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• The PULSE/ICE CRUSH function is helpful when short bursts of power
are needed, such as when preparing thick smoothies or milkshakes. Do
not use pulse for more than 10 seconds at a time. Release the PULSE/ICE
CRUSH button regularly, allow the blender to rest briefly, then continue.
• Do not run blender for longer than 1
½
minutes at a time.
• Do not use if blender jar is chipped or cracked.
• 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 ON/OFF button.
• When blending hot ingredients open the ingredient slot. Cover lid with a
cloth to avoid splattering and use speed 1. Do not blend more than 2
½
to
3 cups at a time.
• Always operate the blender with the lid on the jar.
• 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 USE BLENDER TO BLEND:
• Large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before place in blending jar)
• Egg whites
• Dough
• Meats
SPEED AND FUNCTION CHART
Setting
Function /Food Type
Notes
1
Stir
Mix
Crumb
Prepare salad dressings.
Mix ingredients for baked goods.
Make crumbs: cookie, cereal, bread.
Blend in the single serve jar.
2
Chop
Whip
Blend
Chop fruits, vegetables.
Whip whipped cream or butter.
Blend smoothies, sauces
3
Dressings
Batters
Dips
Puree fruits and vegetables.
Blend milkshakes and malts.
Grind hard cheeses and coconut.
Pulse/Ice Crush
Pulse
Ice
Pulse to desired consistency.
Crush ice to snow texture.
30 Second
Smoothie
Smoothies
Preset function
Icy Drinks
Margaritas
Daiquiris
Preset function
Mix/Shakes
Mix
Milkshakes
Preset function
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