Hamilton Beach 2254 manual How to Clean, Blending Techniques

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Blending Techniques

Baby Foods

Follow feeding guidelines appropriate

for age. Place 1 cup (250 ml) cooked fruits or vegetables in blender jar. Add liquid, such as water, milk, or juice, if needed. PUREE for 10 seconds or until smooth.

Bread Crumbs

Tear bread into pieces and put in blender jar. PULSE about 10 times.

Cookie or Cracker Crumbs

Break cookies or crackers into pieces and put in blender jar. Process 1 cup (250 ml) at a time. PULSE about 10 times. For a finer consistency, process on CRUMB a few seconds after Pulsing.

Chopped Nuts

Place 1 cup (250 ml) nuts in blender jar. PULSE a few times. Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute pieces. Place jar on base and PULSE a few more times.

Chopping Vegetables

Cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper, potatoes. Place 2 cups (500 ml) of chunks in blender jar. Cover with water. PULSE until desired chopped consistency is reached. Pour into colander to drain off water.

Coffee Beans

Place 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) beans in blender jar. Process on LIQUEFY for 30 seconds or until desired grind consistency is reached.

Frozen Juice Concentrate

Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in blender jar with recommended amount of

water. BLEND 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. BLEND 30 seconds. Pour into pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cans water.

Grated Baking Chocolate

On a cutting board, cut 2 to 3 ounces (50 to 85 g) baking chocolate into chunks. Place in blender jar. PULSE for 10 sec- onds.

Smooth Gravy

If your gravy has lumps, place in blender jar. Remove filler cap from cover to allow steam to escape. PUREE 5 seconds or until smooth.

Pancakes or Waffles

Place liquid ingredients into blender jar; then dry ingredients. STIR for 10 seconds or until blended.

Parmesan Cheese

Cut cheese into half-inch (1 cm) chunks and place in blender jar. Process on GRATE for 30 seconds or until desired consistency.

Superfine Sugar

Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated sugar in blender jar. GRATE 30 seconds to make superfine sugar which dissolves instantly in iced tea.

“Thickened” Whipping Cream

The blender will not whip cream but produces a spoonable topping. Pour

1 cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping cream in blender jar. Process on BLEND for 20 sec- onds or until thickened.

How to Clean

1.Unplug blender from electrical outlet.

2.Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

3.To clean jar, unscrew safety base and remove cutting unit assembly from jar.

4.Carefully remove blades and gasket from bottom of safety base.

5.Carefully wash blades, safety base, gasket, jar (if plastic), and cover in

hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Glass jars may be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Do not wash blades, safety base, gasket, plastic jar, or lid in a dishwasher.

6.Reassemble cutting unit assembly onto jar, and replace jar onto blender base.

7.Store blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor.

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