George Foreman GFBL4000AU User Manual
GEORGE FOREMAN
MIX & GO XL BLAST
Instructions & Warranty
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GFBL4000AU_IB_FA_100815_WEB
GFBL4000AU
Congratulations on the purchase of your new George Foreman appliance. Each unit is
manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first
time, please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference.
Pass it on if you pass on the appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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1. Blastomatic blade assembly
2. Blastomatic drinking lid
3. 800ml Blastomatic blending bottle
4. Personal blending bottle lid
5. 600ml personal blending bottle
6. Personal blending bottle chill stick
7. Personal blending bottle blade
assembly
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8. 2L blending jug
9. Control panel
10. Motor unit
11. Lid with easy pour spout
12. Lid cap / measuring cup
13. Soft grip handle
14. Blade assembly
15. Keep Cool Sleeve (for blender jug)
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BEFORE FIRST USE
CAUTION: Handle blades carefully.
• Carefully remove all packaging material and any stickers from the product.
• Take extreme caution when unpacking and handling the sharp blades.
• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been
unpacked before disposing of the packaging.
• Dismantle and clean all parts as instructed in the CARE AND CLEANING section of
this manual.
• Freeze the Chill Sticks in advance so these are ready for when you make a drink.
• Detach the Chill Stick from the personal blending bottle lid by rotating clockwise.
• Open the lid of the Chill Stick and ll to its max line with cool water. Never ll with hot
liquids or solids.
• Close the lid and place in the freezer.
PRE-PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS
Your blender features 4 different pre-programmed ‘AUTO’ functions; these functions will
automatically take the blender cycle through different speeds to produce optimal results for
the specic food type.
To use an AUTO function:
• Press the ON/OFF button.
• Press AUTO. Once pressed, all numbered buttons will blink.
• Press the button of the desired function as listed in the chart below. The STOP button
will illuminate and ash continuously while the blender is in operation. The numbered
Speed buttons will also illuminate as the blender moves through the pre-programmed
cycle.
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AUTO
number
Meal Soup Chop Smoothie Green Smoothie
Description Puree perfectly
Tips Do not blend hot/
1 2 3 4
creamy soups.
warm ingredients always allow to cool
to room temperature
before blending.
Chop vegetables,
herbs, spices
and nuts to
create garnishes,
dressings, salads,
salsas and more.
Blend frozen fruits
and ingredients into
a thick consistency.
For best results
using the
Blastomatic
attachment or
personal bottle,
add ingredients in
the following order:
liquids, ice, hard
foods, soft foods,
powders. Adopt the
reverse order when
using the blender
jug
Never blend dry
goods alone in the
bottle (always add
liquid) and ensure
ingredients are at
room temperature.
or below.
Blend green
ingredients (i.e.
kale, celery, apples)
to create smoothies
with a thick
consistency but
smooth mouth feel.
For best results
using the
Blastomatic
attachment or
personal bottle,
add ingredients in
the following order:
liquids, ice, hard
foods, soft foods,
powders. Adopt the
reverse order when
using the blender
jug
Never blend dry
goods alone in the
bottle (always add
liquid) and ensure
ingredients are at
room temperature.
or below.
SPEED CHART
Your blender features 4 different speed settings, plus pulse, for ultimate control when
manually blending various types of products. Refer to the table below for a guide on which
speeds to use for different food types.
Speed Function Usage
1 Stir
Mix
Crumb
2 Chop
Whip
Blend
3 Puree
Ice Crush
Grind
4 Liquefy Blend ice drink
Prepare salad dressings
Mix ingredients for baked goods
Make cookie, cereal, and bread crumbs
Chop fruits, vegetables, and cooked meats
Whip cream or butter
Blend salsas
Prepare sauces
Grind hard cheeses, cooked meats, and coconut
Puree fruits and vegetables
Blend milkshakes and malts
Create Mousse
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NOTE: When blending dry goods, you may experience abrasions on the inside of the
jug, making it cloudy. This is not preventable but is normal and will not impact the
performance of the blender.
PREPARE THE BLENDER JUG FOR USE
The Blender Jug is perfect for large batch blending of smoothies, soups and all other food
preparation
NOTE: Prior to use, the jug should be dismantled and washed as instructed in the
CARE AND CLEANING section on page 8 of this manual. Following cleaning:
• Sit the motor unit on a stable, level, dry surface.
• Make sure the jug is securely situated on the base.
NOTE: The jug can be placed in a number of positions on the base.
CAUTION: Do not blend hot/warm ingredients - always allow to cool to room
temperature before blending.
• Place foods to be blended into the jug; liquids rst then solids, leaving any frozen fruit,
vegetables and ice to last. Do not ll past the 1750ml marking.
• Place lid on jug. Press down rmly on the tip and both sides to snap it into place.
• Insert the cap into the opening of the lid. Rotate in a clockwise direction to lock it in
place.
NOTE: Further ingredients can be added during the blending process via the lid
opening. However, do not start the blender without the cap as ingredients may be
ejected through the hole.
• Plug the cord into a wall power outlet and switch the outlet on. Press ON/OFF button.
The button will illuminate, indicating blender is in STANDBY mode.
NOTE: The blender will power-off in 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
CAUTION: Hold the lid.
• Before starting the motor, place and leave your hand on the blender lid to prevent the
possibility of it being dislodged by the sudden movement of ingredients when the
motor starts.
• Press the appropriate speed button to start the blender, or select AUTO plus desired
pre-programmed function (see the PRE-PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS and SPEED
CHART section of this manual on page 3-4 for more information). You can press STOP
at any time to stop blending.
• If using the Pulse function, press and hold the PULSE button for several seconds then
release. Repeat until food reaches desired consistency.
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IMPORTANT: Do not hold speed or pulse buttons down when blending. If held for
longer than 30 seconds the unit will automatically power-off. Unplug the unit to
reset.
• When nished press STOP to stop blending or ON/OFF to switch the unit off.
• To remove the jug, grasp the handle and lift up.
• Lift open the pouring tab and pour contents out.
• Always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the wall power outlet when not in
use.
PREPARE THE BLASTOMATIC FOR USE
The Blastomatic is perfect for green smoothies, frozen fruit smoothies, ice based drinks,
salsas and creations containing nuts and seeds
NOTE: Prior to use, the Blastomatic bottle should be dismantled and washed as
instructed in the CARE AND CLEANING section on page 8 of this manual. Following
cleaning:
• Place the Blastomatic bottle on a at surface with the open end facing up.
CAUTION: Never blend dry goods alone in the bottle (always add liquid) and ensure
ingredients are at room temperature or below.
For best results, add ingredients in the following order:
a. Liquids
b. Ice
c. Hard Foods
d. Soft Foods
e. Powders
CAUTION: Handle the sharp Blastomatic blade assembly with care.
• Fasten the Blastomatic blade assembly on to the open end of the bottle and turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
• Sit the motor unit on a stable, level, dry surface.
• Turn the Blastomatic upside down and place on the blender base, turning clockwise to
lock into place.
CAUTION: Hold the bottle!
NOTE: Before starting the motor, place and leave your hand on top of the bottle to
prevent the possibility of it being dislodged by the sudden movement of ingredients
when the motor starts.
• Select the appropriate speed or program or use PULSE to blend to desired
consistency. The Blastomatic attachment is optimised for green smoothies, frozen fruit
smoothies, ice based drinks, salsas and creations containing nuts and seeds.
CAUTION: Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before proceeding any
further.
• Once blending has nished, remove the Blastomatic by turning counter-clockwise and
lifting off the base. Turn the Blastomatic over and place it on a at surface with the
blade assembly end facing upwards.
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CAUTION: Ensure the bottle does not unscrew from the blade assembly when
removing it from the motor unit. If loose, turn the Blastomatic bottle clockwise again
to tighten, and then turn anti-clockwise to remove the bottle and blade assembly
from the motor unit.
• Remove the Blastomatic blade assembly from the bottle by turning counter-clockwise.
• Replace the blade assembly with the Blastomatic drinking lid.
• Switch the blender off by pressing the ON/OFF button. Always switch off and
disconnect the appliance from the wall power outlet when not in use.
PREPARE THE PERSONAL BLENDING BOTTLE FOR USE
The personal blender bottle is perfect for single serve drinks, shakes and smoothies
NOTE: Prior to use, the bottle should be dismantled and washed as instructed in the
CARE AND CLEANING section on page 8 of this manual. Following cleaning:
• Place the bottle on a at surface with the open end facing up.
CAUTION: Never blend dry goods alone in the bottle (always add liquid) and ensure
ingredients are at room temperature or below.
For best results, add ingredients in the following order:
a. Liquids
b. Ice
c. Hard Foods
d. Soft Foods
e. Powders
CAUTION: Handle the sharp blade assembly with care.
• Fasten the bottle blade assembly on to the open end of the bottle and turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
• Sit the motor unit on a stable, level, dry surface.
• Turn the bottle upside down and place on the blender base, turning clockwise to lock
into place.
CAUTION: Hold the bottle!
NOTE: Before starting the motor, place and leave your hand on top of the bottle to
prevent the possibility of it being dislodged by the sudden movement of ingredients
when the motor starts.
• Select the appropriate speed or use PULSE to blend to desired consistency. It is
recommended you only use speeds 1-3 or the ‘Auto 3’ Smoothie pre-programmed
function when using the bottle.
CAUTION: Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before proceeding any
further.
• Once blending has nished, remove the bottle by turning counter-clockwise and lifting
off the base. Turn the bottle over and place it on a at surface with the blade assembly
end facing upwards.
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CAUTION: Ensure the bottle does not unscrew from the blade assembly when
removing it from the motor unit. If loose, turn the bottle clockwise again to tighten,
and then turn anti-clockwise to remove the bottle and blade assembly from the
motor unit.
• Remove the blade assembly from the bottle by turning anti-clockwise.
• Take a Chill Stick from your freezer and attach to the recess on the underside of the
drink bottle lid by rotating anti-clockwise.
• Replace the blade assembly with the drink bottle lid with Chill Stick attached.
• Switch the blender off by pressing the ON/OFF button. Always switch off and
disconnect the appliance from the wall power outlet when not in use.
BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
• When pureeing solid ingredients, start with small portions in the jug and gradually add
more ingredients as they begin to combine.
• When blending liquids into solid ingredients start with a small amount of liquid and
gradually add more liquid through the lid opening. However, do not start the blender
without the cap as ingredients may be ejected through the hole.
• Always let cooked ingredients cool before blending. All food and liquid should be at
room temperature or below.
• For stirring solid or very thick liquid ingredients it is recommended that you use the
Pulse function rst to avoid overloading the motor.
• Cut all rm, fresh fruits and vegetables into smaller pieces no larger than 1.8cm to
2.5cm for the Blastomatic and personal blending bottles. For the jug, food should be
no larger than 4cm to 5cm.
• Ensure all frozen fruits and vegetables are no larger than 1.5cm to 2cm for the
Blastomatic and personal blending bottles plus jug.
• When blending dry goods (i.e. making bread crumbs, ours, etc.) ensure the jug is
completely dry.
• It is best to begin the blending process at a lower speed and then increase to a higher
speed if necessary.
• When crushing ice with no other ingredients, use 2 cups ice max (about 15 cubes).
Make sure jug is completely dry before ice crushing.
• It is recommended you use at least 250ml of liquid when using the personal blending
or Blastomatic bottle for optimal results.
• Do not overload the jug or bottles. If the motor stalls, turn the device off immediately,
unplug the unit and let it cool for at least 20 minutes. Then remove a portion of the
food and continue.
• The lid cap holds up to 60ml of liquid and can be used as a measure when adding
ingredients such as olive oil, vinegar, milk, etc.
• When using the Pulse function, use short bursts for a maximum of 5 seconds. Allow
the blades to stop rotating between pulses.
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• When ingredients collect on the sides of the jug or the mixture is very thick, turn the
appliance off. Wait for the blades to stop rotating. Remove the lid and use a rubber
spatula to scrape down the sides of the jug, pushing food toward the blades. Replace
the lid and continue blending.
CAUTION: Do not insert utensils of any kind into the blender while it is running.
• Always place your hand on top of the jug lid/bottle to hold it steady when you are
operating the appliance.
• Never ll the Chill Sticks with hot liquids, solids or anything but cool water.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE BLENDER:
• Large pieces of frozen food above 1.5cm to 2cm
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, raw sweet potatoes and raw potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni and hard sausages
• Hot/warm ingredients above room temperature
TASKS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE BLENDER:
• Whipping egg whites
• Mixing dough
• Mashing potatoes
• Grinding meats
IMPORTANT
• When using the jug the lid MUST ALWAYS be in place before starting the blender.
• The motor will automatically stop after 2.5 minutes. To prolong the life of the motor,
it is recommended that you allow the motor to cool down for a further 2.5 minutes
before restarting.
• Always disconnect the blender from the wall power outlet when not in use.
CARE AND CLEANING
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualied service
personnel.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the appliance do not use harsh abrasive or
alkaline cleaning agents.
CLEANING THE BLENDER JUG (QUICK CLEAN)
• For a quick clean of the jug, simply half ll the jug with warm water and add a drop
or two of dishwashing liquid, t the lid onto the jug (with the cap in place) and run the
motor for 30 seconds. The blender uses its own power to clean both the jug and the
blade system.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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