Attachments of Cuisinart hand blenders are extremely useful in many ways. The most important thing to remember is not to twist the attachments onto the power cord, but rather tape off one of the ends and attach that end. The reason for taping off one end is so you won’t have a short circuit and blow up your hand blender.
With this post, we hope to help people choose the type of attachment that’s best for their needs. Also, we’ll be going through the best way to use each attachment.
Chopping Bowl Attachment – This attachment is used for chopping meat, vegetables and cheese. To use, you simply push down on the food to cut it as if you’re using a food processor. The chopping bowl can also be used by moving the hand blender in a back-and-forth motion and up-and-down motion with fluid movements (see video below).
Note: The chopping bowl is made specifically for cutting foods into strips. It’s not intended to cut thru large chunks of hard foods and will wear out over time if used incorrectly. It can effectively chop onions, zucchinis, carrots, cucumbers and more. It will not chop beef or chicken like a food processor would.
Juicing Attachment – This attachment is used to juice fruits and vegetables to make fresh juice. To use, take off the chopping bowl and put on the juicing attachment by twisting it off (counter-clockwise). Be sure that the juicer is tightened onto the hand blender as tightly as possible for best results.
The juicer also comes with a foam separator that pushes air out of the juice for you to drink or store for later use. When done juicing, remove the juicer from the hand blender and unplug it from power outlet.
There’s nothing worse than appliances that don’t do exactly what you need them to. Cuisinart Hand Blenders are no exception — one of their most common issues is the attachments not fitting into their designated spaces.
If this sort of thing is a problem for you, these instructions will provide you with an easy way to fix that problem by enabling the attachments to work properly again. In just a few steps, your blender should be able to mix your favorite soups and sauces again!
If you have any questions about how this process works, feel free to hit up our blog article about where else in your house it may be possible for manufacturers’ rubber gaskets or O-rings not to fit properly .
STEP 1:
Grab a pair of scissors and cut the plastic (or rubber) gasket from between the blade and the base. Place it in a clean container, away from your blender.
STEP 2:
Run vinegar through your blender for two minutes, then scrub away at it with an old toothbrush until all of the silicone is gone. Do this twice more to rinse away any remaining bits of gasket. Clean up any remaining pieces with some damp paper towels. Continue rinsing vinegar out of your blender after use to keep it clean!
STEP 3:
If you’re cleaning a new model of a blender made after 2013, you only need step 1 and 2. If you’ve got an older model, it’s best to clean these two parts in the same order as your blender’s manual directs.
STEP 4:
Grab some fine steel wool (around 0000 steel wool is perfect), and rub out all residue from the rubber gasket. Work in small chunks — you don’t want to take off too much at a time or you can rip a hole in the gasket. You may need to use an old toothbrush or something small to help reach into the nooks and crannies of your blender’s base. Rinse with vinegar a few times, until the steel wool has gone through all of the residue.
STEP 5:
For the blade, simply scrub clean with vinegar. Sprinkle kosher salt inside the blender and grind one or two tablespoons of ice inside to help rinse it out (if your blender has a hand crank, you can use this to help your blade along). Rinse with vinegar a few times, until the steel wool has gone through all of the residue.
STEP 6:
Put everything back in order, and you’re ready to start using your blender again! You may need to run vinegar through your blender after you’ve used it, however — to help clean any leftover bits of steel wool and rubber. On the other hand, if you do this often enough, it won’t be necessary. But most people find that 2-3 rinses are all they require. Enjoy!
The best way to get the most out of your Cuisinart hand blender is to use the right attachment for the job. The attachments are easy to use, but it’s important to note details such as twisting the attachments onto the power cord and not twisting them onto each other. A common mistake people make with their hand blender is using it for a purpose it wasn’t designed for (i.e. using it as a food processor or a juicer). This can lead to damage of your appliance.
How much space do I need to buy a hand blender?
You’ll probably want to buy a blender that fits in your kitchen cabinet, but choose according to how you plan to use it. If you’re only going to use it a couple of times a week, go with something small, like the T-fal Hand Blender. If you plan on using it every day, you might want to get something a little bigger.
How do I choose the best size hand blender?
There is no right or wrong answer as long as you do your research and know what questions to ask yourself when choosing which size will best fit your hand blender needs and kitchen space. If you plan on using the hand blender a couple of times per week and need something lightweight, the best choice is the T-fal Hand Blender. However, if you use it everyday and have room for a hand blender that takes up more space, opt for a larger model such as the Cuisinart Smart Stick.
Which features are essential in a good hand blender?
When buying a hand blender, it is best to set your own personal budget aside and focus on what features are most important to you, such as whether you want variable speed control or if you need to have an attachment specifically for chopping vegetables and fruit.
How do I put the blender pitcher in the dishwasher?
There are two ways to put the blender pitcher in your dishwasher — if you have a top-loading dishwasher or if you have a front-loading dishwasher. To put it in your top-loading dishwasher, remove it from its base and place it as you would normally for washing. Do not unplug your blender before placing it in the dishwasher; once you’ve put it into the basin and turned on your machine, leave it for its normal cycle.
Why is my Cuisinart hand blender not working?
First, make sure your hand blender is not plugged into a power source — if so, unplug it and check that the blender is on. Then check for any attachments you might have missed putting back on correctly. Next, check to see if the cord has been twisted. Check the power cord for any kinks or cuts. If it seems okay, plug it back in to see if you get a humming noise from the motor when you press down on the start button.
How do I clean my hand blender?
First of all, there are different ways to clean your hand mixer depending on what type of model you own and how often you use it. For example, the Cuisinart Smart Stick is a powerful, top of the line hand blender that requires more thorough cleaning than a regular hand mixer. On the other hand, a T-Fal hand blender is meant to be used on your countertop but not in your dishwasher.
To clean any type of Cuisinart hand blender such as the Smart Stick or the T-Fal model you can run water through it and make sure that you scrub down all parts with soap. You should also make sure that you rinse it well in order to remove any soap residue. Then, leave it out to air dry thoroughly before putting it back together and putting it back into storage if you are done using it for the day.
How do you use a Cuisinart handheld blender?
Grinding and blending is the most essential function of a hand blender. Because of this, you’ll want to stick to blending until you get used to how it feels. For starters, you should always start off with the pulse button — this will get all the air out of your food and make it easier for your hand blender to blend evenly. You also want to make sure that your food is clean before putting it in the base of your hand blender; otherwise, your mixture may not be evenly distributed throughout the blade.
How do you turn on the Cuisinart Smart Stick variable speed hand blender?
First, you want to make sure that you’ve placed your food in the blender’s blade cup and turned on your hand blender by placing it in its base and turning the base on with the start button. Then, you want to pull the power cord out of its socket, but leave it plugged into a power source — this will help your hand blender maintain its speed while you’re using it.
No dishwasher. No problem! If you don’t have a dishwasher, you can hand-wash your hand blender by unplugging it and running it through soapy hot water. Once your hand blender is dry to the touch, store it on its base in an area where there is adequate air circulation. In conclusion, using a hand blender can make preparing easy meals a breeze! By choosing the right type of hand blender for your needs, you will be able to turn any food into a healthy meal in no time. We hope that you found this guide helpful and will stay tuned for more articles on Cuisinart hand blenders!
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