Usage-How It Works; Usage-Basic Uses - Sharper Image 8291 SI Instruction Manual

USAGE-HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS:
CAUTION: Never place your hands near the blade. Never
place your hands or utensils into the Power Base (without
cup) when the unit is plugged in.
1. Place the desired ingredients into a cup.
2. Place the blade on by twisting it until there is a tight seal.
3. Line up the tabs of the cup with the tabs of the Power Base.
Press down on the cup to turn the unit on. The unit will remain
on until you let go of the cup.
YOU CAN PROCESS FOODS SEVERAL WAYS:
A Just press the top of the cup and immediately release. This
way you process food so it's coarsely chopped, perfect for
chunky salsa and coarsely chopped onions. Keep pressing and
releasing until you achieve the desired consistency. You can
support the unit with your other hand to make sure that the unit
will not go into "continuous blending" mode (explained in #4 below).
B If you notice that certain ingredients are not being processed
and getting stuck to the sides or bottom of the cup, just remove
the cup with blade from the Power Base and shake or tap the
cup on the table or counter. Place it back into the Power Base.
4. For continuous blending, turn the cup clockwise until the tabs
of the cup fit under the lip of the Power Base. This way the unit
will operate without you holding the cup down.
CAUTION: If the blade stops while in continuous blending mode, immediately
unplug the blender unit. This could happen if you are chopping/grinding a hard
ingredient. It could get stuck between the blade and the side of the cup, preventing the
blade from turning. To fix the problem, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FIRST. Then remove
the cup with blade and shake or tap the cup to unblock the blade. If that will not work,
twist off the blade from the cup and manually rotate the blade. Once the obstruction is
cleared and blade moves freely - assemble the blade and the cup, and place into the
Power Base. Try chopping again.
5. To turn the unit off, just twist the cup counter clockwise until the tabs of the cup and
the tabs of the power base line up. Lift up the cup.
IMPORTANT: Always remember not to operate unit for more than 1 minute (60 sec)
at a time as it can cause permanent damage to the motor. If the motor does stop
working and there is no obstruction, unplug the unit. Remove the cup with blade
and let the unit cool down for a few hours before trying to use it again. The internal
mechanism shuts the unit off when it detects overheating.
Twist Cup onto
Blade Firmly
Blade Unit with Cup Attached
Locks into Base/Power Unit
Simply Press Down
on Cup to Operate
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USAGE-BASIC USES

CHOPPING ONIONS AND GARLIC
Chop and mince without the cutting board. We suggest using the boiler onions that can be
found in your local grocery store, they are small and perfect to use in our blender.
1. Prep the onion or garlic by removing the skin. Make sure that all the pieces will fit into
the cup.
2. Place onions, onion pieces or garlic into the cup. Twist on the blade.
3. Press on the top of the cup and immediately release. Keep pressing and releasing until
you achieve the desired consistency. If some of the pieces become stuck to the walls or
under the blade, shake or tap the cup against the table or countertop. Place on power base
and try again.
4. Lift up the cup and remove the blade by untwisting it. Use the chopped onions or garlic
right away, or place the sealable lid over the cup and store in the refrigerator for later use.
CHOPPING FRESH HERBS
Perfect for chopping all of your favorite herbs in just seconds. You can add so much more
flavor by using the fresh herbs versus the dry kind, and your whole family and friends will
notice. Experiment with different herb combinations!
1. Place your favorite herbs into the cup. Twist on the blade.
2. Press on the top of the cup and immediately release. Keep pressing and releasing until
you achieve the desired consistency.
3. Lift up the cup and remove the blade by untwisting it. Place the Herb Lid on (with 3
different openings depending on how finely chopped the herbs are). Turn little knob to
select the proper opening. Use the freshly chopped herbs right away or store it in the
refrigerator for later use.
GRATING CHEESES
No more using the cheese grater, grating cheese in this blender is fast and effortless.
1. Add your favorite cheese or cheeses (if making a blend) to the cup. Make sure that all
the pieces can fit into the cup. Twist on the blade.
2. Press on the top of the cup and immediately release. Keep pressing and releasing until
you achieve the desired consistency. If some of the pieces become stuck to the walls or
under the blade, shake or tap the cup against the table or countertop. Place on Power
Base and try again.
3. Lift up the cup and remove the blade by untwisting it. Use the grated cheese right away
or place the sealable lid over the cup and store in the refrigerator for later use.
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