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Smoothie Att
®
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Jar
Stir Stick
Gasket
Smoothie Blade Base
QUICK REFERENCE
4000 Parts
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WARNING
WARNING: This
appliance
is not a toy. Close adult supervision is
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed:
• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug
or motor in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
• Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on
or taking of parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
•
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to Back to Basics for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury
to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out
of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used
but must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades
on base without jar properly attached.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Always operate blender with lid in place.
When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid.
injury to persons or damage to the mixer.
• Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
• Never add ingredients to container while appliance is operating.
• Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by
Back to Basics may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
•
heated oven.
Turn off machine before removing the mixing container from the
base and before placing the mixing container on the base.
motor base or when mixing container is empty.
•
into the mixing container.
To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on
cord to disconnect.
A short cord set is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top where it can be tripped over or pulled
by children.
After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at
least five minutes before running the motor again.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, this plug will fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the appliance
plug in any way.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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4 000
®
Blender Solu-
tion
4000.
The Blender Solution
is designed for endless blending and chop-
The Blender Solution
has
you purée, blend, mix, chop and liquefy your favorite fresh ingredients to make
gourmet soups, homemade salsas, icy cocktails, thick and delicious frozen
smoothies and shakes, baby food and more.
The Blender Solution
is two appliances combined into one.
• Use the
to make gourmet soups, to
smoothly blend creamy salad dressings, to puree baby food,
salsa or to mix batters for homemade multigrain pancakes and
waffl es.
•
S
to quickly and easily
blend and dispense perfect fruit smoothies, icy cocktails, frozen
coffee and thick shakes.
The powerful 430-watt/500-watt pulse power
motor
chop all types of ingredients for exact recipe specifi cations. The smoothie mak-
er blade base has been specifi cally designed with heavy stainless steel blades
to easily crush ice and frozen fruit. The blender blade base also
can
dishwasher-safe.
INTRODUCTION
4000
to
defects will be repaired or the product replaced at Back to Basics'
discretion
without charge. This warranty does not cover exterior or interior finish or
damage caused by misuse, accident, or negligence.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase may be required
name, address and phone number.
part. If
this is not the case, we will give you instructions for returning the unit.
Any appliance submitted for repair must be sent (transportation charges
Back to Basics Products, Inc.
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065
comments regarding your experience with the product, please write a letter
explaining the nature of your concern.
WARRANTY
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ap
To use your Blender Solution
™
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plastic blender or smoothie blade base.
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to the jar and that the rubber gasket is properly compressed between the jar
and the plastic blade base.
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center of the lid or place the stir stick through the center of the lid.
4. Place the mixing jar onto the motor base so that the bottom of the blade
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is now ready to use
ASSEMLY
onto the glass mixing jar.
2. Add ingredients t
o the mixing jar and replace the lid. You may
add more
gredients through the hol
e in the center of the lid. (Note: Add liquid
then add
frozen or solid ingredients. This will pr
event
excessive wear and stress on the motor). Cover the hole with the clear lid
cap or stir stick during operation.
3.
TO START BLENDING:
Choose a speed for blending the ingredients
and
then press the appropriate button.
TO STOP BLENDING:
To
stop the blending process, push the OFF bu
tton.
5.
The PULSE button allows you to create short bursts of
function, repeatedly push and release the
The
function
should be used in the
stage of blending
ce and frozen ingredients fo
other frozen drinks. The
function should also be used to
to control the texture of food when chunkier results are de
sired.
™
4
000
OFF
shuts off the
runs the Blender
Solution
at high speed. This
speed should be used for the
final stages of mixing. Do not
the
Solution
at low speed.
This speed should be used
for the initial 30 seconds
of mixing as well as for
dispensing.
runs the
at high speed.
the
Solution
at medium speed
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OPERATION
S
4000 mixing jar is conveni
ent
smoothies for two or four servings. To make a frozen blend of your favorite
ade base (with dispen
sing valve) onto the
glass mixing jar
and place the stir stick through the hole in the center of the
2.
Add Liquids:
Add any combination of liqui
d ingredients up to the
combination that you think would be
tasty.
We are, of course, partial to the
smoothie mix
es, which
quickly and easily make three delicious 8-ounce smoothies.
3.
Add Ice:
Add ice or froze
dients until the
total level reaches the
SPEED:
Salsa
Chunky
Coarse
Coarse
Thick
Creamy
Salad Dressing
Creamy
Cheese
Coarse
Grating / Chopping Citrus
Zest
Smoothies, Cocktails,
Shakes
Thick and Smooth
etable purees
Smooth and Creamy
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
OPERATION
4.
Smooth It:
With the lid on and the stir
stick set in the hole in the center
of the lid, press and release the
started. Ne
xt, press the LOW button and run the machine at LOW for about
30 seconds
the stir stick
counter-c
5.
Serv
e It:
To serve the smoothie, push the LOW button,
the valve, and with the motor running, press down on the dispensing valve.
Stir the smoothie with the stir
s
tick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the
smoothie level reaches the bottom of the glass mixing jar, a thick mix may
stop dispensing. Add a few tablesp
oons of liquid to increase flow. When the
glass mixing jar is empty, s
achine. Enjoy!
6. You can continue m
aking smoothies one after another
finished, be sure to wash thoroughly the glass mixing jar, dispensing valve,
See care and cle
aning on page 12.
OPERATION
TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION
Thicker Smoothies
To make a t
dd more
frozen
Thinner Smoothies
To make a thinner smoothie, add more
ensure that the ingredients are properly blended.
achieve better chopping results.
The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for blending
any other types of ingredients. When the stir stick is not being used, be sure
to place the clear lid cover over the hole in the center of the lid.
When chopping dry ingredients such as bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc.,
The PULSE button should be operated in short bursts. As the PULSE
whites.
chopped in seconds. Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes
at a time.
OPERATION
4000 for
the fi rst time and after each use,
er Solution
4000
do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher
Open the
dispensing valve while washing to rinse out the valve. After each use, unscrew
and disassemble the dispensing valve for cleaning (see instructions below).
the electrical outlet, then contact Back to Basics
®
at 1.801.571.7349.
CLEANING DISPENSING
VALVE ASSEMBLY
To disassemble valve for cleaning:
smoothie blade base by
counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the valve
clockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper
together and slide the lever off
the stopper pin.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the stopper and stopper
the stopper. The stopper and
6. Clean all parts in warm soapy
water and reassemble in
the order shown.
Cap
Spring
Stopper Pin
Stopper
Valve Body
CLEANING
STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE
½
cups frozen strawberries
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
½
cups lemonade
½
cup frozen strawberries
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
½
frozen banana (chunks)
½
cups frozen mango slices
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES
½
frozen banana (chunks)
½
cups frozen raspberries
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
ORANGE BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIE
½
cups orange juice
½
tsp. vanilla
½
frozen banana (chunks)
½
cup orange yogurt
3 tbs. orange juice concentrate
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
2
½
cups orange juice
½
cups frozen raspberries
setting for 30 seconds; then
blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES
2 cups lemonade
½
cups frozen pineapple (chunks)
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings
2 cups peach nectar or apple juice
½
banana
½
cups frozen peach slices
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
2 cups limeade
3 tbs. coconut milk
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES
5 tbs. coconut milk
2
½
cups pineapple juice
½
cup vanilla ice cream
½
frozen banana (chunks)
½
cups frozen pineapple (chunks)
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
½
cup frozen strawberries
½
cup frozen mango slices
4 tbs. coconut milk
strawberry yogurt
½
cup frozen banana in (
chunks)
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
STRAWBERRY LEMON SURPRISE SMOOTHIE
2 cups lemonade
2 cups frozen strawberries
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES
2 cups strawberries
⁄
cup orange juice
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
2 cups watermelon (pulp, not rind)
3 oz frozen lemonade concentrate (
⁄
of a 6 oz can)
*add water if necessary
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
CHOCOLATE TREAT
3.5 oz package of instant chocolate pudding mix
⁄
cups milk
⁄
cups ice
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES
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