Cuisinart HM-50 HM-50 Manual - Page 4

USE AND CARE Inserting Beaters 1. Unplug the mixer and set the speed control to OFF. 2. 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 slide switch forward to Speed 1. 2. Push the slide switch forward to increase the speed. To turn off your mixer, position the slide switch to Off. Cleaning and Removing 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 LIQUID TO CLEAN. Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive cleansers, which could scratch the surface. NOTE: DO NOT USE NONSTICK COOKWARE WITH THE CUISINART® HAND MIXER. 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 • Cream butter and sugar to mix • Mix heavy cookie doughs • Mash potatoes/squash • Add nuts, chips, dried fruit to doughs and batters • Add flour to batters, or liquids to dry ingredients • Start mixing frostings • Start mixing cake mixes Speed 2 • Add eggs to batters/doughs • Start to whip potatoes/squash • Mix pudding batters Speed 3 • Complete beating cake mixes • Mix scratch cake batters • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy • Complete mixing frostings • Whip potatoes/squash • Beat whole eggs/yolks • Start whipping cream Speed 4 • Complete whipping cream Speed 5 • Whip egg whites • Whip butter or cream cheese to light and fluffy consistency for dips and spreads RECIPES Mixing Tips • Always read entire recipe and measure all ingredients before beginning the mixing process. • For best results, do not measure flour directly from the bag. Pour into a container or bowl, scoop out the flour and level with the back of a knife or spatula. For flour stored in a container, stir before measuring. • Eggs, butter or cream cheese combine more thoroughly at room temperature. • Remove butter for recipe first and cut into ½-inch pieces, then measure out remaining ingredients for recipe. This 4