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With the bowl and blade secured in place (per
previous instructions), you are now ready to add
product to the bowl.
Do not fill the bowl with any solid food over ¾full
nor with any liquid food above the tube in center of
the bowl.
Prepare your products by cutting them into equally
sized portions (2 inches) and your end product will
be more consistent. In all cases when processing
frozen products the size of the product should not
exceed 1 inch.
To get the best results it is very important not to put
too much foodstuff in the bowl (see table on next
page) and to set the speed to the value that suits
the nature and the consistency of the food being
processed.
As a general guideline, the speed can be divided
into ranges: Low (1,800 rpm) and High (3,600
rpm).
- The Low Speed is suitable to start emulsifying
while limiting splash on the upper part of bowl
and lid suitable for most of the solid foods.
- The High Speed is usually suitable to finish
emulsifying sauces or liquefying soups.
There are two ways to run your machine: Chopping
by using a quick start/stop action ("Pulse") or
running continuously for a fine chop or puree.
Most operations start by using the Low speed.
Use this speed for chopping and general mixing
requirements. Low speed is also used to initially
reduce meats and vegetables prior to turning the
machine to high speed. Some applications, like pie
crust work best around 1,100 rpm.
For most of the foods, it is advisable to start with
a few number of "Pulses" with speed set in the
Low speed (900 - 1,500 rpm). A "Pulse" consists
of starting the motor by pressing the pulse button
(black) for 2 to 3 seconds, then releasing the button
for 3 additional seconds. This mode of use allows
an easy control of the achieved consistency and do
not overload the machine uselessly.
CAUTION: Bowl filled to proper level food will
form a vortex to rotate food material around the
bowl. If the vortex is not formed, food in bottom
of the bowl will process but food above the blade
will not process.
• USE OF THE BLIXER ARM:
The wiper assembly is dedicated to scrap the
upper part of the bowl and to wipe the internal
surface of the lid. This is suitable to re-incorporate
in the preparation the possible small food particles
stuck away from the blades and to keep a view
on the preparation. For some preparations it also
contributes to the food turbulence in the bowl and
contributes to consistent puree. When necessary
rotate the wiper handle clockwise to push dense
food into the blade or add broth to the food to
improve food processing and consistency.
General uses:
1. TO CHOP: To achieve a chopped consistency
for vegetables, meats, cheese, etc... fill the bowl
not more than ⅔to ¾full with portions no larger
than 1 to 2 inch square (¼full for meats, cheeses
and very dense products). Set the speed in the
Medium range. Operate the machine with Pulses
until the desired consistency is reached. If the
motor stalls, reduce the amount of product in the
bowl. You may also reduce the speed.
2. TO PUREE OR FINE CHOP: For a fine puree,
emulsification, or fine chop, fill the bowl not
more than ⅔to ¾full with portions no larger
than 1 to 2 inches square. With the speed set in
the Low speed, turn the machine on and allow
to run a short time until the product is finely
chopped, then increase to high speed to finish.
High speed is only used to finish a product after
it has been reduced at a lower speed. Some
purees may require the addition of a liquid to
obtain the correct consistency.
3. TO CHOP HARD CHEESE: Place uniform portions
no larger than 1 to 2 inches square of chilled
cheese into the bowl and operate the machine
with "Pulses".
For powdered cheese do the same until the
cheese is about pea size, then allow the motor to
run continuously several seconds up to 1 minute,
until you have a fine powder.
4. TO CHOP ONIONS, CELERY, CABBAGE, ETC.:
Quarter onions and cut other vegetables into
2 to 3 inches portions. Place the product into
the bowl, maximum up to ¾full and pulse the
unit until you reach the desired consistency.
CAUTION: If you turn the unit on and let it
run too long the bottom blade will puree the
ingredients and food above the blades will not
be cut.
5. TO PUREE OR MIX: To puree, make sauces,
or to mix and blend, place the ingredients into
the bowl, turn the unit on, and allow to run
continuously.
6. TO MAKE MAYONNAISE: Add the following to
the bowl: 6 eggs, 3 tsp. of salt, 3 tsp. of sugar,
⅔tsp. of dry mustard, a pinch of white pepper,
and a pinch of red pepper. Turn the unit on at
Low speed. Begin adding 2 qt. of oil pouring
very slowly through the lid hole allowing the
stream of oil to fall on the top of the cutter blade.
When you have added ½of the oil, pour in