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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
275 Watt Power Unit
The 275 Watt Power Unit operates on
120V., 60Hz. electrical power.
Never
allow the power unit to become wet when
plugged into an electrical outlet.
Warning: The power unit should
never be immersed in water.
Caution: Make sure that the
power unit is unplugged from power
source and the blades have stopped
turning before attaching or removing
any accessory.
To operate the Power Unit, press on the
On/Off Pulse button located on the top of
the unit. The Power Unit will stop
operating when you remove your finger
from the pulse button. (Fig. 6)
The
Stick Blender
is an indispensable kitchen tool for blending, chopping, mixing or
pureeing when preparing your favorite recipes. For best results, be sure to carefully read
all the instructions contained in this book before using this appliance.
Important: Do NOT
operate the
appliance when empty.
Using the Food Processor
Caution - Blades are sharp
.
Use
extreme caution when handling the
blade, always hold it by the plastic hub.
Note
: The Food Processor can be used
either with both blades or with the main
blade only.
Always
remove blade guards
before using.
• Place the processing jar on a stable, flat
surface.
• Insert the upper processing blade onto
the processing jar main blade (Fig. 1)
• Holding the blades by the plastic shaft,
place inside the processing jar making
sure that they are positioned over the
blade locating pin inside the processing
jar. (Fig. 2)
• Add ingredients to be processed to the
processing jar.
• Place the gear box in position on the
processing jar. (Fig. 4)
• Attach the power pack to the gear box by
turning the power pack counter clockwise
to lock in place. (Fig. 5)
• To remove the power pack from the gear
box, turn the power pack clockwise.
• In order to obtain a better quality of
chopping, operate the appliance by using
a "pulse" method. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
• If the ingredients stick to the sides of
the jar, dislodge the pieces with a
spatula and operate 2 or 3 times
using the "pulse“ method.
•
Do NOT operate the appliance
continuously for more than 15
seconds
.
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.
