Blending Techniques; How To Clean - Hamilton Beach 50199S Use & Care Manual

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Blending Techniques

Baby Foods
Follow feeding guidelines appropriate
for age. Place 1 cup 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 at
a time. PULSE about 10 times. For a finer
consistency, process on CRUMB a few
seconds after Pulsing.
Chopped Nuts
Place 1 cup 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 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 ⁄ cup beans in blender jar. Process
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on LIQUEFY for 30 seconds or until
desired grind consistency is reached.
Frozen Juice Concentrate
Place 6 ounces frozen juice in blender jar
with recommended amount of water.

How to Clean

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
BLEND 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces
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
baking chocolate into chunks. Place in
blender jar. PULSE for 10 seconds.
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 chunks and
place in blender jar. Process on GRATE for
30 seconds or until desired consistency.
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup 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 heavy or whipping cream in blender
jar. Process on BLEND for 20 seconds
or until thickened.
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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