Optimum 9400 - Getting the most from Your 9400; Using the Speed Dial

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To get the best results, place food in the jug in the following order:
1. First liquids.
2. Then soft foods/vegetables.
3. Last add frozen produce and ice.
To process hot liquids:
1. Pour the hot liquids into the jug no higher than the top jug fill mark (2 Litres).
2. Securely insert the lid (with the lid plug in position).
3. To heat cool liquids, begin blending at a LOW speed then increase to HIGH. Continue blending
on HIGH for several minutes until the contents begin heating.
To process vegetables:
1. For best results, cut the food material into small pieces. You do not need to remove peel,
kernels or seeds as the blender will blend these completely.
2. Put the pieces into the blender jug, and then add water until the jug is 2/3 full.
3. Securely insert the lid (with the lid plug in position).
4. Begin blending at LOW speed and increase to HIGH speed (7 or 8 on the speed dial) until the
food is at the desired consistency.
To process ice:
1. Place the ice in the jug.
2. Add water to about three-quarters full and allow the ice to float to the top.
3. Securely insert the lid (with the lid plug in position).
4. Begin blending at LOW speed and slowly increase the speed to HIGH (10 on the speed dial)
until the ice is at the desired consistency.
LOW speeds (1 to 5 on the speed dial): Use to chop and slice. Always switch to LOW speed when
adding food or liquid during blending.
HIGH speeds (5 to 10 on the speed dial): Use to refine grains, break down ice, and to blend frozen
fruit, whole fruits and vegetables.
Please Note: Always start blending on LOW speed to prepare food, and then gradually increase to
the required speed.
Outcome Speed dial Blending time*
Dips and Spreads 5-7 10-20 seconds
Purées 5-7 20-30 seconds
Smoothies & Shakes 5-10 10-30 seconds
Frozen Mixtures 10 10-30 seconds
Cocktails 5-10 10-30 seconds
Smooth Sauces 10 45-60 seconds
Fruit and Vegetable Juices 10 45-60 seconds
Refined Grains 10 60-90 seconds
Nut Milk 10 60-90 seconds
Nut Butters 10 1-2 minutes
Hot Soups 10 4-6 minutes
* Blending times are approximations. Times will vary depending on type of ingredients used and desiredconsistency.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR OPTIMUM 9400 USING THE SPEED DIAL
OVER-BLENDINGCANOVERHEATYOURMACHINEITMAYALSOCAUSE
LOSSOFHEALTHYNUTRIENTS.