Hamilton Beach 54224 Use & Care - Page 7

840124700 ENv03.qxd 3/3/04 10:28 AM Page 7 Blending Techniques 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. PUREE 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 on CRUMB a few 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. Process on LIQUEFY for 30 seconds or until desired grind consistency is reached. Frozen Juice Concentrate Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in blender jar with recommended amount of water. BLEND 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. BLEND 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. Smooth Gravy If your gravy has lumps, place in blender jar. Remove filler cap from cover to allow steam to escape. PUREE 5 seconds or until smooth. Pancakes or Waffles Place liquid ingredients into blender jar; then dry ingredients. STIR for 10 seconds or until blended. Parmesan Cheese Cut cheese into half-inch (1 cm) chunks and place in blender jar. Process on GRATE for 30 seconds or until desired consistency. Superfine Sugar Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated sugar in blender jar. GRATE 30 seconds to make superfine sugar which dissolves instantly in iced tea. "Thickened" Whipping Cream The blender will not whip cream but produces a spoonable topping. Pour 1 cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping cream in blender jar. Process on BLEND 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 safety base and remove cutting unit assembly from jar. 4. Carefully remove blades and gasket from bottom of safety base. 5. Carefully wash blades, safety base, 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, safety base, 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. 7