Care And Cleaning; Using Your Blender - Kenmore KKIBC5SS Use & Care Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING - To protect against electric shock, ALWAYS UNPLUG the
appliance from the electric outlet before disassembling or cleaning.
Always clean motor body and attachments thoroughly after using. To simplify the cleaning
process, rinse attachments immediately after use to prevent food from drying on them.
QUICK CLEANING - Immerse the blending blade or whisk in a cup of
water and run for a few seconds to rinse between processing tasks.
MOTOR BODY
Unplug the appliance from the power source before disassembling or cleaning. Wipe the motor
body with a damp sponge or cloth, using a small amount of mild dish soap if needed. Do not use
abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface and do not immerse the motor body in water.
BLENDER ATTACHMENT
WARNING - The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution and
avoid contact with the cutting edges when handling or cleaning.
Detach the blending rod from the motor body. Wash the blending rod in hot water with a small
amount of mild dish soap or on the top rack of the dishwasher and dry completely.
WHISK ATTACHMENT
Detach the whisk attachment from the motor body. Firmly grasp the whisk and whisk adapter in
your hands and pull apart. Wipe the whisk adapter with a damp sponge or cloth, using a small
amount of mild dish soap if needed. Do not use abrasive cleaners and do not immerse in water.
Wash the whisk in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher and dry completely.
CHOPPER ATTACHMENT
WARNING - The chopping blade is extremely sharp.
Use caution when handling and do not leave in soapy water
where it may dissapear from sight.
Wipe the chopper lid with a damp sponge or cloth, using a small amount of mild dish soap if
needed. Do not use abrasive cleaners and do not immerse in water. Wash the work bowl and
chopping blade in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher and dry completely. Do
not use the work bowl for storing food.
BLENDING CUP AND LID
Wash the blending cup and lid in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher and dry
completely.
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USING YOUR BLENDER

The immersion blender is perfectly suited for mixing and puréeing a wide assortment of foods,
including dips, salad dressings, soups, milkshakes, smoothies, sauces, and gravy.
WARNING - The blending blade is extremely sharp. Use caution and
avoid contact with the cutting edges when handling or cleaning.
1. Assemble the immersion blender according to the instructions found on Page 4.
2. Plug the appliance into the electrical outlet.
3. Turn the speed selector dial to your desired blending speed.
4. Lower the wand into the blending cup or other vessel until the blade is completely submerged.
5. Hold down the "Power" button and move the blender gently up and down through the ingredi-
ents, ensuring that the top 1 inch of the blending rod stays out of the liquid.
IMPORTANT - To prevent overheating, do not run the blender for
more than 1 minute at a time and let it rest for at least 3 minutes
after two concecutive cycles.
6. Release the power button to stop blending.
7. Turn the speed selector dial to adjust the speed while blending.
8. Pulse the "Turbo" button for a burst of high speed blending as needed. You do not have to hold
the "Power" button when using the Turbo pulse.
TIPS AND IDEAS
• Immersion blending means less cleanup - Process large quantities of foods such as soups right
in the cooking pot with no blending jar to wash or spills to wipe. Be careful not to leave the blend-
er in a hot pot while not in use.
• Prevent messes - Make sure the blade is completely submerged before blending to avoid
splattering. Tilt shallow pots or pans away from you to create a deeper area for blending and
reduce the risk of hot liquid burning you.
• Pureé silky smooth soups and sauces - Gently move the blending rod up and down while
processing to ensure a uniform consistency.
• Use the blending cup for processing and storage - When using the blending cup, pour liquid
ingredients in rst and cut solid foods like fruits and vegetables into ½-inch pieces for faster,
smoother results. Pop the lid on for storage or make-and-take convenience.
• Make perfect pancake or cake batter - Blend the ingredients thoroughly and then hold the
blending blade just below the surface to whip extra air into the mixture. Be careful not to over ll
your container as the level will rise when blending.
• Use the "drawing up" method for thorough mixing - Hold the immersion blender at an angle at
the bottom of the mixing cup and slowly pull it up side to draw ingredients up from the bottom.
Be careful not to scratch the bottom or sides when using this method in non-stick pots or pans.
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