Oster 2492, 2496, 2494 user manual Selection of Speeds

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HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED

1.You can select a speed by turning the position selector to the speed required, from Speed 1 to Speed 5.

2.No matter where the position selector is situated, you can get a higher speed immediately by pressing the “Burst” button.

NOTE: Do not press the “Burst” button if the position selector is at the “0” position. This may damage the mechanism.

SELECTION OF SPEEDS

Speeds 1 through 5: For continuous use of stirring, beating or mixing of ingredients and thin batters. May also be useful for whipping egg whites or flour into various doughs. May be used in mixing cake dough, making sauces and even heavy doughs.

SPEED GUIDE FOR HAND MIXER

SPEED

 

MIXING TASKS

1

Stir

Use when stirring liquid ingredients or when mixing dry

 

 

and liquid ingredients together alternately in a recipe.

 

 

Use when preparing any of the ready-prepared or

 

 

packaged instant puddings.

 

 

 

2

Mix

Use when a recipe calls for combining ingredients

 

 

together. Use for quick breads or muffins that require

 

 

a brisk action, just enough to blend.

 

 

 

3

Blend

Use when preparing cake mixes or for directions calling

 

 

for medium speed. Use to cream butter and sugar

 

 

together.

 

 

 

4

Beat

Use when preparing a frosting from a recipe or package.

 

 

Use when whipping cream for desserts.

 

 

 

5

Whip

Use to mash potatoes to develop a light and fluffy texture.

 

 

Use when whipping egg whites.

BURST OF POWER® During especially heavy mixing tasks, press the button to drive through the mixture with ease.

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