Electric Blender - Merits, Demerits, Care

Electric Blender

It is otherwise known as mixie which usually combines the work of a blender, a mixer, a grinder and a juice extractor.

It is used for grinding chutneys, preparing dry and wet masalas.

It is used for churning butter milk and mashing fruits.

It is used for extracting fruit juice, grating and slicing vegetables.

De-Merits

1.     Mixie should not be used to do things for which it was not designed. It will cause damage to the motor.

2.     It should be handled with care. Touching the equipment with wet hands when it is on, may prove fatal. Some jars are designed with a removable portion in the lid for adding foods or liquid. While pouring water into the container one should switch off the current. Otherwise one is liable to get an electric shock.

Care

1.     The container should be immediately cleaned with soap water after use.

2.     The container must never be removed or fitted on the mixie base while the motor is running.

3.     Plastic spatula should be used to stir and remove the contents from the jar.

4.       The external surfaces of the machine may be kept clean with a damp cloth and covered when not in use.