Blending Tips

•Use low speeds (1-3 – MIX, CHOP and BLEND) for emulsions such as mayonnaise, dressings and marinades.

•Use high speeds (4-5 – LIQUIFY and PUREE) for pureeing soups and aerating liquids.

•Use the SMOOTHIE setting for drink making using both liquid and solid ingredients.

•Use the ICE setting for ice crushing. Process up to one standard ice cube tray or 12-14 standard ice cubes at one time. The type of ice used will affect the consistency of the crushed ice. To create even, powdery snow for icy drinks and cocktails, use large, solid, dry ice that has come straight from the freezer (-5.6ºC/22ºF, or below). Small, slightly melted or hollow ice may result in a coarser ice, perfect for use as a base for fresh oysters.

•Use the PULSE setting for foods that only require short bursts of power such as chopping nuts.

•Use the 30ml (1oz) Inner Lid to measure and add ingredients while blending. Remove the Inner Lid and add ingredients while on speeds 1/MIX, 2/ CHOP or 3/BLEND. When operating at higher speeds; with a Blender Jug filled at or near the ‘MAX’ line; or with hot contents - stop the Blender before adding ingredients.

•Make sure all foods are cut into cubes, approx. 2cm (¾ inch squares) to achieve an even result.

•Thick mixtures puree more efficiently if the Blending Jug is 1/4 to 1/2 full.

•When using several ingredients, place liquid ingredients in the Blender Jug before solid ingredients, unless specified in the recipe.

•Do not use the Blender to mix dense, heavy mixtures like dough or mash potatoes. Other, less thick but heavy mixtures may be blended, however depending on the foods being processed, may activate one of the motor protection devices as a safety precaution (see page 36). For this reason, we recommend that heavy mixtures are only blended for 30 second intervals before turning off the Blender and stirring the ingredients with a plastic spatula. For normal blending tasks, we recommend only blending

for up to 1 minute intervals to prevent overprocessing.

•Do not operate the Blender without the Lid in position.

•Do not fill the Blender Jug above the 'MAX' line. When filled at or near the ‘MAX’ line, ensure to place one hand on the Lid to avoid displacement during operation.

•Do not place any objects, other than food or liquid, into the Blender Jug while the motor is running.

•Do not place boiling ingredients into the Blender Jug. Allow ingredients to cool slightly. Select speed 1/MIX initially, then increase to a higher speed if necessary.

•Do not use the Blender Jug to store food.