Blender Do’s

• Do use a continuous blend button or function when making drinks ,cocktails, dressings, marinades and other foods and liquids that need mixing.
• Do use the pulse button and function when blending foods that only need short bursts of power, like nuts and ice.
• Do use the pulse button and function to blend drinks containing ice cubes or frozen fruit.
• Do cut food into cubes, between 1 to 2 inches square, to achieve a smooth, even blended result.
• Do fill the blender jar only ¼ to ½ full when blending thicker mixtures or purees. This will help the motor and blades work more efficiently.
• Do place liquid ingredients in the blender first, and then blend solid ingredients second, when using several different foods and liquids.
• Do scrape down the sides of the blender jar with a spatula when blending thick or dry mixtures.

Blender Don’ts

• Do not blend heavy mixtures for more than 10 seconds.
• Do not run the blender continuously for more than 1 to 2 minutes.
• Do not operate the blender unless the jar’s lid is securely on top.
• Do not place any anything into the blender while the motor is running.
• Do not use the blender jar as a storage container
• Do not remove the blender jar from the base or housing unit while the It is operating. Always make sure the blender is off before removing the jar.
• Do not overload your blender with too many ingredients in the jar at one time.

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Published 6/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

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