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Helpful Hints
•
Add ingredients to Blender Container a little at a time to ensure
proper blending and prevent overflow. Never fill Blender
Container more than 3/4 full; the action of the Blade will cause
ingredients to rise in the Container. Make large recipes in sever-
al batches.
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Place liquid ingredients into the Blender first, unless recipe
instructs otherwise. The liquid will speed processing at a lower
speed.
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It only takes seconds to perform a function, not minutes. Stop
the Blender after several seconds to check the results. This will
help avoid over-processing.
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Always secure Lid on Blender Container before operating.
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Do not remove Blender Container from the Motor Housing
when the motor is running.
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Thick mixtures require special attention during processing. Turn
Blender off if blending stops or ingredients stick to sides of the
Container. Remove the Lid and, with a rubber spatula, push the
mixture toward the blades. Replace the Lid and continue pro-
cessing. Select a higher speed if processing becomes sluggish.
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Extra ingredients may be added while blending by removing the
Measuring Cap on top of Lid. Add solids and ice a little at a
time through the hole in the Container Lid. Always cut solid
foods, such as vegetables and cheese, into small chunks
before placing in the Blender Container.
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To reduce wear on the Blade Assembly, place solid food por-
tions in Blender 1/2 cup at a time. Raw fruits and vegetables as
well as cooked meats should be cut into 1 inch pieces before
processing.
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Remove thick mixtures easily through bottom of the Blender
Container after removing the Collar and Blade Assembly.
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Do not store food in Blender or Chopper Container.
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To prevent excessive heat expansion, always remove Measuring
Cap from Lid when processing hot ingredients. Add hot foods
slowly (to a maximum of 2 cups).
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The blending or processing of foods that are gummy or sticky,
such as fresh ginger is not recommended.
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Recipes
(Cont.)
Recipes on this page have
been specially created by
Rachael Ray.
TM
ORANGE FREEZES
2
pints orange sherbet
1
pint vanilla ice cream
1
liter lemon lime soda or lemon lime seltzer
1
lime, for garnish, optional
16 ice
cubes
For each freeze, in blender combine 3 scoops orange sherbet and 1
scoop vanilla ice cream. Add 1/4 liter lemon lime soda or lemon lime
seltzer and 4 ice cubes to the blender. Set blender top in place and blend
on Speed 3 until frothy and smooth. Pour into fountain or tall glass and
garnish glass rim with a round of lime and a straw. Repeat with remaining
ingredients.
Yield: 4 freezes
PEACH POWER UP
1
(1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2
cups plain yogurt
3/4 cup orange juice
2
cups sliced frozen peaches
In blender combine ginger, yogurt, orange juice and the frozen peaches.
Blend on Speed 1 until smooth.
Yield: 4 servings
SORBET SHAKES
1
pint chocolate sorbet or strawberry sorbet
2
cups skim milk
Cool Whip
®
or other nondairy low-fat topping
If sorbet is too firm to scoop, soften in microwave for 10 seconds on high.
Blend milk and sorbet in Blender Container on Speed 1 and pour into
12-ounce tumblers. Top shakes with whipped topping.
Yield: 2 shakes
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