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operating instructions
WET BLADE CONTAINER
Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees,
batters, and for wet chopping.
1. Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1
.
2. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods in the
container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for blending, you may want
to cut or break food into smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredient
s.
3. Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless
the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening). Especially when blending hot
ingredients, make sure the lid is securely latched.
4. With the motor off, set the wet blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the
centering pad. Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to
operate a motor base without a container properly in place
.
5. Start with the High/Variable Switch in the Variable ( ) position. Always start your
machine on variable speed 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/Off Switch to
On (|) then slowly increase to the desired speed. Your container will shift and get into
an aligned position.
6. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups
and sauces
.
7. Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard
appliances. Until you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to
avoid over processing
.
8. After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing
the lid or container from the motor bas
e.
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Use Caution; escaping steam or
splashes may scald.
Lock the lid. This will prevent
expansion from aecting the
position of the lid when the
machine is turned on.
Start on Variable 1, slowly
increase to 10.
CAUTION
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