Cuisinart CSB-55 manual Cleaning, Smartstick Hand Blender, Recipe Suggestions, Sauces/Soups

CLEANING:

Smartstick™ Hand Blender

Always clean the SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender thoroughly after using.

Remove the shaft with the blade from the motor body. The shaft with the blade and the mixing/measuring beaker can be cleaned in the dishwasher, or by hand in hot water with a mild detergent. It is not necessary to remove the blade from the shaft.

Clean the motor body with a sponge or damp cloth only. Do not use abrasive cleansers which could scratch the surface.

Never immerse the motor body in water.

When the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or it is not operating properly, return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, mechanical or electrical adjustment.

Suggestion: When processing foods with color (like carrots), the plastic parts of the appliance can become discolored. Wipe these parts with cooking oil before cleaning them with a mild detergent.

SmartStick™ Mini Prep® Chopper Grinder Attachment

To simplify cleaning, rinse the Prep Bowl, cover and blade immediately after use, so that food won’t dry onto them. Wash Blade Ring, Plastic Sheath, and Prep Bowl in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe the underside of the Chopper Grinder cover with a sponge or damp cloth to remove any food. Do not submerge the cover in water or place in the dishwasher. Wash the blade carefully. Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it may disappear from sight.

If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the Prep Bowl Blade Assembly on the upper shelf. Insert the Prep Bowl upside down. Put the blade in the cutlery basket. 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 liquid.

The SmartStick™ Mini Prep® Chopper Grinder attachment is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Any service, other than cleaning and normal user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart Service Representative.

RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Sauces/Soups

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

Lentil and tomato flavors combine as they simmer together to create a rich, hearty soup.

Makes 6 quarts (about 24 8-ounce servings)

1/2 cup olive oil

8medium celery ribs, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

4 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

4 medium onions, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

4 medium red bell peppers, cored, cut into 1" pieces

9 cups water

4 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, drained

2 cups lentils

4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chili powder Pepper and salt to taste

2 cups coarsely chopped parsley

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots, onions and peppers; cover and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, lentils, vinegar, chili powder, pepper and salt. Increase heat to high. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 30-35 minutes. Insert the SmartStick™ Extendable Shaft Hand Blender fit- ted with the metal blade. Set on Speed 4 and blend until puréed, about 2-1/2 minutes. Stir in parsley.

Soup may be frozen in an airtight container for later use.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 218 (25% from fat) • carbo. 32g • prot. 9g • fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg sod. 292mg

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