Milk Frothing Jug for the BES860 Espresso Machine Hand blenders are great kitchen tools that make your food preparation extremely easy and a lot of fun. There are proper techniques for using hand blenders so you can maintain their quality for long-term uses. However, no matter how strictly you follow the proper methods, you can still encounter certain problems with functionality. Repairing hand blenders is fortunately quite easy and you can actually do it yourself if you have the materials and tools to do the job. Step 1 - Test the Switch The most common hand blender problems are issues regarding their switch. If you try to switch on your blender and it is not working at all, you may need to check it by using a volt-ohm meter. Connect the plug prongs of your hand blender to the volt-ohm meter, setting the meter on the RX1 scale. It should have a low ready result; however, if you receive an infinity reading instead, then there is something wrong with your power switch.

Step 2 - Open the Motor Body and Clean Use a screwdriver to open the motor body and carefully check the unit, particularly its switch. Clean over the contacts and wipe them off. Be sure that the openings of the body and the terminals located at the back portion of the switch block are also sprayed. Oftentimes, cleaning these areas will automatically solve the problem, but if it still doesn’t work, then it is time to consider replacement of the switch. Step 3 - Check the Fuse Disassemble the unit further in order to check the fuse located in the inner part of the motor body. Check this by removing the wire connector joining the lead box that contains the fuse and the power cord of your blender. Clip the volt-ohm meter probes on both ends of the lead box, and set it to RX1 scale. You should have a low reading, so if the reading is high, it means that you need to replace the fuse. Take the old fuse with you when you purchase a new one so that you can be sure your replacement will fit.

Always search by the make and model of your hand blender as well. Step 4 - Check the Blade Shaft If the blade shaft is jammed, disassemble your model of hand blender until you can gain access to it. The cause of the jam is usually food and debris buildup lodged in the joints. Clean out anything you see, and then use a white grease to lubricate these rough areas further. Step 5 - Reassemble the Hand Blender After you have performed the necessary cleaning, checking, and replacement of the damaged parts, reassemble the parts again from the motor body to the blade shaft. Make sure to wipe up with a paper towel to remove any grease or debris from the outside before putting it away for storage. Knowing how you can perform simple repairs is essential to ensuring that your hand blender gets maximum use in the kitchen. Learn how to do it yourself and you’ll discover it is not a difficult task after all.By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. Food Science: Why Mashed Potatoes and Blenders Don't Mix

When we're making a big batch of mashed potatoes, it's awfully tempting to just throw them in the blender instead of going to the trouble of mashing them by hand. oster blender model 6831If you've ever actually done this, you're probably jumping out of your seat and waving your hands in alarm right now. breville hemisphere control blender singaporeWell, here's the scoop:blender vitamix 5200 srbija Pureeing your potatoes in a blender or food processor seems like a good idea at first. breville vhb061 hand blender blackAfter all, we puree lots of things in the blender and they turn out smooth and perfect. vitamix creations gc 48oz 12 in 1

But lift off the lid this time, and instead of creamy fluffy potatoes, you'll see a thick gluey mess.oster blender model 6854 parts The problem is starch. vitamix creations gc 48oz 12 in 1And potatoes contain a lot of starch! Mashing cooked potatoes gently by hand or with a ricer leaves most of the starch molecules intact. The butter and dairy you add to the mashed potatoes are able to coat each individual particle, making the potatoes creamy. But the quick-moving blades of a food processor will actually tear the starch molecules. The released starch mixes with the liquid in the cooked potatoes, and the mash transforms into a gummy paste before your eyes. This can happen in a matter of minutes, so don't even be tempted to use a food processor to get the last few lumps out of your potatoes!

What are your tricks for getting good mashed potatoes? Related: How to Pick a Potato (Image: Flickr member VirtualErn licensed under Creative Commons) Home » Forums » Food and Drink » General Cooking and Recipes Please log in to post to the forums. Read this if you'd like to register as a new member. I've been avoiding buying too many kitchen equipments because I'm currently living in a rented place, and it's such a hassle when I have to move. But I figured that with all the money I spend buying fresh smoothies everyday, the time has come for me to invest in my first food processor (or blender or smoothie maker? so many names!).. It'd mainly be used to make smoothies everyday, and the occasional soup... Would be good if it can also function as a juicer, but that'd be an added benefit, and not a must-have. Can anyone recommend a good brand? I'm not too fussy about price though nothing too extravagant :) New forum activity since your last visit

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