Hamilton Beach 52300 Use & Care - Page 8

840141300 Blender 12/20/05 11:23 AM Page 8 BLENDING SPECIFIC FOODS Baby Foods Follow feeding guidelines appropriate for age. Place 1 cup (250 ml) cooked fruits or vegetables in blender jar. Add liquid, such as water, milk, or juice, if needed. Press a desired speed control button 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 (250 ml) at a time. Pulse about 10 times. For a finer consistency, process a few more seconds after Pulsing. Chopped Nuts Place 1 cup (250 ml) 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 (500 ml) 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 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) beans in blender jar. Press a desired speed control button for 30 seconds or until desired grind is reached. Frozen Juice Concentrate Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in blender jar with recommended amount of water. Press a desired speed control button for 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. Press a desired speed control button for 30 seconds. Pour into pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cans water. Grated Baking Chocolate On a cutting board, cut 2 to 3 ounces (50 to 85 g) baking chocolate into chunks. Place in blender jar. Pulse for 10 seconds. 8