Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
The STICK BLENDER is an indispensable kitchen tool for blending, chopping, mixing or pureeing when preparing your favorite recipes. The interchangeable accessories and attachments that come with your unit are powered by a high efficiency 350 watt power pack. For best results, be sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in this book before using this appliance.
350 Watt Power Pack
The 350 Watt Power Pack operates on 120V., 60Hz. electrical power. Never allow the power pack to become wet when plugged into an electrical outlet.
WARNING: The power pack should never be immersed in water.
CAUTION: Make sure that the power pack is unplugged from power source before attaching or removing any accessory.
To use the power pack with any of the Stick Blender accessories, place it on the attachment shaft aligning the arrows on the power pack and accessories to be used and turn it counterclockwise 90º until the arrow on the power pack aligns with the square. To remove the power pack, turn it clockwise.
To operate the power pack, press on the switch button located on the top of the unit. The power pack will stop operating when you remove your finger from the switch button.
Variable Speed Control
There is a variable speed control located at the top of the power pack. To vary the speed of your blender rotate the round knob at the top of the power pack. From the low setting turn the variable speed control clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to reduce speed.
Stick Blender Attachment
CAUTION: Blade is sharp. Detach stick blender from power pack and wash with warm soapy water. Do not use any sharp pointed objects to clean residues from under the blade.
Wall Bracket
A wall bracket is provided with your stick blender. Install the wall bracket in any convenient location using the wall anchors and screws (included). The Power Pack with or without the Stick Blender attachment may then be conveniently stored out of the way. (Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: Install wall mount bracket high enough above countertop to allow for clearance of power pack with stick blender attached.
Fig. 1
Assembling the Stick Blender:
Make sure that the unit is unplugged from power source before attaching or removing any of the stick blender attachments.
WARNING: This appliance is designed for intermittent use. Maximum running time with the stick blender is 1 minute. After this time, allow the unit to cool.
1.Line up arrow of stick blender attachment with arrow on power pack. Once fully inserted, rotate stick blender attachment clockwise 90º until arrow on power pack aligns with square on stick blender. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
2.Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid splattering, place the stick blender first in the food to be beaten or chopped, then press the button. Always release the button before removing the stick blender from the food, especially when using the stick blender in hot liquids. Always hold the stick blender with your hand while processing. Never leave unit unattended.
CAUTION: Do not use the Stick Blender on the stove. If you want to use it in a saucepan while cooking, you must first remove saucepan from the stove.
3.Use the beaker with the stick blender or you can use another container. The beaker is intended only for processing small quantities of food with the stick blender.
4.Place the metal stick blender first into the food to be chopped or pureed before pressing the On/Off Switch to avoid spattering.
5.Use the variable speed control knob to select the desired speed.
6.Always release the On/Off switch before removing the stick blender from the food especially when using the stick blender in hot liquids. Always hold the unit with your hand while processing. Never leave the unit unattended or hook it on the wall bracket when it is plugged in.
7.To remove the stick blender attachment from the power pack, first unplug the unit from the power source and turn only the stick blender attachment 90° counter- clockwise and pull it off.
Using the Stick Blender
Pureeing soups, sauces, fruits and vegetables:
•Fruits and vegetables should be peeled, cored and seeded.
•Meats, poultry, and fish should have skin and bones removed.
•Food should be cut up into pieces no larger than
•Cook the food in liquid until very soft and tender.
•Puree cooked food ONLY after allowing to cool down.
•Food can also be pureed directly in the pot after being allowed to cool.
•Place the Stick Blender in the center of the food in an upright position with the processor end resting directly on the bottom of the bowl or pot.
•The processor end must always be immersed in the food. DO NOT lift up and out of food while operating since the hot food will splatter and could cause burns.
•While holding the power pack and the stick blender in your hand, press and hold down on the switch with your index finger.
•Release once the food has reached the desired consistency.
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