TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:31 PM Page 1 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instr uctions. Blender Use and Care Guide - Model TB8 • • • • • POWERFUL 350-WATT MOTOR 8 SPEEDS STAINLESS STEEL BLADES HANDY MEASURING CUP INSIDE LID DURABLE 48 OZ.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:31 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: • Read all instructions before using blender. • To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put blender motor base, cord or plug in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning. • This blender is not for use by children.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 3 marked with an electrical rating of at least 125V. and 10 A., 1250 W., and (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 4 CAUTION: BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY. CAUTION: NEVER PLACE BLENDER MOTOR BASE OF APPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. 2. Place blender motor base on a dry level surface. 3. Make sure the knob is turned to OFF position, see FIGURE 1. 4. Invert container onto level countertop and assemble cutting assembly onto bottom of the container, making sure they are securely tightened into place, see FIGURE 2.
TB8 BLENDER 6. 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 5 Reassemble cutting assembly onto container. Place onto blender motor base and cover with lid assembly. Spin dry on speed 7 for 10 seconds. Store with lid assembly ajar. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be performed by an authorized service center. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
TB8 BLENDER • • • 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 6 Do not use the blender to process hot foods. Do not remove blender container from base or replace it until motor has stopped. Do not remove lid assembly while processing. Use removable insert on lid to add ingredients. BLENDING GUIDE Your blender features a variable speed control. While you may select any speed, the following list will help you determine where to set the control for various items.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 7 SPEEDS FOODS Chop Bread Tear 1 slice of bread into 6 pieces. Add to container. Chop for 5 seconds or until desired texture. Cookies Break into 1” pieces and place up to 1 cup of food into container. Chop until desired consistency. Crackers Place up to 8 crackers in 2” squares into container. Chop until desired consistency. 3-4 Chips & Cereal Place up to 1 cup in container and chop until desired consistency.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 8 SPEEDS FOODS Mix Coffee Beans Add up to 1/2 cup beans. Mix 45-90 seconds or until desired consistency. Chocolate Bars Break 2 ounces into 1” pieces and mix 30-60 seconds or until desired consistency. Sauces Add liquids then solids to container. Mix until desired consistency. Fruit Cut fruit into 1/2” cubes and place up to 1 cup into container. Add 1/2 cup liquid. Mix 45-60 seconds or until desired consistency.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 9 RECIPES BEVERAGES Place all the ingredients in the container in the order listed. Cover and blend on speed 7 until smooth, from 15-60 seconds. Serve immediately. Each recipe makes 2-4 servings. COTTAGE CHEESE COCKTAIL 1 cup chilled V-8 ® vegetable juice 1/2 cup cottage cheese PINEAPPLE JUICE 1 can (5 1⁄4 oz.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 10 SALAD DRESSINGS MAYONNAISE 1 egg 2 TBL vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 ⁄2 tsp dry mustard 1 ⁄2 tsp salt 1 cup salad oil - divided SPICY COTTAGE CHEESE DRESSING 1 ⁄2 cup salad oil 8 oz. tomato juice 1 ⁄2 tsp Tabasco® pepper sauce 1 green onion, cut into pieces 1 cup cottage cheese Place egg, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and 1⁄4 cup of the oil into blender. Cover and mix on speed 5 or 6 until smooth, about 5 seconds.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 11 SALADS ITALIAN BEAN SALAD 1 can (15 oz.) butter beans, drained 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained Place cabbage and apple into blender, fill with water up to 5 cup mark. Chop on speed 2 for 15-25 seconds or until vegetables are coarsely chopped, drain thoroughly. Place remaining ingredients into container in order listed. Cover and mix on speed 5 or 6 for 51 0 seconds or until smooth.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 12 MARINADES Place all ingredients into blender in order listed. Mix on speed 5 for 30 seconds. Coat meat, chicken or fish with mixture. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes. (Quantities will marinate 1-11⁄2 pounds of meat.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 13 SAUCES Dissolve flour in melted butter and pour into blender. Place remaining ingredients into container in order listed. Cover and chop on speed 4 for 10-15 seconds or until vegetables are chopped. Simmer sauce 5 minutes over low heat until thick. Makes 11⁄2-2 cups. Serve with chicken or fish.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 14 SOUPS VEGETABLE CREAM SOUP ⁄4 cup margarine 1 cup cauliflower, cut into pieces 1 cup broccoli, cut into pieces 1 ⁄4 cup carrots, cut into pieces 1 ⁄4 cup onion, cut into pieces STEWED TOMATO SOUP 1 cup water 2 beef bouillon cubes 11⁄2 cups V-8® juice 1 can (14 oz.) stewed tomatoes 1 Place ingredients into blender in order listed. Cover and mix on speed 5 for 30 seconds. 1 cup cold milk 1 ⁄2 cup chicken broth 1 cup cream Heat to a boil, stirring occasionally.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 15 DESSERTS CINNAMON PEACH COBBLER 1 ⁄4 cup milk 2 TBL vegetable oil 1 ⁄4 cup sugar 1 cup biscuit mix (like Bisquick®) 1 can (21 oz.) peach pie filling cinnamon for topping BLENDER BROWNIE 2 eggs 2 ⁄3 cup applesauce 1 tsp vanilla 3 ⁄4 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 cup flour 1 ⁄4 cup cocoa 1 ⁄2 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. powdered sugar Place milk, oil, sugar and biscuit mix into blender in order listed.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 16 PANCAKES Preheat griddle or skillet. Place ingredients into blender in order listed. Cover and stir on speed 1 for 5 seconds, scrape sides and stir on speed 1 until large lumps disappear. Pour onto hot greased griddle. Cook on both sides until done.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 17 MEATLOAF Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Place bread into blender. Cover and chop on speed 3 for 5 seconds. Set aside. Place vegetables into blender, cover with water. Cover and PULSE for 20 seconds or until desired consistency. Drain thoroughly. Place remaining ingredients, except meat and topping, into blender. Cover and mix on speed 5 for 5-10 seconds. Combine bread crumbs, vegetables, egg mixture and meat. Pat into 9”x5” loaf pan. Place pan in center of oven.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 18 SERVICE INFORMATION Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in-warranty service applies. This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authorized service center. Unauthorized service will void warranty. Consult your phone directory under “Appliances-Household-Small-Service and Repair,” or call 1-800-947-3744 in the U.S. and Canada, 52-5-397-2848 in Mexico.
TB8 BLENDER 3/7/01 3:32 PM Page 19 LIMITED ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE Toastmaster Inc. warrants this product, to original purchaser, for one year from purchase date to be free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is the only written or express warranty given by Toastmaster Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.