other wet foods in the mini jar, but you must use the PERSONAL JAR
BLADE BASE.
1.
Place ingredients to be blended or grinded in the mini jar.
2.
If grinding dry ingredients, screw grinding blade (GREY) until tight. If
blending wet ingredients, screw blending blade (BLACK) until tight.
3.
Turn mini jar upside down and place on the blender base, turning
clockwise to secure it in place.
4.
Use the PULSE function to blend or grind your ingredients.
5.
When finished, unscrew the mini jar from the base and unplug the
appliance.
Note: To avoid overheating during blending, do not use the mini jar for more
than 30 consecutive seconds.
6.
Remove the blade base by turning counterclockwise and store dry foods
with mini jar lid.
BL EN D ING AN D GR IN DI NG T IP S AN D
TE CH NIQ U ES
• Cut food into pieces no larger than
• When preparing foods that have several different kinds of ingredients,
always add liquid ingredients first.
• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very
thick, press the PULSE/STOP button to turn appliance off. Remove the
lid and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar and to
redistribute the food, pushing food toward the blades. Replace the lid and
continue blending.
• The lid cap holds up to 2oz. of liquid and can be used as a measure when
adding ingredients such as juices, milk, cream or liquor.
• When making bread crumbs or blending dry goods, make sure blending
jar is completely dry.
• Use the #3 speed button when preparing beverages that include ice
cubes or anything frozen; this helps to produce a smoother texture.
• The PULSE function is helpful when short bursts of power are needed,
such as when preparing thick smoothies or milkshakes. Do not use pulse
for more than 10 seconds at a time. Release the PULSE button regularly,
allow the blender to rest briefly, and then continue.
• Do not run blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a time.
• Do not use if blender jar is chipped or cracked.
• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then
increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
• To stop blending at any time, press the PULSE/STOP or ON/OFF button.
• When blending hot ingredients, always let them cool at least 5 minutes
before blending. Before beginning to blend, remove the measuring cup lid
insert and put it back with the opened side tilted away from you. Cover
lid with a cloth to avoid splattering and only use the lowest speed. Do not
blend more than 2 ½ to 3 cups at a time.
• Always operate the blender with the lid on the jar.
• Do not store foods in the blending jar.
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