Blender User's Manual
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FOOD PREPARATION GUIDE 
FOOD PREPARATION GUIDE 
Milkshakes, smoothies, cocktails, 
fruit frappes
Blending shaft Use chilled milk. Blend until 
desired consistency is achieved. 
Use mid to ‘HIGH’ speed for 30 
seconds.
Soups, dips, baby food Blending shaft Blend until smooth. Use mid to 
‘HIGH’ speed for 30 seconds.
Cheese 
(maximum weight ½ lb/200g, pre-cut 
into ¾ inch/2cm cubes)
Chopping 
bowl
Use ‘HIGH’ speed for 
20-30 seconds.
Carrot 
(maximum weight ½ lb/200g, pre-cut 
into ¾ inch/2cm cubes)
Chopping 
bowl
Use ‘HIGH’ speed for 
20-30 seconds.
Onion 
(maximum weight 1oz/30g)
Chopping 
bowl
Use mid speed for 20 seconds.
Nuts 
(maximum weight 5oz/150g)
Chopping 
bowl
Use mid to ‘HIGH’ speed for 20-
30 seconds.
Red meat, chicken fillets, fish fillets 
(maximum weight ½lb/200g, pre-
cut into ¾ inch/2cm cubes)
Chopping 
bowl
Use mid to ‘HIGH’ speed for 20-
30 seconds.
Ice Blending 
Shaft
Use ‘HIGH’ speed for 
20-30 seconds.
Do not operate the stick blender continuously for more than 1 minute. Allow the motor to 
rest for 1 minute between each use. This is especially important when mixing dry, thick or 
heavy mixtures. Never mix for more than 15 seconds. Stop operation and stir the ingredients 
before continuing.
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