•Do not fill mixing containers too full. The level of mixture will rise when blending and can overflow.
•To whip air into a mixture, always hold the blade just under the surface.
•Using a gentle
•Liquid should not come closer than
FOR WHISK ATTACHMENT
•Do not immerse whisk attachment gearbox in water or any other liquid.
•Use the whisk attachment for beating heavy cream or egg whites.
•When beating egg whites use a very clean metal or glass bowl, never plastic. Plastic can contain hidden oils and fats that can ruin the delicate egg white foam. To help stabilize the egg whites, add 1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar per egg white prior to beating them. (If using a copper bowl omit the cream of tartar.) Beat the egg whites until desired peaks form.
•It may also be used for any task that you would normally whisk by hand, like crêpe batters or eggs for omelets.
•Beating the egg whites too long causes them to dry out and become less stable.
•When adding sugar to beaten egg whites, add it slowly when soft peaks just begin to form and then continue beating to form desired peaks.
•When beating heavy cream, if possible and time allows, use a chilled bowl and chill the whisk attachment. The best shaped bowl for whipping cream is one that is deep with a rounded bottom to minimize any splatter.
•The cream should come out of the refrigerator just before whipping. Whipped cream may be used at either soft or firm peaks depend- ing on preference. It may be flavored as desired. For best results, whip cream just before using.
FOR FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENT
•When making compound butters, remove the butter from the refrigera- tor and let it come to room temperature before blending the ingredients.
•Do not grind spices in food processor work bowl.
•Liquids in work bowl should not exceed 1½ cups. Use quantities given in the recipe section as a guide.
•Do not overload work bowl. For best results most foods should not reach more than 2∕3 of the way up the work bowl.
•Do not attempt to chop fruit pits, bones or other hard materials, as these are liable to damage the blades.
•Do not immerse food processor cover in water or any other liquid.
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