Hamilton Beach 59785 Use & Care - Page 3

840121700 Ev02.qxd 2/25/04 10:07 AM Page 4 How to Use 1. Place food in a tall, deep container for mixing. For best results, solid foods should be no larger than 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks. 2. Attach blade, drink, or whisk attachment to motor housing. Hold hand blender upright and turn motor housing clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen while holding the attachment. 3. Plug into outlet. 4. Grasp unit in hand. Push fingertip control. Slowly move the blade through the food; up, down and sideways. 5. Do not immerse attachments past the MAX Immersion line. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use. wWARNING To reduce risk of personal injury: • Never wash attachments or other parts in a dishwasher. • Always inspect attachments before each use. • Do not use cracked, bent or damaged attachments. Helpful Hints • To use the hand blender in a saucepan, be sure to remove the pan from the stove as the mixing stick is not designed for use over a heat source. • To puree foods, a certain amount of liquid is needed. Add cooking liquid, broth, juice, milk, or cream, until desired consistency is reached. 4 Helpful Hints (continued) • This appliance is not intended to chop ice. Add ice to beverage after blending. • For thorough blending, move blade up and down in mixture until smooth. • To achieve best blending results use deep, tall containers. • For easy cleanup, unplug hand blender and rinse attach- ments under running water immediately after using. Blending Guide FOOD Baby Food Cake Mixes Eggs Frozen Juice Concentrate Gravy or Sauces Instant Pudding Milk Shakes Pancake Mix Powdered Drink Mixes Whipping Cream Egg Whites SPEED HI LO HI HI LO LO HI LO HI HI HI ATTACHMENT Blade Blade Whisk/Drink Blade Whisk Whisk Blade/Drink Whisk Blade/Drink Whisk Whisk 5