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USING YOUR PRODUCT
Tamper – The tamper allows you to accelerate the process of very thick and/
or frozen mixtures that cannot be processed in a regular blender. If food
is not circulating the machine may be overloaded or may have a trapped
air bubble. Using the tamper helps to maintain circulation by preventing
air pockets from forming. While the machine is running, remove the filler
cap, and through the hole in the lid insert the tamper and use it to press
ingredients into the blades as you make frozen ice creams, nut butters, etc.
The container should not be more than 2/3 full when the tamper is used
during blending.
Do not use tamper for more than 20 consecutive seconds (to avoid stressing
the motor).
You may need to move the tamper not only up and down, but also side to
side.
Interlock – The unit is supplied with an interlock on the base. This will
prevent the motor or the control panel from starting if the blender jar is not
properly placed on the base.
If the jar is removed from the base during operation the unit will stop. To
restart the blender, turn the speed dial to “Off”, place the jar on the blender
base and select the preferred speed to begin again. The motor will not restart
unless the unit is turned OFF first.
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 food 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.
• 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!
If the Unit Stops Working:
Fuse/Overload Protection – The motor is designed to protect itself from
overheating. When necessary, the motor will turn itself off.
1. Turn control knob to “Off” and unplug from the electrical outlet
2. Remove jar from base and free blade of any obstructions
3. Press external resettable fuse button on the bottom of the base
4. Wait 30-45 minutes for the unit to cool
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. Never immerse the motor base in water or other liquid.
Jar: Fill the container half full with warm water and add 2 drops of liquid
soap. Close the jar with the lid and filler cap. Turn Speed Dial to a “Low”
speed and 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 - Do not put lid, filler cap or jar in the dishwasher.
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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