3-In-1 Immersion Blender USER GUIDE Model ME250IB
Thank you for choosing a Calphalon 3-In-1 Immersion Blender. The Calphalon Kitchen Electrics collection offers quality construction and premium finishes. Plus, they operate with ease, so you can count on them to handle your daily kitchen tasks. We know you are excited to begin using your immersion blender; this User Guide is designed to help you make the most of your new appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible situations that may occur. Caution must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. Contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer with any issues you do not understand. Recognize Safety Messages Always read and obey the safety messages included in this guide. Look for the following safety symbols, which will alert you to potential hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS in this guide before attempting to operate your appliance. 2. This product is designed for household use only. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose. 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put motor body, cord or electrical plug of this immersion blender in water or other liquid. 4.
18. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Do not operate if the appliance is deformed or damaged. Contact Calphalon Customer Service at 1-800-809-7267 for examination, repair, or adjustment. 19. Do not disassemble, repair or modify this appliance. 20. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injuries. 21.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Avoid Electric Shock This appliance has a polarized plug with one blade wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet completely, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 3-IN-1 IMMERSION BLENDER 4 1 2 3 6 8 7 5 Parts and Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Comfortable, Contoured Main Body – Durable and sleek Power/Turbo buttons conveniently located at the top of the main body. Power Button – Turns the immersion blender on at the speed selected on the variable speed dial. Turbo Button – Immediately increases the speed of the immersion blender to the highest setting. Variable Speed Dial – Offers 5 speeds for all your blending needs.
OPERATING YOUR 3-IN-1 IMMERSION BLENDER Before the First Use 1. Place immersion blender on a dry, level, stable surface such as a countertop. 2. Remove all packing material and prepare parts for cleaning. 3. Never immerse the main body in water. If needed, wipe with a damp cloth that has been dipped in a watered down mild detergent or soap. 4. Wash blending wand and blade protector, wire whisk, chopper bowl, chopper blade, and measuring cup in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION Blending Wand Step 1: MAKE SURE BLENDER IS UNPLUGGED Step 2: ATTACH MAIN BODY TO BLENDING WAND Be sure attachment is fully engaged to the main body by rotating the attachment clockwise until the units click together. The tick mark on the wand should be lined up with the line on the side of the main body. Step 3: ADD NONSTICK SAFE GUARD ATTACHMENT (Optional) Attach the nonstick safe guard attachment to prevent damage while blending in nonstick pans.
Step 6: BEGIN BLENDING Insert the blending wand into the mixing bowl until it touches the bottom. Turn the Variable Speed Dial to select the desired blending speed. Press the Power button to start. NOTE: Blender should be under the surface of the food mixture before turning it on. Move the blender up and down slightly and around the bowl to puree all the ingredients thoroughly. Step 7: RELEASE POWER BUTTON To stop the immersion blender, release the Power button. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Step 3: PLACE INGREDIENTS IN MIXING BOWL Choose a deep mixing bowl or container. Mixture will increase in volume as air is incorporated by the whisk, so allow extra room in the mixing bowl. Step 4: INSERT THE POWER PLUG Choose a suitable electrical outlet by referring to Electrical Requirements on page 4. Step 5: BEGIN WHISKING Insert the whisk into the mixing bowl until the beater touches the bottom. Turn the Variable Speed Dial to select the desired beating speed. Press the Power button to start.
Chopper Step 1: MAKE SURE BLENDER IS UNPLUGGED Step 2: INSERT CHOPPER BLADE Carefully insert the chopper blade over the pin at the center of the chopper bowl. Step 3: INSERT FOOD If chopping a large amount of ingredients, divide the food into smaller batches. Step 4: ATTACH CHOPPER LID TO BOWL Place lid on chopper bowl, fitting securely over pin at the center. Step 5: ATTACH MAIN BODY TO LID Insert the main body into the chopper attachment point on top of lid.
Step 10: REMOVE LID AND CHOPPER BLADE Remove the chopper lid and carefully lift out the chopper blade. Remove the food contents from the chopper bowl. Notes for Chopping: • The blades are very sharp. Handle with extreme care. • Do not take out the chopper blade until it stops rotating completely. • When chopping, it often works best to pulse the chopper on and off in short bursts. • If chopping meat, cut it into cubes before inserting into chopper.
CLEANING AND CARE Before Cleaning • Before disconnecting the blending wand or whisk from the electrical outlet, consider dipping the end of the attachments in a container of warm, watered down mild detergent. Process under the soapy water to release food residue. • Carefully unplug the immersion blender’s power cord from the electrical outlet by firmly grasping the plug. • Remove any food from the chopper bowl and clean as soon as possible after chopping.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I know which attachment to use? Think about the texture and consistency you are trying to achieve. The chopper will cut food into small bits. The blending wand purees foods until they are smooth, and the whisk beats air into ingredients such as egg whites or cream. Refer to Choosing an Attachment on page 6 for more information.
WARRANTY Register your Immersion Blender - It’s Easy! Please register your product to ensure that we have the correct information in our system for any warranty inquiries. Retain the original sales receipt. Without registering your product or having the original sales receipt, we will consider the warranty start date to be the date of manufacture.
Customer Service We at Calphalon want to hear from you. If you have a question, comment, or a recommendation that will help us help you, please contact us via our web site, phone, fax or mailing address. Please do not return the product to the store. Please contact us directly with questions or comments about your immersion blender. Thank you! Web site www.calphalon.
RECIPES Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 golden delicious apple, peeled, seeded and cut into 8 pieces 4 c. chicken stock Salt and pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 c. half and half Chopped toasted Marcona almonds and chopped scallions, garnish Method: Heat oil in a Calphalon soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
For the filling – 8 large egg yolks ¾ c. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt Zest of 2 lemons 2/3 c. fresh lemon juice, strained ¼ c. fresh tangerine or orange juice, strained 8 Tbsp. butter, chilled and cut into small pieces ¾ c. heavy cream Method: For crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-inch pie pan. In a mixing bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and butter. Transfer crumb mixture to pie pan and firmly press mixture into bottom and up the sides of pie pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes and cool before filling.
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