KitchenAid KSB655CS Instructions Manual

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15ENGLISHBlender TipsQuick Tips• In order to produce a smoother texture,blend with CRUSH ICE 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 STIR to thoroughlycombine the ingredients. Then increaseto a higher speed, if necessary.• Be sure to keep lid on pitcher oraccessory jar while blending.• If desired, remove center ingredient cupor drizzle cap of the pitcher or accessoryjar lid to add liquids or ice cubes whilethe Blender is operating on STIR, CHOPor MIX speeds.• When operating at higher speeds with afull pitcher or accessory jar or with hotcontents, stop the Blender and then addingredients.• Stop the Blender before using utensils inthe pitcher or accessory jar. Use a rubberspatula to mix ingredients only whenthe Blender is OFF. To avoid damagingthe utensil or blender blades, do not useany utensil, including spatulas, in thepitcher or accessory jar while the motoris running.• Cool hot foods, if possible, beforeblending. Begin blending warm foodson STIR. Increase to higher speed, ifnecessary.• Remove center ingredient cup or drizzlecap when blending hot liquids andoperate only on STIR. Do not place barehand on lid when 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 or accessory jar; addgelatin. Remove center ingredient cup andblend on STIR until gelatin is dissolved,about 10 to 30 seconds. Add otheringredients.Make cookie and graham crackercrumbs: Break larger cookies into piecesabout 1½ inches (3.75 cm) in diameter.Use smaller cookies as-is. Place in pitcheror accessory jar. In PULSE MODE, coverand blend 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 1½ inches (3.75 cm)in diameter and place in the pitcher oraccessory jar. In PULSE MODE, cover andblend on LIQUEFY, pulsing a few timesuntil desired consistency is reached, about20 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 1½ inches (3.75 cm) indiameter. Follow procedure for cookies.Use as a topping or as an ingredient inmain dish casseroles and vegetable dishes.