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BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
• Cut food into pieces no larger than
3
⁄
4
” for use in the blender.
• When preparing foods that have several different kinds of ingredients,
always add liquid ingredients first.
• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very
thick, press the PULSE/OFF button to turn appliance off. Remove the
lid and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar and to
redistribute the food, pushing food toward the blades. Replace the lid
and continue blending.
• The lid cap holds up to 2 oz. of liquid and can be used as a measure
when adding ingredients such as juices, milk, cream or liquor.
• When making bread crumbs make sure blender jar is completely dry.
• When using PULSE function, use short bursts. Allow the blades to stop
rotating between pulses. Do not use PULSE for more than 2 minutes.
• Use the ICE CRUSH button when preparing beverages that include ice
cubes or anything frozen; this helps to produce a smoother texture.
• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then
increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
• To stop blending at any time, press the PULSE/OFF button.
• When blending hot ingredients, remove the lid cap and then put it back
partly open, with the opened side tilted away from you. Cover lid with a
cloth to avoid splattering and only use the lowest speed. Do not blend
more than 2
1
⁄
2
to 3 cups at a time.
• Do not store foods in the blending jar.
• Do not overfill the blender (the blender is more efficient with less rather
than more).
• Do not run blender for longer than 1
1
⁄
2
minutes at a time. Scrape down
sides of blending jar, if necessary, and continue blending.
• Do not use if blending jar is chipped or cracked.
• It is not recommended to use your blender to beat egg whites, mix
dough, mash potatoes, or grind meats.
7. Open the lid cap to add ingredients while the blender is
running and drop ingredients through the opening (D).
Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is
running.
8. When finished, press the PULSE/OFF button. Make sure
blades have completely stopped before attempting to
remove the blending jar from the base.
9. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.
10. Remove lid to pour.
11. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
