Hamilton Beach 53602 Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Blender Tips Blender Jar Tips • ALWAYS place liquid in blender jar first, then remaining ingredients. • For best performance, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 1 cup (8 ounces/237 ml). Add more liquid if food is not blending properly. The amount of liquid needed will vary based on other ingredients required for blending. • If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of jar, stop blending and try pulsing or add more liquid to blender jar. • Do not store food or liquids in blender jar. • Avoid bumping or dropping blender when in operation or at any time. • Cutting large whole fruits and vegetables may allow them to blend more quickly. • Do not fill blender jar past highest graduation marking. • If ice or frozen fruit pieces are not blending, stop blender and pulse a few times. • Do not allow ice to stand or freeze in jar. Immediately crush ice after placing in jar. • Keep lid on for easy pouring. Personal Jar Tips • If blending action does not start, stops during blending, or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, press CANCEL button. Remove jar, shake contents, and return to blending. • For best performance in the 20-oz. (591-ml) personal jar, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 3/4 cup (6 ounces/177 ml). • When filling jar, place frozen ingredients or ice into jar first. When turned upside down to blend, frozen items will be on top. • Do not chop or process hard foods such as cheese, crackers, or meat. • Avoid bumping or dropping blender. • Do not blend hot liquids in personal jar. • Do not fill personal jar above MAX fill line. 9