Blender TipsQuick Tips° In order to produce a smoother texture,blend with CRUSHICE if you're makingbeverages 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 3cups (475 to 710 ml) at a time versus 1cup (235 ml) portions.° For many ingredient mixtures, start theblending process at STIRto thoroughlycombine the ingredients. Then increaseto a higher speed, if necessary.° Be sure to keep lid on pitcher whileblending.° If desired, remove center ingredient cupof the pitcher lid to add liquids or icecubes while the Blender is operating onSTIR,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 tomix ingredients only when the Blenderis OFR To avoid damaging the utensil orblender blades, do not use any utensil,including spatulas, in the pitcher whilethe motor is running.° Cool hot foods, if possible, beforeblending. Begin blending warm foodson STIR.Increase to higher speed, ifnecessary.° Remove center ingredient cup whenblending hot liquids and operate onlyon STIR.Do not place bare hand on lidwhen processing hot liquids.° Stop and check the consistency offoods after a few seconds to avoidover-processing.How To ...Reconstitute frozen juice: For a 6 oz.(175 ml) can of orange juice concentrate,combine the juice and correct amount ofwater in the pitcher. Cover and blend atMIX until thoroughly combined, about 10to 15 seconds.For a 12 oz. (355 ml) can, combine thejuice and 1 can of water in the pitcher.Cover and blend on MIX until thoroughlycombined, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir inremaining 2 cans of water.Dissolve flavored gelatin: Pour boilingwater into the pitcher; add gelatin.Remove center ingredient cup and blendon STIRuntil gelatin is dissolved, about 10to 30 seconds. Add other ingredients.Make cookie and graham crackercrumbs: Break larger cookies intopieces about 11/2inches (3.75 cm) indiameter. Use smaller cookies as-is. Placein pitcher. In PULSEMODE, cover andblend on CHOP,pulsing a few times,about 3 seconds each time, until desiredconsistency is reached. Use the crumbs tomake a quick topping for frozen yogurt,pudding, or a fruit compote.To make finer crumbs for pie and dessertcrusts, break graham crackers or cookiesinto pieces about 11/_inches (3.75 cm)in diameter and place in the pitchenIn PULSEMODE, cover and blend onLIQUEFY,pulsing a few times until desiredconsistency is reached, about 20 to 30seconds.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 11/_inches (3.75 cm) indiameter. Follow procedure for cookies.Use as a topping or as an ingredient inmain dish casseroles and vegetable dishes.15