Hamilton Beach 2254 - Manual (Page 7)

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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 sec-
onds.
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 sec-
onds or until thickened.
Blending Techniques
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
How to Clean
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.
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