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Blending Tips
• Do not operate for more than 10 minutes at a time.
• Jar should be at least 25% full at all times for optimal performance.
• Filler cap should always be assembled to the lid and locked when blending
hot liquids.
• Use High speeds as much as possible for whole fruit/vegetable juices, soups,
shakes, frozen mixtures, making purées and nut butters. Processing times
will generally be less than one minute (most take less than 30
seconds). High speed provides the best quality of refinement, breaking down
ice, frozen fruit, whole fruits or vegetables to a smooth lump-free consistency.
• Never blend without the lid firmly in place on the jar.
• If on High speed the food is not circulating, try using the tamper. If this is also
not working, try using a slower speed. Once the food begins to circulate again,
you can switch back to a High speed.
• A Quick Response code is located on the back of the base of the unit. Using the
Microsoft
®
Tag application on your smart phone, scan that tag to be directed
to the product page to find pertinent product information such as instruction
manuals, replacement parts, customer service, recipes, etc.
• Due to the power of the machine, it is normal for it to be fairly loud during
operation. Through the blending cycle, the noises may change, but there is no
need to be concerned.
Ice Crushing: For optimal ice crushing, fill the jar with preferred amount of ice.
Then fill with water just above where the ice stops. Use the speed dial to blend
on High for a few seconds. Then drain out the excess water and you are left
with a jar filled with great consistent ice!
Troubleshooting:
1. If the blender does not turn on:
1. Turn control knob to “OFF” position and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Make sure the blade is free of any obstruction.
3. Plug the unit back in.
4. Make sure jar is securely placed on the blender base.
5. Restart unit by turning control knob to desired setting.
2. If the blender stops during operation:
1. Fuse/Overload Protection activated
1. The motor is designed to protect itself from overheating; when
neccesary, the motor will turn itself off.
2. Reset the motor by:
1. Turn control knob to “OFF” and unplug from electrical outlet.
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