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Blending Techniques
Baby Foods
Follow feeding guidelines appropriate for age. Place 1 cup (250 ml) cooked fruits or vegetables in blender jar. Add liq- uid, such as water, milk, or juice, if need- ed. Process on LOW for 10 seconds or until smooth.
Bread Crumbs
Tear bread into pieces and put in blender jar. Process on LOW for 10 seconds.
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs
Break cookies or crackers into pieces and put in blender jar. Process 1 cup (250 ml) at a time. Process on LOW for 10 seconds. For a finer consistency, process on LOW for a few seconds longer.
Chopped Nuts
Place 1 cup (250 ml) nuts in blender jar. Process on LOW for 10 seconds. Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute pieces. Place jar on base and process on LOW for a few more seconds.
Coffee Beans
Place 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) beans in blender jar. Process on HIGH for 30 seconds or until desired grind consistency is reached.
Grated Baking Chocolate
On a cutting board, cut 2 to 3 ounces (50 to 85 g) baking chocolate into chunks. Place in blender jar. Process on LOW for
10seconds.
Smooth Gravy
If your gravy has lumps, place in blender jar. Remove filler cap from cover to allow steam to escape. Process on LOW for 5 seconds or until smooth.
Pancakes or Waffles
Place liquid ingredients into blender jar; then dry ingredients. Process on LOW for
10seconds or until blended.
Parmesan Cheese
Cut cheese into
Chopping Vegetables
Cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper, potatoes. Place 2 cups (500 ml) of chunks in blender jar. Cover with water. Process on LOW until desired chopped consistency is reached. Pour into colan- der to drain off water.
Frozen Juice Concentrate
Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in blender jar with recommended amount of water. Process on HIGH for 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. Process on HIGH for 30 seconds. Pour into pitch- er and stir in remaining 2 cans water.
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated sugar in blender jar. Process on HIGH 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
1 cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping cream in blender jar. Process on HIGH for 20 seconds or until thickened.
Cleaning Your Blender
1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet.
2.Wipe blender base, rotary dial, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild,
3.To clean jar, unscrew safety base and remove cutting blades from jar.
4.Carefully remove blades and gasket from bottom of safety base.
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5.Carefully wash blades, safety base, gasket, jar, and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Glass jars may be washed in an automatic dishwash- er. Do not wash blades, safety base, gasket, plastic jar, or lid in a dishwasher.
6.Reassemble cutting blades and gasket onto jar, and replace jar onto blender base.
7.Store blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor.
