ElectrIQ iQMix, iQMix-Pro User Manual

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iQMix

iQMix-Pro

Premium Home Nutrition Centre and

Professional Blender

USER MANUAL

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Contents

Features 3

Safety Instructions 4

Package content and parts 7

Quick reference guide 8

Assembly 10

Control Panel and Operation 12

Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition Tables 17

Cleaning and Maintenance 20

Troubleshooting 22

Recipes 23

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FEATURES

Home nutrition centre and professional blender
Professional commercial or domestic use
Creates entire meals from steaming soups to frozen desserts
Variable fine speed settings controls enabling most diverse operation
Powerful pulse function controls better circulation of food.
Automatic easy to use digital controls combined with manual variable controls
(iQMix-PRO)
Makes hot soup from cold ingredients in less than ten minutes
Creates delicious sorbets and ice creams
Makes sauces and pesto
Self-cleaning function allows cleaning the unit between different jobs or before
storage
Super strong commercial grade stainless steel blade can perform multiple
operations without the need to change the blade or the container
Multiple protection system will protect the motor from overheating ensuring long
operation
BPA free Tritan wet container
Optional dry container available for milling and dry grinding

Note: Due to continuous product development, products may not exactly
correspond to the illustrations in this manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important

• Carefully read the instructions before operating the unit

• This blender has been tested and is safe to use. However, as with any electrical appliances - use it
with care.

• This appliance is for indoor use only.

• Rating: This unit must be only connected to a 220-240 V / 50 Hz earthed
outlet. Always check the rating label against your electrical supply. Do not use with
an extension lead or overload the socket

• If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your electrical supply have
it checked and, if necessary, retested by a qualified electrician.

• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or in contact with hot surface, including
stoves or hobs.

• Disconnect the power plug from socket before dismantling, assembling or cleaning.

• Do not clean the unit by spraying it or immersing it in water.

• Never operate this appliance if the cord or plug is damaged. Ensure the power cord is not stretched
or exposed to sharp object/edges.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the mains plug from the mains.

• Do not use the appliance if any part or any accessory is damaged or defective.

• A damaged supply cord or plug should be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician
in order to avoid a hazard.

• Avoid touching any moving parts of the appliance. Keep hands and utensils
out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or
damage to the blender. A rubber scraper or spatula may be used but only when the
jug is removed from the base. Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the
container with extreme care to avoid injury.

• Never insert fingers, or any other objects apart from the food tamper though
the lid feeder hole. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. It is also not intended for use by those
with a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not leave children unsupervised with this appliance.

• Any service other than regular cleaning should be only performed by an
authorized service representative. Failure to comply could result in a voided warranty.

• Do not use the appliance for any other purposes than its intended use.

• Always place the unit on a dry, hard and stable surface. Do not use on carpet or
soft table cloth as this could impede hot air dispersal. Do not shake while is in use.

• Do not use the appliance in places with high humidity (>80%RH)

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. If the appliance is
immersed in water or other liquids by mistake, do not touch the appliance with your
hands. Immediately remove the mains plug from the wall socket. If the appliance is
immersed in water or other liquids, discard it.

Unit Safety Protection and Performance Tips

• Never switch on the unit before you intend to use.

• Make sure the jug is correctly assembled and placed correctly on the appliance body

• Do not place the jug without lid on the appliance. Do not remove the lid from jug before removing
them from the appliance body and switching the appliance off. Always operate blender with lid and lid
plug firmly in place. The lid plug should only be removed when adding ingredients and when using the
tamper.

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• Do not remove the jug / containers before the motor completely stops.

• Do not run it empty or fill more than the maximum advised level as this could cause damage to
the appliance. Always begin processing on the lowest speed setting - variable speed 1. Keep hands and
other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.

• When making nut butters or oil based foods, use tamper to help the mixture going through and
do not process for more than one minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing
for longer periods can cause dangerous overheating.

• Never attempt to operate with damaged blades. Replace blades or the whole jug

• When using take regular breaks to avoid motor overheating, do not run for more than 15-20
minutes continuously

• Always clean the jugs immediately after use. Use water for most efficiently and safe way of
cleaning and blend until the jugs is clear. Empty the jug and repeat operation with clean water.

IMPORTANT:

This product is a Class1 appliance, please only use
earthed socket outlet and only
replace the plug if necessary with earthed plug

Wait until the motor completely stops before
removing the lid.

Only fill the jug to maximum indicator. When making
hot soup or using hot liquid only use 2/3 of the jug
capacity as hot liquids expand during processing.

Before staring the appliance make sure the jug is
properly fitted to the body, shake the jug gently
to guide it to the centring pad. Make sure the lid
and the lid plug is in place, twist the lid plug to
lock. Do not open the lid during operation.

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When you use the tamper, only open the lid plug and
when finishing with the tamper put back the lid plug. Do
not use tamper without the lid on when unit is in
operation.

Make sure no liquid goes on the bottom of the
jug as this will affect the lifespan of the product.
If such occurrence use a paper tissue to remove
liquid as soon as possible.

When blending always start on lowest power setting
and gradually increase as necessary. If possible keep at
least 20 cm distance from the blender if using for a long
time to minimize noise impact.

After use, unplug from power socket and store
the unit in a dry place. The appliance is equipped
with a long cord. Store the unused portion
underneath.

Allow at least 20 cm gap around the unit while in

operation to allow free air flow around the air inlet and

outlet.

This product has over current protection. If the
motor overheats due to overload the appliance
will stop. Unplug the machine and let it rest for a
few minutes. Reduce the load and reset the unit
from the button on the bottom.

Reset Button

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This appliance contains fast moving parts which

become very hot during extensive use. Please refrain

from touching the hot parts for up to 15 minutes after

motor stopped.

Do not leave the working appliance unattended
at anytime.
Keep unsupervised children away from the
plugged appliance.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1x Container Jug

1 x 2 part Lid with Lid Plug

1 x Tamper

1 x Silicone Spatula

1x Base / Motor body

1x User Manual

Account for all parts before disposing packing. Safely dispose of all plastic bags and other
packaging components. They may be potentially dangerous to children.

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Quick Reference Guide

iQMix

1. Tamper

2. Lid plug

3. 2 part lid

4. Container / Jug

5. Blade assembly

6. Body / Motor base

7. ON / OFF switch

8. Pulse switch

9. Variable speed controls

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iQMix-Pro

1. Tamper

2. Lid plug

3. 2 part lid

4. Container / Jug

5. Blade assembly

6. Body / Motor base

7. Digital control panel

8. Pulse switch

9. Variable speed controls

10. ON / OFF/ Auto switch

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Initial Use

Preparation

• Clean the appliance and accessories before first use

• Wash the container / jug and tamper before use. Also refer to the section

"Cleaning and maintenance"

Assembly and Operation

Before assembly or disassembly, switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.

This appliance has a built-in safety lock; this feature ensures that you can only
switch on the appliance if you positioned the jug / containers correctly on the
motor unit. When assembled correctly, the built-in safety lock will be unlocked.

Assembling the nutrition centre

Before you assemble the appliance, ensure that the power cord is unplugged.

1.

Place the motor base on a flat dry surface such as a countertop

2.

Leave at least 20 cm space around the unit

3.

Place the jug / container on the top of the motor with the lid cover on

4.

Plug the unit in to a mains socket and turn the socket on

5.

Make sure power is off (see control panel instructions) before opening the
lid or lid plug and adding ingredients. IQMIX-PRO has an extra power switch on
the left side which should only be activated before starting operation

Notes: Please make sure you never place a jug / container on the appliance
without the lid cover on. We recommend first adding ingredients in the jug than
placing the container on the blender. Remove only the lid plug if adding extra
ingredients. Only remove the lid plug while the motor is stopped.

Never remove the jug from motor base or lid cover before the motor is
completely stopped.

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Always use the correct jug for the operation you are performing.

Your appliance is supplied with a Tritan BPA free wet jug that is
able to perform all operations from processing liquids e.g.
blending, soup making, juice and smoothie making, nut milks to
sauces, purees, pesto also frozen mixtures and desserts, wet
chopping, nut butters. The wet jugs can also knead bread and do
grinding but the container will have a shorter life and may get
cloudier.

The optional poly carbonate dry jug is not designed to process
liquids efficiently but is ideal for grinding grains, cereals, coffee
and can kneed bread dough. Also you can grind dry herbs or

spices but taste may persists so extensive cleaning is needed.

Dry blades are shaped to push ingredients up, in order to minimize packing into
the bottom corners.

Notes: Do not process dry ingredients in either wet or dry containers for more
than 2 minutes at a time.

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CONTROL PANEL
IQMIX

IQMIX has simple manual controls while offering a high flexibility.

ON/OFF Switch:

Push down the switch and the unit is turned ON
Pull up the switch and the unit is turned OFF
High/Variable Switch: While left switch is pulled down to ON set the speed from 1
to 10 with 10 being is the fastest speed available
The variable speed control is also useful for when you do not need to fully liquefy
your mixtures as when you do textured pesto, sauces or wet or dry chopping
vegetables. The variable speed also makes the air bubble removal more effective.

Pulse switch:
Pulse switch is always set to OFF. While pressing down the pulse switch will turn
ON. Release the switch and the PULSE function will be off. You can use the pulse

function while blending on variable speed settings.

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IQMIX-PRO

IQMIX-PRO Combines the versatility of manual control, variable speed, pulse with

convenience of having easy presets for quick operation.
The manual variable speed controls and pulse function performs identically on
IQMIX-PRO and IQMIX, the main difference is the left power flip switch that has 3
settings. MANUAL (bottom), OFF (middle) and AUTO (top). Also the IQMIX-PRO has
a safety OFF switch on the right bottom side of the unit that must be turned to OFF
position while unit is not in operation.
To turn the IQMIX-PRO to AUTOMATIC position just flip the left switch to top
position and select one of the pre-programmed presets. You can stop the automatic
function by turning back to middle OFF position or to MANUAL.

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No fFunction

Description

1 Auto

The

appliance

will work in highest speed

(5

equivalent to

variable speed 10 on manual controls) for 10 minutes
unless is stopped. The digital display will show the
operation time. The SPEED will enable selection of 5 speeds

from

1 (s

lowest) to

5 (fastest)

2 Soup

The

appliance

will work in highest speed

for

7 minutes

enough to process and heat cold liquid to steaming hot. You
can adjust the SPEED and increase the processing time if

needed with 10 seconds at a time by pressing

+10S

key.

3 Smoothie

This is the ideal setting for smoothies and shakes. The

machine will work for 40 seconds in the highest speed. The
digital display will show remaining operation time and
selected speed.
Depending on the ice cubes size and the hardness of fruit
you may use the tamper to stir. To make whole fruit juice
with fibre add the fruits/ vegetables ice cubes / cold water
and set the appliances to Smoothie function and add +10S

key.

You may pulse several times if larger fruits are used.

4 Nut milk

The a

ppliance will work in highest speed (

5

equivalent to

variable speed 10 on manual controls) for 2 minutes unless
is stopped. The digital display will show remaining
operation time and selected speed. The SPEED and Time
can be adjusted while in operation; enabling a selection of
5 speeds from 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest) and can also

increment the processing time by 10 seconds at a time.

5 Clean

After finish

the food processing you can clean easily the

machine if you put some cold or tepid water inside the jug
and press the CLEAN key. The machine will work 25
seconds, you may increase the cleaning time as necessary
by pressing the +10S key. We advise only to use a droplet
of washing up liquid and fill only to 2/3. Can wash by adding
lemon juice or mild vinegar to water. Once cleaned, empty

the jug and turn it upside down on a kitchen towel or cloth.

6 +10S

+10S

key will increase the processing time in any Automatic

mode function by ten seconds. You can keep pressing the

key to achieve any operation time.

7 Speed

In automatic mode the speed can be set to five speeds from

1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest). When using recipes designed for
10 speed manual operation use the following equivalence

Auto..

(Manual)

, 1..

(1)

, 2..

(4)

, 3..(6), 4..(8), 5..(10)

Notes:

pressing any

of the 1

-

5 buttons above while in operation will stop the

appliance.

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Operation and tips

Always start the appliance with the centre variable speed dial on lowest speed (1).
Gradually adjust the dial to the desired sped according to the results you are trying to
achieve or the recipe you prepare.

When following a recipe use the highest setting stipulated in the recipe book for most of
the processing time.

You can make whole fibre juices, soups, smoothies, shakes, frozen desserts, purées, nut
butters or grind grains to flour with processing times of less than one minute.

Using high speed will result in best processing quality breaking ice cubes, frozen fruit,
whole fruits or vegetables and grains to a smooth lump-free consistency liquid, paste,
sauce, ice cream or sorbet.

Processing for a very long time at low speed will overheat the appliance and may trip the
overheat protection. Processing on higher speeds increases the speed of the motor
cooling fan and avoids overheating.

7-10 minutes high speed processing of vegetables, herbs, spices and cold water is
enough to create piping hot soups from cold ingredients. The friction heat is transferred
to the liquid creating delicious soups or drinks. Hot chocolate or dairy free alternative
can be created from cold ingredients as well. To create a smooth soup with less froth
just add 1 or 2 spoons of olive oil. This will improve taste and help with the absorption of
nutrients.

If ingredients do not circulate inside the jug the appliance may be overloaded, have
trapped air or the mixture may be too solid. Ensure the lid is firmly fixed on the jug and
remove the lid plug. Insert the tamper through the lid opening and help the mixture to
move. Also reducing gradually the variable speed will help the mixture circulating. Once
the mixture starts moving increase the speed gradually.

Do not exceed the processing time. If mixture still does not circulate and recipe allows,
add small amounts of liquid to help circulation. You can also use the pulse function or
use the tamper to help the mixture circulating.

If processing hot liquids never load to maximum markings as there is further liquid
expansion; we advise to fill only 2/3 of the jug when using hot liquids. Always start with
lowest variable setting on hot liquids and gradually increase. Be cautious when removing
the lid as hot liquids may release steam or splash and there is a risk of scalding.

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When creating juices, smoothies, cocktails or other cold drinks add ice cubes to keep the
mixture cold. This will allow a smother crispier texture, ensuring better taste.
When making juice or smoothies use ice cubes or cover with enough water.
When juicing or creating nut milks you may want to use a strainer, milk bag (filtration
bag) or a muslin cloth to filter the mixture if you want a liquid without any residues. We
advise to soak the nuts for at least 8 hours. Keep in the fridge while soaking.
When adding ingredients via the lid plug make sure the appliance motor stopped.
Twist the plug back into its place before restart food processing.
Always load the jug in the order listed in the recipe: liquids and soft foods first with dry
ingredients and/or ice cubes. Following this will ensure the best machine performance
and improved taste. The IQMIX is able to create smooth combinations blended to
perfection.
When processing personal recipes as a general rule liquids are to be added first than
solids (e.g. water first, than oil, flour etc.)

Using the tamper

Your appliance is supplied with a tamper that allows to
process very thick or consistent mixtures that you would not
normally be able to process in a regular blender.
Using the tamper accelerates the processing time, helps the
circulation of mixture, helps eliminating air bubbles and
pockets, ensures the mixture is homogenized and can be
processed by the blades.
Typically tamper is used in roasted nut butter making, ice
crushing and ice cream sorbet making, mincing etc.

While the machine is in operation only use the tamper through the lid opening. Press
the ingredients into the blades and make sure the food is moved from corners.
Never use any other tamper than the one provided with the appliance. The tamper
length and the splash disk (next to the top of the tamper) is designed to prevent the
tamper bottom from hitting the blades when the lid is on and secured in place.
Never fill the jug more than 2/3 full when using tamper during blending.

Do not engage the tamper for more than 30-40 seconds at a time as this may cause
overheating. Stop for at least one minute before continuing.
If the food does not move there may be air trapped inside the mixture and the tamper
may need to be moved towards the corners of the jug.
You can also use PULSE function to help the mixture move.

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Refer to the

following

table

s for the nutritional values of

a wide range of fruits and vegetables.

Vegetables
Nutrition Facts

Raw, edible weight portion. Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vegetables

Serving Size

(gram weight/ ounce

weight)

Calories Calori

es

from

Fat

Total Fat Sodium Potassium Total

Carbo-hydrate

Dietary

Fiber

Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron

(g) (%DV) (mg) (%DV) (mg) (%DV) (g) (%DV) (g) (%DV) (g) (g) (%DV) (%DV) (% DV) (%DV)

Asparagus

5 spears

(93 g/3.3 oz)

20 0 0 0 0 0 230 7 4 1 2 8 2 2 10 15 2 2

Bell Pepper

1 medium

(148 g/5.3 oz)

25 0 0 0 40 2 220 6 6 2 2 8 4 1 4 190 2 4

Broccoli

1 medium stalk

(148 g/5.3 oz)

45 0 0.5 1 80 3 460 13 8 3 3 12 2 4 6 220 6 6

Carrot

1 carrot, 7" long, 1

1/4" diameter

(78 g/2.8 oz)

30 0 0 0 60 3 250 7 7 2 2 8 5 1 110 10 2 2

Cauliflower

1/6 medium head

(99 g/3.5 oz)

25 0 0 0 30 1 270 8 5 2 2 8 2 2 0 100 2 2

Celery

2 medium stalks

(110 g/3.9 oz)

15 0 0 0 115 5 260 7 4 1 2 8 2 0 10 15 4 2

Cucumber

1/3 medium
(99 g/3.5 oz)

10 0 0 0 0 0 140 4 2 1 1 4 1 1 4 10 2 2

Green (Snap) Beans

3/4 cup cut

(83 g/3.0 oz)

20 0 0 0 0 0 200 6 5 2 3 12 2 1 4 10 4 2

Green Cabbage

1/12 medium head

(84 g/3.0 oz)

25 0 0 0 20 1 190 5 5 2 2 8 3 1 0 70 4 2

Green Onion

1/4 cup chopped

(25 g/0.9 oz)

10 0 0 0 10 0 70 2 2 1 1 4 1 0 2 8 2 2

Iceberg Lettuce

1/6 medium head

(89 g/3.2 oz)

10 0 0 0 10 0 125 4 2 1 1 4 2 1 6 6 2 2

Leaf Lettuce

1 1/2 cups shredded

(85 g/3.0 oz)

15 0 0 0 35 1 170 5 2 1 1 4 1 1 130 6 2 4

Mushrooms

5 medium

(84 g/3.0 oz)

20 0 0 0 15 0 300 9 3 1 1 4 0 3 0 2 0 2

Onion

1 medium

(148 g/5.3 oz)

45 0 0 0 5 0 190 5 11 4 3 12 9 1 0 20 4 4

Potato

1 medium

(148 g/5.3 oz)

110 0 0 0 0 0 620 18 26 9 2 8 1 3 0 45 2 6

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Radishes

7 radishes

(85 g/3.0 oz)

10 0 0 0 55 2 190 5 3 1 1 4 2 0 0 30 2 2

Summer Squash

1/2 medium
(98 g/3.5 oz)

20 0 0 0 0 0 260 7 4 1 2 8 2 1 6 30 2 2

Sweet Corn

kernels from 1

medium ear

(90 g/3.2 oz)

90 20 2.5 4 0 0 250 7 18 6 2 8 5 4 2 10 0 2

Sweet Potato

1 medium, 5" long,

2" diameter

(130 g/4.6 oz)

100 0 0 0 70 3 440 13 23 8 4 16 7 2 120 30 4 4

Tomato

1 medium

(148 g/5.3 oz)

25 0 0 0 20 1 340 10 5 2 1 4 3 1 20 40 2 4

Most vegetables provide negligible amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.

Fruits

Nutrition Facts

Raw, edible weight portion. Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Fruits

Serving Size

(gram weight/
ounce weight)

Calories

Calories

from Fat

Total Fat

Sodium

Potassium

Total

Carbo-

hydrate

Dietary

Fiber

Suga

rs

Prot

ein

Vita

min

A

V

ita

min

C

Calci

um

Iron

(g)

(%D

V)

(mg)

(%D

V)

(mg)

(%D

V)

(g)

(%D

V)

(g)

(%D

V)

(g) (g)

(%DV) (%DV) (%DV) (%D

V)

Apple

1 large

(242 g/8 oz)

130 0 0 0 0 0 260 7 34 11 5 20 25 1 2 8 2 2

Avocado

California,

1/5 medium
(30 g/1.1 oz)

50 35 4.5 7 0 0 140 4 3 1 1 4 0 1 0 4 0 2

Banana

1 medium

(126 g/4.5 oz)

110 0 0 0 0 0 450 13 30 10 3 12 19 1 2 15 0 2

Cantaloupe

1/4 medium

(134 g/4.8 oz)

50 0 0 0 20 1 240 7 12 4 1 4 11 1 120 80 2 2

Grapefruit

1/2 medium

(154 g/5.5 oz)

60 0 0 0 0 0 160 5 15 5 2 8 11 1 35 100 4 0

Grapes

3/4 cup

(126 g/4.5 oz)

90 0 0 0 15 1 240 7 23 8 1 4 20 0 0 2 2 0

Honeydew Melon

1/10 medium melon

(134 g/4.8 oz)

50 0 0 0 30 1 210 6 12 4 1 4 11 1 2 45 2 2

Kiwifruit

2 medium

(148 g/5.3 oz)

90 10 1 2 0 0 450 13 20 7 4 16 13 1 2 240 4 2

Lemon

1 medium

(58 g/2.1 oz)

15 0 0 0 0 0 75 2 5 2 2 8 2 0 0 40 2 0

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Lime

1 medium

(67 g/2.4 oz)

20 0 0 0 0 0 75 2 7 2 2 8 0 0 0 35 0 0

Nectarine

1 medium

(140 g/5.0 oz)

60 5 0.5 1 0 0 250 7 15 5 2 8 11 1 8 15 0 2

Orange

1 medium

(154 g/5.5 oz)

80 0 0 0 0 0 250 7 19 6 3 12 14 1 2 130 6 0

Peach

1 medium

(147 g/5.3 oz)

60 0 0.5 1 0 0 230 7 15 5 2 8 13 1 6 15 0 2

Pear

1 medium

(166 g/5.9 oz)

100 0 0 0 0 0 190 5 26 9 6 24 16 1 0 10 2 0

Pineapple

2 slices,

3" diameter, 3/4"

thick

(112 g/4 oz)

50 0 0 0 10 0 120 3 13 4 1 4 10 1 2 50 2 2

Plums

2 medium

(151 g/5.4 oz)

70 0 0 0 0 0 230 7 19 6 2 8 16 1 8 10 0 2

Strawberries

8 medium

(147 g/5.3 oz)

50 0 0 0 0 0 170 5 11 4 2 8 8 1 0 160 2 2

Sweet Cherries

21 cherries; 1 cup

(140 g/5.0 oz)

100 0 0 0 0 0 350 10 26 9 1 4 16 1 2 15 2 2

Tangerine

1 medium

(109 g/3.9 oz)

50 0 0 0 0 0 160 5 13 4 2 8 9 1 6 45 4 0

Watermelon

1/18 medium

melon;

2 cups diced pieces

(280 g/10.0 oz)

80 0 0 0 0 0 270 8 21 7 1 4 20 1 30 25 2 4

Most fruits provide negligible amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol; avocados

provide 0.5 g of saturated fat per ounce.

Provided by http://www.fda.gov

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Cleaning and maintenance

The appliance must be cleaned immediately after each use. Regular maintenance
of your appliance will keep it safe and in proper operational order.

The lid, lid plug and tamper can be cleaned using hot water under the tap or in a
dishwasher top rack.

Make sure that the bottom of the jug is not immersed in water. If water is
reaching the bottom of the jugs please use kitchen towel or dry cloth to
immediately dry it. Prolonged water contact may cause damage and will reduce
the life of the appliance.

Notes:

Before cleaning or maintenance, switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance.

• Do not use sharp objects to clean the appliance.

• Do not sterilize any accessories with water with a temperature higher than
70 °C or in the microwave to prevent deformation or damage. The materials of all
parts that come into contact with food must be clean and hygienic.

• Regularly check the appliance for possible damage and stop using it if any
damage is found.

• Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry
the outside of the appliance with a clean, dry cloth.

• Clean the accessories:

• Disassemble the appliance.

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• Clean the accessories in soapy water. Rinse the accessories under running water.
Thoroughly dry the accessories.

The easy way to clean the jugs between different operations is to use the procedure
bellow

Standard Cleaning (also use before first use)

1. Fill the jug 2/3 with warm water and add a droplet of washing detergent to the
container. The detergent may expand into a foam.

2. Lock the lid and lid plug in place before starting the appliance

3. Use clean function on IQMIX-PRO or select variable speed 1 on IQMIX turning
gradually to 10 then stop after 25-30 seconds

4. Leave the jug to rest for 1-2 minutes with the cleaning liquid as this will help the stuck
mixture to be released.

5. Repeat for as many times as needed

6. Turn off the machine and empty the container. Refill with clean hot water to the
maximum mark and process again. Rinse thoroughly when finished.

7. Drain the jug and let it dry on a kitchen towel

Deep Cleaning

1. Follow normal Cleaning instructions above.

2. When finished, fill the container with hot water to the mark and add half glass of
vinegar or lemon juice.

3. Clean for 25 seconds twice then turn off the machine and allowing mixture to stand in
the container for an additional 3-4 minutes each time.

4. Dispose the mixture and allow container to dry.

8. Do not rinse after deep cleaning.

Tips:

If the jugs cannot be cleaned immediately after use for any reasons, fill them with hot
soapy water and leave them to soak. We do not recommend to leave this for more than
few hours as the blade may be affected. When not in use store your appliance and all its
accessories and instruction manual in a safe and dry place.

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Troubleshooting

Fault Cause Troubleshooting

Not starting

Improper installation.

Make sure the appliance is fully plugged
and correctly assembled. Reinstall the
appliance following assembly instructions

Burnt smell coming
from unit and / or
the motor appears
to struggle / cut
out during use

Normal for first time use. Should
reduce over the time.
Air Circulation is blocked and unit is
overheating
Food does not circulate, air bubbles
may form

Make sure that air vents are left clean and

air can circulate
Use tamper to make food circulate
Use pulse to dissipate air bubbles
Add liquid

Return the appliance to retailer for repair
or exchange only if the appliance will not
restart after pressing the reset button
underneath.

Stopping during
use

Motor control protection
The tamper is used for too long

Disconnect power, remove the surplus from
jug and then reassemble.
Use less force on pusher
Restart after pausing 10-15 minutes
Use reset button underneath

Appliance is
shaking and
moving

The machine is not on a perfect
horizontal surface
The lid and the lid plug may not be
properly installed

Place the machine on a stable surface
Resit the lid and fix the lid plug. Make sure
the lid is fully pushed down

Appliance is spilling
out liquid

The jug is overloaded over the
maximum markings level
The lid and the lid plug may not be
properly installed

Stop the appliance and empty part of the
mixture
Resit the lid and fix the lid plug. Make sure
the lid is fully pushed down

Note: Your ElectriQ IQMIX appliance has automatic overcurrent safety switch off designed to
protect the motor and enhance the life span of the appliance and give you peace of mind.
When this feature is activated this will cause the motor to shut down. Prior and after this motor
may emit a light odour but this is normal. Rest the unit for 10-15 minutes and press the reset
button to resume normal operation.

For any other faults please contact the service centre.

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Recipes

Wash all fruit and vegetables well before processing.
Only remove the skin from the fruit and vegetables
when advised to do so. Try to avoid cutting and peeling
fruit and vegetables too far in advance of the actual
processing as this will reduce the nutrient levels.
Your appliance is compatible with all the recipes from
major high performance blender.
joyofblending.com and www.rawblend.com.au are
good places to start looking for recipes also you can find
video recipes on youtube.

Pink Pineapple Juice
Preparation: 4 minutes • processing: 1 minute • makes:
380-400 ml
400g fresh ripe pineapple
Deskinned, core included in chunks
Hand of raspberries (can replace with mint leaves for green
juice)
8 ice cubes

1. Put all the ingredients into the IQMIX jug in the order
listed and secure the lid.

2. Select Variable 1.

3. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable 10 (max)

4. Process for 1 minute or until the desired consistency and
smoothness is reached.

5. if too sweet add extra ice

Red Smoothie
Preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 1 minute • makes:
600ml
150g red grapes
150g strawberries or raspberries
1 banana, peeled
8 ice cubes

1. Put all the ingredients into the IQMIX jug in the order
listed and secure the lid.

2. Select Variable 1 or Smoothie function (IQMIX-PRO)

3. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable 10, then to High.

4. Blend for 40 seconds to 1 minute or until the desired
consistency and smoothness is reached

Notes: if using frozen fruits, do not add ice but water.

Morning Boost

Preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 1 minute • makes:
500ml
200g blueberries
2 teaspoons of Chia seeds (can replace with 10 almonds)
2 banana, peeled
8 ice cubes
1 teaspoon of maple syrup

1. Put all the ingredients into the IQMIX jug in the order
listed and secure the lid.

2. Select Variable 1 or Smoothie function (IQMIX-PRO)

3. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable 10, then to High.

4. Blend for 40 seconds to 1 minute or until the desired
consistency and smoothness is reached

Notes: if using frozen fruits, do not add ice but water. Can
replace cocoa pods with 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder or
dark chocolate

Hummus

Preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 1 minute • makes:
900g
2 x 400g tins chickpeas
half glass of water
35g sesame seeds or tablespoon of tahini paste
2 tbsp olive oil
60ml lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tsp ground cumin or curry powder
1 roasted pepper (optional)
pinch sea salt

1. Put all the ingredients, except the salt, into the IQMIX in
the order listed and secure the lid.

2. Select Variable speed 1.

3. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable 10,

4. Blend for 1-2 minutes, using the tamper to press the
ingredients into the blades.

5. Season to taste with salt. Can serve with different salsa
toppings from green salsa to pepper and tomato salsa

Chopping Vegetables / Dry Chopping

1. Cut the root vegetables (carrots, parsnips etc) into 3-5
cm length.

2. Secure the lid on the wet jug and remove the lid plug

3. Select variable speed 5 or 6

4. Turn the machine on and drop the ingredients one at a
time on to the blades

5. Process maximum 3 than turn the container onto a
chopping board or a bowl tapping it gently so the chopped
ingredients are coming out
Note: you can chop cold cheese (about 4 cm chunks), hard
boiled eggs, quarter onions etc. using the method above

Chopping Vegetables / Wet Chopping

Wet chopping employs water or another liquid to circulate
the items being chopped. Only use it for uncooked fruits
or vegetables. Water brings the items into the blades
resulting in a uniform chop. How coarse or fine is the
results is determined by the speed selected on the Variable
Speed Dial.
Wet chopping can easily prepare vegetables for soups,
salads, stir-frying, side dishes and coleslaw and all dishes
were fine blending is not required and texture is needed.
When straining the result, there is no need to discard the
liquid, it can be used in soups or sauces.

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Chopping Cabbage

1. Cut wedges of green and red cabbage into 4-5 cm
chunks.

2. Cover only with enough water to make the cabbage float
of the blade

3. Secure the lid and lid plug into place

4. Select variable speed 5 and turn the machine slowly to
variable speed 8

5. Stop and drain the cabbage using a strainer than transfer
to a bowl

6. Can add vinaigrette and eat as fresh salad or use for
cooking in soups or stews

Ice Crushing

1. Fill the jug with ice and cover with enough water so the
ice cubes are floating over the blades.

2. Select variable speed 1 and slowly turn to 10 and stop
the machine

3. Pour off the water and use immediately.
Fun to use in cocktails and mocktails.

Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream

preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 30–60 seconds •
makes: 750g
250g yogurt
450g frozen strawberries
50 g sugar or agave syrup (optional)
1 tbsp of Vanilla Paste or vanilla pod

1. Put all the ingredients into the IQMIX jug in the order
listed and secure the lid.

2. Select variable speed 1 and increase the speed to 10
gradually

3. Once on 10 open the lid and use the tamper to press the
ingredients into the blades

4. in about 40–60 seconds, the sound of the motor will
change and four mounds should form in the mixture in the
corners

5. Do not over process as otherwise will start melting.
Serve immediately.
Note: Can replace the frozen fruit with any soft fruit or soft
fruit mixture as raspberries, blueberries, forest fruit mix,
cherries, mango etc. For ice cream texture and taste
replace the yogurt with cream. For healthier results omit
the sugar and use 1-2 ripe frozen peeled bananas instead.

Tomato Soup

Preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 7-10 minutes
seconds • makes: 900 g (3-4 servings)
2 cups of water (500 g)
3 large tomatoes
1 onion/ shallot/spring onion
1 stick celery
1/2 carrot
1/2 red capsicum (pepper) hot or sweet
1-2 handful cashews nuts
1 handful of basil (with stalk)
1 garlic clove
1 tsp of sea-salt or vegetable stock cube
1 tbsp or 2 of high quality cold pressed olive oil (optional)

1. Put all the ingredients into the IQMIX wet jug in the
order listed and secure the lid.

2. Select variable speed. Turn the machine on and quickly
increase the speed to 10 or use the automatic Soup
function on IQMIX-PRO

3. Blend for 7-10 minutes until the desired temperature is
obtained
Notes: Use tamper to effectively move the ingredients into
the blades if required whilst processing. If chunky texture is
needed add some vegetables at the end and blitz using the
PULSE function for few seconds. Garnish with Basil leaves
and serve with croutons. If using hot water run for only 2­3 minutes. Experiment with any combination of vegetables
to personalize your soups.

Roasted Nuts Butters

Preparation: 2 minutes • processing: 1 minute • makes:
500 g
440g unsalted roasted peanuts
60 g sunflower or pumpkin seeds oil (optional)
pinch of sea salt

1. Put all the ingredients into the IQMIX jug and secure the
lid.

2. Select variable speed 1.

3. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
variable speed 10

4. Use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
The oil is optional but will make the butter smoother and
easier to process

5. In about one minute the motor will change the sound to
a high pitched noise and the butter should flow freely now.

6. Stop the machine and spoon the butter while hot in an
airtight container. Can be frozen for longer storage.
Can replace the peanuts with roasted almonds, sunflower
or pumpkin seeds. Always use only roasted nuts or seeds.
Pour off the excess oil.
Note: Over processing nuts butters or oil based mixtures
can cause serious overheating to your appliances and may
damage the container. Do not process for more than a
minute once the mixture starts circulating.

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Technical Specification
Model: IQMIX and IQMIX-PRO
Voltage: 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Power Input: 1800 W Speed: 32,000 RPM
Wet Jug: Tritan BPA Free (2 litres)
Weight: 4.6 kgs

Disposal: Do not dispose this product as unsorted waste. Collection of such waste must

be handled separately as special treatment is necessary.
Recycling facilities are now available for all customers at which you can deposit your old

electrical products. Customers will be able to take any old electrical equipment to
participating civic amenity sites run by their local councils. Please remember that this equipment
will be further handled during the recycling process, so please be considerate when depositing
your equipment. Please contact the local council for details of your local household waste
recycling centres.

ElectrIQ UK SUPPORT

www.ElectrIQ.co.uk/support

Please, for your own convenience, make these simple checks before
calling the service line.
If the unit still fails to operate call: 0871 620 1057 or complete the
online form

1. Is the unit plugged into the mains?

2. Is the fuse OK? Is the unit correctly assembled?

3. Have you followed the troubleshooting guide?

4. Switch the unit off. Reset the switch under the unit.

5. Restart the unit.

Office hours: 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday

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