Blending Tips
•Donotoperateformorethan10minutesatatime.
•Jarshouldbeatleast25%fullatalltimesforoptimalperformance.
•Fillercapshouldalwaysbeassembledtothelidandlockedwhenblending
hot liquids.
•UseHighspeedsasmuchaspossibleforwholefoodjuices,soups,
shakes,frozenmixtures,makingpuréesandnutbutters.Processingtimes
willgenerallybelessthanoneminute(mosttakelessthan30
seconds).Highspeedprovidesthebestqualityofrenement,breakingdown
ice,frozenfruit,wholefruitsorvegetablestoasmoothlump-freeconsistency.
•Neverblendwithoutthelidrmlyinplaceonthejar.
•IfonHighspeedthefoodisnotcirculating,tryusingthetamper.Ifthisisalso
notworking,tryusingaslowerspeed.Oncethefoodbeginstocirculateagain,
youcanswitchbacktoaHighspeed.
•AQuickResponsecodeislocatedonthebackofthebaseoftheunit.Usingthe
Microsoft
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Tag application on your smart phone, scan that tag to be directed
totheproductpagetondpertinentproductinformationsuchasinstruction
manuals, replacement parts, customer service, recipes, etc.
•Duetothepowerofthemachine,itisnormalforittobefairlyloudduring
operation. Through the blending cycle, the noises may change, but there is no
need to be concerned.
IceCrushing:Foroptimalicecrushing,llthejarwithpreferredamountofice.
Thenllwithwaterjustabovewheretheicestops.Usethespeeddialtoblend
on High for a few seconds. Then drain out the excess water and you are left
withajarlledwithgreatconsistentice!
Troubleshooting:
1. If the blender does not turn on:
1.Turncontrolknobto“OFF”positionandunplugfromelectricaloutlet.
2.Makesurethebladeisfreeofanyobstruction.
3.Plugtheunitbackin.
4. Make sure jar is securely placed on the blender base.
5. Restart unit by turning controlknobtodesiredsetting.
2. If the blender stops during operation:
1.Fuse/OverloadProtectionactivated
1. The motor is designed to protect itself from overheating; when
neccesary, the motor will turn itself off.
2. Reset the motor by:
1.Turncontrolknobto“OFF”andunplugfromelectricaloutlet.
2. Remove the jar from the base and free the blade of any obstructions.
3. Wait 30-45 minutes for the unit to cool.
4. Press the resettable fuse button located on the bottom of the base.
2. Jar Sensor on base released
1.Torestarttheunit,turncontrolknobto“OFF“position.
2.Makesurethejarissecurelyplacedontheblenderbase.
3.Restarttheblenderbyturningthecontrolknobtothedesiredsetting.
If the warning light flashes and the motor will not run with the jar in place,
the unit has not cooled sufficiently. Turn the control knob to “Off” and wait
another 10-20 minutes before trying again.
Caring for Your Product
Cleaning
Base: First turn the control to “Off” and unplug the power cord. Then wash
outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge using mild soap and warm
water.Neverimmersethemotorbaseinwaterorotherliquid.
Jar: Fill the container half full with warm water and add 2 drops of liquid soap.
Closethejarwiththelidandllercap.TurnSpeedDialtoa“Low”speedand
then increase to “High”. Run for 30-60 seconds. Turn the machine OFF, rinse
the jar out with running water then dry.
Lid & Filler cap: Separate the 2 pieces and wash in warm soapy water. Rinse
clean under running water, then dry.
NOTE-Donotputlid,llercaporjarinthedishwasher.
Storing
After cleaning, store with lid not closed completely to allow air to circulate and
prevent container odors.
WARNING: Never put the jar or any other parts in a microwave.
Never store foods or drinks in the jar.
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