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is not a toy. Close adult supervision is
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug
or motor in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
• Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting
• Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on
or taking of parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to Back to Basics for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out
of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used
but must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades
on base without jar properly attached.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Always operate blender with lid in place.
When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid.
injury to persons or damage to the mixer.
• Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
• Never add ingredients to container while appliance is operating.
• Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by
Back to Basics may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
Turn off machine before removing the mixing container from the
base and before placing the mixing container on the base.
motor base or when mixing container is empty.
into the mixing container.
To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on
A short cord set is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top where it can be tripped over or pulled
After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at
least five minutes before running the motor again.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, this plug will 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 modify the appliance
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

is designed for endless blending and chop-
you purée, blend, mix, chop and liquefy your favorite fresh ingredients to make
is two appliances combined into one.
to make gourmet soups, to
smoothly blend creamy salad dressings, to puree baby food,
salsa or to mix batters for homemade multigrain pancakes and
blend and dispense perfect fruit smoothies, icy cocktails, frozen
The powerful 430-watt/500-watt pulse power
to easily crush ice and frozen fruit. The blender blade base also
INTRODUCTION

without charge. This warranty does not cover exterior or interior finish or
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase may be required
name, address and phone number.
this is not the case, we will give you instructions for returning the unit.
Any appliance submitted for repair must be sent (transportation charges
Back to Basics Products, Inc.
WARRANTY

To use your Blender Solution
plastic blender or smoothie blade base.
to the jar and that the rubber gasket is properly compressed between the jar
ASSEMLY

onto the glass mixing jar.
frozen or solid ingredients. This will pr
Choose a speed for blending the ingredients
then press the appropriate button.
The PULSE button allows you to create short bursts of
function, repeatedly push and release the
function should also be used to
to control the texture of food when chunkier results are de
speed should be used for the
final stages of mixing. Do not
This speed should be used
for the initial 30 seconds
OPERATION

4000 mixing jar is conveni
and place the stir stick through the hole in the center of the
Add any combination of liqui
We are, of course, partial to the
OPERATION

With the lid on and the stir
xt, press the LOW button and run the machine at LOW for about
To serve the smoothie, push the LOW button,
the valve, and with the motor running, press down on the dispensing valve.
tick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the
finished, be sure to wash thoroughly the glass mixing jar, dispensing valve,
OPERATION

TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION
To make a thinner smoothie, add more
The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for blending
to place the clear lid cover over the hole in the center of the lid.
When chopping dry ingredients such as bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc.,
The PULSE button should be operated in short bursts. As the PULSE
OPERATION

the fi rst time and after each use,
the electrical outlet, then contact Back to Basics
To disassemble valve for cleaning:
2. Remove the cap from the valve
together and slide the lever off
the stopper. The stopper and
CLEANING

STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE
RECIPES

cups frozen pineapple (chunks)
2 cups peach nectar or apple juice
RECIPES

cups frozen pineapple (chunks)
STRAWBERRY LEMON SURPRISE SMOOTHIE
2 cups frozen strawberries
RECIPES

2 cups watermelon (pulp, not rind)
RECIPES

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