KitchenAid KSB1575 manual Quick tips, How to

Tips for great results

Quick tips

•If you’re making beverages using ice, start with CRUSH ICE, then finish with Speed 5 LIQUIFY in order to produce a smoother texture.

•Ice directly from the freezer will crush better than partially melted ice for snow.

•Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or crushed faster than large ones.

•For many ingredient mixtures, start

the blending process at STIR to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Then increase to a higher speed, as desired.

•If desired, remove center ingredient cup of pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubes while the Blender is operating at STIR, CHOP, or MIX speeds.

•Stop the Blender before using utensils

in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mix ingredients only when the Blender is off. Never use any utensil, including spatulas, in the pitcher while the motor is running.

•Cool hot foods, if possible, before blending. Begin blending warm foods

at STIR. Increase to higher speeds, one at a time, if necessary.

•When blending hot foods or liquids, do not fill the blender pitcher to the top. Secure the lid, remove the center ingredient cup, and place a towel over the lid. Operate only on STIR speed. Do not place bare hand on pitcher lid when processing hot foods or liquids.

How to...

Dissolve flavor_ed gelatin: Pour boiling water into the pitcher; add gelatin. Remove center ingredient cup, and place a towel over the lid. Blend at STIR until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 to 30 seconds. Add other ingredients.

Make cookie, cr_acker_, or_ br_ead cr_umbs: Break cookies, crackers, or bread into pieces about 4 cm in diameter. Place in pitcher. In pulse mode, cover and blend at CHOP, pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds each time, until reaching desired consistency.

Make finer_ cr_umbs for_ pie and desser_t cr_usts: Break cookies, crackers, or bread into pieces about 4 cm in diameter and place in the pitcher. In pulse mode, cover and blend at LIQUIFY, pulsing a few times until reaching desired consistency, about

20 to 30 seconds.

Chop fr_uits and vegetables: Put 2 cups (475 mL) of fruit or vegetable chunks in pitcher. In pulse mode, cover and blend at STIR, pulsing a few times, about 2 to 3 seconds each time, until reaching desired consistency.

Pur_ee fr_uits: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned or cooked fruit in pitcher. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) fruit juice or water per cup (240 mL) of fruit. Cover and blend at PUREE about 5 to 10 seconds.

Pur_ee vegetables: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned or cooked vegetables in pitcher. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) broth, water, or milk per cup (240 mL) of vegetables. Cover and blend at PUREE about 10 to 20 seconds.

Pur_ee meats: Place cooked, cubed, tender meat in pitcher. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons

(45 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per cup (240 mL) of meat. Cover and blend on STIR 10 seconds. Stop the Blender and scrape sides of pitcher. Cover and blend on PUREE 10 to 20 seconds longer.

Take lumps out of gr_avy: If sauce or gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.

Combine flour_ and liquid for_ thickening: Place flour and liquid in pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.

Pr_epar_e white sauce: Place milk, flour, and salt, if desired, in pitcher. Cover, and blend at STIR until well-mixed, about 5 to 10 seconds. Pour into saucepan and cook

as usual.

Make smoothies: Place liquids and frozen ingredients in pitcher first, then add other ingredients on top. Cover and blend on CRUSH ICE for 10 to 15 seconds, then LIQUIFY for 10 to 15 seconds, as desired.

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