Hamilton Beach 840123200 manual How to Clean the Blender, Hints for Best Use cont, Recipes

How to Clean the Blender

1.Unplug blender from electrical outlet.

2.Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

3.Carefully wash jar, filler-cap, and lid(s) in hot, soapy water. Do not attempt to disassemble blade from jar. Care should be taken when handling the blades as they are very sharp. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not wash in a dishwasher.

4.Store blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor.

Hints for Best Use

•Do not chop or process hard foods such as cheese, crackers or meat.

•A maximum of 12 tablespoons (180 ml) of coffee beans can be ground at a time.

•To add foods/liquids when blender is operating, remove filler-cap from container cover and add ingredients through opening.

•If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, turn blender OFF. Remove cover and use a rubber spatula to push mixture toward blades.

•Do not process hot foods or liquids in blender.

•Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits and vegetables. The blender is not made to perform these tasks.

Hints for Best Use (cont.)

•Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar.

•Avoid bumping or dropping the blender.

Recipes

Health Drink

1⁄4 cup (60 ml) pineapple juice

1⁄4 ripe medium size banana, peeled and sliced

1⁄2 8-ounce (125 ml) carton vanilla or plain yogurt 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) fresh or frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon (15 ml) wheat germ

1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract

Place pineapple juice, banana, yogurt, strawberries, wheat germ, and vanilla extract in blender jar. Cover and blend to desired consistency.

Fruit Smoothie

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sliced fresh or frozen fruit

1⁄2 8-ounce (125 ml) carton vanilla or plain yogurt 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) milk

1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey

1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)

Place fruit, yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla extract in blender jar. Cover and blend to desired consistency.

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