• Blend thick mixtures when the blender is . to . full as they will puree more efficiently. • Place liquid ingredients (when using several ingredients) in the blender jug before solid ingredients, unless specified in the recipe. • Stop the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender jug with a plastic or rubber spatula, once or twice while blending thick or dry mixtures. dON’T • Do not use metal utensils as they may damage the blades or blender jug. • Do not put more than 2 cups of ingredients into the blender before blending begins. After the blending process has begun and the blades are turning you may slowly add extra liquid or ingredients through the inner cup opening if desired. • Do not blend a heavy mixture for more than 10 seconds. For normal blending tasks, for example, mayonnaise, dressings , or liquid ingredients etc., do not operate for longer than 2 minutes and 1 minute for dry ingredients at one time without turning off the blender and stirring the ingredients, and then continue blending. • Do not operate the blender without having the blender lid in position. To add additional ingredients while blending, remove the inner cup and place ingredients through the opening in the lid. When adding oil or other liquids during operation, slowly pour through the hole in the lid. • Do not fill the blender jug above the ‘MAX’ line. When the blender jug is filled at or near the ‘MAX’ line, place one hand on the blender lid to avoid displacement of the lid during operation. • Do not place any objects, other than food or liquid, into the blender while the motor is running. • Do not use the blender to store food. The blender will not knead dough or mash potatoes. • Do not remove the blender jug while the blender is operating. Always make sure the blender is off by turning the Variable Speed Dial to the ‘OFF’ position and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • Do not overload the blender with more than the specified quantity of ingredients as doing so could cause the motor to stall, if this occurs always make sure the blender is off by turning the Variable Speed Dial to the ‘OFF’ position and unplug the cord. Remove a portion of the mixture from the blender jug before continuing. • Do not place hot or boiling ingredients into the blender; allow to cool before placing into the blender jug. WARNING Avoid pressing the ‘PULSE /ICE CRUSH’ button when scraping down sides of jug or when lid is removed. BBL420XL_IB_C11_FA.indd 16 19/08/11 1:35 PM 17 HINTS & TIPS CAUTION Do NoT REMovE BLADES UNLESS ABSoLUTELy NECESSARy. Removing the Blade Assembly: Turn the blender jug upside down and grip firmly. Insert Blender inner measuring cap in grooves of blade assembly and rotate counter-clockwise to loosen plastic retainer nut. Carefully remove blade assembly by lifting straight out using a cloth or towel to protect your hands. Replacing or Tightening Blade Assembly: Using a cloth or towel to protect your hands carefully grip the blade assembly and insert into blender jug pressing down firmly until you feel the blades lock into place. Place plastic retainer nut on and hand tighten by turning clockwise. Carefully turn clockwise with inner measuring cap until secure. Do not force. NOTE Holding blades with a cloth or towel will prevent the blades from moving during tightening. WARNING The blending blades are extremely sharp. Avoid any contact with fingers and hands. Use caution when handling and storing. BBL420XL_IB_C11_FA.indd 17 19/08/11 1:35 PM HINTS & TIPS CAUTION Do NoT REMovE BLADES UNLESS ABSoLUTELy NECESSARy. Removing the Blade Assembly: Turn the blender jug upside down and grip firmly. Insert Blender inner measuring cap in grooves of blade assembly and rotate counter-clockwise to loosen plastic retainer nut. Carefully remove blade assembly by lifting straight out using a cloth or towel to protect your hands. Replacing or Tightening Blade Assembly: Using a cloth or towel to protect your hands carefully grip the blade assembly and insert into blender jug pressing down firmly until you feel the blades lock into place. Place plastic retainer nut on and hand tighten by turning clockwise. Carefully turn clockwise with inner measuring cap until secure. Do not force. NOTE Holding blades with a cloth or towel will prevent the blades from moving during tightening. WARNING The blending blades are extremely sharp. Avoid any contact with fingers and hands. Use caution when handling and storing. BBL420XL_IB_C11_FA.indd 17 19/08/11 1:35 PM RECIPES BBL420XL_IB_C11_FA.indd 18 19/08/11 1:35 PM BBL420XL_IB_C11_FA.indd 18 19/08/11 1:35 PM 19 RECIPES PESTO Makes approx 1. cups INGREdIENTS 1 bunch basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 2 tablespoons lemon juice . cup pine nuts . cup/125ml olive oil 1 cup grated parmesan cheese Sea Salt to taste METHOd 1. Place all ingredients into blender jug, select PUREE speed, blend until all ingredients are very finely chopped and almost smooth. Scrape down sides of blender if necess...