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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Operating the hand blender
• Method 2 of 3: Using a hand blender safely
• Method 3 of 3: Recipes Using a Hand Blender
• Warnings

You may have already heard about the hand blender, which is also called a hand blender, but in any case, this versatile tool will become an indispensable assistant in the kitchen. Electricity powers the motor by rotating a blade or nozzle, which whips, mixes and generally makes kitchen chores easier. Learn to use a hand blender and you can use it for many applications.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Operating the hand blender

1. 1 Assemble the blender. Depending on the specific blender model, the assembly sequence may differ. Many hand blenders have a special spring-loaded latch that closes when all parts are in place, while other models need to be twisted together. To assemble the blender you need:
   • Align the heavy blender body that houses the motor with the attachment. Connect these parts together securely.
   • Press the lock button on the blender body if the parts do not automatically join together.
2. 2 Plug in the power cord. Select an outlet that is away from the work area. You don't want to cut the cord while you work and thereby create a health hazard, do you? If the cord is too stiff and difficult to control, use a heavy object, such as a bowl, to hold it securely in place.
3. 3 Insert the blender into the mixture. At this point, you need to make sure that the blender attachment is completely submerged. If you don't follow this rule, you will sprinkle food throughout the kitchen.
4. 4 Mix. Press the switch on the blender to activate it. In most cases there is only one speed, and it is indicated by the word "On". Remember to immerse the blade in the mixture to avoid staining everything around.
   • Slowly move the blender up and down the bowl as you blend. This will help to achieve a uniform consistency of the mixture.
   • Stir hard ingredients such as vegetables or thick mixtures for longer until they are evenly crushed.
   • The blender motor will quickly break down if it is run for too long. Try not to mix for longer than 30-50 seconds.
5. 5 Unplug the blender when finished. The situation could get out of hand if the motor turns on when the blender attachment is not sunk into the mixture. To avoid accidental damage or injury, unplug the blender every time after use.

Method 2 of 3: Using a hand blender safely

1. 1 Do not use a non-stick pan or glassware. The glass may break or crack if it comes into contact with the blender attachment. If this does happen, the mixture will have to be thrown away, otherwise you risk swallowing the glass. The non-stick coating can also chip off and harm your health if swallowed with food.
   • Stainless steel is considered to be the safest cookware to be paired with a hand blender.
2. 2 When the blender is running, the motor must be above the level of the liquid to be whipped. If moisture gets into the motor, it could burn out due to shorted electrical components or give you an electric shock. Even when using a deep bowl, do not completely immerse or immerse the blender motor in the mixture.
3. 3 Unplug the blender when cleaning. Always unplug your blender before washing it. Never immerse the motor housing under water and clean with a sponge or damp cloth. Wash the attachment by hand in hot water and a mild detergent.
   • Wash the blender attachment gently. The blades are very sharp and you can easily cut yourself.
4. 4 Store the hand blender in a safe place. This is a fairly easy-to-use mechanism that a child can easily confuse with a toy. It is very dangerous and should therefore be stored in hard-to-reach places such as a hanging cabinet.

Method 3 of 3: Recipes Using a Hand Blender

1. 1 Make a salsa sauce. If you don't like salsa with large pieces, the hand blender will make it smooth in a matter of seconds. Add tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, some salt and black pepper to a tall, narrow stainless steel container. Then lower the hand blender into the mass and raise back until the ingredients are blended according to your preference.
   • The amount of each ingredient is determined based on personal preference. For example, try adding more jalapenos if you like spicy salsa.
   • Try adding tomatoes as the last ingredient. At the same time, they will be at the top of the dish and will be ground first, which means that the juice released from the tomatoes will simplify the mixing of the remaining ingredients.
   • Control the immersion level of the blender. Even when using the mixing bowl, tilting the blender too far will spray food all over the kitchen.
2. 2 Whisk the pesto sauce together. In a tall, narrow stainless steel container, add basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, some salt and pepper. To make the pesto sauce, dip the blender blade into the mass and raise back until the ingredients are blended according to your preference.
   • For a simple pesto recipe, use 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 whole garlic cloves, ¼ cup pine nuts, 2/3 cup olive oil.
3. 3 Stir the dough quickly and efficiently. Most blenders come with a whisk attachment to help you mix batter with ease. A hand blender can help you deal with lumps in the dough if you have a similar problem.
4. 4 Prepare small portions of smoothies. If you make a smoothie in a standard blender, then the portion will turn out to be too large for one person. Add frozen fruit, yoghurt and the required amount of juice to a tall, narrow stainless steel container. Then use a blender to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
5. 5 Make homemade mayonnaise. As a rule, this process takes a lot of time, but with a hand blender, mayonnaise will be ready in five minutes. In a narrow, tall stainless steel container, add 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon dry mustard. Mix all these ingredients thoroughly with a blender. Then add 1 cup olive / canola oil gradually without turning off the blender.
   • Wait for the oil to mix completely before trying to add more. It is easier to add oil to the mixture this way. Once you've added half a glass of oil, the rest can be poured out in one go.
   • If the mayonnaise is too thick, use a blender to add 1 teaspoon of water until the consistency reaches the desired thickness.

Warnings

• When working with the hand blender, precautions must be taken. Its blades are very sharp and can cut you even when the blender is unplugged.