Black & Decker iBLEND BLP5601KT Use And Care Book Manual page 11

10. Remove the lid to pour.
11. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
SPECIAL FEATURES
This blender has an Intelligent Fuse ™ system designed to protect the motor
from overheating. If appliance is used on PULSE for more than 2 minutes the
blue light will flash and the blender will shut off. Unplug the appliance and wait
30 seconds. Plug in the appliance and restart the blending.
If appliance is being overloaded the blue light will turn off and the blender will
shut off. Unplug the appliance and wait 3 minutes. Plug in the appliance and
restart the blending.
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BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
• Cut food into pieces no larger than ¾-inch for use in the blender.
• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or
the mixture is very thick, press the OFF/PULSE 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.
• Appliance should always have cover in place when
in use.
• Do not place blender jar on base when motor is
running.
• The lid cap holds ⅓ cup liquid and can be used when
adding ingredients such as juices, milk, cream and
E
liquor (E).
• When making bread crumbs, chopping nuts or grinding coffee beans make
sure blender jar is completely dry.
• When using a PULSE function use short bursts. Allow the blades to stop
rotating between pulses. Do not use pulse for more than 2 minutes.
• Use the PULSE button when preparing beverages that include ice cubes;
this helps to produce a smoother texture.
• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then
increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
• When blending hot ingredients always open
• DO 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
F
Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before placing
in blender jar).
• Tasks not recommended for the blender:
Whipping cream
Beating egg whites
Mixing dough
Mashing potatoes
Grinding meats
Extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
the lid cap and replace it ajar with the opened
side away from you (F). Cover lid with a cloth
to avoid splattering and only use speed 1. Do
not blend more than 2 ⁄ to 3 cups at a time.
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2
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