To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base, cord or plug in water or other liquid. The drive shaft of this appliance has been designed for submersion into water or other liquids. Never submerge any other portion of this unit. 2. This appliance should not be used by children. Care should be taken when used near children. 3. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 4. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and utensils away from blade and mixing container while operating the Quick Prep® to prevent the possibility of severe injury to persons and/or damage to the Quick Prep®. A spatula may be used but must be used only when the unit is not operating. Avoid contacting moving parts. 5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart® authorized service facility for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 6. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart for this specific model may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. 7. Do not use outdoors. 8. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including stove top. 9. Do not use on stove. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 10. Blade is SHARP. Handle carefully. 11. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage and possibility of injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 The Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Using Your Cuisinart® Quick Prep®Hand Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Everyday Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Techniques for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Cleaning Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Recipe Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Recipe Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 INTRODUCTION The stick blender has become a kitchen basic, and the Cuisinart® Quick Prep® Hand Blender is one of the best. An extremely versatile food preparation appliance, this Cuisinart® Hand Blender is compact and efficient. It’s designed to handle a variety of basic, time-consuming tasks like blending, mixing, emulsifying, whipping, pureeing – even processing bread crumbs – to give you time for more creative culinary undertakings! You’ll love what the Quick Prep® Hand Blender can do for your good health, too. Starting with fresh, nutritious ingredients, you can puree baby foods, fruits and vegetables. Mash potatoes, make your own homemade mayonnaise without additives or preservatives, and prepare healthy after-school snacks and dips in minutes. Comfortable, one-handed operation makes all this blending easy, and Cuisinart’s expertise in engineering food prep tools makes the results perfect. Powerful, versatile, and efficient, the Cuisinart Quick Prep® Hand Blender is the ideal tool for all of your everyday food prep tasks. NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. THE PARTS 2-SPEED SHAFT CORD CONTROL WRAP MOTOR UNIT (HANDLE) 2-CUP MIXING CONTAINER PROTECTIVE GUARD METAL BLADE BEFORE YOU BEGIN NOTE: Always unplug the Quick Prep® Hand Blender before cleaning the metal blade. Before using the Quick Prep® Hand Blender, Cuisinart suggests that you wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth to remove any dirt or dust. Place the metal blade end of the hand blender under running water to rinse it. Dry thoroughly with a soft absorbent cloth. Read all instructions completely for detailed operating procedures. USING YOUR QUICK PREP® HAND BLENDER NOTE: Always unplug the Quick Prep® Hand Blender after each use. Keep out of reach of children. To prevent splattering, be careful never to remove the Cuisinart® Quick Prep® Hand Blender from the liquid while in operation. NOTE: If a piece of food becomes lodged in the guard surrounding the metal blade, follow the safety instructions noted below: 1. Release...