Cuisinart RHB-100 User Manual - Page 7

OPERATION TURNING CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE HAND BLENDER ON/OFF The power handle lets you operate the blender and whisk. Keep hands, hair, clothing and other utensils away from all blades. BLENDING AND MIXING The blending shaft is specially designed for mixing and stirring all kinds of foods, including salad dressings, smoothies, shakes, powdered drink products, soups and sauces. It is also ideal for combining dry ingredients. The 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 thoroughly blend the most flavorful, full-bodied liquid recipes. To avoid splatter, be sure the protective blade guard on the blending shaft remains submerged in the liquid while blending. Never remove it from liquid while the motor is running. Attach the blending attachment into the power handle. (See Assembly for Blending Attachment, page 6.) Insert blending shaft into mixture to be blended. Press and hold the Auto Lock/Unlock button and press Power ON button to turn motor on. Once motor is on, you can release the Auto Lock/Unlock button. Do not hold Power ON button down for more than 2 minutes at a time. To turn the blender motor off, release the Power ON button. WHISKING 1. Make sure the whisk is attached to the gearbox before attaching it to the power handle (see page 6). Insert the whisk into the mixture to be whipped and turn unit on. 2. A large bowl is recommended to use when whisking to minimize splatter. PULSE FEATURE TO PULSE 1. Press and hold the Auto Lock/Unlock button. 2. Then press and hold the Power ON button. 3. R epeatedly press and release the Power ON button while continuing to hold down the Auto Lock/Unlock button to pulse until ingredients reach desired consistency. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE HAND BLENDER Remove the blending shaft from the power handle before cleaning. Always clean the power handle and blending shaft thoroughly after using. Clean the power handle 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 a mild detergent. Be mindful of the fixed, razor-sharp blades. The blending shaft is NOT dishwasher safe. WHISK To clean the whisk attachment, simply release the attachment from the power handle. Once the whisk attachment 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. Do not submerge the gearbox in water or any other liquids. TIPS AND HINTS FOR HAND BLENDER • B e sure the protective blade guard on the blending shaft is fully submerged before blending ingredients. • T o purée a soup, use the hand blender to blend the soup ingredients to the desired consistency, using a gentle up-and-down motion directly in the saucepan or pot. • W hen blending ingredients in a pot or pan, tilt the pan away from you to create a deeper area for blending and to prevent splatter. • If blending a small volume of liquid, tilt the container slightly, to submerge the blade guard, for best results. • W hen using a nonstick cooking surface, be careful not to scratch the coating with the hand blender. • W hen blending in the beaker - for example, if making a fruit smoothie - cut firmer fruit into ½- to 1-inch pieces for easy blending. 7