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OPERATING THE BLENDER
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips
• If you’re making beverages using ice,
start with CRUSH ICE (
), then finish
with LIQUIFY (
) in order to produce
a smoother texture�
• Ice directly from the freezer will crush
better than partially melted ice for snow�
• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or
crushed faster than large ones�
• For many ingredient mixtures, start
the blending process at CHOP (
) to
thoroughly combine the ingredients� Then
increase to a higher speed, as desired�
How to...
• If desired, remove centre ingredient cup
of pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubes
while the Blender is operating at
CHOP (
), or MIX (
) speeds�
• Stop the Blender before using utensils
in the pitcher� Use a rubber spatula to mix
ingredients only when the Blender is off�
Never use any utensil, including spatulas,
in the pitcher while the motor is running�
Dissolve flavored gelatin:
Pour boiling
water into the pitcher; add gelatin� Blend
on HOT FOODS (
) until gelatin is
dissolved, about 10 to 30 seconds� Add
other ingredients�
Make cookie, cracker, or bread crumbs:
Break cookies, crackers, or bread into pieces
about 4 cm in diameter� Place in pitcher� In
PULSE (
) mode, cover and pulse a few
times, about 3 seconds each time, until
reaching desired consistency�
Make finer crumbs for pie and dessert
crusts:
Break cookies, crackers, or bread
into pieces about 4 cm in diameter and place
in the pitcher� In PULSE (
) mode, cover
and pulse a few times until reaching desired
consistency, about 20 to 30 seconds�
Chop fruits and vegetables:
Put 2 cups
(475 mL) of fruit or vegetable chunks in
pitcher� In PULSE (
) mode, cover and blend
at LIQUIFY ( ) pulsing a few times, about
2 to 3 seconds each time, until reaching
desired consistency�
Puree fruits:
Place 2 cups (475 mL)
canned or cooked fruit in pitcher� Add 2
to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) fruit juice
or water per cup (240 mL) of fruit� Cover
and blend at PUREE (
) about 5 to
10 seconds�
Puree vegetables:
Place 2 cups (475 mL)
canned or cooked vegetables in pitcher� Add
2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) broth,
water, or milk per cup (240 mL) of
vegetables� Cover and blend at PUREE (
)
about 10 to 20 seconds�
Puree meats:
Place cooked, cubed, tender
meat in pitcher� Add 3 to 4 tablespoons
(45 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per
cup (240 mL) of meat� Cover and blend on
CHOP (
) 10 seconds� Stop the Blender
and scrape sides of pitcher� Cover and blend
on PUREE (
) 10 to 20 seconds longer�
Take lumps out of gravy:
If sauce or
gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher�
Cover and blend at MIX (
) until smooth,
about 5 to 10 seconds�
Combine flour and liquid for thickening:
Place flour and liquid in pitcher� Cover and
blend at MIX (
) until smooth, about 5 to
10 seconds�
Prepare white sauce:
Place milk, flour, and
salt, if desired, in pitcher� Cover, and blend
at MIX (
) until well-mixed, about 5 to
10 seconds� Pour into saucepan and cook
as usual�
Make smoothies:
Place liquids and frozen
ingredients in pitcher first, then add other
ingredients on top� Cover and blend on
CRUSH ICE (
) for 10 to 15 seconds,
then LIQUIFY (
) for 10 to 15 seconds,
as desired�
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