Nostalgia Electrics Retro RSM-650, RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE RSM-650 Instructions Manual

RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™

Model # RSM-650

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS UNIT!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Appliance Specifications:

30 Watts / 120V / 60HZ

Important Precautions to Remember:

A. NEVER immerse the base or cord in water or the dishwasher.
B. NEVER use near water.
C. NEVER leave unit unattended if used near children.
D. NEVER use a scouring pad, abrasive sponge or harsh cleaning products on this

unit.
E. NEVER use for anything other than what this item was originally intended.
F. Avoid contact with moving parts.
G. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or in the event the

appliance ever malfunctions.
H. Keep out of reach of children.

I. DO NOT OPEN THE LID while the unit is running.
J. Unplug the RETRO VE RT IC AL SLUS H MACH IN E ™ fro m el ectric a l o utl et whe n no t

in use and befor e cle an in g. Re m ov e pl ug by gr ip pi ng the plug body an d pulling o ut

of the outlet. Never yank or twist cord to unplug th e unit.
K. This appliance is NOT A TOY
L. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

supervision.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before operating this RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH

MACHINE™.

1. Do not use outdoors, FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

2. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce

the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to

modify the plug in any way.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or unit in water.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and

before cleaning.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if the appliance has

been dam aged in any ma nner. Ret ur n the applia nc e t o the pl ac e of purc h as e or

send back to company for repair or replacement as stated in this booklet in the

warranty.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

7. The appliance manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory

attachments. This may result in injuries.

8. Never place fingers or other utensils into feed or discharge areas.

9. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the table or counter top in

such a way where it can be pulled on by children. This should also reduce the risk

of becoming entangled or tripping.

10. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe

injury to persons or damage to the RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. Before plugging your unit into the main electrical supply, make sure the voltage

corresponds to that indicated on the maker’s nameplate.

13. Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance with liquids.

14. Al ways operate the RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™ with cover in place.

15. A unit that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™. This machine will
give you a refreshing drink on a hot day and provide a fun addition to your family party or
group gathering. The RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™ uses crushed ice or small
ice cubes from your freezer. This machine is designed for kitchen or home bar use but
can be used anywhere such as:

 Family Room
 Dorm Room
 Office
 Club House

Your RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™ has a generous one quart (32 ounce) clear
mixing chamber and is ideal for small groups.

Note: The cle ar mi xing chamber will act ually hold m o re liquid but
has been marked to allow for proper volume. Exceeding the
amount will result in spillage.

The RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™ is easy to use, just follow the step by step
instruc t io ns , on t h e fol lowin g pa ges .

PRE USE PREPARATION AND ASSEMBLY

It is recommended that after unpacking your RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™, you
take the unit apart and clean all parts, to remove any production oils and packing debris.

1. Remove the upper slush mixing
chamber from the bottom motor base
by
lifting up and set aside. (Figure A)

FIGURE A

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2. Locate the locking tab on
top of the slush mixing
chamber lid (at the back
and directly opposite the
white Nostalgia Logo.)
(Figure B)

Pinch the tab together
while lifting up on the lid,
carefully unhinging the
front of the lid (at the
white Nostalgia Logo) as
you gently lift up.
(Figure C)

FIGURE B

FIGURE C

3. Lift the aluminum ice cylinder and
mixing mechanism/cylinder cage
out of the clear mixing chamber.
(Figure D)

FIGURE D

4. Separate the mixing mechanism
from the cylinder cage by carefully
liftin g an d unsn a ppi ng the thr ee
locking tabs triangularly located at
the top of the cylinder cage.
(Figure E)

FIGURE E

5. Prepare for your first use by thoroughly washing the clear mixing chamber, aluminum
ice cylinder, mixing mechanism an d cylinder cage, in warm sudsy water. Rinse the
parts well, and thoroughly dry. DO NOT put the motor base in water.

6. To clean the motor base and lid when needed, use a clean non-abrasive damp cloth
to wipe the exterior, and then dry off with a clean, non-abrasive towel. (See Parts
Break down below ).

7. Reassemble your RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE, make sure that you have
securely latched the mixing mechanism to the cylinder cage and that the gear top is
inserted into the mixing chamber lid. Confirm that you have also latched the lid
securely to the clear mixing chambe r.

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PRE USE PREPARATION AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

8. Place th e un it on a leve l co unter top an d co nfirm th e loc a ti on is near an elec t ric a l

outlet. Position the removable drip tray directly below the spigot.

9. Now, you are ready to enjoy fresh frozen slush drinks.

PARTS BREAKDOWN

A. Base
B. Aluminum Ice Cylinder
C. Mixing Chamber
D. Mixing Chamber Lid
E. Mixing Mechanism
F. Cylinder Cage
G. Drip Tray

USING YOUR RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™

A. Remove the top lid to the slush mixing chamber by pinching the lock tab
together while lifting up on the lid and carefully unhinging the front. (Figure
F)

FIGURE F FIGURE G
B. Add 6 Tablespoons of regular table salt, rock salt, or coarse/kosher salt and 

cup of water in the alum inum ice cylinder. (Be sure to add salt first then water
in order to m ix wel l). Retur n the to p lid to your slush mach in e, m ak in g sure it is
aligned prop erly ov er the mixing mec h anism an d loc k e d down sec ur e ly to th e
clear mixing chamber.

C. Slide t h e on/ of f swit c h b ac k to FREE Z E t o turn th e un it on and b egin the slus h

making process. (Do not turn the unit OFF during use as the ice cylinder may
freeze).

D. Fill the aluminum ice cylinder with small or broken pieces of ice through

opening labeled ICE AND SALT, to within 1 inch from the cylinder top. (Figure
G). Ensure that the spigot is in the closed position to avoid spillage.

F

A

B

D

C

E

G

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E. Pour your selected

beverage directly into the unit
by means of the molded square
indention located on the top of
your RETRO VERTICAL
SLUSH MACHINE™. (Figure
H).

NOTE: Do not use the
slush maker to freeze
liquids without any
sugar (such as water)
as this may damage
the appliance. Water
will freeze very quickly
to the exterior of the
ice cylinder and could
damage the unit.

FIGURE H

DO NOT Fill beyond the MAX
line. (Approximately 1 Quart of
liquid).

F. Allow the mixture to mix for
up to 25 minutes until you reach
the desired slush consistency.

FIGURE I

NOTE: You can
continually add ice to the

unit as you are creating
slush by dropping ice
into the slush machine
using the op en hol e in
the lid. (Figure I). Do NOT
exceed filling the ice
cylinder 1-inch from the
top as there is a risk that
the slush mixture will
become contaminated
with salt.

If lid should pop off while machine
is mixing, turn on/off switch to
OFF, use sp oon or spatula t o
scrape any ic e t ha t may bu ild up
on outside of cyli nd er , a nd
replace lid. (This will happen to
keep gears from stripping). Turn
on/off switch back to FREEZE
and continue mixing.

G. When mixture reaches desired consistency, place cup under spigot and
slide the on/off switch forward to DISPENSE. Turn the slush dispenser handle to

the right to dispense drink. NOTE: Keep unit running until all slush

has been dispensed. Be sure to turn handle back to CLOSE after filling

each cup.
NOTE: If slush gets too thick, or does not dispense well, add more liquid to the

mixing chamber opening.

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SUGGESTIONS AND RECIPES

Your RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™ will give you many opportunities to
experiment and be creative with a variety of liquids.

Suggested Fruit Drinks:

Lemonade, Orange Juice, Fruit Punch, Apple Juice, Mixed Berry Fruit Drink

Sodas:

Cola, Lemon/Lime soda, Grape Soda – any soda with a high sugar content

Do not use diet soda or drinks with sugar substitute as they will not freeze!

Gourmet Syrups:
Lime, Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape

Recipe: 1 1/2 Cups (12 Ounces) of syrup
6 Cups (48 Ounces) of water

MARGARITAS & DAIQUIRIS

2 Liters (64 Ounces) of Margarita or Daiquiri Mix
After slus h is made , and drink s are po ured int o gl as s es – add Te quila or rum*

*Alcohol does not freeze, this is why you will need to add afterwards.

Use your imagination, have fun!

HELPFUL TIPS

 Drinks with a high sugar or corn syrup base will crystallize faster and produce a

thicker slush than those with milk or lower sugar content. Carbonated drinks will set
up slower and will not be as thick.

 We recommend adding pre-chilled liquid to your RETRO VERTICAL SL USH

MACHINE™: this will quicken the slush making process.

 A towel placed under your RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™, will help with

clean-up. You should expect some dripping.

 Carbonated diet dr i nk s wil l not slush.
 Do not use stiff mixtures such as whipped cream or frozen liquids.
 Do not operate the unit longer than required. If after 40 minutes the mixture is not yet

achieved the slushie consistency or has thawed again, do not continue. Possible
reasons for mixture not chilling/freezing:

1. The ice canister was not cold enough, more ice and salt should have been added

2. The mixture was too warm

3. Alcohol was added to the mixture too early

DO NOT store slushies in freezer or fridge. They should be consumed immediately.
REMINDER: 32 ounces of liquid does not

produce 32 ounces of slush. You are creating

slush and the liquid has solidified into ice.

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CLEANING

1. Ma ke sure the unit is un plugged before cleaning.

2. Carefully disassemble your RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™.

The following parts can be submerged in warm sudsy water:

• Lid

• Aluminum ice cylinder

• Mixing Mechanism

• Cylinder cage

• Clear mixing Chamber

Rinse a nd towel dry parts . Do not us e an ab r as iv e clot h, spong e or a bras iv e clean in g
produc ts on th es e items.

3. The Motor unit should be wiped clean with a damp cloth or sponge and dried with a

soft towel.

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RETURNS & WARRANTY

SHOULD YOUR UNIT NOT WORK OR IS DAMAGED WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE IT OUT OF
THE BOX, PLEASE RETURN IT TO T HE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.

Should you have any quest i ons , please c ontact us via emai l or at the customer service number
listed bel ow betwe en the hours of 8:00 AM an d 5:00 PM, M onday through F riday, Central
Standard T i m e.

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RETRO VERTICAL SLUSH MACHINE™

Model# RSM-6 50

Limited Warrant y

This appli ance is des i gned and buil t to provide many years of sati s factory perfo rm ance under
normal household us e. The distribut or pledg es to the original owner that should there be any
defects in material or workmanship during the first 90 days of purchase, we will repair or replace
the unit at our option. Our pl edge does not apply to damag es caused by shipping, mishandlin g or
unit bein g dropped. A product deemed defecti ve either from m anufac t uri ng or bei ng m i shandled
is up to t he di stribut or’ s disc retion. To obt ai n servic e under this warra nty, return this uni t to
Nostalgia Products Grou p, LLC at the addres s above, shi ppi ng prepaid. You m ust als o i nclude a
copy of the original receipt along with your name, address and phone num ber. Incl ude a
descript i on of the defec t along wi th the date you pu rchased the produc t.

This warr anty does not apply to re-ma nufactured merchandise.

Please read these i nstructions c aref ul l y. Fail ure to comply with t hese inst ructions , damages
caused by i m proper replacement part s, abuse or m i suse will void this pledge to you and is bein g
made in pl ac e of all other expres s ed warrant i es.

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