OPERATINg ThE BLENDERUsing the Crush Ice function1 Before operating the Blender, make surethe pitcher is properly positioned onthe base.2 Put ingredients into the pitcher andfirmly place lid. Use up to 1/2 trayof cubed ice.Your Blender offers a CRUSH ICE ( ) function. When selected, the Blender will automaticallypulse for 30 seconds at staggered intervals at the optimal speed for crushing ice or other ingredients.TIP: Process up to 1/2 standard ice cube tray or 6 to 7 standard ice cubes at a time.Occasional stirring with a spatula will be helpful only when Blender is off. The CRUSH ICE4 When the timed function is finished, theBlender will stop. Press POWER ( )to turn off. Unplug Blender beforeremoving the pitcher.3 Press POWER ( ), then press CRUSHICE ( ). The CRUSH ICE function isa timed function.3 Press POWER ( ), then press theHOT FOODS ( ) button . Theindicator light above the Hot Foodsbutton will light up. The Hot Foodsfeature starts at a low speed and slowlyramps up to higher speeds over 90seconds to avoid splashing of hot liquids.4 When the Hot Foods function isfinished, the Blender will stop. Press thePOWER ( ) button to turn off. UnplugBlender before removing the pitcher.