WestBend 5500 Instruction Manual - Page 5

BLENDER OPERATION 1. Assemble the blender blade base onto the blending jar. 2. Add ingredients to the blending jar and replace the lid. You may add more ingredients through the hole in the center of the lid. Cover the hole with the clear lid cap or stir stick during operation. Note: Add liquid ingredients first then add frozen or solid ingredients. This will prevent excessive wear and stress on the motor. 3. To start blending, choose a speed for blending the ingredients on the dial switch and then press the "ON" button. 4. To stop blending press the "OFF" button. 5. The "PULSE" button allows you to create short bursts of power. To use the "PULSE" function, repeatedly press and release the "PULSE" button. The "PULSE" function should be used in the initial stage of blending ice and frozen ingredients for smoothies and other frozen drinks. The "PULSE" function should also be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food when chunkier results are desired. SPEED SELECTION GUIDE INGREDIENTS Salsa Nuts Bread, Cookies, Crackers Heavy Whipping Cream Mayonnaise Salad Dressing Hard Cheese Grating/Chopping Citrus Zest Smoothies, Cocktails, Shakes Baby Foods/Fruit & Vegetable Purees Spices SPEED Low Low Low Low Medium Medium Pulse and then Medium Medium Pulse and then High High High RESULT Chunky Coarse Coarse Thick Creamy Creamy Coarse Fine Thick and Smooth Smooth and Creamy Fine 5