GE 168986 - Manual (Page 6)

Hints for Best Use
• Processing hot foods or liquids in the
blender may cause hot liquid to spurt
out when the cover is removed. Always
remove the filler cap of the cover
before blending hot foods or liquids.
• To add foods when blender is
operating, remove filler cap from
container cover and add ingredients
through the opening.
• If blending action stops during
blending or ingredients stick to sides
of the jar, turn blender OFF. Remove
cover and use a rubber spatula to push
mixture toward blades.
• Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff
dough, whip egg whites, grind raw
meat, or extract juices from fruits and
vegetables. The blender is not made to
perform these tasks.
• Do not store food or liquids in the
blender jar.
• When blending foods, do not fill the
glass jar above the 32-ounce/4 cups
line (1 L).
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Blending Techniques
Bread Crumbs
Tear bread into pieces and put in
blender jar. P
ULSE about 15 times.
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs
Break cookies or crackers into pieces
and put in blender jar. Process 1 cup
(250 ml) at a time. P
ULSE about 10 times.
For a finer consistency, process on
C
RUMB a few seconds after Pulsing.
Chopped Nuts
Place 1 cup (250 ml) nuts in blender
jar. P
ULSE a few times. Remove jar from
base and shake to redistribute pieces.
Place jar on base and P
ULSE 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.
P
ULSE until desired chopped consistency
is reached. Pour into colander to drain
off water.
Frozen Juice Concentrate
Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in
blender jar with recommended amount
of water. L IQUEFY 20 seconds. Or place
12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in
blender jar with 1 can of water. B
LEND 30
seconds. Pour into pitcher and stir
in remaining 2 cans water.
Smooth Gravy
If your gravy has lumps, place in blender
jar. Remove filler cap from cover to
allow steam to escape. P
UREE 5 seconds or
until smooth.
Pancakes or Waffles
Place liquid ingredients into blender jar;
then dry ingredients. M
IX for 10 seconds
or until blended.
Parmesan Cheese
Cut cheese into half-inch (1 cm) chunks
and place in blender jar. Process on
S
HRED for 45 seconds or until desired
consistency.
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated
sugar in blender jar. G
RATE 30 seconds to
make superfine sugar which dissolves
instantly in iced tea.
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