NutriBullet N17-1007M User Manual

NATURE’S PRESCRIPTION

USER GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND

CAUTIONARY INFORMATION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NUTRIBULLET Rx.

MEDICAL WARNING!

• IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, ESPECIALLY CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING
MEDICATION, BLOOD THINNERS, BLOOD PRESSURE DRUGS, TRANQUILIZERS,
OR ANTIDEPRESSANTS, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
CONSUMING ANY OF THE NUTRIBLAST Rx RECIPES.

• THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SEEDS AND PITS CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT
RELEASE CYANIDE INTO THE BODY WHEN INGESTED. DO NOT USE THE
FOLLOWING SEEDS AND PITS IN THE NUTRIBULLET Rx: APPLE SEEDS, APRICOT
PITS, CHERRY PITS, PLUM PITS, PEACH PITS.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:

• CAUTION! TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER IMMERSE THE CORD,
PLUG, OR POWER BASE OF BLENDER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

• DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY TYPE OF ADAPTOR OR VOLTAGE
CONVERTER DEVICE.

• THE USE OF ATTACHMENTS, INCLUDING CANNING JARS, NOT RECOMMENDED
OR SOLD BY MANUFACTURER MAY CAUSE FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY
AND VOID THE WARRANTY

• USE OF ADAPTERS AND CONVERTERS IS CONSIDERED AN UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND AS SUCH WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN LOCATIONS WITH DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.

• UNPLUG THE NUTRIBULLET Rx AND DEPRESS POWER BUTTON WHEN IT IS NOT
IN USE. MAKE SURE THE POWER BASE IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE ASSEMBLING,
DISASSEMBLING, ADDING ADDITIONAL PARTS, OR CLEANING.

• Do not pull, twist, or damage the power cord.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the side of the counter or table.

• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces, including stove.

• Periodically inspect cord and plug for damage. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner, discontinue use. Contact Customer Service for assistance in obtaining a
replacement.

• Do not remove the rubber liner inside the power base. To clean, unplug first, then
wipe with a sponge moistened with warm water.

•

THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8
YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL,
SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE
AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR
INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE
WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.

• IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED

BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE AGENT OR SIMILARLY
QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD.

• DEPRESS POWER BUTTON TO SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE

AFTER EACH USE. DISCONNECT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR APPROACHING PARTS THAT MOVE
IN USE.

• SHALL WARN OF POTENTIAL INJURY FROM MISUSE, SHALL

STATE THAT CARE SHALL BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE
SHARP CUTTING BLADES, EMPTYING THE PITCHER / CUP AND
DURING CLEANING.

• CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

• CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY

CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

WARNING: VENTILATION CAUTION

• Always operate the NUTRIBULLET on level surface, leaving unobstructed

space beneath and around the power base to permit proper air circulation. Slots
and openings on the of bottom the product are provided for ventilation to ensure
reliable motor operation and to prevent over-heating. Warning: To prevent fire
hazard, power base openings should be free of dust or lint and never obstructed
with flammable materials such as newspapers, tablecloths, napkins, dishtowels,
or place mats.

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EXTRACTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The NUTRIBULLET Rx has two modes, NutriBlast Rx Mode (traditional Blast mode)
and Souperblast Mode (Soup making mode) which are further explained in the “How
It Works” section of this manual. Carefully read and follow all the safety precautions,
particularly when operating the NUTRIBULLET Rx in SouperBlast mode.

NEVER LEAVE THE NUTRIBULLET Rx

UNATTENDED WHILE IN USE!

CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN ANY

APPLIANCE IS USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN.

NEVER USE THE EXTRACTOR BLADE TO BLEND

WITHOUT LIQUID AS DOING SO MAY DAMAGE

THE BLADE.

• NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS OR UTENSILS NEAR THE MOVING BLADE AND NEVER
USE YOUR HANDS OR UTENSILS TO PRESS THE ACTIVATOR BUTTONS DOWN
WHILE THE NUTRIBULLET Rx IS PLUGGED IN.

• BLADES ARE SHARP! HANDLE CAREFULLY. USE CARE WHILE HANDLING THE
BLADES NOT TO TOUCH THE BLADE EDGES TO AVOID INJURY.

• CHECK GASKET TO MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY SEATED IN THE CROSS
BLADE UNIT BEFORE EACH USE. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR
ASSISTANCE IF GASKET IS NOT COMPLETELY SEATED.

• THE NUTRIBULLET Rx IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN MICROWAVE OVENS. DO
NOT PLACE THE NUTRIBULLET Rx CUPS, POWER BASE OR ANY NUTRIBULLET
ACCESSORY IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AS THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE APPLIANCE. TO REHEAT SOUPS AFTER BLENDING, TRANSFER TO A
MICROWAVE SAFE CONTAINER OR TO A STOVE-TOP POT PRIOR TO HEATING.

• NEVER MICROWAVE UNVENTED, SEALED CONTAINERS AS THEIR CONTENTS

MAY EXPAND WITH HEAT PRESSURE AND EXPLODE, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• NEVER BLEND CARBONATED BEVERAGES. BUILT-UP PRESSURE FROM RELEASED
GASES CAN CAUSE CONTAINER TO BURST, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY.

• DO NOT PUT HOT LIQUIDS IN ANY OF THE BLENDING VESSELS BEFORE
BLENDING. START WITH COOL OR ROOM TEMPERATURE INGREDIENTS.
(21ºC/70ºF OR LESS) SOUP WILL HEAT DURING THE EXTRACTION PROCESS
TO ~65ºC/150ºF.

• DO NOT RUN THE NUTRIBULLET Rx WITH EMPTY NUTRIBULLET Rx CUPS OR

SOUPBLAST PITCHER AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.

• AFTER BLENDING INGREDIENTS, REMOVE THE BLADE ASSEMBLY—ALLOW THE
VESSEL WITH IT’S CONTENTS TO SETTLE AND TO RELEASE ANY PRESSURE
THAT MAY HAVE BUILT UP DURING THE EXTRACTION PROCESS. IF YOU WILL
NOT CONSUME IT IMMEDIATELY, USE THE STAY FRESH LID TO CLOSE
THE CONTAINER. UNSCREW THE LID AND RELEASE PRESSURE PERIODICALLY
IF STORING LONGER THAN A FEW HOURS TO RELEASE ANY ADDED PRESSURE
THAT MAY HAVE BUILT UP DUE TO FERMENTATION.

• NEVER PERMIT ANY BLENDED MIXTURE TO SIT INSIDE A CUP SEALED WITH A
BLADE BASE WITHOUT FIRST RELEASING THE PRESSURE.

• DO NOT ALLOW NUTRIBLASTS OR SOUPERBLASTS TO SIT FOR LONG PERIODS
IN A SEALED CONTAINER BY UNSCREWING THE LID AND OPENING THE CUP FOR
A FEW MOMENTS. THE SUGARS IN THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES CAN FERMENT,
CAUSING PRESSURE TO BUILD UP AND EXPAND IN THE VESSEL WHICH CAN
CAUSE INGREDIENTS TO BURST AND SPRAY OUT WHEN MOVED OR OPENED.

• RELEASE PRESSURE BY CAREFULLY UNSCREWING THE LID AND OPENING THE
CUP FOR A FEW MOMENTS.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, NEVER PLACE CUTTER-ASSEMBLY BLADES
ON BASE WITHOUT JAR PROPERLY ATTACHED.

• NEVER PUT THE EXTRACTOR BLADE ON THE POWER BASE WITHOUT BEING
SECURELY ASSEMBLED ONTO CUP FIRST.

• Always operate blender with cover in place.

• Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping or blending
food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury or damage to the device. A scraper
may be used, but only when the blender/food chopper is not running.

• Do not use the cross blade for grinding dry materials such as grains, cereal, or coffee.

• To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the blade base is securely screwed onto the

cup before placing it on the Power Base and operating the appliance.

• Do not use NUTRIBULLET Rx outdoors.

• DO NOT BLEND HOT LIQUIDS.

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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR

EXTRACTING FOR NUTRIBLASTS

• NUTRIBULLET Rx IS PROGRAMMED TO RUN FOR 1 MINUTE DURING
NUTRIBLAST MODE (G BUTTON WILL BE GREEN).

• IF POWER BASE DOES NOT SHUT OFF AFTER 1 MINUTE DURING NUTRIBLAST
CYCLE, STOP IT MANUALLY BY DEPRESSING THE POWER BUTTON, LOCATED
90˚ TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE G-BUTTON OR SIMPLY LIFT CUP OFF POWER
BASE.

• TO TURN OFF THE MACHINE AT ANYTIME DURING THE NUTRIBLAST CYCLE (G
BUTTON WILL BE GREEN), DEPRESS THE POWER BUTTON, LOCATED 90˚ TO THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE G-BUTTON OR SIMPLY LIFT THE CUP OFF THE POWER BASE.
IF YOU PRESS THE G BUTTON FOR 2 SECONDS DURING EXTRACTION AND THE
LIGHT TURNS RED, YOU ARE IN SOUPERBLASTER MODE. DEPRESS THE POWER
BUTTON, LOCATED 90˚ TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE G-BUTTON AND SIMPLY LIFT
THE CUP OFF THE POWER BASE TO TURN OFF THE UNIT. THE LIGHT WILL STOP
GLOWING, SIGNIFYING POWER IS OFF. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER BASE UPON
COMPLETION OF PROCESSING.

• DO NOT TOUCH COUPLING GEAR DIRECTLY WITH HANDS AFTER NUTRIBLAST
MODE! THE COUPLING GEAR IN BLADE BASE AND POWER BASE WILL BE HOT!

• DO NOT RUN IN NUTRIBLAST MODE FOR MORE THAN 1 INTERVAL.

• AFTER INITIAL CYCLE, ALLOW POWER BASE TO SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND
WAIT FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING ANOTHER CYCLE.

• DO NOT RUN FOR MORE THAN 3 CONSECUTIVE 1 MINUTE INTERVALS WITHOUT
ALLOWING POWER BASE TO COOL TO PREVENT OVERHEATING AND ALLOW
INGREDIENTS TO SETTLE FOR 2-3 MINUTES AFTER THE 3RD EXTRACTION CYCLE.

• POWER BASE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL THERMAL BREAKER THAT
SHUTS OFF THE POWER BASE IF THE UNIT OVERHEATS.

• IF THE POWER BASE OVERHEATS AND SHUTS OFF, UNPLUG THE POWER
BASE AND PRESS THE POWER BUTTON, LOCATED 90˚ TO THE LEFT OF THE
G-BUTTON AND LET IT COOL FOR AN HOUR OR MORE BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO USE IT AGAIN. POWER BASE WILL RESET WHEN THE UNIT IS POWERED OFF
AND THE THERMAL BREAKER HAS COOLED DOWN SUFFICIENTLY.

• WHEN MAKING NUT BUTTERS OR OIL-BASED FOODS, DUE TO THE
CONSISTENCY, THE FOOD WILL PROCESS AND THEN STICK TO THE SIDES OF
THE CUP. PROCESS IN 30 SECOND INCREMENTS ONLY BY SIMPLY LIFTING THE
CUP OFF THE POWER BASE BETWEEN INTERVALS. BETWEEN CYCLES, USE A
COMBINATION OF THE TAP METHOD DESCRIBED ON PAGE 19 AND OPEN CUP
AS NEEDED TO SCRAPE DOWN THE INGREDIENTS TO THE CENTER OF THE CUP
BEFORE CONTINUING TO PROCESS IN 30 SECOND INCREMENTS.

• ALLOW MACHINE TO COOL DOWN FOR 10 MIN AFTER 4-5 CYCLES TO PREVENT
OVERHEATING AND DAMAGING THE UNIT.

• To prevent leakage, always align and hand-tighten or use blade remover to tighten the

blade to the NutriBlast Rx cup prior to inverting it and placing the assembly on to the
motor base.

• TO TURN ON THE NUTRIBULLET: Plug the power base into an electrical outlet.

Press the power button, located 90˚ to the left side of the G-button. This will cause
the power button glow BLUE. Next, place the cup blade-side-down onto the power
base. This will activate the NutriBullet Rx’s SMART Technology function, causing the
G-Button at the front of the unit to glow GREEN.

• Once activated, the unit will run for 1 minute in regular NutriBlast Rx mode before it

automatically turns off. The G-button will stop glowing green at the end of the 1-minute
cycle. To turn off completely before the cycle is complete, either lift the cup off of the
base, or press the power button, located 90˚ to the left side of the G-button. The
power button will extend from its recessed position and the blue light will no longer be
lit, signifying the power is off.

• In NutriBlast Rx Mode, the motor will run 2 cycles during the 1 minute interval— first

it will slow down half way through the 1 minute interval to allow the ingredients to
settle for improved processing, then it will power-up again for the second half of the
interval. This is a normal function of the NutriBullet Rx.

• Turn the NUTRIBULLET Rx off after each use. Depress the power button, located
90˚ to the left side of the G-button. The BLUE light will stop glowing, signifying
power is off.

POWER OFF INSTRUCTIONS

• To turn off the machine at anytime during the NutriBlast cycle (indicated by the

GREEN glowing G-button), depress the power button, located 90˚ to the left side of

the G-button and simply lift the cup off power base. When the vessel is removed
from the power base, only the GREEN G-button light will turn off. When the power off
button is pressed, the BLUE light will turn off and the blade will stop spinning. To turn
off machine at any time during SouperBlast Mode (indicated by the RED glowing G
button), press the power off button, located 90˚ to the left side of the G-button and
simply lift the SouperBlast Pitcher off the power base. When the vessel is removed
from the power base, only the RED G-button light will turn off. When the power off
button is pressed, the BLUE light will turn off and the blade will stop spinning. Always
press the power off button when machine is not in use.

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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR

HEAT CAUTION!

EXTRACTING FOR SOUPS

• WARNING!: ONLY USE THE VENTED SOUPERBLAST PITCHER AND TWO-PIECE
LID WHILE OPERATING THE NUTRIBULLET Rx IN SOUPERBLAST MODE. THE

SOUPERBLAST PITCHER IS SPECIALLY VENTED TO RELEASE PRESSURE AS THE
SOUP MIXTURE HEATS. OTHER VESSELS ARE UNVENTED AND MAY RUPTURE
AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF MISUSED IN SOUPERBLAST MODE.

• TO PREVENT OVERHEATING: DO NOT REPEAT SOUPERBLAST MODE FOR THE SAME
HOT SOUP. IF MORE HEAT IS REQUIRED, PLACE THE CONTENTS IN A MICROWAVE­SAFE CONTAINER AND CONTINUE HEATING TO DESIRED TEMPERATURE. TO
MAKE A NEW SOUP, EMPTY OLD CONTENTS, ADD NEW INGREDIENTS AND WAIT
1 FULL MINUTE BEFORE RETURNING THE VESSEL TO THE POWER BASE TO START
A NEW SMART TECHNOLOGY CYCLE. DO NOT REPEAT MORE THAN 2 CYCLES IN
SOUPERBLAST MODE RESTING 1 MINUTE BETWEEN CYCLES.

• DO NOT RUN THE NUTRIBULLET IN SOUPERBLAST MODE FOR MORE THAN 2 CYCLES
CONSECUTIVELY WITHOUT ALLOWING THE NUTRIBULLET POWER BASE AND
SOUPERBLAST ACCESSORIES COOL OFF FOR 30-60 MIN. TO PREVENT OVERHEATING
AND ALLOW INGREDIENTS TO SETTLE BEFORE CONTINUING TO BLEND.

• IF POWER BASE DOES NOT SHUT OFF AFTER ONE (1) 7-MINUTE INTERVAL
DURING SOUPERBLAST MODE, DEPRESS THE POWER BUTTON, LOCATED 90˚ TO
THE LEFT SIDE OF THE G-BUTTON OR SIMPLY LIFT THE SOUPERBLAST PITCHER
OFF OF THE POWER BASE.

• ALLOW POWERBASE TO SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AFTER INITIAL INTERVAL AND
WAIT FOR 3-4 MINUTES BETWEEN INTERVALS.

• POWER BASE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL THERMAL BREAKER THAT
SHUTS OFF THE POWER BASE WHEN THE UNIT OVERHEATS. IF THE POWERBASE
OVERHEATS AND SHUTS OFF, UNPLUG THE POWER BASE OR PRESS THE POWER
BUTTON, LOCATED 90˚ TO THE LEFT OF THE G-BUTTON AND LET IT COOL FOR
AN HOUR OR MORE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE IT AGAIN. POWER BASE WILL
RESET WHEN THE UNIT IS POWERED OFF AND THE THERMAL BREAKER HAS
COOLED DOWN SUFFICIENTLY.

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• DURING SOUPERBLAST MODE, THE CONTENTS INSIDE CAN REACH UP TO
ABOUT 70ºC / 150ºF THROUGH THE FRICTION OF THE ROTATING BLADE.

• KEEP HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED SKIN AWAY FROM THE LID OPENING TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE BURNS DURING SOUPERBLAST MODE.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE LID DURING PROCESSING OF SOUP—INGREDIENTS WILL
BECOME HOT AND MAY SPLASH OUT AND CAUSE INJURY.

• DO NOT TOUCH SOUPERBLAST PITCHER DIRECTLY WITH HANDS AFTER
SOUPERBLAST MODE! THE SOUPERBLAST PITCHER SURFACE, BLADES AND
COUPLING GEAR WILL BE HOT!

• ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE HEAT RESISTANT PADS ON THE HANDLE TO HOLD THE
SOUPERBLAST PITCHER AND TO SUPPORT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER.

• CAREFULLY OPEN SOUPERBLAST PITCHER LID AFTER SOUPERBLAST MODE,
AS ESCAPING STEAM AND MOISTURE MAY CAUSE SCALDING BURNS.

• Always attach blade to SouperBlast Pitcher and hand tighten or use the blade remover to
tighten the blade to prevent leakage prior to adding ingredients into the pitcher.

• NEVER USE THE EXTRACTOR BLADE TO BLEND WITHOUT LIQUID AS DOING SO

MAY DAMAGE THE BLADE.

• Do not use the soup pitcher on the motor base without the black lid and clear vent top
in place when running the NutriBullet Rx.

• TO TURN THE NUTRIBULLET ON IN SOUPERBLAST mode using SMART Technology,
plug the power base into an electrical outlet. Press the power button, located 90˚ to
the left side of the G-button. The power button will glow BLUE, signifying the power
is on. Next, place the cup blade-side-down onto the power base. This will activate the
NutriBullet Rx’s SMART TECHNOLOGY function, causing the G-Button at the front of
the unit to glow GREEN.

• Press the GREEN G-Button down for 2 seconds until it glows RED. This will indicate
that SouperBlast mode has begun. The unit will run in SouperBlast mode for about 7
minutes before automatically turning off. Once off, simply lift the SouperBlast Pitcher
off of the Power Base.

• The motor will run 3 cycles during the 7 minute program—it will slow down twice
through the cycle to allow the ingredients to settle for improved processing then
it will increase again for the next part of the cycle. This is a normal function of the
NutriBullet Rx.

• The contents inside can reach up to about 70ºC / 150ºF through the friction of the rotating blade.

• If you wish to process your soup for less than the programmed time, you may simply
lift off the SouperBlast Pitcher or press the power button, located 90˚ to the left side of
the G-button.

• Always allow it to come to a complete stop prior to adding additional ingredients
during the processing period.

• Always depress the power button when not in use. The BLUE light will stop glowing,
signifying the power is off.