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USING YOUR BLENDER
HOW TO USE:
1. Plug the power cord into any 120-volt 60Hz AC outlet only.
2. Place ingredients into the jar.
3. Make sure the integrated measuring cup is on the lid and the lid is secure on top of
the jar.
4. Press one of the function buttons to select the desired function and speed setting.
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The OFF/PULSE button will turn off the blender or operate the PULSE function.
6. When blending is complete, push the OFF button. Before removing the lid or the jar
from the base, wait for the cutting blade to stop rotating. To remove the jar from the
base, grasp the jar handle.
CAUTION:
If jar rotates during blending, immediately press the OFF button, then secure
the jar by tightening the cutting blade assembly on jar.
PULSE:
Pulse is the ideal setting for smaller quantities or short blending cycles. For
example, use the pulse setting to crumb a variety of ingredients: cookies, crackers,
breads, ets. Pulse is also ideal for chopping vegetables and nuts, or grating cheese or
chocolate.
NOTE:
This blender is not capable of the following functions: grinding meat, mashing
boiled potatoes, kneading dough, whipping egg whites stiff, or extracting juice from
vegetables and fruits.
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Consult favorite recipes and prepare a variety of culinary delights with this blender. Use
the blender to create mixed and frozen beverages. Add flavorful ingredients, fresh or
frozen fruits, chocolate syrup and/or malted powder to a variety of ice creams.
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Blending takes seconds, not minutes. Stop the blender after several seconds to
check the results. This will help prevent over-blending.
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Always place the lid over the jar before blending.
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Place liquid ingredients into blender jar first, unless recipe instructs otherwise.
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Extra ingredients may be added while blending by removing the integrated
measuring cup on top of the lid. First press OFF and the remove the lid. With a
rubber spatula, push the mixture toward the blades. Place lid back on top of the jar
and resume blending.
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Do not place any utensil in the jar while blender is in operation.
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To reduce wear on the cutting blade assembly, place solid food portions in blender
½ cup at a time. Raw fruits and vegetables should be cut into 1” pieces before
blending.
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Remove thick mixtures easily through the bottom of the jar by removing the cutting
blade assembly.
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Do not store food in the jar.
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When recipes require different speeds for blending, blend a portion at a time.
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When crushing ice start with 3-6 cubes and only add 1-2 cubes at a time. Crush ice
by adding liquid into the jar.
