Hamilton Beach 68770 Use & Care - Page 7

840198501 ENv01.qxd:Layout 1 1/10/11 1:58 PM Page 7 Tips for Best Results • Make sure unit has been washed and THOROUGHLY dried-any ice crystals may cause pops to stick. • Freeze base for at LEAST 24 hours. • Base should sit flat in freezer. • Make sure sticks are in place BEFORE pouring liquid into the pop maker. • Chilled, naturally sweetened liquids freeze BEST. Do NOT use artificially sweetened liquids. • Ice cream, pudding, or other "soft" ingredients may not freeze well, since the stick could slide out from the pops during removal. • Ensure the liquid being poured into the base is cold and/or refrigerated-this helps pops freeze better. • Do not touch inside the mold with bare fingers since they may get stuck! If this happens, run fingers under warm water until they release from the unit. • Do not clean the unit with abrasive cleansers, scouring pads, or other harsh chemicals. • Never place the pop sticks and removal tool into the freezer. • If making a second batch of pops, do not delay between batches but IMMEDIATELY insert the additional pop sticks and pour in the liquid. Note that the second batch will take longer to freeze than the initial batch. • If pops are completely stuck and will not release, do NOT force them. Defrost the unit using warm water. Wash, dry, refreeze, and then try again. 7