haier HB500BSS - Manual (Page 9)

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USEFUL TIPS
• Always keep the cover on the jar while blending.
• Always hold the jar while blending.
• Never use any utensils, including spatulas, in the jar while the blender
is operating. Always turn the power switch to the “0” off position first.
• When blending solid or thick liquid ingredients, use the Pulse setting
to prevent blades from becoming stuck.
• If food or ice becomes clumped, turn the blender off and use a rub-
ber spatula to redistribute the ingredients.
• Always place liquid ingredients into the jar first, unless the recipe
specifically states otherwise.
• When crushing ice alone, add a small quantity of water.
• Smaller ice cubes can be crushed faster than larger ice cubes.
• When blending solid foods, always cut them into pieces no larger
than 1” before placing them into the glass jar.
• Blend no more than 1/2 cup of solid foods at a time. This will speed
the blending process and reduce wear on the blades and motor. If
too much food is blended at one time, the motor may stall. If this
happens, turn the power to the “0” off position and remove a portion
of the food. Repeat the blending process.
• If additional foods, ice or liquids need to be added to the jar while
blending, remove the measuring cup from the cover by turning
counter-clockwise and add the ingredients from the opening in the
cover. Be sure that food is cut into 1” pieces first and ice cubes are
added one piece at a time. Wait a few seconds between adding
each ice cube so that the blender can properly blend the ice.
• Remember to replace the measuring cup when all ingredients have
been added.
• Be careful when blending hot liquids. Remove the measuring cup
while blending hot liquids to release steam and condensation that
would build up in the jar.
• Avoid over-blending. Usually, only a few seconds is needed to blend
the ingredients, not a few minutes.
• Chill the jar in the freezer before blending frozen drinks.
• When removing the jar from the base, be sure that the motor has
stopped completely.