DeLonghi DBL750 Series - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING YOUR BLENDER (continued)
DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER:
DO
1.
Always add liquid ingredients to the jar first, then add remaining
ingredients. This will ensure that ingredients are uniformly mixed.
2. Cut foods into cubes approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) to 1 inch
(2.5 cm) to achieve a more uniform result. Cut all cheeses into
pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
3. Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the blender is
turned “off”. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur to the
jar or blade assembly.
4. When scraping the jar with a spatula, remove the food from the sides
of the jar and place food in center of jar, over the blade assembly.
5. When chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest, bread crumbs, nuts,
spices, etc. make sure the jar and blade assembly are completely
dry.
6. If food tends to stick to the sides of the jar when blending, pulse in
short bursts. Pulses should be short bursts. Space the pulses so the
blades stop rotating between pulses.
7. Keep the jar lid on the blender while blending.
DON’T
1.
Do not use the blender as a storage container. Keep it empty before
and after use.
2. Never blend more than 44 ounces (1.3 liters) or more than 34 ounces
(1 liter) for frothy liquids like milk shakes. If the motor stalls, turn the
blender OFF, unplug the unit and remove a portion of the food, then
continue.
3. For smoothie recipes, never blend frozen ingredients that have
formed a solid mass during freezing. Break it up before adding to the
jar.
4. Do not put dry ingredients into the blender before switching “on”. If
necessary, cut them into pieces; remove the ingredient cap; then,
with the machine running, drop them through one by one. Keep
your hand over the opening. Empty regularly.
5. To ensure a long life for your blender, never run it longer than 60
seconds. Switch the blender “off” as soon as you have the right
consistency.
6. Do not place blade assembly and sealing ring onto base without jar
attached.
7. Do not attempt to mash potatoes, knead heavy dough or beat egg
whites.
8. Do not over-process foods. Blender will achieve most desired results
in seconds, not minutes.