User manual BREVILLE BLR50

[. . . ] Suits all BLR50 Blender Models BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 1 9/12/09 2:56 PM Contents Page Breville Recommends Safety First Know your Breville Power Blender Operating Your Breville Power Blender Care, Cleaning and Storage Tips on How To Best Use Your Breville Power Blender Recipes 4 6 7 10 11 R2 2 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 2 9/12/09 2:56 PM Congratulations on the purchase of your new Breville Power Blender 3 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 3 9/12/09 2:56 PM Breville recommends safety first At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE POwER BLENDER · Carefully read all instructions before operating the BrevillePowerBlenderforthefirsttimeandsavefor futurereference. · Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the blender for thefirsttime. [. . . ] Thenwashwithamilddetergentandwarmwater, rinse wellanddrythoroughly. Cleaning the blender jug, lid, inner measuring cup, silicon seal, blender jug base and blade assembly Washblenderjug, lid, innermeasuringcup, siliconseal, blender jug base and blade assembly in warm soapy water with a soft cloth. Use a kitchen bottle brush to dislodgestubbornfood. Rinseanddrythoroughly. Donot placethelid, innermeasuringcup, siliconseal, blender jugorbladeassemblyintoadishwasher. Storage Store the blender upright with the blender jug, silicon seal, blade assembly, blender jug base, lid and inner measuring cup assembled and inserted on the motor baseorbesideit. Donotplaceanythingontop. NOTE The blender jug can be washed on a normal cycle in a dishwasher. Remove the lid, inner lid, silicon seal, blender jug base and blade assembly before placing the blender jug upside down in the dishwasher for better stability. Cleaning the motor base Wipe the motor base with a soft, damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Wipe any excess food particles from the powercord. NOTE Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners when cleaning the motor base as they may scratch the surface. THE BLENDING BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. USE CAUTION wHEN HANDLING AND STORING. 10 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 10 9/12/09 2:56 PM Hints and Tips on how to use the Breville Power Blender Hints and Tips · Do not put more than 2 cups of ingredients into the blender before blending commences. Drinks Filltheblenderjugatleast¼fullandremembertoleave roomtoallowfrothtoformasthedrinkisaerated. Ground coffee Coffee beans can be ground sufficiently fine for a percolator or for infusion, but not finely enough for dripolatororespressomachines. Process½cupcoffee beansatatime. Soups, sauces, purees The most efficient amount to blend will depend on the food/recipe used. However, generally, the more liquid used, the more can be processed at one time. Never process boiling liquids or hot ingredients, allow to cool beforeplacingintotheblenderjug. 11 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 11 9/12/09 2:56 PM Contents Page Dips and Starters Soups Sauces and Batters Cocktails Non-Alcoholic Drinks Smoothies and Milkshakes R3 R4 R5 R7 R9 R10 R1 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 1 9/12/09 2:56 PM Recipes Delicious blender recipes from Breville R2 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 2 9/12/09 2:56 PM Dips and Starters GUACAMOLE Makes approx. 1¼ cups 1 large avocado, peeled, de-stoned and chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chilli PESTO DIP Makes approx. 1½ cups 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup cottage cheese ¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1. Placeallingredientsintoblenderjugandblendusing speed3untilsmooth. Servewithcrustiniorcrudites. 1. Placebasilleaves, garlic, lemonjuiceandpinenuts intoblenderjugandblendusingspeed2untilfinely chopped. Withmotorrunning, removetheinnermeasuringcup, slowlypourinoilandblenduntilsmooth. Removemixture, stirincheeses, coverandchilluntil readytouse. ServewithtoastedTurkishbread R3 BLR50_IB_Issue1, 10_FA. indd 3 9/12/09 2:56 PM Soups TOMATO SOUP Serves 2-4 1 tablespoon oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 brown onion, peeled and diced 2 x 410g cans diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons brown sugar PUMPKIN SOUP Serves 2-4 2 tablespoons oil 1 brown onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 400g butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced 4 cups/1 litre chicken stock 1. Heatoilinalargesaucepan, addgarlicandonions, cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until onionissoft. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste and brown sugar and pour into pan with onion mixture, bring to the boil, thenreduceheatandsimmeruncoveredfor20 minutesoruntilliquidhasreducedbyonethird. Transfer mixture in three batches into blender jug, selectspeed5andblenduntilsmooth. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic, sautéfor5minutes. Addthepumpkintothepanandstirtocoatwiththe onion mix, then add the stock, bring the mixture to theboil. Allow the mix to cool, transfer mixture in three batches into blender jug, select speed 5 and blend untilsmooth. [. . . ] Place all ingredients into the blender jug, select speeds 4-5 and blend until well combined and ice iscrushed. Pourintotallglassesandgarnishwithorangeslices andcherries. BRANDY ALEXANDER Serves 2 ½ cup/125ml brandy ½ cup/125ml crème de cocoa 2 scoops ice cream Ground nutmeg 1. Place all ingredients into the blender jug, select speeds 4-5, blend until well combined and ice is crushed. Placeallingredientsintotheblenderjug, selectspeed 4andblenduntiltheingredientsarewellmixed. [. . . ]