How to Use a Blender - Do's and Don'ts

A blender is a kitchen appliance used to mix ingredients or puree food. A blender operates via motor powered blades that rapidly rotate and chop, puree and mix foods. These appliances are an excellent kitchen tool that can save time and energy.

Blender Do's

Kitchenaid Blender

Do use a continuous blend button or function when development drinks, cocktails, dressings, marinades and other foods and liquids that need mixing.

Do use the pulse button and function when blending foods that only need short bursts of power, like nuts and ice.

Do use the pulse button and function to blend drinks containing ice cubes or frosty fruit.

Do cut food into cubes, between 1 to 2 inches square, to perform a smooth, even blended result.

Do fill the blender jar only 1/4 to 1/2 full when blending thicker mixtures or purees. This will help the motor and blades work more efficiently.

Do place liquid ingredients in the blender first, and then blend solid ingredients second, when using several distinct foods and liquids.

Do scrape down the sides of the blender jar with a spatula when blending thick or dry mixtures.

Blender Don'ts

Do not blend heavy mixtures for more than 10 seconds.

Do not run the blender continuously for more than 1 to 2 minutes.

Do not control the blender unless the jar's lid is securely on top.

Do not place whatever into the blender while the motor is running.

Do not use the blender jar as a storehouse container

Do not remove the blender jar from the base or housing unit while the it is operating. Always make sure the blender is off before removing the jar.

Do not overload your blender with too many ingredients in the jar at one time.

How to Use a Blender - Do's and Don'ts