Use and Care Manual

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OPERATING
Once you have chosen the appropriate blade and container combination,
fill the container with ingredients. Install the blade on the container and
ensure it is tightly sealed. There are several techniques you can employ to
achieve the results you want. There are two basic modes of operation;
pulse mode and continuous mode. Place the unit on flat, dry and non-slip
surface. With one hand, hold the Power base firmly. Align the tabs on the
container to the power base. Press the blade and container down into the
power base, and you will activate the motor. Press and release
the container to pulse the motor. By pressing and twisting the container
clockwise, until the tabs disappear, you can “lock” into continuous mode.
Twist back to the left and release to end continuous mode.
Never run the motor continuously for more than 1 minute. The motor has
built-in thermal protection that will trip out. It may take longer than one
hour to reset the thermal circuit breaker. This is a safety feature built into
the power base. Large quantities may be prepared in smaller batches
with sufficient time between them for the motor to cool.
In between pulses check the consistency of the contents. You may find
you will have to shake the container to better distribute the contents. If
the contents stick to the wall of the container you may have to tap the
container to dislodge the ingredients. If the blade gets jammed for any
reason, remove the container from the power base. You may be able to
release the blade by shaking or tapping the container. If necessary, the
drive coupling can be turned backward to help release the blade. If these
methods do not work, open the container, and use a utensil to clear the
blockage.
Ensure the base has stopped turning before removing the cup.
CAUTION:
Under no circumstances allow fingers or utensils to go near the moving
blades, any moving parts or pushing down the motor activator on the
Power base while it is plugged in. If the blade stops during operation,
unplug cord of Power base immediately. Remove cup and give it a good
shake to release any blockage of the blade due to large ingredients.
Or, you can turn the knob at the underside of the cup. As a last resort is,
remove the blade from the cup and manually remove the obstruction.
Be extra careful around the sharp blades!
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HOW TO USE
First choose the appropriate container based on the task and the
volume of ingredients. Then chose the blade based on the task.
Choosing the correct Blade
Cross-blade specialty:
Chopping vegetables, fresh spices and nuts; Mixing batters, cookie
dough and instant mixes; Blending vegetable puree, smoothies and
soup; Grinding meats and seafood; Grating cheeses and coconut,
Shaving ice or anything frozen.
Straight-blade specialty:
Fine Grind seeds and dry spices; Whip butter, cream, dressing,
egg whites, milk.