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Blending Techniques
NOTE: Foods and liquids too thick to dispense should be poured from the jar. The Dispensing Blender is designed to dispense beverages.
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 ICY DRINK 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 ICY DRINK 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. Process on ICY DRINK for 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. Process on ICY DRINK for 30 sec- onds. 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
10seconds.
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. AERATE for 10 sec- onds or until blended.
Parmesan Cheese
Cut cheese into
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated sugar in blender jar. Process on ICY DRINK for 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
1cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping cream in blender jar. Process on ICY DRINK for 20 seconds or until thickened.
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