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SPEED
VITESSE
VELOCIDAD
BLENDER
Instructions and Recipes
MÉLANGEUR
INSTRUCTIONS ET RECETTES
LICUADORA
INSTRUCCIONES Y RECETAS
KSB560, KSB580
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Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Blender. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Before you use your Blender, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit. This card will enable
us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.
Please complete the following for your personal records:
Model Number _______________________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________
Store Name and Location_______________________________________________________
Preuve d’achat et enregistrement du produit
Veuillez conserver une copie du coupon de caisse indiquant la date d’achat de votre mélangeur. La preuve d’achat vous assure du service d’après-vente sous garantie.
Avant d’utiliser votre mélangeur, veuillez remplir et poster la carte d’enregistrement du produit accompagnant l’appareil. Grâce à cette carte, nous pourrons vous
appeler dans l’éventualité improbable d’un avis de sécurité et nous conformer plus facilement aux dispositions de la loi sur la sécurité des produits de consommation. Cette carte ne confirme pas votre garantie.
Veuillez remplir ce qui suit pour vos dossiers personnels :
Numéro de modèle _ __________________________________________________________
Numéro de série ______________________________________________________________
Date d’achat _________________________________________________________________
Nom du marchand et adresse___________________________________________________
Comprobante de compra y registro del producto
Siempre conserve una copia del recibo de ventas que especifique la fecha de compra de su licuadora. El comprobante de compra le asegurará el servicio técnico bajo garantía.
Antes de utilizar la licuadora, complete y envíe por correo su tarjeta de registro del producto que viene junto con la unidad. Esta tarjeta nos permitirá contactarnos
con usted en el improbable caso de una notificación de algún problema de
seguridad con el producto y nos ayudará a cumplir con las cláusulas de la Consumer Product Safety Act (Ley sobre la seguridad de los productos para el consumidor). Esta tarjeta no asegura su garantía.
Complete lo siguiente para su registro personal:
Número del modelo ___________________________________________________________
Número de serie ______________________________________________________________
Fecha de compra _____________________________________________________________
Nombre de la tienda y dirección_________________________________________________
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Table of Contents |
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INTRODUCTION |
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Blender Safety ................................................................................................................ |
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Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... |
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Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................... |
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FEATURES AND OPERATION |
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Preparing the Blender for Use ......................................................................................... |
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Before First Use ....................................................................................................... |
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Blender Assembly .................................................................................................... |
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Using the Blender ........................................................................................................... |
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Before Use .............................................................................................................. |
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Operating the Blender ............................................................................................. |
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Crush Ice Feature .................................................................................................... |
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Pulse Mode Feature ............................................................................................... |
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Ingredient Cap ...................................................................................................... |
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Soft Start™ Blending Feature ................................................................................. |
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Speed Control Guide .................................................................................................... |
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CARE AND CLEANING |
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... |
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BLENDER TIPS |
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How To ................................................................................................................. |
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Margarita ..................................................................................................................... |
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Sparkling Cran-Pineapple Drink ..................................................................................... |
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Strawberry-Banana Smoothie ....................................................................................... |
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Rum Mocha ................................................................................................................. |
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Italian Tortellini Tomato Soup ....................................................................................... |
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Blueberry Pancakes and Sauce ...................................................................................... |
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Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing ..................................................................................... |
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Chocolate Pot De Crème ............................................................................................... |
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Fresh Fruit Milk Shake ................................................................................................... |
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION |
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KitchenAid® Blender Warranty ...................................................................................... |
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Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and District of Columbia ........... |
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Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada ................................................................ |
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How to Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico ..................................................... |
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How to Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations .......................... |
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How to Arrange for Service Outside these Locations ..................................................... |
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How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................................ |
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Blender Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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Important SafeGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:
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Do not use outdoors. |
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. |
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Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of |
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severe injury to persons or damage to the Blender. A scraper may be used but must |
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be used only when the Blender is not running. |
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Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. |
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Always operate Blender with cover in place. |
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When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover. |
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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 Volts A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
Note: Your Blender has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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Blender Features
Pitcher
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Die-Cast
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Models KSB560 and KSB580 56 oz. (1.75 L) Pitcher
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Blender Features
This Blender was built and tested to KitchenAid quality standards for optimum performance and long, trouble-free life.
Robust Motor
Rugged 0.9-horsepower motor supplies the power for superb performance with all blending tasks – from pureeing sauces to making chunky salsas, or uniformly crushing a pitcher of ice or frozen fruit within seconds for silky smoothies.
Easy clean,
One-Piece Pitcher Design
One-piece design integrates a functional pitcher with dynamic interior contours that continually directs food into the blade for fast, thorough blending. The one-piece design also means cleaning is achieved without removing the blade and other parts. Pitcher stands up to extreme temperatures – from boiling soups to frozen margaritas and has a wide pour spout to ensure smooth pouring. Pitcher is dishwasher safe.
Pitcher
[Models KSB560 and KSB580]
One-piece 56 oz. (1.75 L)
capacity clear, pitcher is shatter
resistant, scratch resistant, and stain resistant. Pitcher
handle features soft inner-grip for firm, comfortable, no-slip control.
Patented Stainless Steel Blade
Sharp oversized blade tines are positioned on four different planes for fast, thorough, and consistent blending. Our durable blade design is built into the pitcher for easy handling and cleaning.
Intelli-Speed™ Motor Control
Exclusive Intelli-Speed™ control automatically works to keep speed constant – even through density changes when ingredients are added. This advanced KitchenAid design maintains an optimal blending speed for each culinary task and control-pad setting.
Speed Selection Buttons
Create frozen drinks and puree sauces or soups in seconds. Blend with confidence, control, and consistency at all speed settings: STIR, CHOP, MIX, PUREE, and LIQUEFY. The PULSE MODE works with all five speeds. The CRUSH ICE mode is designed specifically for crushing ice and will automatically pulse at staggered intervals for optimal results.
Soft Start™ Feature
The Blender motor starts at a slower speed to pull food into the blade then quickly increases to selected speed setting. This design feature reduces start-up kick and allows hands-free operation.
Clean Touch™ Control Pad
Wipes clean in an instant. Smooth control pad has no crevices or cracks to trap ingredients.
Durable Steel-Reinforced Couplers
Commercial-quality couplers with 12 interlocking teeth provide direct transfer of motor power to the blade. Pitcher coupler is coated for quiet operation.
Stay-Put Lid with Clear,
2 oz. (60 mL) Ingredient Cap
Provides a strong seal. The flexible lid will maintain its tight seal throughout the life of the Blender. The lid includes a removable 2 oz. (60 mL) cap for convenience in measuring and adding ingredients.
Die-Cast Metal Base
Heavy, die-cast metal base ensures stable, quiet operation when blending a full pitcher of ingredients. Four rubber feet on wide, solid base provide a no-slip, nonmarring grip. Smooth and rounded, the base is easy to clean and features tidy cord storage underneath.
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Preparing the Blender for Use
Before First Use
Before using your Blender for the first time, wipe Blender base with a warm sudsy cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Wash one-piece pitcher, lid, and ingredient cap in warm, sudsy water or just add soap and warm water to the pitcher, place it on the Blender base, and blend to clean (see Care and Cleaning section). Rinse parts and wipe dry.
Blender Assembly
1.Adjust the length of the power cord to suit your needs.
2.Place the one-piece pitcher on the Blender base.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
3.Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Blender is now ready for operation.
4.Before removing the pitcher from the base after use, always press OFF and unplug the power cord. If using the Pulse Mode, make sure the blinking red light is off (by pressing OFF) then unplug. Lift the pitcher in a straight, upward motion off of the Blender base.
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Using the Blender
Before Use
NOTE: While the Blender is on or the Pulse Mode indicator light is blinking:
-Do not interfere with blade movement
-Do not remove pitcher lid
Operating the Blender
The KitchenAid® Blender has five speeds: STIR, CHOP, MIX, PUREE, and LIQUEFY. In addition, it also features CRUSH ICE and PULSE MODE.
1.With convenient one-step operation, this unit will operate only when a speed selection button is pressed.
2.Before operating the Blender, make sure the pitcher is properly placed on the Blender base.
3.Put ingredients in pitcher and firmly attach lid.
5.To turn off the Blender, press OFF. The Off button will stop any speed and deactivate the Blender at the same time. Before removing the pitcher, press OFF to deactivate the Blender, and unplug the power cord.
Crush Ice Feature
Your KitchenAid® Blender offers a Crush Ice feature. When selected, the Blender will automatically pulse at staggered intervals at the optimal speed for crushing ice or other ingredients.
1.Before operating the Blender, make sure the pitcher is properly in place on the Blender base.
2.Put ingredients into the pitcher and firmly attach lid.
3.Press CRUSH ICE. The indicator light will stay lit. The Blender will automatically pulse at staggered intervals.
4.Press the desired speed button for continuous operation at that speed. The red indicator light by the selected speed will stay lit. You may change
settings without stopping the unit by pressing a new speed button.
IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or liquids, remove the center ingredient cap. Operate only on STIR speed.
4.To turn off the Crush Ice feature, press OFF. The Blender is now ready for continuous operation.
5.Before removing the pitcher, press OFF to deactivate the Blender, and unplug the power cord.
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Using the Blender
Pulse Mode Feature
Your KitchenAid® Blender offers Pulse Mode, which allows a “Pulse-at-any- Speed” feature.
NOTE: Pulse Mode will not work with the Crush Ice feature.
1.Before operating the Blender, make sure the pitcher is properly in place on the Blender base.
2.Put ingredients into pitcher, and firmly attach lid.
3.Press PULSE MODE. The indicator light above the button will blink to indicate that all five speeds are in the Pulse Mode.
4.Select a speed button. Press and hold for the desired length of time. Both the speed button and Pulse Mode indicators will stay lit when pulsing at the selected speed. When button is released, the blending will stop, but the Blender will remain in Pulse Mode and the Pulse Mode indicator will return to blinking. To pulse again or at another speed, simply press and hold the button of the desired speed.
5.To turn off the Pulse Mode feature, press OFF. The Blender is now ready for continuous operation.
6.Before removing the pitcher, press OFF to deactivate the Blender, and unplug the power cord.
Ingredient Cap
The 2 oz. (60 mL) ingredient cap can be used to measure and add ingredients. Remove cap and add ingredients at STIR, Chop or MIX speeds. When operating at higher speeds, with a full
pitcher or with hot contents, 
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add ingredients. 
Soft Start™ Blending Feature
The Soft Start™ blending feature automatically starts the Blender at a lower speed to draw ingredients into the blades, then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
NOTE: The Soft Start™ blending feature only works when a speed is selected from the “Off” mode. The Soft Start™ feature does not work with Pulse Mode or
Crush Ice.
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Speed Control Guide
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Chopped vegetables. . . . Pulse on Stir
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Cream soup . . . . . . . . |
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Finely chopped fresh fruits . . . Crush Ice
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Frozen yogurt-based drink . . . . Liquefy
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Care and Cleaning
The Blender pitcher and blade can be easily cleaned without disassembly.
•Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use.
•Do not immerse the Blender base or cord in water.
•Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
1.To clean the blade, place the pitcher on the Blender base, fill one-half full with warm (not hot) water, and add 1 or 2 drops of dishwashing liquid. Place the lid on the pitcher, press the STIR speed setting, and run the Blender for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove the pitcher and empty contents. Rinse the pitcher with
warm water until clean. The pitcher can also be washed in the bottom rack of an automatic dishwasher.
2.To clean the lid and ingredient cap, wash in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. These parts can also be washed in the top rack of an automatic dishwasher. For best results, hand washing is recommended.
3.Wipe the Blender base and cord with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth. For storage, the cord can be coiled into the cord-wrap on the bottom of the base.
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Troubleshooting
The Blender does not operate when a setting is selected:
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All indicator lights are flashing at the same time.
Indicator lights are flashing alternately.
The Blender may be overloaded. If the Blender becomes overloaded when blending heavy ingredients, it will automatically shut off to avoid damage to the motor. Press OFF to reset the Blender. Remove the jar from the base and divide the jar contents into smaller batches. Adding liquid to the jar may also reduce the load on the Blender.
The Blender may be jammed. If it’s jammed, the Blender will stop running to avoid damage to the motor. Press OFF to reset the Blender. Remove the pitcher from the base and free the blades by breaking-up or removing the contents at the bottom of the jar.
If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps provided in this section, then contact KitchenAid or an authorized service center.
USA/Puerto Rico:
1-800-541-6390
Canada:
1-800-807-6777
Mexico:
01-800-024-17-17 (JV Distribuciones)
01-800-902-31-00 (Industrias Birtman)
See the KitchenAid Warranty and Service section on page 22 for additional details. Do not return the Blender to the retailer – they do not provide service.
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Blender Tips
Quick Tips
•In order to produce a smoother texture, blend with CRUSH ICE if you’re making beverages using ice.
•Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or crushed faster than large ones.
•Add food to this Blender pitcher in larger quantities than you would with other blenders – you can add 2 to
3cups (475 to 710 mL) at a time versus
1cup (235 mL) portions.
•For many ingredient mixtures, start the blending process at STIR to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Then increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
•Be sure to keep lid on pitcher while blending.
•If desired, remove center cap of pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubes while the Blender is operating at STIR, CHOP or MIX speeds.
•When operating at higher speeds with a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop the Blender and then add ingredients.
•Stop the Blender before using utensils in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mix ingredients only when the Blender is OFF. Never use any utensil, including spatulas, in the pitcher while the motor is running.
•Cool hot foods, if possible, before blending. Begin blending warm foods at STIR. Increase to higher speed,
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•Remove center ingredient cap when blending hot liquids and operate only on STIR. Do not place bare hand on pitcher lid when processing hot liquids.
•Stop and check the consistency of foods after a few seconds to avoid over-processing.
How To ...
Reconstitute frozen juice: For a 6 oz. (175 mL) can of orange juice concentrate, combine the juice and correct amount of water in the pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX until thoroughly combined, about 10 to 15 seconds.
For a 12 oz. (355 mL) can, combine the juice and 1 can of water in the pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX until thoroughly combined, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in remaining 2 cans of water.
Dissolve flavored gelatin: Pour boiling water into the pitcher; add gelatin. Remove center ingredient cap and blend at STIR until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 to 30 seconds. Add other ingredients.
Make cookie and graham cracker crumbs: Break larger cookies into pieces about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm) in diameter. Use smaller cookies as-is. Place in pitcher. In pulse mode, cover and blend at CHOP, pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds each time, until desired consistency is reached. Use the crumbs to make a quick topping for frozen yogurt, pudding, or a
fruit compote.
To make a finer crumb for pie and dessert crusts, break graham crackers or cookies into pieces about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm)
in diameter and place in the pitcher. In pulse mode, cover and blend at
LIQUEFY, pulsing a few times until desired consistency is reached, about 20 to
30 seconds.
Make cracker crumbs: Follow procedure for cookies. Use as a topping or as an ingredient in main dish casseroles and vegetable dishes.
Make bread crumbs: Tear bread into pieces about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm) in diameter. Follow procedure for cookies. Use as a topping or as an ingredient in main dish casseroles and vegetable dishes.
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Blender Tips
Chop fruits and vegetables: Put 2 cups (475 mL) of fruit or vegetable
chunks in pitcher. In pulse mode, cover and blend at STIR, pulsing a few times, about 2 to 3 seconds each time, until desired consistency is reached.
Puree fruits: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned or cooked fruit in pitcher. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) fruit juice or water per cup (235 mL) of fruit. Cover and blend at PUREE about 5 to 10 seconds.
Puree vegetables: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned or cooked vegetables in pitcher. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per cup (235 mL)
of vegetables. Cover and blend at PUREE about 10 to 20 seconds.
Puree meats: Place cooked, cubed, tender meat in pitcher. Add 3 to
4 tablespoons (45 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per cup (235 mL) of meat. Cover and blend on STIR 10 seconds. Stop the Blender and scrape sides of pitcher. Cover and blend on PUREE 10 to 20 seconds longer.
Puree cottage cheese or ricotta cheese: Place cottage cheese or ricotta cheese in pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX until smooth, about 25 to 35 seconds. Stop the Blender and scrape sides as needed. If necessary, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of skim milk per cup (235 mL) of cottage cheese. Use as a base for low-fat dips and spreads.
Combine liquid ingredients for baked goods: Pour liquid ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY until wellmixed, about 10 to 15 seconds. Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir well.
Take lumps out of gravy: If sauce or gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.
Combine flour and liquid for thickening: Place flour and liquid in pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds.
Prepare white sauce: Place milk, flour, and salt, if desired, in pitcher. Cover, and blend at STIR until well-mixed, about
5 to 10 seconds. Pour into saucepan and cook as usual.
Prepare pancake or waffle batter from mix: Place mix and other ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX until well-mixed, 10 to 20 seconds. Stop the Blender and scrape sides of the pitcher
as needed.
Grate cheese: Cut very cold cheese into 1/2 to 1 inch (1.25 to 1.5 cm) cubes. Place up to 1/2 cup (120 mL) cheese in the pitcher. Cover, and blend at LIQUEFY about 5 to 10 seconds. For hard cheeses, such as Parmesan, bring to room temperature, then blend at LIQUEFY for 10 to
15 seconds.
Make oatmeal for a baby: Place uncooked rolled oats in pitcher. In pulse mode, blend at MIX until desired consistency, about 5 pulses, 2 to
3 seconds each pulse. Cook as usual.
Make baby food from adult food:
Place prepared adult food in pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR about 10 seconds. Then blend at PUREE about 10 to 30 seconds.
Rinse your Blender jar: Fill pitcher one-half full with warm water. Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Cover and blend at STIR until sides are clean,
about 5 to 10 seconds. Rinse and dry. For complete cleaning, pitcher and lid can also be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher.
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Margarita
11⁄4 cups (295 mL) tequila
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) orange-flavored liqueur
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) fresh lime juice
1⁄3 cup (80 mL) simple syrup or 5 tablespoons (75 mL) sugar
5 cups (1.2 L) ice cubes
Simple Syrup
1 cup (235 mL) sugar
1 cup (235 mL) water
Place ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at CRUSH ICE, about 20 pulses, or until slushy.
Per Serving: About 118 calories, 0 g protein,
16 g carbohydrates, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 mg sodium.
Yield: 9 servings (3⁄4 cup [175 mL] per serving).
Simple Syrup
In small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil until sugar dissolves, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool; cover and refrigerate.
Yield: About 11⁄4 cups (295 mL).
Sparkling Cran-Pineapple Drink
11⁄2 cans (12 oz. [355 mL] each) frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate
11⁄2 cans (8 oz. [235 mL] each)
crushed pineapple, packed in juice and undrained
3cups (710 mL) lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled
Place cranberry concentrate and pineapple in pitcher. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY 10 to 15 seconds, or until smooth. Add carbonated beverage, chilled. Cover and blend at STIR just until mixed, 2 to 4 seconds.
Yield: 7 servings (1 cup [235 mL] per serving).
Per Serving: About 171 calories, 0 g protein,
44 g carbohydrates, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium.
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
21⁄4 cups (535 mL) buttermilk
11⁄4 cups (295 mL) frozen unsweetened strawberries
11⁄4 cups (295 mL) milk
4medium bananas, broken into quarters
1⁄3 cup (80 mL) orange marmalade
Place ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY, 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Yield: 7 servings (1 cup [235 mL] per serving).
Per Serving: About 170 calories, 6 g protein,
34 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium.
ENGLISH
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ENGLI
Rum Mocha
4cups (945 mL) chocolate ice cream
1cup (235 mL) double-strength coffee, cold
1cup (235 mL) dark rum
8 ice cubes
Place ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at CRUSH ICE, about 20 pulses, or until smooth.
Yield: 8 servings (3⁄4 cup [175 mL] per serving).
Per Serving: About 210 calories, 3 g protein,
19 g carbohydrates, 7 g total fat, 4.5 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium.
Italian Tortellini Tomato Soup
3tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) chopped onion
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) chopped green pepper
3cans (14.5 oz. [429 mL] each) Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained
11⁄2 tablespoons (20 mL) sugar
3⁄4 teaspoon (4 mL) salt
1⁄4 teaspoon (1 mL) fennel seed
1⁄4 teaspoon (1 mL) cayenne pepper
11⁄2 cans (14 oz. [415 mL] each) beef broth
11⁄2 package (9 oz. [265 mL] each) refrigerated cheesefilled tortellini
Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until limp. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, fennel seed, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool 5 minutes.
Pour half of cooled tomato mixture into pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR about 15 seconds. Add remaining tomato mixture. Cover and blend at STIR about
15 seconds. Blend at LIQUEFY 10 to 15 seconds, or until smooth.
Return mixture to Dutch oven. Add beef broth. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini.
Yield: 9 (1 cup [235 mL]) servings.
Per Serving: About 250 calories, 8 g protein,
35 g carbohydrates, 8 g total fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 1,100 mg sodium.
Shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
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Blueberry Pancakes and Sauce
Sauce
1⁄3 cup (80 mL) sugar
1tablespoon (15 mL) cornstarch
1 cup (235 mL) water
3⁄4 teaspoon (4 mL) grated lemon peel
3cups (710 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Pancakes
3 eggs
3cups (710 mL) buttermilk
3tablespoons (45 mL) vegetable oil
3⁄4 teaspoon (4 mL) grated lemon peel
31⁄3 cups (790 mL) all-purpose flour
3tablespoons (45 mL) sugar
11⁄2 teaspoons (7 mL) baking powder
11⁄2 teaspoons (7 mL) baking soda
3⁄4 teaspoon (4 mL) salt
1⁄4 teaspoon (1 mL) nutmeg
11⁄2 cups (355 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Place sauce ingredients in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Cool
5 minutes. Pour mixture into pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR about 5 seconds; scrape sides of pitcher if necessary. Blend at MIX about 10 seconds, or until smooth. Pour into serving container. Rinse pitcher.
Place eggs in pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR about
5 seconds. Add buttermilk, oil, and lemon peel. Blend at MIX about 5 seconds. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Using PULSE feature, blend at MIX, pulsing 6 times, 2 to 3 seconds each time, or just until dry ingredients are moistened. By hand, gently stir in blueberries.
Heat nonstick griddle to medium-high, greasing griddle if it is not nonstick. Pour scant 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) batter for each pancake onto griddle, stirring batter occasionally to distribute blueberries. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges become dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn; cook until golden brown on underside, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with warm blueberry sauce.
Yield: About 12 servings (2, 4" [10 cm] pancakes and 1⁄4 cup [60 mL] sauce per serving).
Per Serving: About 280 calories, 8 g protein,
48 g carbohydrates, 6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium.
ENGLISH
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
2cup (475 mL) fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1⁄4 cup (60 mL) sugar
1⁄3 cup (80 mL) raspberry vinegar
1⁄4 cup (60 mL) vegetable oil
Place ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at STIR about 15 seconds; scrape sides of pitcher if necessary. Blend at LIQUEFY 10 to 15 seconds, or until smooth. Serve over tossed green salads or fruit salads. Store in refrigerator.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tablespoons [30 mL] per serving).
Per Serving: About 70 calories, 0 g protein,
7 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium.
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ENGLI
Chocolate Pot De Crème
1package (12 oz. [340 mL]) semisweet chocolate chips
1⁄2 cup (120 mL) egg substitute or
2 pasteurized eggs, beaten
1teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla
11⁄2 cups (355 mL) half-and-half
Sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping, if desired
Place chocolate chips, egg substitute, and vanilla in pitcher. Heat half-and-half until bubbles form around edge. Pour over chocolate chips. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY 20 to 25 seconds, or until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth; scrape sides of pitcher if necessary.
Pour into small cups. Refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings (1⁄2 cup [120 mL] per serving).
Per Serving: About 350 calories, 7 g protein,
38 g carbohydrates, 22 g total fat, 13 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium.
Fresh Fruit Milk Shake
21⁄2 cups (590 mL) milk
2cups (475 mL) vanilla ice cream
4cups (945 mL) fresh sliced peaches, strawberries or other favorite fruit
3tablespoons (45 mL) powdered sugar,
if desired
Place ingredients in pitcher. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY 10 to 15 seconds, or until smooth.
Yield: 7 servings (about 1 cup [235 mL] per serving).
Per Serving: About 170 calories, 6 g protein,
24 g carbohydrates, 7 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium.
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