Tips For Great Results; Quick Tips; How To - KitchenAid KSB1575 Instructions Manual

TIPS FOR gREAT RESULTS

Quick tips

• If you're making beverages using ice,
start with CRUSH ICE, then finish with
Speed 5 LIQUIFY in order to produce a
smoother texture.
• Ice directly from the freezer will crush
better than partially melted ice for snow.
• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or
crushed faster than large ones.
• For many ingredient mixtures, start
the blending process at STIR to thoroughly
combine the ingredients. Then increase
to a higher speed, as desired.
• If desired, remove center ingredient cup
of pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubes
while the Blender is operating at STIR,
CHOP , or MIX speeds.

how to...

Dissolve flavor_ed gelatin: Pour boiling
water into the pitcher; add gelatin. Remove
center ingredient cup, and place a towel
over the lid. Blend at STIR until gelatin is
dissolved, about 10 to 30 seconds. Add other
ingredients.
Make cookie, cr_acker_, or_ br_ead cr_umbs:
Break cookies, crackers, or bread into pieces
about 4 cm in diameter. Place in pitcher. In
PULSE mode, cover and blend at CHOP ,
pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds each
time, until reaching desired consistency.
Make finer_ cr_umbs for_ pie and desser_t
cr_usts: Break cookies, crackers, or bread
into pieces about 4 cm in diameter and place
in the pitcher. In PULSE mode, cover and
blend at LIQUIFY, pulsing a few times until
reaching desired consistency, about
20 to 30 seconds.
Chop fr_uits and vegetables: Put 2 cups
(475 mL) of fruit or vegetable chunks in
pitcher. In PULSE mode, cover and blend
at STIR, pulsing a few times, about 2 to 3
seconds each time, until reaching desired
consistency.
Pur_ee fr_uits: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned
or cooked fruit in pitcher. Add 2 to 4
tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) fruit juice or
water per cup (240 mL) of fruit. Cover and
blend at PUREE about 5 to 10 seconds.
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• Stop the Blender before using utensils
in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mix
ingredients only when the Blender is off.
Never use any utensil, including spatulas,
in the pitcher while the motor is running.
• Cool hot foods, if possible, before
blending. Begin blending warm foods
at STIR. Increase to higher speeds, one at
a time, if necessary.
• When blending hot foods or liquids, do not
fill the blender pitcher to the top. Secure
the lid, remove the center ingredient cup,
and place a towel over the lid. Operate
only on STIR speed. Do not place bare
hand on pitcher lid when processing hot
foods or liquids.
Pur_ee vegetables: Place 2 cups (475 mL)
canned or cooked vegetables in pitcher. Add
2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) broth,
water, or milk per cup (240 mL) of
vegetables. Cover and blend at PUREE
about 10 to 20 seconds.
Pur_ee meats: Place cooked, cubed, tender
meat in pitcher. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons
(45 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per cup
(240 mL) of meat. Cover and blend on STIR
10 seconds. Stop the Blender and scrape
sides of pitcher. Cover and blend on PUREE
10 to 20 seconds longer.
Take lumps out of gr_avy: If sauce or
gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher.
Cover and blend at MIX until smooth,
about 5 to 10 seconds.
Combine flour_ and liquid for_ thickening:
Place flour and liquid in pitcher. Cover and
blend at STIR until smooth, about 5 to 10
seconds.
Pr_epar_e white sauce: Place milk, flour, and
salt, if desired, in pitcher. Cover, and blend
at STIR until well-mixed, about 5 to 10
seconds. Pour into saucepan and cook
as usual.
Make smoothies: Place liquids and frozen
ingredients in pitcher first, then add other
ingredients on top. Cover and blend on
CRUSH ICE for 10 to 15 seconds, then
LIQUIFY for 10 to 15 seconds, as desired.