1.Be sure the unit is “off” and plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2.Place the food to be blended into the Jar and the Lid on the Jar before blending.
3.Be sure that the Lid Cap is in place. When crushing ice or hard foods, keep one hand on the Lid.
4.Select the desired speed from 12 settings (A):
•Choose the speed that best suits your task for food or beverage blending. Be sure to depress the LOW/HI button in combination with the task button when choosing or switching speeds. For example to “chop,” you must depress the LOW button and then, the Chop button.
•To switch to higher settings, press the Pulse/Off button first. Be sure the Low/HI button is not depressed but in the “up” HI position.
5.Use the Pulse button for a few seconds, then release for quick or delicate blending tasks. Releasing the Pulse automatically turns the Blender off. Use the Ice Crushing Button to crush ice in the same manner as the Pulse. For best results, use short “pulses”. The Blender will stop when you release the Ice Crush button.
6.If you want to add ingredients while the Blender is on, remove the Lid Cap and drop ingredients through the Lid opening. (B)
7.When finished blending, push the Off/Pulse button.
8.To remove the Jar, grasp the Handle, twist toward the unlock ( 
) and lift it from the Unit Base. Remove the Lid before pouring.
USING THE STAINLESS STEEL JAR
Blender Jar Assembly
NOTE: Before first use, wash the Stainless Steel Jar in soapy water or in a dishwasher, top rack.
1.Unscrew the Jar Base from the Glass Jar and be sure the Blade Assembly and Gasket are in place in the Jar Base. (C)
2.Blades are sharp; handle carefully. Guide the Blade Assembly into the Stainless Steel Jar opening and screw on the Jar Base securely. Turn clockwise until tight. (D)
3.After you’ve added your ingredients, remove the Lid from the Glass Jar and fit it firmly onto the Stainless Steel Jar.
4.Place the assembled Jar onto the Unit and twist to lock into place (see “Interlock System”).
STAINLESS STEEL JAR TIPS
•Stainless steel offers superior chilling and is great for frozen drinks such as daiquiris, ice-based drinks (such as slushies), and milkshakes.
•Place 6 ice cubes into the Jar and pulse the Express Ice Crushing Button for about 15 seconds for homemade snow cones. Mound into small dessert dishes and dribble with a fruit-flavored or maple syrup. Makes enough for two small snow cones.
BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
•Cut food into small pieces (about 3⁄4”) before adding to the Blender.
•When ingredients stick or spatter along the sides of the Jar, stop the blending action and remove the Lid. Use a rubber spatula to push food toward the blades. Replace the Lid, then continue blending.
•Some of the tasks that cannot be performed efficiently with a Blender are: beating egg whites, whipping cream, mashing potatoes, grinding meats, mixing dough, and extracting juices from fruits and vegetables.
•The following items should never be placed in the unit as they may cause damage: dried spices and herbs (ground alone), bones, large pieces of solidly frozen foods, tough foods such as turnips.
•To crush ice, pour liquid in the Jar first, then add up to 6 ice cubes. Hold one hand firmly on the Lid; pulse, using the Ice Crush button. Use the Lid Cap to measure ingredients up to 2 oz. when adding ingredients like lemon juice, cream, or liqueurs.
•When blending hot liquids, be sure to blend only 2 cups at a time since hot liquids will expand.
Cleaning
FAST CLEAN
1.The Fast Clean feature helps make it easier to clean the blender Jar by loosening food particles. You may use the Fast Clean feature by filling the Jar with lukewarm water to the 1.5-Cup mark for the glass Jar or by measuring 1.5 cups of lukewarm water and filling the Stainless Steel Jar. Add a little dish detergent for tough cleaning jobs (such as after making salsa, shakes, or salad dressing). Hold the Lid and press the Fast Clean button. Let the unit run for about 5 seconds, then press Off.
2.Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the unit, twist to unlock ( 
), and lift the Jar off the Unit Base, and rinse.
3.Rinse parts immediately after blending for easier cleanup.
4.Wipe the Unit Base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with a damp cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. Do not immerse the Base in liquid.
5.Removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. The Jars, Lid, Lid Cap, and Blade Assembly should be placed in the top rack only. The glass blender Jar is bottom rack dishwasher-safe. Do not place jars or parts in boiling liquids.
6.If liquids spill into the Base, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or finish.
For convenient storage, wrap the cord around the large feet on the bottom of the Unit Base (E).
Recipes
MULTI-FRUIT SHAKE
2 | cups orange juice | 1 | large peach, pitted, peeled, and |
1 | large kiwi, peeled and quartered | | cut into 8 sections |
10 | strawberries, hulled and halved | 2 | cups ice cubes, 1-inch size |
1.Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in the Blender Jar (either Glass or Stainless Steel will work well). Cover and blend on Liquefy for 1 minute.
2.With the blender running, remove the Lid Cap and add the ice cubes. Blend for another
15-30 seconds until ice is crushed. Makes: About 5 (8-ounce) shakes.
STRAWBERRY DELIGHT DESSERT
1⁄2 | cup orange juice | 8 | ice cubes, 1” size |
2 | envelopes unflavored gelatin | 1⁄2 | pint heavy cream |
| (1 tablespoon each) | 6 | tablespoons sugar |
1 | pint fresh strawberries, hulled | | |
1.Pour orange juice into a small sauce pan and sprinkle gelatin over it. Allow to stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat to thoroughly dissolve gelatin. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
2.Set aside 8 whole strawberries to use as a garnish. Of the remaining strawberries, cut any large ones in half.
3.Add ice cubes to the Glass Jar and pulse the Ice Crush button to finely chop the cubes.
4.Add strawberries, heavy cream, and sugar to the Jar. Blend for 15 seconds using the Whip button.
5.With the blender running, remove the Lid Cap and pour softened gelatin mixture into the Jar. Blend an additional 10 seconds.
6.Pour into small serving dishes. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with the whole strawberries before serving.
Makes: About 8 (31⁄2-ounce) servings.
