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Contents
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1 Instructions 7
1.1 Introduction 7
1.2 This user manual 7
1.3 Intended use 7
1.4 Manufacturer liability 8
1.5 Identification plate 8
1.6 Disposal 8
2 Description 9
2.1 Product description 9
2.2 Description of parts 10
3 Use 13
3.1 Before first use 14
3.2 How to remove the blade assembly 14
3.3 Using the blender 16
3.4 Functions 19
3.5 Speed setting suggestions 20
4 Cleaning and Care 22
4.1 Instructions 22
4.2 Maintenance 22
4.3 Cleaning the motor base 22
4.4 Cleaning the blender jar and blade assembly 22
4.5 Using the Self-clean option 22
4.6 Cleaning other blender parts 22
4.7 What to do if... 23
5 Recipes 25
Important Safeguards
WARNING: If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed
precisely, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and
on the appliance.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance and always obey all safety
messages.
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RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is a safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can
result in severe personal injury or death.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word - DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION - is used with the safety alert
symbol. DANGER denotes the most serious hazards. It means you could be killed
or seriously injured if you do not immediately
WARNING means you could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions are not
followed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.
• This appliance is intended for use in the home only.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by
WARNING
improper use of this appliance.
• This appliance complies with current safety regulations.
Improper use of this appliance can result in personal injury
and material damage.
• Read all the instructions before installing or using the
appliance for the first time.
• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass
them on to any future user.
follow the instructions.
The safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, on how to avoid the risk of injury
and what can occur if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Observe all codes and ordinances in force.
WARNING: For your safety, the instructions contained in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors, liquids or materials near this or any
other appliance.
NOTE: This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile)
homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs).
DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or
damage when using the appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock
do not put the motor unit in water or other
liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
• Avoid touching moving parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair, or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• For household use only. Do not use
outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• Switch off the appliance immediately
after use.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
while it is operating.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a service
representative to avoid a hazard.
• The cable is short to prevent accidents.
Do not use an extension cord.
• In the event of a fault, repairs should only
be carried out by a qualified technician.
• Do not modify the appliance.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames with
water: turn off the appliance and remove
the plug from the socket and smother the
flames with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.
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Important Safeguards
For this appliance
• Avoid touching moving parts. Keep
hands, hair, clothing and utensils away
from the blades during operation, to
prevent personal injury and/or damage
to the appliance.
• Remove blades from the jar before
washing.
• The use of attachments, including
canning jars, not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to
persons.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place
the blade assembly on the base without
properly attaching the jar.
• Do not blend hot liquids.
• Always operate the blender with the lid
in place.
• The flashing light indicates that the
appliance is ready to operate. Avoid
any contact with blades or moving parts.
• Care shall be taken when handling and
emptying the jar and during cleaning.
• Always unplug the blender if it is left
unattended and before assembly,
disassembly or cleaning. Unplug the
blender when it is not being used, before
cleaning and if you notice any fault. Let
the appliance cool down before
cleaning.
• Check that the lid is correctly closed
before turning on the blender.Do not
overfill the blender (max. 1.5 liters).
• Do not use the blender with parts or
accessories of other manufacturers.
• Only use original spare parts. The use of
spare parts not approved by the
manufacturer could lead to fires, electric
shocks or personal injury.
• Only place the blender on level and dry
surfaces.
• Do not run the blender empty.
• Do not use the blender as a storage
compartment. Keep it empty before and
after use.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the jar
while blending to reduce the risk of
severe injury to persons or damage to
the blender. A spatula may be used but
must be used only when the blender is
not running.
• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp
objects to wash or remove residues from
the blender jar.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1 Instructions
1.1 Introduction
Key information for the user:
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, safety and final disposal.
Description
Appliance description.
Use
Information on using the appliance
Cleaning and care
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Recipes
List of recipes
Safety instructions
Information
Advice
1.2 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and within the user’s reach for the
whole working life of the appliance.
1.3 Intended use
• Use the appliance indoors only.
• This appliance has been designed
specifically for domestic use. It must only
be used for blending, emulsifying
ingredients and crushing ice. Do not use
the appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is intended for use in a
home environment. Every other use is
considered improper. It also can be used
in:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
• Farm houses
• By guests in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments
• Bed-and-breakfast-type environments.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
• This appliance may not be used by
people of reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacity, or without sufficient
experience and knowledge (including
children), unless they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are responsible
for their safety.
• Children must never play with the
appliance. Keep the appliance out of
children’s reach.
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1.4 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• Using the appliance other than as
intended;
• Not having read the user manual;
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• Using non-original spare parts;
• Not following the safety instructions.
1.5 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the technical
data, serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.
The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of
substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
1.6 Disposal
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Turn off the appliance.
• Unplug the appliance from the wall
outlet.
• Old appliances do not belong in
household waste! To comply with
current legislation, old appliances,
having reached the end of their useful
lives, should be taken to a disposal
facility where they can be sorted. In this
way, any valuable material contained in
the old appliances can be recycled and
the environment protected. Local
authorities or their waste disposal
operators can provide further
information.
The appliance is packed in non-polluting
and recyclable materials.
• Dispose of the packing materials at an
appropriate disposal facility.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
Warning
• This product contains a chemical known
by the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
• This appliance can cause low-level
exposure to some of the substances
listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide,
toluene, and soot.
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• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.
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2 Description
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2.1 Product description
Description
1 Measuring cup
2 Lid with pouring hole
3 1.5 liter (6 cups) Tritan
4 Detachable blade assembly
5 Motor base
6 Pulse button
7 Control knob
8 START/STOP button
9 Handle
10 Built-in cord wrap
TM
BPA-Free jar
Model BLF01 - Blender
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2.2 Description of parts
Measuring cup (1)
Convenient measuring cup. It can be used
for measuring ingredients and as a device
to unscrew the blade assembly from the
base of the jar. See “3.2 How to remove
the blade assembly”.
Lid with pouring hole (2)
1.5 liter (6 cups) Tritan
The large-capacity jar is made of Tritan
TM
BPA-Free jar (3)
TM
,
which is a safer, lighter and easier to handle
material than glass. Tritan
TM
is also resistant
to impacts, scratches and heat.
The jar features a handy lip and is marked
in both liters and cups.
It has a capacity that ranges from a
minimum of 0.25 l (1 cup) to a maximum of
1.5 liters (6 cups).
The lid has a seal that closes the blender jar
tightly. It has a pouring hole in the centre to
make adding ingredients easier during
blender operation.
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Detachable blade assembly (4)
Stainless steel detachable blades to crush
ice cubes and prepare delicious smoothies,
milkshakes, cocktails, etc.
It can be unscrewed from the base of the jar
to be cleaned.
Sharp blades
Danger of cuts
• Never touch the blades with your hands.
• Remove the blade assembly only using the
measuring cup, as indicated in section
“3.2 How to remove the blade assembly”.
Motor base (5)
The base houses a powerful 600-watt motor.
To avoid damage to the blender,
the appliance is equipped with a
safety lock system which shuts off
its operation when the jar is
removed. It also features a motor
safety cut-out which trips if the
motor is overloaded.
The accessories intended to come
into contact with food are made of
materials that comply with the
provisions of current legislation.
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Pulse button (6)
Press this button to get the maximum
blending speed. Perfect for the most
demanding tasks. It can be used for a
maximum of 2 seconds at a time.
Control knob (7)
START/STOP button (8)
Press this button to start/stop blender
operation.
The control knob allows you to select one
of the four speeds available from 1 to 4.
The control knob also features 2 pre-set
programs: smoothie and ice crush.
See “3.5 Speed setting suggestions” for
further information on which speed to use.
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3 Use
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove the 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.
Volts: 120 Volts AC only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
Your blender has a 3-prong
grounded plug. To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, this plug will fit
into 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.
Use
If a longer detachable power supply cord
or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the
power supply cord or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
• The cord should be arranged so that it
will not hang over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
• If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a
grounded 3-prong type cord.
• Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
• A short power supply cord (or
detachable power supply cord) should
be used to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
• Longer detachable power supply cords
or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is taken when using
them.
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3.1 Before first use
1. Remove all stickers and labels from the
blender and clean the motor base with a
damp cloth.
2. Remove the blender jar.
3. Remove the blade assembly (see “3.2
Ho w t o r em ov e t he bla de as se mb ly ”) .
4. Wash and dry thoroughly (see “4.4
Cleaning the blender jar and blade
assembly”).
Danger of sudden start-up
• Make sure the blender is unplugged
before inserting or removing the blade
assembly.
3.2 How to remove the blade
assembly
1. Take hold of the handle (1) and lift the
blender jar.
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2. Remove the lid (2) from the blender jar
and the measuring cup (3) from the lid.
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3. Turn the jar upside down and place it on
a flat surface. Insert the open end of the
measuring cup (3) into the base of the
blade assembly.
3
4. Unscrew the blade assembly (4) from the
jar body, turning the measuring cup
counterclockwise. Manually remove the
blade assembly (4) from the jar body.
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5. Wash the jar, measuring cup, and blade
assembly in warm soapy water. The jar
and the measuring cup may also be
washed in the dishwasher.
The blender jar can be washed in
a dishwasher without placing it
upside down (see picture below).
6. Dry thoroughly and replace the blade
assembly into the jar body following in
the reverse order the instructions given
previously. Make sure to insert the blade
assembly until it locks into place.
3.3 Using the blender
1. Insert the blender jar onto the motor
base.
2. Add the ingredients into the jar, being
careful not to exceed the maximum
capacity (1.5 l - 6 cups).
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3. Position the lid with the measuring cup
fitted onto the blender jar. Ensure the lid
is firmly screwed on.
4 . P l u g t h e b l e n d e r i n t o a p o w e r s o c k e t .
The red LED will flash to indicate the
power is on.
Select the desired speed or a pre-set
program using the control knob or press
the PULSE button to operate the blender
manually.
The PULSE button can be used
alone or in combination with
speeds 1 to 3 to reach the
maximum speed.
5. Press the START button to start blending.
See the table “3.5 Speed setting
suggestions” for further information on
the most suitable speed to use.
Speeds 1 - 4 allow continuous
blending. You can stop the
operation by pressing the STOP
button.
The speed can be changed at any
time during the blending process.
Important
• Do not operate manual speeds 1-4 for
more than 1 minute at a time.
• When the blender jar is full or near the
maximum capacity (6 cups), place one
hand on the blender lid to avoid
displacement of the lid during
operation.
• The red LED flashes at regular intervals
to indicate the presence of power both
with and without the jar inserted in the
base.
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6. You can add more ingredients while
blending by removing the measuring cup
and pouring ingredients through the hole
in the lid.
7. If you have selected a speed between 1
and 4, when you have finished blending,
press the STOP button, turn the knob to ‘0’
and unplug the blender.
Canceling/stopping the blending cycle
The blending cycle can be canceled or
stopped at any time by pressing the
START/ STOP button.
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3.4 Functions
Use
Safety lock system
The blender has a safety lock system which
automatically shuts off the blender when the
jar is removed from the base. It also features
a motor safety cut-out which trips if the
motor is overloaded.
Smooth Start
The Smooth Start function starts the
appliance up with a reduced initial speed,
regardless of the speed set with the control
knob.
The speed progressively increases until the
set speed is reached.
The Smooth Start function allows you to
process ingredients gradually to improve
the blending results.
The Smooth Start only works when
a speed between 0 and 4 is
selected and does not work with
the PULSE mode, ICE CRUSH or
SMOOTHIE programs.
Ice Crush and Smoothie
The pre-set ‘Ice Crush’ and ‘Smoothie’
programs automatically adjust the speed to
optimize blending results for a certain
factory set time, then turn off automatically.
Use the ICE CRUSH program with short
bursts of power when blending drinks
containing ice cubes or frozen fruit.
Use the SMOOTHIE program to blend
fruits, ice cream and yogurt into thick
smoothies, blended drinks and milkshakes.
Pre-set time
Ice crush: approximately 50 seconds
Smoothie: approximately 60 seconds
When one of the two above-mentioned
pre-set programs is selected, and after you
have pressed the START button, the blender
will automatically start to operate, and the
central knob LED will light up to indicate that
the cycle has been activated.
PULSE function
Pressing the PULSE button operates the
blender at maximum speed.
The blender shuts off immediately when the
button is released.
You should use a minimum quantity of
3 1/2 oz, not blending for more than 5
seconds consecutively, or 2 seconds when
using dry ingredients.
The PULSE function does not work
in combination with the ICE
CRUSH or SMOOTHIE programs.
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3.5 Speed setting suggestions
Speed Suitable for
•Ice cubes
•Meat
PULSE
1 or 2
3 or 4
•Self-clean option (“4.5 Using the Self-clean option”).
•Mousses/Sorbets
•Batters/Salad dressings
•Blended frozen drinks
•Soups/Creamed soups
•Whipped cream
•Milkshakes/Smoothies
•Pesto/Fruit or vegetable purées
•Smoothies and milkshakes
•Smoothies with frozen fruit
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SMOOTHIE
•Ice cubes
•Pieces of frozen fruit/vegetables
ICE CRUSH
The speeds indicated in the table
are approximate and can vary
depending on the recipe and on
the interaction of the different
ingredients used.
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Tips for using your blender
Use
• Cut the food to be blended into cubes to
obtain better results.
• Use the PULSE function for no more than
2 seconds at a time when blending dry
mixtures. You might need to stop
operation to push the ingredients down
the sides of the blender jar with a
spatula.
• When blending together liquid and dry
ingredients, blend liquids first and then
add the dry ingredients.
• Always remove pits from fruit and bones
from meat as they can damage the
blade assembly.
• Do not let food residues dry on the jar
and blades for too long, as they could
be very difficult to remove. If you cannot
clean it right away, pour in a little warm
water and let it soak.
• Do not process hot food. Let it cool to
room temperature before blending.
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Cleaning and Care
4 Cleaning and Care
4.1 Instructions
Improper use
Danger of electrocution
• Unplug the blender before cleaning it.
• Do not immerse the motor base in water
or other liquids.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
with metallic finishes (e.g. anodized,
nickel- or chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powder products, stain
removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
4.2 Maintenance
All service should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
4.3 Cleaning the motor base
To keep the blender’s motor base outside
surfaces in good condition, they should be
cleaned regularly after use. Use soft, damp
cloth with mild detergent.
4.4 Cleaning the blender jar and
blade assembly
Clean the appliance following the
instructions in section “3.2 How to remove
the blade assembly”.
Sharp blades
Danger of cuts
• Never touch the blades with your hands.
• Remove the blade assembly using the
measuring cup only.
4.5 Using the Self-clean option
The blender jar and blade assembly can be
cleaned using the Self-clean option:
1. Fill the jar with warm water and mild
detergent.
2. Turn the control knob to the setting 1.
3. Press the START button.
4. Press the PULSE button for 2 seconds at
a time. Repeat the operation about 10
times.
5. Remove the jar, empty and rinse it.
6. Dry thoroughly.
4.6 Cleaning other blender parts
The blender lid and measuring cup can be
washed in warm soapy water or in the
dishwasher.
Make sure they have dried completely
before fitting them back on the blender.
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4.7 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
Cleaning and Care
The motor will not start
The motor has overheated.
The plug is not properly
inserted in the power socket.
The cable is defective.
Lack of power.
The blender is not resting on a
stable surface.
Unplug the blender and
leave the motor to cool.
Insert the plug into the power
socket. Do not use adaptors
or extensions.
Check that the house main
breaker is on.
Contact an Authorized
Service Center.
Check that the house main
breaker is on.
Place the blender on a flat,
stable surface.
The blender vibrates
The anti-slip rubber feet are
worn.
The speed used is too high or
the load is excessive
Have them replaced at an
Authorized Service Center.
Set a lower speed and
ensure the jar has not been
overfilled.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The blender switches on, but
the blades do not turn
The blender stops while
operating
The blender stops during
operation and the white LED
flashes
If the problem has not been
resolved or in the event of another
type of fault, contact your local
technical support center.
The jar has not been correctly
locked into its base.
The motor has overheated.
The blades may have
jammed.
Remove the jar from its base
and lock it into place.
Unplug the blender and
leave the motor to cool.
Unplug the blender and free
the blades with a spatula.
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5 Recipes
Recipes
Mixed fruit smoothie
Ingredients:
2 nectarines, pits removed (or canned
peaches in syrup) and cut into pieces
4 1/2 oz frozen raspberries
4 1/2 oz frozen strawberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup apple juice
Method
1. Put the nectarine pieces and the juices
into the blender jar.
2. Add the frozen fruit.
3. Turn the control knob to the Smoothie
program and start the blender by
pressing the START button.
4. Let it run for 40 seconds.
Soy milk
Ingredients for 1 quart of soy milk:
3 1/2 oz yellow soy beans
1 1/2 quarts water
Method
1. Wash the yellow soy beans in cold
water, discard the water then cover in
fresh cold water and leave them to soak
for 18-24 hours.
2. After they have soaked for 24 hours,
wash the soy beans, drain them and then
blend them with 1 2/3 cups of the water
at speed 4 for 40 seconds, until you
obtain a homogeneous paste.
3. Bring the remaining water almost to a
boil in a pan.
4. Add the blended soy and cook,
skimming off any foam which might form.
Cook for 20 minutes from when it begins
to boil.
5. Turn off the heat and leave to rest for 20
minutes.
6. After 20 minutes, strain the soy milk
through clean muslin into a bottle.
7. You can sweeten and flavor the milk as
you prefer, using vanilla, honey, malt
extract or various syrups.
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Recipes
Whipped cream
Ingredients:
2 cups cold whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Method
1. Whip the cream in the blender at speed
3 for approximately 30 seconds.
2. Stop the operation by pressing the STOP
button.
3. Add the icing sugar.
4. Select speed 4 and whip for a further 15
seconds, until the cream is fully whipped.
The cream can also be whipped
without icing sugar.
In this case, select speed 4 and
whip for 40 seconds.
Vegetable purée
Ingredients:
10 oz zucchini
1/2 cup water or vegetable stock
Method
1. Steam the zucchini and cut it into rounds.
2. Put the pieces in the blender and blend
for 45 seconds at speed 4, adding a
little water or vegetable stock at a time
until you obtain a homogeneous purée.
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