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20306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................ BOX CONTENTS................................. PARTS & CONTROLS .......................... USING YOUR HAND BLENDER............ SO UPS............................................. 17 - 19 4 4/5 6 6/7 8/9 CARROT, LEMON AND TARRAGON CREAM OF MUSHROOM ONION, POTATO & PARSLEY SAUCES AND SPICY DISHES............
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 4 THE DUALIT HAND BLENDER Thank you for choosing the Dualit hand blender. We hope it will open a world of new possibilities for you – with no extra washing up! Blended soups, purées, mashed or crushed vegetables, dips and pâtés can easily be prepared. Milk can be frothed & eggs beaten in moments.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Handle with care and never touch • the blade itself, it is very sharp • The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Dualit Ltd may damage your appliance and could cause fire, electrical shock or injury • The Dualit hand blender is for indoor use only.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 6 BOX CONTENTS PARTS & CONTROLS Unpack the unit and components from the shipping container.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 7 PARTS & CONTROLS To detach the blending stick - Hold the blender body (1) firmly with one hand then twist the blending stick (2) clockwise with your other hand, then pull down to detach. To re-attach reverse the procedure, ensuring the two parts are correctly aligned.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 8 USING YOUR HAND BLENDER SPEED & TURBO BUTTONS For maximum control and professional blending results, two power controls are featured on the Dualit hand blender: • Variable speed button Ranging from 9000rpm to 17000rpm you can finely set the required speed using the speed selection wheel (3).
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 SERVICING GETTING STARTED CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Dip the blending stick (2) as deep into the bowl but not above the ’Max’ mark on the front of the shaft • Set the speed (3), then switch on the unit by pressing the power button (4) on the front Hold the bowl or jug steady during use, stand it on a damp cloth.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 10 SERVICING UK AFTER-SALES SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING 1. The hand blender does not turn on 3. I get splashes when I blend a) Check the plug is in the socket and the switch in turned on a) Try using a deeper bowl or jug, even when blending small mixtures b) The blending stick may not be securely attached. Remove and re-attach, ensuring it is locked into place c) Ensure the cord is not damaged.
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220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 INGREDIENTS The importance of good quality and fresh ingredients will make a huge difference to any recipe. Remember, the fresher the better and quality over quantity. • Get in the habit of using your hand • blender and bring a bit of fun into the preparation of quick meals, snacks and drinks.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 13 DAILY USES FOR YOUR DUALIT HAND BLENDER make a delicious soup. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Whiz it together with the hand blender and serve Add a little salt and pepper and • 2-3 tbsp warm water.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 14 ...DAILY USES • Make pancakes a regular feature on your menu, especially if you have children to cook for Use a packet mix, or quickly make your own. Put 100g plain flour into a large bowl with a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp caster sugar if you want sweet pancakes.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 15 DIPS AND PÂTÉS QUICK GUACAMOLE (serves two or three) Fresh homemade guacamole takes • next to no time to prepare using the Dualit hand blender and makes an excellent little dish to serve with drinks. For a bright green colour, • make this no more than 10 minutes ahead of serving. (See recipe for Avocado sauce (page 18) for a tip on keeping the colour.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 16 DIPS AND PÂTÉS ...SALMON PÂTÉ • • • • Roughly snip the salmon and spring onion into pieces with scissors, into a medium sized bowl. Pulse with the Dualit hand blender until roughly chopped CREAMY BLACK OLIVE, ANCHOVY AND TUNA PASTE (serves four) This recipe is Spanish and makes a fabulous tapas snack, canapé or spread. The better the quality of the ingredients, the more delicious it becomes.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 17 SOUPS CARROT, LEMON AND TARRAGON SOUP (serves four) • By keeping this simple, the full natural flavour of the carrots comes to the fore, underlined by a hint of fresh herbs. This is a great low calorie soup which is quickly blended until smooth with the Dualit hand blender. Thyme, coriander or basil can be used instead of tarragon. • 500g (1lb 2oz) carrots 1 onion, chopped 1-2 tbsps olive oil small bunch of fresh tarragon • 1.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 18 SOUPS ONION, POTATO & PARSLEY... ...MUSHROOM SOUP (serves four) 700ml (1¼ pints) vegetable or chicken stock, can be made with bouillon powder or a cube • Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp • • • • 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 19 SOUPS SAUCES ...SOUP (serves two) WATERCRESS SAUCE (serves two) There is no need to clean the chopper bowl. Cut the onion into chunks, and whiz in the chopper or using your knife Cut the potato into cubes with a knife.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 20 SAUCES ...MAYONNAISE (serves four) AVOCADO SAUCE (serves six to eight) The Dualit hand blender brings out the best qualities of the smooth flesh of a ripe avocado. Its soft, buttery nature makes it ideal for a quick sauce to accompany a piece of cold salmon. A trick to retain the green colour of an avocado sauce is to keep it out of contact with the air.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 21 SAUCES & SPICY DISHES PEANUT AND CHILLI SATAY SAUCE (enough to fill a medium sized jam jar) 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce (nam pla) or soy sauce This is delicious as a dipping sauce for chicken or prawn barbecue satays. It can also be used as a base for a Thai curry – use a couple of tablespoons per serving and dilute with some hot water.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 22 SPICY DISHES TO THE MAKE THE CURRY FRESH GREEN CURRY PASTE a small bunch (about 40g/1½ oz) • fresh coriander, with stalks 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsps coconut cream, optional, but nice 2 tsp ground coriander • Snip in the coriander stalks but reserve the leaf sprigs.
0306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 23 SPICY DISHES DESSERTS SWEET POTATO MASH WITH FIVE SPICE DUCK LEGS (serves two) WHIPPING CREAM Healthy sweet potato (perfect for low • GI diets) makes a deliciously satisfying • mash. Its slight sweetness makes it an excellent accompaniment to roasted spicy duck legs. Make the mash while • the duck is cooking.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 24 DESSERTS EXOTIC FRUIT JELLIES Passion fruits and pomegranates add an exotic flavour when combined with other juices but the seeds can get in the way. This can be solved by pulping them with the Dualit hand blender and then straining the juice. For best flavours choose well ripened fruits and blood oranges (when in season) which give a glorious colour to the jellies. 2 ripe passion fruits • • Halve the passion fruits and pomegranates.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 25 DESSERTS FROTHY CRÈME ANGLAISE (serves four to six) Real homemade custard is so • wonderfully comforting. Give it a neat twist by whisking it to cappuccino • froth and turn a homely pudding into a luxury dessert.
220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 26 DESSERTS BERRY FRUITS AND HONEY ICE CREAM DRIZZLE (serves four) Turn shop bought ice cream into a luxurious dessert with this fruity sauce.
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220306_quark file for hand blender.qxp 5/15/2006 11:34 Page 28 D U A L I T L I M I T E D C O U N T Y O A K W AY C R A W L E Y W E S T S U S S E X RH11 7ST T E L E P H O N E : +44 (0) 1293 652 500 F A C S I M I L E : +44 (0) 1293 652 555 EMAIL: info@dualit.com WEB: www.dualit.
