Care And Cleaning - Black & Decker BLBD25LA Use And Care Book Manual

11. d O NOt place any of the following in the blender:
• large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before placing in blender jar.)
12. t asks not recommended for the blender:
• Whipping cream
• Beating egg whites
• Mixing dough
• Mashing potatoes
• Grinding meats
• extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
SeLeCtING a SPeed
LOw (1)
For blending frozen juices and drink mixes
Preparing salad dressings
Pureeing hot soups
Puddings
Blending pancake and waffle batter or mixes
Beating eggs for omelets and custards
Making cookie crumbs and bread crumbs
Preparing sauces and salsas
HIGH ()
Coarse to fine chopping of nuts, vegetables and fruits
Grinding hard cheeses, spices and coffee beans
Baby foods: fruits and vegetables
Protein drinks
Milk shakes and malts
Frozen drinks and smoothies
PULSe (P)
Crushing ice
Chopping vegetables
Thick beverages
Smoothies


Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service personnel.
Note: do not attempt to sharpen the cutting edges of the blades. They are
permanently sharpened at the factory and will be ruined by attempted
sharpening.
CLeaNING
Note: Before cleaning, be sure unit is turned off and cord is unplugged.
• Completely disassemble blender parts before washing.
• Whenever possible, rinse parts immediately after blending for easy
cleanup.
• Wipe base and feet with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Stubborn spots
can be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth and a mild, nonabrasive
cleaner. do not immerse blender base in liquid.
• All removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. Hand
washing of plastic parts will help to maintain the blender's appearance.
• If your sink has a sprayer nozzle, you will find it helpful in rinsing the
blades.
• If washing in a dishwasher, place removable parts on top rack only – not in
or near utensil basket.
• Some staining of parts may occur. Make a paste of 2 tablespoons baking
soda / 1 tablespoon water. Apply to stains and let stand overnight. Rinse
and dry.
• do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on any plastic or metal
parts.
• do not allow blades to soak in water for long periods of time.
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