HINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS
Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable (
) position and with the center Variable Speed Dial on 1. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for processing on High (
) , slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the High/Variable Switch up into the High (
) position. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on the High (
) setting.
Process on the High (
) setting for as much of the processing time as possible to make whole food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées, nut butters and for grinding grains. Processing times will generally be less than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds). High (
) speed provides the best quality
of refinement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit, whole fruits or vegetables, and grains to a smooth
TIP: Blending too long at too low a speed setting will overheat the machine and cause the Automatic Overload Protection to turn the machine off. Use the High (
) speed as often as possible to achieve the most uniform consistency. Blending on High (
) speed also maximizes the motor’s cooling fan to avoid overheating.
When on the High (
) , if the food does not circulate, the machine may be overloaded or may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening. If circulation problems continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower speed may allow food to circulate when a higher speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, increase the speed back to High (
) and continue processing.
CAUTION
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Use Caution; escaping steam or splashes may scald.
Lock the lid. This will prevent expansion from affecting the position of the lid when the machine is turned on.
Start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.
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