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CARE AND CLEANING
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to
repair it yourself. Refer it to qualified personnel if servicing is needed.
NOTE: Do not put parts in an automatic dishwasher, as damage may occur due to heat and water
pressure. However, container may be placed in dishwasher WITHOUT lid, collar and cutting
blade assembly.
• Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
• To clean the container, disassemble the blender by unscrewing collar from base and cautiously
remove cutting blade assembly from container.
• Remove cutting blade and gasket from the collar.
• Wash lid, cap, plastic container, gasket, cutting blade and collar in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
• Wipe base with a damp cloth or sponge. NEVER IMMERSE base in water or any other liquids.
• Re-assemble (see ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS).
• When storing blender, leave lid slightly open to prevent container odor.
STIR: Frozen juices, whole eggs, instant puddings, gelatins.
BEAT: Thin batters and sauces.
PUREE: Cooked fruits and vegetables for baby foods, special diet foods.
CREAM: Smooth spreads and dips.
CHOP: Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, pickles, hard-cooked eggs, cooked meats.
MIX: Batters, fillings, sauces, dips, and gravies.
WHIP: Mixed drinks, whipped cream.
MINCE: Onions, garlic, vegetables, nuts and cooked meats.
GRATE: Coconut, citrus peel, hard cheeses, whole spices. Ice (add liquid first). Add cubes one
at a time.
SHRED: Coarsely chopped vegetables.
BLEND: Mayonnaise, nut batters, hollandaise sauce and salad dressings.
GRIND: Cheese, cooked meats, coffee, split peas, bread, dry cereal, crackers, cookies and nuts.
CRUSH: Fitness drinks, smoothies, malts and milk shakes.
LIQUEFY: Fruits and vegetables in liquid, desserts, and heavy batters.
NOTE: Due to the varieties in amount and consistency of some foods processed, a higher or lower
speed than suggested may occasionally be preferred.
FOOD PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
Consult favorite recipes and prepare a variety of culinary delights with this new blender. Use the
blender to create delicious mixed and frozen beverages. Process on CRUSH for rich and creamy
milk shakes and fitness drinks. Add flavorful ingredients, fresh or frozen fruits, chocolate syrup
and/or malted powder to a variety of ice creams. Process on LIQUEFY for a refreshing smoothie --
strawberry, orange, banana, peach -- or create an exotic drink.
CHOP, MINCE and GRATE ingredients for homemade salsas.
Make dips and salad dressings with the CREAM or BLEND functions.
PUREE fruits and vegetables to make baby food, sauces or soup stock.
GRIND dry ingredients to make tasty crusts or coatings for oven-baked or fried poultry, meats
and fish.
The potential is unlimited!
HELPFUL HINTS
• It only takes seconds to perform a function, not minutes. Stop the blender after several seconds
to check the results. This will help avoid over-processing.
• Always place lid over container before blending.
• Place liquid ingredients into the blender first, unless recipe instructs otherwise.
• Extra ingredients may be added while blending by removing cap on top of lid.
• Shut blender off if blending stops or ingredients stick to the container. Remove the lid and, with
a rubber spatula, push the mixture toward the blades. Place lid back on top of the container and
resume blending.
• Do not place any utensil in the container - spoon, spatula, knife, etc.- while blender
is in operation.
• To reduce wear on the cutting blade assembly, place solid food portions in blender 1/2 cup at a
time. Raw fruits and vegetables or cooked meats should be cut in 1" pieces before blending.
• Remove thick mixtures easily through bottom of the container after removing the cutting blade
assembly.
• Do not store food in the container.
• When recipes require different speeds for different blend ingredients, blend a portion at a time.
• When crushing ice, add only one cube at a time. Blend ice only when liquid is in the container.
• Always lift container out of base to prevent it from unscrewing from the blade assembly. Grasp
collar and handle to avoid content spillage.
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