Hamilton Beach 53430 Use & Care - Page 5

840103400 ENv02.qxd 7/19/02 11:22 AM Page 5 Blending Techniques Baby Foods Follow feeding guidelines appropriate for age. Place 1 cup cooked fruits or vegetables in blender jar. Add liquid, such as water, milk, or juice, if needed. Process on High for 10 seconds or until smooth. Bread Crumbs Tear bread into pieces and put in blender jar. Pulse about 10 times. Cookie or Cracker Crumbs Break cookies or crackers into pieces and put in blender jar. Process 1 cup at a time. Pulse about 10 times. For a finer consistency, process on High a few seconds after Pulsing. Chopped Nuts Place 1 cup nuts in blender jar. Pulse a few times. Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute pieces. Place jar on base and Pulse a few more times. Chopping Vegetables Cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper, potatoes. Place 2 cups of chunks in blender jar. Cover with water. Pulse until desired chopped consistency is reached. Pour into colander to drain off water. Coffee Beans Place 'h cup beans in blender jar. Process on High for 30 seconds or until desired grind consistency is reached. Superfine Sugar Place 1 cup regular granulated sugar in blender jar. Process on High for 30 seconds to make superfine sugar which dissolves instantly in iced tea. Frozen Juice Concentrate Place 6 ounces frozen juice in blender jar with recommended amount of water. Process on Low 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. Process on Low 30 for seconds. Pour into pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cans water. Grated Baking Chocolate On a cutting board, cut 2 to 3 ounces baking chocolate into chunks. Place in blender jar. Pulse for 10 seconds. Smooth Gravy If your gravy has lumps, place in blender jar. Remove filler cap from cover to allow steam to escape. Process on High for 5 seconds or until smooth. Pancakes or Waffles Place liquid ingredients into blender jar; then dry ingredients. Process on High for 10 seconds or until blended. Parmesan Cheese Cut cheese into half-inch chunks and place in blender jar. Process on High for 30 seconds or until desired consistency. "Thickened" Whipping Cream The blender will not whip cream but produces a spoonable topping. Pour 1 cup heavy or whipping cream in blender jar. Process on High for 20 seconds or until thickened. How to Clean 1. Unplug blender from electrical outlet. 2. Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser. 3. To clean jar, unscrew retaining ring and remove cutting unit assembly from jar. 4. Carefully remove blades and gasket from bottom of retaining ring. 5. Carefully wash blades, retaining ring, gasket, jar (if plastic), and cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Glass jars may be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Do not wash blades, retaining ring, gasket, plastic jar, or lid in a dishwasher. 6. Reassemble cutting unit assembly onto jar, and replace jar onto blender base. 7. Store blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor. 5