Crushing Ice; Blending Techniques - GE 840157600 Manual

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To get ice that is almost the consistency
of snow, follow these guidelines.
• Ice must come directly from the freezer.
Ice that has been stored in an ice chest
or ice bucket has already started to
melt. That small amount of moisture will
not make good dry, crushed ice.
• Crush 3 to 4 cups (750 ml to 1 L) of ice
at a time.
• Use Button 1 (the C
Press and release the button allowing
the blender to come to a complete stop
before pressing again. This allows the
chunks of ice to fall on the blades for
consistent crushing of the ice.
Bread Crumbs
Tear bread into pieces and put in blender
jar. Press Button 1 (P
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs
Break cookies or crackers into pieces and
put in blender jar. Process 1 cup (250 ml)
at a time. Press Button 1 (P
times. For a finer consistency, process on
Press Button 6 for a few seconds after
Pulsing.
Chopped Nuts
Place 1 cup (250 ml) nuts in blender jar.
Press Button 1 (P
ULSE
Remove jar from base and shake to redis-
tribute pieces. Place jar on base and pulse
a few more times.
Chopping Vegetables
Cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper,
potatoes. Place 2 cups (500 ml) of chunks
in blender jar. Cover with water. Press
Button 1 (P ) until desired chopped
ULSE
consistency is reached. Pour into colan-
der to drain off water.
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CRUSHING ICE

/P button).
RUSH ULSE

BLENDING TECHNIQUES

) about 15 times.
ULSE
) about 10
ULSE
) a few times.
NOTE: Continue to pulse until you can-
not hear chunks of ice hitting the
blender jar, or about 30 to 45 seconds.
• If you are crushing ice with a liquid, for
a drink or other recipe, there should not
be more ice than liquid for best results.
Equal amounts of ice and liquid work
well, for example 2 cups (500 ml) ice and
2 cups (500 ml) liquid. Do not try and
blend 2 cups (500 ml) ice and 1 cup
(250 ml) liquid. An air pocket is created
around the blades and prevents all the
ice from being crushed.
Frozen Juice Concentrate
Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in
blender jar with recommended amount
of water. Press Button 15 for 20 seconds
or place 12 ounces (350 g) frozen juice in
blender jar with 1 can of water. Press
Button 14 for 30 seconds. Pour into
pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cans
water.
Smooth Gravy
If your gravy has lumps, place in blender
jar. Remove filler cap from cover to allow
steam to escape. Press Button 5 for 5
seconds or until smooth.
Pancakes or Waffles
Place liquid ingredients into blender jar;
then dry ingredients. Press Button 8 for
10 seconds or until blended.
Parmesan Cheese
Cut cheese into half-inch (1 cm) chunks
and place in blender jar. Press Button 13
for 45 seconds or until desired consistency.
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated
sugar in blender jar. Press Button 10 for
30 seconds to make superfine sugar
which dissolves instantly in iced tea.
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