SMOOTHIE ELITE
2010 Back To Basics®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.
www.focuselectrics.com
SMOOTHIE
ELITE
™
Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 2
Before Using for the First Time ............................................................................... 3
Using Your Smoothie Elite™ .................................................................................... 4
Cleaning Your Smoothie Elite™ ............................................................................... 5
Recipes ................................................................................................................... 6
Warranty .................................................................................................................. 8
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cord,
plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by
Focus Electrics may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure
that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than
that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must
be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement,
position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter,
table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to 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 attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.
• Turn off the machine before removing the blending jar from the base and before
placing the blending jar on the base.
• Do not run motor without blending jar properly attached to motor base or when
blending jar is empty.
• Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out of blending jar while
mixing ingredients to reduce risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
machine.
• Blades are sharp; handle carefully.
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• Always operate the appliance with the lid in place.
• When blending hot liquids, remove lid cap.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without
blending jar properly attached.
• After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at least five minutes
before running the motor again.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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EFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many
accessory parts are contained within the packaging material.
Before assembling your Smoothie Elite™ wash all parts, except for the motor base
in warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. Unscrew and disassemble the valve
for cleaning (see Cleaning Your Smoothie Elite™ section). To prolong the life of your
smoothie maker, do not wash parts in the dishwasher.
Stir Stick
Motor Base
Lid Cap
Lid
Blending Jar
Blender Cap
Dispensing Valve
Rubber Gasket
Blade Base
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1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular flat surface in the blade base.
2. Holding the blending jar upside down, screw the blade base onto the bottom of
the blending jar by twisting the blade base counter-clockwise until tightened.
Make sure that the blade base is tightly fastened to the blending jar and that the
rubber gasket is properly compressed between the blending jar and the blade
base. Place orange locking ring into the bottom of the blade assembly until it
locks in place and the ring lies flat with the bottom of the blade assy.
3. Press the lid onto the top of the blending jar. Press the clear lid cap in the
center of the lid or place the stir stick through the center of the lid if blending
liquids or frozen drinks.
4. Place the blending jar onto the motor base so that the bottom of the blade base
is sitting flat on the motor base.
5. Plug in the cord. Your smoothie maker is now ready to use.
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SING YOUR SMOOTHIE ELITE™
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ONTROL BUTTONS:
PULSE - gives short bursts of power at high speed.
Use “PULSE” to begin the mixing of ice and other hard
ingredients.
OFF - turns off the appliance.
LOW/DISPENSE - runs the unit at low speed. Use
this speed for the initial 30 seconds of mixing as well
as for dispensing.
HIGH – runs the unit at high speed. Use this speed for
the final 10 seconds of mixing. Do not use this speed
for dispensing.
To make your favorite frozen drinks, follow the steps below.
1. ADD LIQUIDS – Add any combination of liquid ingredients up to the LIQUIDS
mark under SERVES 2 or SERVES 4 located on the blending jar. Liquids
include any soft ingredients such as fruit, milk, fruit juice, herbal supplements, or
yogurt in any combination you think would be tasty.
2. ADD ICE – Add ice or frozen ingredients until the total level reaches the
FROZEN INGREDIENTS line on the side of the blending jar. Frozen ingredients
include ice, frozen fruit, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc.
3. SMOOTH IT – With the lid on and the stir stick (use as directed below) set in the
hole on the lid, pulse the mixture 2 or 3 times by pressing the “PULSE” button.
Then press the button to “LOW” for 30 seconds, or until ingredients are mostly
blended. Run appliance at “HIGH” for the final 10 seconds of
blending.
STIR STICK OPERATION – When in use and while the
machine is running, stir or rotate the Stir Stick in a counterclockwise direction so that the Stir Stick scrapes or contacts
the sides of the blending jar. This stirring operation will force
the ingredients into the mixing blades.
4. SERVE IT – To serve the smoothie, press the
“LOW/DISPENSE” button, place a cup under the valve and
press down the valve lever. Stir the contents in the blending
jar with the stir stick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the
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smoothie level reaches the bottom of the blending jar, a thick mix may stop
dispensing. Add a few tablespoons of liquid to increase flow. When the
blending jar is empty, turn the machine “OFF.” You can continue making
smoothies one after another, but be sure to give the smoothie maker a 5-minute
break after 3 minutes of continuous use.
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To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients.
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To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients.
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LEANING YOUR SMOOTHIE ELITE
™
1. Switch to “OFF” and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Wipe motor base with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a
mild, non-abrasive cleanser.
3. Remove blade assembly and rubber gasket from the blending jar. Unscrew and
disassemble the dispensing valve. Carefully wash all parts except for motor
base in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. To prolong the life of your
smoothie maker, do not wash parts in the dishwasher.
CLEANING THE DISPENSING VALVE
1. Remove the valve from the blending jar by unscrewing the entire valve counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the valve body by unscrewing it counter-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 pin by pulling the rubber rim of the stopper.
The stopper and pin are tightly fit and need not be separated.
6. Clean all parts in warm, soapy water, allow to dry thoroughly and reassemble in
the order shown.
Lever
Cap
Stopper
Stopper Pin
Valve Body
Spring
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ECIPES
Directions for all recipes: Pour liquid ingredients into the blending jar. Add all frozen
ingredients. Press “PULSE” two or three times; then blend at “LOW/DISPENSE”
setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around
counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3-5 servings.
STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME
SMOOTHIE
1 cup Strawberry nectar or apple juice
1 cup Milk
1 Frozen banana (chunks)
2½ cups Frozen strawberries
1 cup Strawberry yogurt
MANGO TANGO SMOOTHIE
1 cup Pineapple juice
1 cup Orange juice
½ Frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup Pineapple sherbet
1½ cups Frozen mango slices
BERRY SWIRL SMOOTHIE
1 cup Apple juice
1½ cups Lemonade
1 cup Frozen raspberries
½ cup Frozen strawberries
1 cup Raspberry sherbet
RASPBERRY CREAM SMOOTHIE
1 cup Orange juice
1 cup Raspberry yogurt
1 cup Vanilla frozen yogurt
½ Frozen banana (chunks)
1½ cups Frozen raspberries
ORANGE BANANA CREAM
SMOOTHIE
1 cup Milk
1½ cups Orange juice
½ tsp. Vanilla
½ Frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup Vanilla frozen yogurt
½ cup Orange yogurt
3 tbs. Orange juice concentrate
RASPBERRY SUNRISE SMOOTHIE
2½ cups Orange juice
1½ cups Frozen raspberries
1 cup Raspberry sherbet
1 cup Ice
LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE
2 cups Lemonade
1 cup Lemon yogurt
1½ cups Frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup Pineapple sherbet
1 cup Ice
PEACH REFRESHER SMOOTHIE
2 cups Peach nectar or apple juice
1 cup Vanilla frozen yogurt
½ Banana
1 cup Peach yogurt
1½ cups Frozen peach slices
BANANA LIME SUBLIME SMOOTHIE
2 cups Limeade
1 Banana
1 cup Lime sherbet
3 tbs. Coconut milk
1 cup Ice
PIA COLADA SMOOTHIE
5 tbs. Coconut milk
2½ cups Pineapple juice
½ cup Vanilla ice cream
½ Frozen banana (chunks)
1½ cups Frozen pineapple chunks
STRAWBERRY LEMON SURPRISE
SMOOTHIE
2 cups Lemonade
2 cups Frozen strawberries
1 cup Strawberry yogurt
HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY SMOOTHIE
1 cup Passion fruit nectar
1 cup Guava nectar
1 cup Orange sherbet
½ cup Frozen strawberries
½ cup Frozen mango slices
4 tbs. Coconut milk
1 cup Strawberry yogurt
½ cup Frozen banana (chunks)
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LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE
2 cups Strawberries
½ cup Orange juice
1 cup Skim milk
1 cup Plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup Ice
LEMONADE WATERMELON SOOTHER
2 cups Watermelon (pulp, not rind)
3 oz. Frozen lemonade concentrate (½ of a 6 oz. can)
1 cup Lemon/lime soda
1 tsp. Grenadine syrup
1-2 cups Ice, to desired consistency
*Add water if necessary
CHOCOLATE TREAT
3.5 oz. Package of instant chocolate pudding mix
1½ cups Milk
1½ cups Ice
1 Banana
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RODUCT WARRANTY
Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty
Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS
ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at
service@focuselectrics.com. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Valid only in USA and Canada
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EPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail service@focuselectrics.com, over the
phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:
Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095
To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts
you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to
Focus Electrics, LLC.
Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.
This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof
of purchase and record the following information:
Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________
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