Using Your Blender; Helpful Hints - West Bend 48-OZ Instruction Manual

Assemble the blending jar. Place the gasket in the blade base, flat side down. Screw
the blade base on to the threads on the bottom of the blending jar.
• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon use due to the release
of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during use and cooling
– this is normal.
1. Make sure motor base is unplugged. Place motor base on clean, dry surface.
2. Place the blending jar onto the motor base.
3. Add ingredients to the blending jar and replace the lid. Lock lid in place by turning
clockwise. If blending hot foods, remove the blender feeder cap, otherwise
ensure that feeder cap is locked in to the cover.
4. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet only.
5. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending the ingredients by rotating
speed dial and selecting speed; 1 - low or 2 - high.
6. TO USE PULSE MODE: Pulse allows you to create short bursts of power. To use
the PULSE function, repeatedly rotate and release the speed dial to "P". The
PULSE function should be used in the initial stages of blending ice and frozen
ingredients for smoothies and other frozen drinks. The PULSE function should
also be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food
when chunkier results are desired. Do not use pulse for anything more than short
bursts. Note: If necessary, use a rubber spatula to push ingredients to be
chopped into liquid portion of recipe ONLY when motor is OFF.
7. Switch to a higher speed if the motor seems to labor when processing to prevent
overloading of the motor. Best results are achieved when some liquid is used
when blending.
8. TO STOP BLENDING: Stop the blending process by turning to the "O" position.
9. Wait until blades stop rotating before removing blending jar. When blending is
complete, unplug the motor base.
• Processing hot liquids
•
Always cover the lid and feeder cap before blending hot liquid or mixtures.
• Use the feeder cap to add liquids to the container while the unit is running.
•
Never stand with your face directly over the container when you are putting
ingredient through the feeder cap.
•
Blending Icy mixtures
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Steps for blending ice:
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Pour in liquid, and then add ice, place the cover.
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Pulse 2-3 times
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Set to desired speed
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Chunks of frozen fruit can be added to milk or fruit juice to produce a sherbet or
slush.
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Use the feeder cap to add liquids or ingredients to the container while the unit
is running.
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Always add liquid ingredients to the blending jar first and then add remaining solid
or frozen ingredients. This will prevent excessive wear on the motor and ensure
that the ingredients are properly blended. Do not fill above the MAX Fill Line (48
oz/6 cups).
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