KitchenAid 5KSB5553 Manual

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20BLENDER TIPSQuick Tips• In order to produce a smoother texture,blend with CRUSH ICE ( ) if you’remaking beverages using ice.• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped orcrushed faster than large ones.• Add food to this Blender pitcher inlarger quantities than you would withother blenders – you can add 2 to 3 cups(475 to 710 mL) at a time versus 1 cup(235 mL) portions.• For many ingredient mixtures, startthe blending process at STIR ( ) tothoroughly combine the ingredients. Thenincrease to a higher speed, if necessary.• Be sure to keep lid on pitcherwhile blending.• If desired, remove centre ingredient cupof pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubeswhile the Blender is operating at STIR ( ),CHOP ( ), or MIX ( ) speeds.• When operating at higher speeds witha full pitcher or with hot contents, stopthe Blender and then add ingredients.• Stop the Blender before using utensilsin the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mixingredients only when the Blender is “O”(OFF). Never use any utensil, includingspatulas, in the pitcher while the motoris running.• Cool hot foods, if possible, beforeblending. Begin blending warm foodsat STIR ( ). Increase to a higher speed,if necessary.• Remove centre ingredient cup whenblending hot liquids and operate onlyon STIR ( ). Do not place barehand on pitcher lid when processinghot liquids.• Stop and check the consistencyof foods after a few seconds toprevent over-processing.How To ...Reconstitute frozen juice: For a 175 mLcan of orange juice concentrate, combinethe juice and correct amount of water inthe pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX ( )until thoroughly combined, about 10 to15 seconds.For a 355 mL can, combine the juiceand 1 can of water in the pitcher. Coverand blend at MIX ( ) until thoroughlycombined, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stirin remaining 2 cans of water.Dissolve flavoured gelatin: Pour boilingwater into the pitcher; add gelatin. Removecentre ingredient cup and blend at STIR ( )until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 to30 seconds. Add other ingredients.Make cookie and graham crackercrumbs: Break larger cookies into piecesabout 4 cm in diameter. Use smaller cookiesas-is. Place in pitcher. In PULSE ( ) mode,cover and blend at CHOP ( ), pulsinga few times, about 3 seconds each time,until desired consistency is reached. Usethe crumbs to make a quick topping forfrozen yoghurt, pudding, or a fruit compote.To make a finer crumb for pie and dessertcrusts, break graham crackers or cookiesinto pieces about 4 cm in diameter and placein the pitcher. In PULSE ( ) mode, coverand blend at LIQUEFY ( ), pulsing a fewtimes until desired consistency is reached,about 20 to 30 seconds.Make cracker crumbs: Follow procedurefor cookies. Use as a topping or as aningredient in main dish casseroles andvegetable dishes.Make bread crumbs: Tear bread intopieces about 4 cm in diameter. Followprocedure for cookies. Use as a toppingor as an ingredient in main dish casserolesand vegetable dishes.