4. Immersion Blender Practical Application: Usually used when dishes require to be pureed into a smooth consistency. It can also be used to emulsify sauces within the same pot that the sauce is made in. Other names for the Immersion Blender: Stick blender, hand blender What is it, how do you use it? An Immersion Blender is a handheld device that is commonly used to blend or puree ingredients within the container they are being prepared in or within a tall canister. This piece of equipment has 2 parts, namely; the metal shaft with a rotating blade which has to be in contact with the food and an electric motor that is attached to this shaft. Safety Aspects: When using an immersion blender it is important to make sure the shaft and the electric motor are attached securely and only then switch the motor on. It is also important to make sure that the dial of the blender is on its slowest setting to make sure that the product does not splatter everywhere. How do you take care of it? The only part of the immersion blender that can be washed is the metal shaft with the blade. The blades are sharp so it is important to be careful and also dry it well because otherwise the blades may rust. It is imperative to make sure that no water touches the electric motor because it may short circuit.
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