, or liquids to dry ingredients Speed 2 • Sift and aerate dry ingredients • Mash potatoes/squash • Mix heavy cookie doughs • Add nuts, chips, and dried fruit to doughs and batters • Add eggs to batters/doughs • Mix pudding ingredients Speed 3 • Complete beating cake mixes and batters • Cut cold butter into dry ingredients (for pie doughs, biscuits, and pastries) • Complete mixing frostings • Whip potatoes/squash • Beat whole eggs/yolks Speed 4 • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy Speed 5 • Whip egg whites • Whip butter or cream cheese to light and fluffy consistency for dips and spreads Speed 6 • Complete whipping cream • Complete whipping egg whites/meringues 4