Hints and Tips
•Ensure the maximum level on the blender jug is not exceeded. Ensure the lid fits securely and the inner cap is on.
•When crushing ice cubes in the blender, always use the pulse setting and ensure the blender jug is completely dry.
•Use ‘LOW’ speed for dressings, marinades and foods that require blending until just combined.
•Use ‘HIGH’ speed for pureeing smoothie or cocktail making.
•Use ‘PULSE’ for mixtures that require short bursts of power such as thick liquids, ice or chopping nuts.
•Ensure all removable parts have been thoroughly washed and dried before assembly.
•Ensure the blender is correctly assembled before operating.
•Ensure the blender is used on a clean and dry surface.
•Place liquids into blender jug before solid ingredients except where specified in recipes.
•Cut all food into small cubes (approx
•If mixing hard and soft foods together, begin with the hard foods and then add soft foods. Continue blending until you have reached the desired consistency and even texture.
•To add ingredients during blending, remove the inner cap on the lid and drop solid ingredients or pour liquids through the lid opening.
Use a container with a pouring lip, such as a measuring cup, when adding liquids.
•Place one hand on top of the blender lid and hold it down when blending large quantities of thin liquids. This will prevent the lid from popping off due to excessive pressure.
NOTE: Do not blend dry, thick or heavy mixtures for more than 1 minute without switching off the blender and stirring the ingredients with a plastic spatula, and then continuing blending.
•For simple blending tasks, for example, mayonnaise, salad dressings etc., do not operate for longer than 1 minute at one single time.
•Do not use the blender to store food.
•Do not use the blender to beat egg whites as it will not incorporate air.
•Do not use the blender to mash potatoes.
•Do not use the blender to knead dough or other heavy mixtures.
•Do not place large pieces of solid or frozen foods into the blender jug. Always break pieces before blending.
•Do not remove the blender jug or lid while the blender is operating. Always switch off at the power outlet and unplug at the power point before removing the blender jug.
•Do not overfill by exceeding the maximum mark on the blender jug. Some mixtures increase in volume during blending.
•Do not overload the blender with more than specified amounts. Overloading could cause the motor to stall.
•Do not process boiling liquids or hot ingredients. Allow hot ingredients to cool before placing them into the blender jug.
•Do not expose the glass jug to sudden temperature changes (i.e. immersing the jug into hot water directly after immersing it into cold water or vice versa).
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