How to Repair a Cuisinart Smart Stick's Blade
Cuisinart makes several versions of its Smart Stick hand blender. With these hand blenders, there are two types of blades: those mounted on the blending shaft and those that work with the chopper/grinder attachment. You do not need to remove the blades themselves from the shaft for cleaning and maintenance. To repair the blades, remove and replace the part containing the blades, rather than working directly with the blades. Use only authorized replacement parts on your Smart Stick blender. Parts are available through the Cuisinart website. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Turn the appliance off to ensure the motor is completely stopped. Detach the charger handle from the motor body. Unplug the appliance before you begin any work with the blades of the device, warns the Cuisinart instruction book for the Cordless Rechargeable hand blender and Smart Stick hand blender.
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Grasp the detachable blade shaft near the motor body, away from the blade end. Press the release button. Pull the detachable blade shaft away from the motor body to remove the main blades from the hand blender.
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Remove the chopper/grinder attachment’s reversible blade. Release and remove the motor body from the attachment cover. While holding the prep bowl by its bottom, grasp the central hub's holding ribs/grips using the fingers of your opposite hand.
Keeping your fingers away from the blades, turn the blade ring counterclockwise. Disconnect the blade ring from the plastic blade sheath by lifting the blade off the sheath. Work the blade ring over the notches on the blade sheath as necessary to free the blade if you need to further disassemble the unit for shipping or repair.
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Tips & Warnings
Retain your proof of purchase, fill in and return your warranty card. The company offers a limited three-year warranty on Cuisinart Cordless Rechargeable and Smart Stick hand blenders, providing repair or replacement in case of defect.
You must pay shipping costs to return the product to a Cuisinart Repair Center.
Call the Cuisinart Service Center at 800-726-0190 to verify your warranty status and locate your nearest service location.
Do not touch the blades or handle the shaft near the blade area, as the blades are razor sharp.
Attempting your own repairs on your Smart Stick may void the warranty.
