WestBend 4000 Instruction Manual - Page 12

OPERATION TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION • Thicker Smoothies: To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients. • Thinner Smoothies: To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients. • Always add liquid ingredients to the glass mixing jar first and then add remaining ingredients. This will prevent excessive wear on the motor and ensure that the ingredients are properly blended. • Cut harder foods (e.g. cheese) into approximately 1 inch cubes to achieve better chopping results. • The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for blending any other types of ingredients. When the stir stick is not being used, be sure to place the clear lid cover over the hole in the center of the lid. • When chopping dry ingredients such as bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc., make sure that the glass mixing jar and blade base are completely dry. • The PULSE button should be operated in short bursts. As the PULSE button is pressed and released, the blades should stop rotating between pulses. • Do not attempt to mix or knead heavy dough, mash potatoes or beat egg whites. • Do not over-blend foods. Most ingredients should be properly blended or chopped in seconds. Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes at a time. • If the motor stalls, turn off and unplug the unit. Remove a portion of the ingredients before attempting to continue. • Do not add boiling liquids to the glass mixing jar. 12