Quick Tips; Howto - KitchenAid KSB585CR0 Instructions And Recipes Manual

Blender Tips
Quick Tips
° In order to produce a smoother texture,
blend with CRUSHICE if you're making
beverages using ice.
° Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or
crushed faster than large ones.
° Add food to this Blender pitcher in
larger quantities than you would with
other blenders- you can add 2 to 3
cups (475 to 710 ml) at a time versus 1
cup (235 ml) portions.
° For many ingredient mixtures, start the
blending process at STIRto thoroughly
combine the ingredients. Then increase
to a higher speed, if necessary.
° Be sure to keep lid on pitcher while
blending.
° If desired, remove center ingredient cup
of the pitcher lid to add liquids or ice
cubes while the Blender is operating on
STIR,CHOP or MIX speeds.
° When operating at higher speeds with
a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop
the Blender and then add ingredients.
° Stop the Blender before using utensils
in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to
mix ingredients only when the Blender
is OFR To avoid damaging the utensil or
blender blades, do not use any utensil,
including spatulas, in the pitcher while
the motor is running.
° Cool hot foods, if possible, before
blending. Begin blending warm foods
on STIR.Increase to higher speed, if
necessary.
° Remove center ingredient cup when
blending hot liquids and operate only
on STIR.Do not place bare hand on lid
when processing hot liquids.
° Stop and check the consistency of
foods after a few seconds to avoid
over-processing.
How To ...
Reconstitute frozen juice: For a 6 oz.
(175 ml) can of orange juice concentrate,
combine the juice and correct amount of
water in the pitcher. Cover and blend at
MIX until thoroughly combined, about 10
to 15 seconds.
For a 12 oz. (355 ml) can, combine the
juice and 1 can of water in the pitcher.
Cover and blend on MIX until thoroughly
combined, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in
remaining 2 cans of water.
Dissolve flavored gelatin: Pour boiling
water into the pitcher; add gelatin.
Remove center ingredient cup and blend
on STIRuntil gelatin is dissolved, about 10
to 30 seconds. Add other ingredients.
Make cookie and graham cracker
crumbs: Break larger cookies into
pieces about 11/2inches (3.75 cm) in
diameter. Use smaller cookies as-is. Place
in pitcher. In PULSEMODE, cover and
blend on CHOP,pulsing a few times,
about 3 seconds each time, until desired
consistency is reached. Use the crumbs to
make a quick topping for frozen yogurt,
pudding, or a fruit compote.
To make finer crumbs for pie and dessert
crusts, break graham crackers or cookies
into pieces about 11/_inches (3.75 cm)
in diameter and place in the pitchen
In PULSEMODE, cover and blend on
LIQUEFY,pulsing a few times until desired
consistency is reached, about 20 to 30
seconds.
Make cracker crumbs: Follow procedure
for cookies. Use as a topping or as an
ingredient in main dish casseroles and
vegetable dishes.
Make bread crumbs: Tear bread into
pieces about 11/_inches (3.75 cm) in
diameter. Follow procedure for cookies.
Use as a topping or as an ingredient in
main dish casseroles and vegetable dishes.
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