Why does my hand blender keep splashing ingredients?

Splashing usually happens when the container is too full, the blender is started above the food, or the speed is too high for the mixture. If hot liquid or oil is involved, stop using the appliance, because splashes can cause serious burns.

1. Lower the stick blender into the ingredients before switching it on. If the splashing reduces immediately, the issue was the starting position.
2. Use a deeper, stable container and avoid overfilling the measuring cup or bowl. If the food stays inside the vessel more easily, the container was too shallow or too full.
3. Start at the lowest suitable speed, then increase gradually only if needed. If splashing reduces at a lower speed, the mixture was being driven out by excess power.
4. Keep the blade area fully covered by the food while blending. If the surface stops spurting when the head remains submerged, air was being pulled into the mix.
5. For thin soups or purees, work in shorter bursts and move the blender gently rather than holding it at the surface. If the appliance remains messy even with careful handling, the mixture may be too thin for the container.

Stop using the product if splashes reach the plug, cord or motor unit, or if you are working with hot liquids that are not safely contained. If the issue remains unresolved or safe use is uncertain, contact the retailer or store where it was purchased.