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SLEEP
After 2 minutes of inactivity, LCD powers off, and the ON I OFF button
flashes red. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the blender turns OFF completely.
Press the ON I OFF button to reactivate.
COUNT-UP TIMER
If the timer isn’t set, the blender timer counts up in seconds as it blends.
When using the timer this way, the blender will stop after 6 minutes, or you
can cancel blending manually.
COUNT-DOWN TIMER
The alternative to running the blender in count-up mode is to set the
blending time before starting.
PRESET PROGRAMS
If the blender is running and you press a different preset button, it will switch
to that program without stopping.
PULSE I ICE CRUSH
Optimised to crush ice, and has an intelligent sensor to stop the motor when
ice is done. This cycle is also ideal for processing other foods that need
sudden bursts of power.
SMOOTHIE
Optimised to combine and aerate frozen and liquid ingredients together.
The SMOOTHIE function blends the denser ingredients at lower speed,
and then increases in speed as ingredients thicken. This will happen several
times while blending smoothies.
GREEN SMOOTHIE
Optimised to break down whole hard ingredients like fruits, leafy greens
and seeds, and allows them to blend together with other soft and liquid
ingredients.
FROZEN DESSERT
Optimised to break down and combine frozen ingredients quickly.
Use the frozen dessert tamper for best results.
SOUP
This preset program runs for 6 minutes to blend and heat ingredients to
make soups. The program has a slow start to combine ingredients before
running at high speed, and ends with a couple of stirs to release any steam
bubbles that may have formed in the soup.
WARNING
Never blend boiling hot liquids. Allow temperature to drop before putting into
the jug for blending.
AUTO CLEAN
Use to remove most of the ingredients off the blender walls and blades.
Add 500ml warm water and a drop of detergent, and press the
AUTO CLEAN button. For harder to clean, sticky or thick ingredients,
add ½ teaspoon of dish liquid detergent for extra cleaning power.
For best results, run the clean cycle immediately after use.
PAUSE I PLAY
• Pauses and holds a program mid-cycle for up to 2 minutes.
Press PAUSE I PLAY again to resume.
• Pause is also activated if the jug is removed from base during use.
Replace jug, and press START to resume.
WARNING
Wait for blender to stop before lifting jug.
HINTS AND TIPS
• If the volume (while blending) is below the maximum line, the inner
measuring cap can be removed and oils/liquids can be added while
blender is in use.
• Run the blender only for the appropriate amount of time required- do not
over blend ingredients.
• Use the PULSE I ICE CRUSH button when food is too thick or coarse to
circulate within the blender jug.
• The scraper and frozen dessert wand accessories can be used during
blending. Remove the inner cap, and always make sure the main lid
stays firmly in place.
• Do not exceed the MAX mark when adding foods and liquids into blender.
• Ingredients may stick to the sides of the blender jug. To push food back
onto the blades with the main lid on (inner cap removed), use the scraper
provided to scrape down the sides of the jug, and continue blending.
• Press CANCEL to stop blending at any time or during one of the
programs.
• A speed or function can be selected at any time, even while the blender
is running. Press the new speed or program, and the blender will change
operation immediately.
• The maximum amount of ice cubes that the blender can process is
250g (approx.1 standard ice tray).
• Thicker mixtures puree more efficiently if the jug is ¼ to ½ full.
• Do not use metal utensils, as they may damage the blades or
blender jug.
• Dates and other dried fruits may vary in hardness and moisture content.
If adding dried fruits to smoothies, use the tamper for the first
15-20 seconds of the SMOOTHIE or GREEN SMOOTHIE setting.
• To make nut milks, add 150-300 grams of raw or soaked/drained nuts.
Process on CHOP for 15-20 seconds, or until evenly chopped.
Soaked nuts may need the scraper spatula to assist movement as the
blades chop. Once evenly chopped, add 500-750ml of purified water,
and process on MILL for 2 minutes. Strain through a nut milk bag
(or muslin/ cheesecloth) over a large bowl or jug. Close bag and squeeze
the pulp in the bag to extract as much milk as you can.
• To soak or not to soak nuts? This is a personal preference and you can
make nut milks with unsoaked or soaked almonds. Almonds are a great
source of protein however they contain a naturally occurring compound
that may prevent our enzymes from digesting the nuts effectively.
Try soaking nuts overnight to help break down the compound.
Always rinse and drain soaked nuts before use.
• Roasting nuts to make nut butter allows their natural oils to be released
during blending, and enriches the flavour. Some nuts, such as almonds
and hazelnuts, have lower oil content. Add rice bran, macadamia or
coconut oil when blending, if needed.
• Freshly milled whole grain flour does not keep as long as commercial
flours. This is because the inner layers of the grain contain rich oils,
which can become rancid over time with exposure to heat and moisture.
Always store your flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Flour can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer in warm/ humid climates.
• Corn, soy beans and some other dried legumes and grains vary in their
moisture content, and may not circulate properly during milling.
Use the scraper spatula during milling to assist with circulation.
• To remove any food that cannot easily be scraped out from under the
blades, replace lid and turn blender back on high speed for 4-5 seconds
to spin foods out from under blades.
