A blender is an electrical appliance combining the functions of a mixer and a food processor. As well as the mixer, he can shake creams, dough and cocktails, but unlike the latter, he "has the teeth" and more solid products - for example, a blender can easily cook meat puree or grind the ice for cooling drinks into small gruel.
If initially this device was used by some landlords exclusively for grinding products, now the possibilities of using the blender have significantly expanded. Its undeniable advantage is that, unlike a food processor, it takes up little space, so it can easily fit even in a small kitchen. In addition, it is extremely easy to manage, so the instruction on how to use the blender is understandable from the first even to the beginners.
How to use the blender correctly?
Before answering this question, it should be determined that the blenders differ in type and power, which determine the features of their application.
By type, blenders are stationary and submersible.
Stationary blender looks like a high transparent bowl on a stand, inside of which are knives. The whole process of chopping and whipping of the products takes place inside the bowl itself, so additional utensils for such a blender are not required. Another plus of the stationary model is that all the work is done by the device on its own, while the submerged blender needs to be kept in the hand all the time.
How to use a stationary blender: some rules of use:
- It is not necessary to load the blender bowl "under the string", as this can lead to an overload of the motor. Always leave two free spaces under the centimeter cover;
- if the bowl of your blender is made of plastic, remember that when it comes in contact with hot foods it may darken;
- It is desirable to cut the products before shipment to the blender.
The submersible blender is a long stick-type appliance with knives at the end. Unlike the stationary version, it does not have its own bowl, but instead it has a huge number of nozzles offering a wide variety of uses for a submersible blender.
Selecting a blender, it's easy to notice that submersible models cost several times more expensive than stationary ones, which is explained by the versatility of the latter. For example, if the stationary blender has the quantity of processed products determined by the size of the bowl, then there are no strict limitations on the submerged in this respect. In this case, the submerged blender copes equally well with both large and small products, while for stationary grinding, for example, greenery, can be an impossible task.
However, in order for your electrical appliance to serve you faithfully for a long time, you need to know how to use it properly
- submerged blender. Here are a few basic rules:
- Do not make the unit run idle, as this can lead to overheating;
- if you have to work with a blender for a long time, give it time to rest;
- keep it clean because dried parts of food can damage the surface of the knives.
But if the above rules can be followed with some indulgences, then it is desirable to implement these recommendations without fail. So, you can not use a submerged blender:
- Use it to grind solid products without juice or liquid;
- immerse in boiling water;
- force to rotate a huge mass of products.
However, these rules are best remembered in practice, since you can learn how to use a hand (submerged) blender within a few minutes of starting work.