Hamilton Beach 58164 Use and Care Manual - Page 7

Using Your Blender (cont.) 7. Press OFF ( ) to turn off blender. 8. Unplug. Remove blender jar from base. 9. Open spout. 10. Pour mixture into container. Blender Tips • To add foods when blender is operating, open hinged pouring cap and add ingredients through the opening. • For best performance, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 ounces/237 ml). Add more liquid if food is not blending properly. • If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, there may not be enough liquid in the jar to blend efficiently. • Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits and vegetables. • Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar. • Avoid bumping or dropping the blender when in operation or at any time. 7