Cuisinart SM-70 Quart Stand Mixer User Manual

Cuisinart SM-70 Quart Stand Mixer

INTRODUCTION

This is the mixer that does it all! Your new extra-large Cuisinart™ 7 Quart Stand Mixer has the power, capacity, and precision to handle any job your recipes require. With three accessories, you can mix, whip, or even knead dough. With 12 speeds, you’ll always do it just right. And with the auto shutoff Countdown Timer, you’ll always do it for just the right amount of time! The results will be perfect. Cuisinart offers optional attachments that can be purchased separately. Each connects to one of three power outlets on the mixer to let you blend, process food, squeeze juice from your favorite citrus fruits, make perfect homemade pasta, or grind your meats (see page 11 for details).

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

1. Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools and/or attachments, after use, and before cleaning.
2. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
3. Do not use more than one attachment at a time.
4. Do not exceed the maximum capacities listed in this use and care instruction book.
5. When using an attachment make sure that you have read the safety instructions that come with the particular attachment.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Keep stainless steel bowls away from heat sources such as stovetops, ovens, or microwaves.
8. To protect against the risk of electric shock do not put the power unit in water or other liquid.
9. Remove all attachments and accessories from the stand mixer before washing.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Tilt-back Head
Makes it easy to attach accessories and scrape the sides of the bowl.

Top Cover

High-Speed Power Outlet
Blender and Food Processor attachments (sold separately) connect to the rear power outlet on top of the stand mixer.

Mid Speed Power Outlet
Citrus Juicer attachment (sold separately) connects to the front power outlet on the top of the stand mixer.

Mid-Speed Power Outlet Plug

Slow Speed Power Outlet
Large Meat Grinder and Pasta Maker attachments (sold separately) connect to the power outlet located behind the slow-speed outlet cover on the front of the stand mixer head. Slow Speed Outlet Cover Release Lever

Accessory Power Port
The chef’s whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook, and splashguard connect to this port.

Quart Stainless Steel Bowl with Handles
Handles make the bowl easy to hold, scrape and remove. An oversized bowl lets you mix larger quantities.

Head-lift Release Lever
Securely lock the stand mixer head into the raised tilt-back position.

On/Off, Fold, and Speed Control Dial
12 speeds for precision mixing.

15-Minute Countdown Timer with Auto Shutoff
Turn off the stand mixer after the selected time has elapsed.

Chef’s Whisk

Used for incorporating air into ingredients/mixtures. Most frequently used for whipping eggs, egg whites, or heavy cream. The chef’s whisk would be used in recipes for angel food cake, chiffon cake, meringue or dacquoise, some types of candy such as divinity, and for whipping potatoes after they have been mashed using the flat mixing paddle.

Flat Mixing Paddle
Used for stirring, mixing, and beating ingredients/mixtures. Most frequently used for mixing cookies, cakes, batters (use a flat mixing paddle to start the batter for yeast bread then switch to a dough hook for a more evenly mixed dough), and frostings. It is also used for making pie crusts, biscuits, and shortcakes, dough for pasta, combining ingredients for meatloaf or meatballs, and mashing potatoes.

Dough Hook
Used for the final mixing and kneading of yeast doughs for breads, rolls, pizza/ focaccia, and yeast-raised coffee cakes.

Splashguard with Pour Spout
Prevents spattering when mixing and adding ingredients.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Raise Mixer Head – Pull up the head-lift release lever and raise the stand mixer head until it locks into place.
2. Attach Accessory – Place a flat mixing paddle, chef’s whisk, or dough hook into the accessory power port. Turn counterclockwise until it locks. Turn clockwise to remove.
3. Place Bowl on Base – Turn clockwise to secure.
4. Lower Mixer Head – Pull up the head-lift lever again and fully lower the mixer head.
5. To Attach Splashguard – Before attaching an accessory, raise the stand mixer head and push the splashguard onto the rim above the accessory power port until it fully snaps into place.

To remove: Raise the stand mixer head and slide the splashguard off the rim.
Note: You do not need to remove the splash guard to change accessories.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Turn the Stand Mixer On

1. Turn the control dial to the desired speed – 1 through 12 (see speed control guide on page 7).
2. Press the On/Off button in the center of the dial.

To Turn the Stand Mixer Off

1. Press the On/Off button – the mixing process stops and the unit shuts off.

Use Countdown Timer

1. Select Speed – Turn the speed dial to the desired speed.
2. Activate Timer – Press and hold the Minute or Second button until 00:00 begins to flash. Hold down either button to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time until the desired time is displayed. Maximum time setting is 15 minutes.
3. Begin Timed Mix – Press the On/Off button in the center of the dial. The stand mixer starts and the timer begins counting down.
4. Automatic Shutoff – The mixing process automatically stops when the total time has elapsed. One tone signals shutoff.

Pause the Countdown Timer

1. Press the On/Off button once to stop the stand mixer and interrupt the countdown (number will flash to signify pause mode).
2. Check consistency, scrape bowl, add ingredients, etc.
3. Press the On/Off button again. The mixing process begins and the timer continues counting down the remaining time.
4. To add time during pause mode, press the Minute or Second button until the desired time is displayed.

Safety Feature: If there is no action on the unit after 5 minutes, the timer resets itself to “00:00”, a double tone sounds, and the unit shuts off.

Modify Change Time During Use

1. Press and hold either the Minute or Second button until the current time begins to flash.
2. The unit is now in timer-set mode; use the Minute or Second button to select a new countdown setting.

Cancel Operation (Set back to 00:00)

1. When the unit is on – Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds. The timer resets to 00:00 and the unit shuts off.
2. When the unit is off – Press and hold both the Minute and Second buttons for two seconds. The time will reset back to 00:00.

To Use Fold Function

The fold operation allows you to mix in ingredients at the lowest speed. The Fold button is located in the center of the dial.

1. Continuous Fold – Hold the Fold button down to blend ingredients; release to stop.
2. Pulse Fold – Press the Fold button repeatedly as needed to combine ingredients. Each pulse generates 1½ to 2½ revolutions of the flat mixing paddle, chef’s whisk, or dough hook.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug your Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer before cleaning.

• Power Unit: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Never use abrasives or immerse in water.
• Bowl: Wash by hand and dry thoroughly or put in dishwasher. Never use a wire brush, steel wool, or bleach.
• Tools: Top rack dishwasher-safe; can also wash by hand and dry thoroughly.
• Splashguard with Pour Spout: Top rack dishwasher-safe; can also wash by hand and dry thoroughly

SUGGESTED SPEED CONTROL

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES FOR STAND MIXER

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Problem: The accessories knock against the bottom of the bowl or are not reaching the ingredients at the bottom of the bowl.
• Solution: Adjust the height by doing the following:
• Detach the accessory.
• Hold and loosen the nut as shown.
• For ideal operation, the chef’s whisk and flat mixing paddle should be almost touching the bottom of the bowl.
• Raise the stand mixer head, hold the accessory in place, and tighten.
• Problem: Your stand mixer has an overload protection device and if overloaded, it will shut down to protect the motor. Solution: In the unlikely event that this happens:
• Turn off and unplug the unit.
• Reduce the load by removing some of the ingredients, and allow the mixer to stand for a few minutes.
• Plug in and reset the speed. If the stand mixer does not start when you press the on button, allow the unit to stand for additional time.

TIPS AND HINTS

• Before preheating the oven, adjust the shelves to accommodate your baking task. Pies bake best when baked in the lower third of the oven.
• Carefully follow each mixing step in a recipe. Take care not to over- or undermix. Make use of the Countdown Timer feature of the Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer to help with suggested mixing times.
• Don’t crowd the oven, and avoid opening the oven door during baking – use the oven light to help you watch. With certain recipes, particularly cookies, when baking more than one pan in the oven at a time, rotate pans halfway through the baking cycle.
• Proper measurements are very important when baking. To measure flour correctly, stir the flour first, then spoon into the measuring cup. Level off the top with the blunt side of a knife blade or the handle of a spoon. Do not press or compact flour. It is also very important not to measure directly from the bag – while the flour is pre-sifted, it has been pressed/ compacted to fit into the bag. Baked goods made from unstirred flour are likely to be heavy and dry because too much flour is used.
• To check the freshness of eggs, place them in a bowl of warm water – if they float, they are not fresh.
• To melt chocolate for a recipe, place chopped chocolate in a double boiler insert or larger bowl over a pan of barely simmering hot water. The water should not boil, nor should it touch the bottom of the double boiler insert or bowl. If it does,  this could cause the chocolate to “seize” and you will not be able to use it in your recipe.

COOKIE BAKING

• Use an ice cream scoop to measure out cookie dough – this keeps the cookies evenly shaped and uniform in size. We recommend ice cream scoops in several sizes – # #s 40, 50, and 60, as well as a larger one (about 1⁄3 to ½ cup) for jumbo cookies. Ice cream scoops, also known as “dishes” are also good for filling muffin tins. Use a #16 ice cream scoop to make muffins or meatballs.
• To better maintain cookie shapes, put scoops of cookie dough onto sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap on a tray and chill before baking. Most cookie dough can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days before baking – be sure to wrap well.
• Cookie dough may also be frozen. Shape into individual cookies, double wrap, and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Line baking sheets with parchment for easy release and easy cleanup.
• Let cookies rest on sheets for 2 to 3 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool. This keeps cookies from wrinkling, crumbling, or breaking.
• Cookies must cool completely before being put into storage containers to avoid them becoming soggy and misshapen.

BREAD BAKING

• One ¼-ounce packet of yeast equals 2¼ teaspoons of yeast.
• Using milk in place of water will produce a softer crust.
• After baking, you can soften the crust, if desired, by rubbing it with unsalted butter soon after removing it from the oven. This prevents it from drying out too quickly.
• If a recipe calls for a specific type of flour, use the flour recommended. If you do not have bread flour, you can substitute unbleached, all-purpose flour, but your bread may not rise quite as much.
• Do not use “lite” or tub margarine for bread baking – the first ingredient is often water and they do not work well in any baking.
• Vital gluten is the dried protein taken from the flour by eliminating the starch. It is a good dough conditioner or enhancement for yeast bread, especially for whole-grain pieces of bread or when using all-purpose flour. If a recipe specifically calls for vital gluten, we recommend that it be used for the best results.
• For 100% whole wheat bread use 1½ teaspoons of vital gluten per cup of flour.

CAKE BAKING

• Have all ingredients and mixing bowls at room temperature (BUT when preparing whipped cream as a topping, bowl, chef’s whisk, and cream should be refrigerator cold). Room-temperature ingredients incorporate and blend more easily.
• Fill pans immediately after mixing.
• Bake immediately after filling the pans.
• Check for doneness at the beginning of the time range given.
• Cool cakes completely on a wire rack after baking.
• Using an offset spatula will make spreading frosting easier.

Egg Whites

Egg whites at room temperature are best for whipping. Bring to temperature safely by placing eggs in a bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a small amount of acid such as cream of tartar, lemon juice, or vinegar when whipping egg whites to stabilize them and allow them to reach their optimum volume and stiffness. Use 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar per large egg white – or 1 teaspoon cream of tartar per cup of egg whites (8 to 10 large). The time required to whip egg whites will vary with the temperature of the egg whites, age of egg whites, and temperature/humidity of the kitchen

Sanitizing Egg Whites

Take care when adding raw egg whites to recipes that are not cooked or baked as there is a chance they may carry harmful bacteria. Place over the pan of simmering water and stir constantly with a spotlessly clean rubber spatula until the mixture registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer – start checking the temperature after about a minute of stirring. When the egg white mixture registers 160°F, dry off the bottom of the bowl and place on the Cuisinart™ stand mixer. Insert the chef’s whisk. Continue as directed in your recipe.

WHIPPING CREAM

The difference between heavy cream and whipping cream is the butterfat content. The higher the butterfat content, the more stable the whipped cream. Heavy cream has a higher butterfat content than whipping cream. Light cream may also be whipped, but will not last as long. Creams that are not ultra-pasteurized are best for whipping. The yield of cream generally doubles in volume. To make 2 cups of softly whipped cream, pour 1 cup of heavy/whipping cream into the well-chilled mixing bowl. Starting on speed 1 and increasing to speed 10 or 12, whip until it just begins to hold its shape. Add about ½ teaspoon pure vanilla or other pure flavored extract and 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated or superfine sugar. Whip until the cream holds soft, floppy peaks.

To make whipped cream

• Start with well-chilled cream, mixing bowl, and chef’s whisk (place bowl and whisk in freezer for at least 15 minutes before making whipped cream). The room should not be too hot.
• Whip cream on low speeds until small bubbles foam – this will take about 30 seconds.
• Gradually increase to speed 6 and continue beating until the whisk leaves a trail.
• If you are making a sweetened, flavored whipped cream, begin to slowly add the sugar and flavorings as the cream becomes soft and billowy in appearance.
• Increase to speed 8 or 10 – but do not look away – it takes just seconds for cream to go from smooth and creamy whipped cream to whipped cream with grainy bits of butter forming.

Stabilized whipped cream

• For 1 cup of cream, use ½ teaspoon gelatin soaked in 1 tablespoon water.
• For 2 cups of cream, use 1 teaspoon of gelatin soaked in 2 tablespoons of water.
• For 8 cups of cream, use 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of gelatin soaked in 8 tablespoons of water.

Follow basic whipping instructions, adding cooled gelatin mixture to cream all at once after it is whipped to a slightly thickened stage.

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES

• Your Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer has three power outlets – two on the top and one on the
• front – for a variety of attachments that can be purchased separately.
  Simplify your life, and save valuable counter space, by using your stand mixer as a power source for these versatile

Attachments

• Pasta Maker – makes delicious homemade pasta. Includes six pasta plates, from spaghetti to lasagna.
• Large Meat Grinder – grinds a variety of meats, vegetables, and cheeses. Includes 3 grinding plates and 2 nozzles for making homemade sausage.
• 40-ounce Glass Blender – blends frozen drinks, smoothies, and shakes, and even purées soups and sauces.
• Citrus Juicer – extracts nutritious juice from all your favorite citrus fruits.
• Food Processor – chops, purées, slices, and shreds in a clear 3-cup work bowl. Includes a chopping blade and a reversible slicing/shredding disc.

WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer which was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of the original purchase.

Limited Three-Year Warranty

However, the return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase to obtain the warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to:

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.

BEFORE RETURNING PRODUCT

Important: If the Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

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