OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Stick Blender Attachment
Caution - Blade is sharp
. Detach
Stick Blender from power pack and
wash with warm soapy water. Do not use
any sharp pointed objects to clean
residues from under the blade.
Assembling the Stick Blender:
Make sure that the unit is
unplugged from power source
before attaching or removing any
attachment.
To attach the stick blender to the
power pack, turn the power pack
counter clockwise to lock in place.
(Fig. 12)
Note: This appliance is designed for
Intermittent use. Maximum running
time with the stick blender is 1
minute. After this time, allow the
unit to cool.
To avoid splattering, place the
stick blender first in the food to be
beaten or chopped, then press the
pulse button. Always release the
button before removing the stick
blender from the food, especially
when using the stick blender in hot
liquids. Always hold the stick
blender with your hand while
processing. Never leave unit
unattended.
Do Not use the stick blender on
the stove. If you want to use it in a
saucepan while cooking, you must
first remove saucepan from the
stove.
Use the measuring cup/beaker with
the stick blender or you can use
another container. The measuring
cup/ beaker is intended only for
processing small quantities of food
with the stick blender. (Fig. 13)
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
CAUTION
:
Never
place chopping
bowl in microwave or over direct
heat.
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To remove the power pack from
the stick blender, turn the power
pack clockwise.
Using the Stick Blender
Pureeing soups, sauces, fruits and
vegetables:
*
Fruits and vegetables should be
peeled, cored and seeded.
*
Food should be cut up into pieces no
larger than 3/4-inch.
*
Cook the food in liquid until very soft
and tender.
*
Puree cooked food ONLY after
allowing it to cool down.
*
Food can also be pureed directly in the
pot after being allowed to cool.
*
Place the Stick Blender in the center of
the food in an upright position with the
processor end resting directly on the
bottom of the bowl or pot.
*
The processor end must always be
immersed in the food.
DO NOT lift up
and out of food while operating
since the hot food will splatter and
may cause burns.
*
While holding the power pack and the
stick blender in your hand, press and
hold down on the switch with your
index finger.
*
Release once the food has reached
the desired consistency.
*
Do not operate continuously for more
than 1 minute.
*
If pieces of unprocessed food remain,
or if there are any lumps, continue
pureeing the food. Mash the food
pieces or lumps by slightly raising
and then lowering the stick blender
over those pieces.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Processor Jar or
Chopping Bowl
*
Only process very soft, tender pieces
of food.
*
Food pieces should not be larger than
¾-inch cubes.
*
Do not fill the processor jar or the
chopping bowl more than half way
with very soft, tender foods like
cooked apples or tomatoes. When
pureeing foods like cooked
vegetables, only add a few pieces at
a time so that the unit does not jam.
It is best to batch feed when using
this appliance.
*
Avoid pureeing foods like citrus fruits
or other foods that have a lot of fiber
or hard, tough skin which can jam the
appliance.
*
Should the unit jam during use and
the blade stops turning, cease
operation and
unplug the unit from
the power source
. Disassemble the
unit to remove any food that is
jammed.
Press on the On/Off button for 2 to 3
seconds and then let go. Repeat this
procedure until the food has reached
the desired consistency.
3. Disconnect the unit from the power
source. After the blade has fully
stopped, remove the gear box.
Carefully remove the chopping
blades. Using a rubber spatula,
remove the chopped or minced food
from the glass beaker.
Crushing Ice
Caution - Blades are sharp
.
Use
extreme caution when handling the
blade, always hold it by the plastic
hub.
Do
NOT
immerse Power Pack in
water or any other liquid.
Ensure that the gear box, and blade
assembly is well seated before turning
the unit on to chop ice.
Hold appliance
with BOTH hands when chopping ice
.
1. Assemble the chopper bowl or the
processor bowl as you would for
chopping (see pages 3 or 4 for
assembly instructions).
2. Place ice cubes to be crushed into
bowl.
3. Place the gear box securely onto the
processor jar or the chopping bowl.
4. Attach the power pack to the gear
box.
5. Hold the power pack firmly with one
hand and pulse the On/Off button with
your index finger as you hold the
processor jar or the chopping bowl
firmly with the other when you are
crushing ice cubes.
Note:
Recommended size of ice cubes is
1 1/4” x 1” x 3/4”. Do not crush more
than 6 oz. of ice cubes at a time.
Important:
This appliance is intended
for intermittent use. When crushing
ice, use only bursts of 4 seconds
each. Run time not to exceed 15
seconds before allowing unit to cool
down.
Caution:
Hold both the bowl/gear box
and power pack when chopping ice.
Don’t
hold appliance by the power
pack only.
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1. After assembling the unit, hold the
power pack with your hand, press and
hold down on the On/Off Pulse button
with your index finger.
2. To avoid the food from being over
processed, use the pulse method for
chopping and mincing.
Caution: Never put your fingers or
any utensils in the Stick
Blender during operation.
Note: This appliance is
designed for intermittent use.
Maximum running time with the
chopper is 15 seconds. Allow unit
to cool before resuming use. Best
chopping results are achieved by
using 2-3 second pulses.
