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Having a blender in the kitchen is probably one of the most exciting ideas for those who love to cook. With a little creativity and a push of a button, you can makes great desserts, sauces, smoothies, marinades, and you can even mix your batter in a blender. With all these benefits, it is very important that you know your blender parts. A knowledge of its inner workings will help you know how to troubleshoot and take care of this wonderful appliance.
Technological innovations have brought us different kinds of blenders. There are the newer handheld ones and the more traditional blender and food processor. Although different, these appliances have similar parts. Typically, blender parts include the following.
The Jar or Container: This is the big container where you place your food to be processed. It is usually made from tempered glass or plastic with measurement markings to help you proportion the food appropriately. Others can have their jars made from stainless steel or porcelain. Glass and porcelain jars are usually heavier and breakable but they are safer to use because they don’t get attacked by food acids.
The Lid or Cover: You can find this at the top of the jar. The lid prevents spillage during high-speed blending. This usually has a small opening at the center so you can easily add ingredients without removing the lid. A removable small measuring cup serves to close this opening when not needed.
Spinning Blade: This the metallic part located at the bottom of the blender. This is the heart of your blender and does all the chopping, grinding, liquefying, and crushing. The blade is usually made of high-strength stainless steel for heavy duty purposes. You should be careful though not to destroy the blade. A little dent greatly reduces its capacity to blend food. Also, be wary of hard foods like big solid blocks of ice which can harm the blade.
Bottom ring and Rubber Gasket: These are the parts that attach the blade and jar together and it’s found at the base. A rubber gasket, or an O-ring, prevents spillage from the bottom.
Base: This in now the central part of your blender. It serves two purposes: the first is as a support to the whole structure of the blender; and the second as housing for the motor. You can also find here the buttons or dials where you can set the blade speed. Choose a sturdy base that can support heavy weights especially if your blender jar will always be full. A powerful motor must also be chosen for maximum functionality.
These parts, except the base, are detachable for easier and thorough cleaning. The base contains no user-serviceable parts unless stated by the manufacturer. Only a qualified technician must check the motor for needed repairs. Enjoy your machine by caring for the blender parts and a nice meal will be just a few spins of the blade away.
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