Hamilton Beach All-Metal Blender - Manual (Page 8)

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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 liq-
uid, such as water, milk, or juice, if need-
ed. Process on LOW for 10 seconds or
until smooth.
Bread Crumbs
Tear bread into pieces and put in blender
jar. Process on LOW for 10 seconds.
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs
Break cookies or crackers into pieces
and put in blender jar. Process 1 cup (250
ml) at a time. Process on LOW for 10
seconds. For a finer consistency, process
on LOW for a few seconds longer.
Chopped Nuts
Place 1 cup (250 ml) nuts in blender jar.
Process on LOW for 10 seconds.
Remove jar from base and shake to
redistribute pieces. Place jar on base and
process on LOW for a few more seconds.
Chopping Vegetables
Cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper,
potatoes. Place 2 cups (500 ml) of
chunks in blender jar. Cover with water.
Process on LOW until desired chopped
consistency is reached. Pour into colan-
der to drain off water.
Frozen Juice Concentrate
Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in
blender jar with recommended amount of
water. Process on HIGH for 20 seconds.
Or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in
blender jar with 1 can of water. Process
on HIGH for 30 seconds. Pour into pitch-
er and stir in remaining 2 cans water.
Coffee Beans
Place 1 ⁄
2
cup (125 ml) beans in blender jar.
Process on HIGH for 30 seconds or until
desired grind consistency is reached.
Grated Baking Chocolate
On a cutting board, cut 2 to 3 ounces (50
to 85 g) baking chocolate into chunks.
Place in blender jar. Process on LOW for
10 seconds.
Smooth Gravy
If your gravy has lumps, place in blender
jar. Remove filler cap from cover to allow
steam to escape. Process on LOW for 5
seconds or until smooth.
Pancakes or Waffles
Place liquid ingredients into blender jar;
then dry ingredients. Process on LOW for
10 seconds or until blended.
Parmesan Cheese
Cut cheese into half-inch (1 cm) chunks
and place in blender jar. Process on HIGH
for 30 seconds or until desired consistency.
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated
sugar in blender jar. Process on HIGH for
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 HIGH for 20
seconds or until thickened.
Blending Techniques
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet.
2. Wipe blender base, rotary dial, 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 blades from jar.
4. Carefully remove blades and gasket
from bottom of safety base.
Cleaning Your Blender
5. Carefully wash blades, safety base,
gasket, jar, and lid in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not soak. Glass jars may be
washed in an automatic dishwash-
er. Do not wash blades, safety
base, gasket, plastic jar, or lid in a
dishwasher.
6. Reassemble cutting blades and
gasket onto jar, and replace jar onto
blender base.
7. Store blender with lid ajar to
prevent container odor.
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