C Hints & Tips - Cuisinart HB154PCJU Instructions Manual

C Hints & Tips
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Liquid should come within 2.5cm of where the shaft attaches to the motor housing.
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When using with a non-stick cooking surface, be careful not to scratch the non-stick coating with the hand
blender.
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Do not immerse motor housing in water or any other liquid.
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Cut most solid foods into 2.5cm (1'') cubes for easy blending.
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Pour liquid ingredients into the measuring jug first, unless recipe instructs otherwise.
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To avoid splashing, do not turn the hand blender on until the blade is beneath the surface of the
mixture and do not pull the hand blender out of the mixture while appliance is running.
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Do not let hand blender stand in a hot pot on stove while not in use.
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Do not put fruit stones, bones or other hard material into the blending mixture, as these will damage
the blades.
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Do not overfill measuring jug. The level of mixture will rise when blending, and can overflow.
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Adding liquids that are warm, not cold, facilitates blending solids with liquids.
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For recipes requesting ice, use crushed ice (not whole cubes) for best results.
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Using a gentle up-and-down motion is the best way to blend and incorporate ingredients
uniformly.
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To whip air into a mixture, always hold the whisk just under the surface.
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To make a soup creamy in texture, use the hand blender to purée the soup solids to the desired
consistency using a gentle up-and down motion in the saucepan. You can quickly change your soup
into a thick and creamy blend.
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The hand blender is also suitable for frothing milk for a cappuccino or latté.
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Use the hand blender to make smooth gravies and sauces.
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For best results when adding celery to a recipe, use a vegetable peeler to remove tough outer
strings from the celery before blending.
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