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BACK TO BASICS
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Blender Solution 5000
User’s Guide
Manuel d’utilisation
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5000Manual*.indd 1 10/13/06 9:18:25 AM
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INTRODUCTION ™ BLENDER SOLUTION 5000 ® Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your new Back to Basics Blender Solu- ™ ™ tion 5000. The Blender Solution is designed for endless blending and chop- ™ ping possibilities and easy clean-up capabilities. The Blender Solution has been designed with three speeds (low, medium, and high), as well as a pulse function that lets you purée, blend, mix, chop and liquefy your favorite fresh ingredients to make gourmet soups, homemade salsas, icy cocktails, thick
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WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ™ Back to Basics Products, Inc., warrants your new Blender Solution 5000 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. During this period, such ® defects will be repaired or the product replaced at Back to Basics' discretion without charge. This warranty does not cover exterior or interior finish or damage caused by misuse, accident or negligence. A purchase receipt or othe
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QUICK REFERENCE ™ Blender Solution 5000 Parts Stir Stick Lid Glass Mixing Container Mixing Container Gasket Dispensing Valve Blender Blade Base Motor Base Smoothie Blade Base 4 5000Manual*.indd 4 10/13/06 9:18:29 AM
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING WARNING: This appliance is not a toy. Close adult supervision is necessary when used by or near children. Please do not leave this unit unattended with children. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: • Read all instructions. • 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 by or ne
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Always operate blender with lid in place. • When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid. • Keep hands and utensils out of container to reduce the risk of 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 recomm
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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 plug in any way. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 7 5000Manual*.indd 7 10/13/06 9:18:29 AM
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ASSEMBLY Use and Care (Assembly) ™ To use your Blender Solution 5000, begin by assembling the glass mixing jar. Lid Clear Lid Cover Glass Mixing Jar Rubber Gasket Blender Blade Base 1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular flat surface in the plastic blender or smoothie blade base. 2. Place the bottom threaded section of the glass mixing jar down into the plastic blade base. Engage threads by twisting the blade base clockwise until tight- ened onto the jar. Make sure that th
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OPERATION ™ BLENDER SOLUTION 5000 CONTROL BUTTONS OFF shuts off the machine. ON turns on the machine. MEDIUM runs the Blender ™ Solution at medium speed. PULSE runs the ™ Blender Solution at high speed. LOW runs the Blender ™ Solution at low speed. HIGH runs the Blender This speed should be used ™ Solution at high speed. This for the initial 30 seconds speed should be used for the of mixing as well as for final stages of mixing. Do not dispensing. use this speed for dispensing. B
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OPERATION SPEED SELECTION GUIDE INGREDIENTS: SPEED: RESULT: Salsa Low Chunky Nuts Low Coarse Bread, Cookies, Crackers Low Coarse Heavy Whipping Cream Low Thick Mayonnaise Medium Creamy Salad Dressing Medium Creamy Cheese Pulse and then Medium Coarse Grating / Chopping Citrus Medium Fine Zest Smoothies, Cocktails, Pulse and then High Thick and Smooth Shakes Baby Foods / Fruit & Veg- High Smooth and Creamy etable purees Spices High Fine SMOOTHIE MAKER OPERATION ™ The Blender Solution 5000 mixing j
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OPERATION 4. Smooth It: With the lid on and the stir stick set in the hole in the center of the lid, press and release the PULSE button 3 to 5 times to get things started. Next, move the switch to LOW for about 30 seconds. Finally, move the switch to HIGH. Continue until smooth. Turn the stir stick counter-clockwise for best mixing results. 5. Serve It: To serve the smoothie, move the dial to LOW, hold a cup under the valve, and with the motor running, press down on the valve lever. St
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OPERATION TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION • Thicker Smoothies: To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients. • Thinner Smoothies: To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients. • Always add liquid ingredients to the glass mixing jar first and then add remaining ingredients. This will prevent excessive wear on the motor and ensure that the ingredients are properly blended. • Cut harder foods (e.g. cheese) into approximately 1 inch cubes to
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CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING ™ Before using your Blender Solution 5000 for the first time and after each use, be sure to thoroughly wash the glass mixing jar, blender blade base, smoothie blade base, dispensing valve, lid and stir stick. To prolong the life of your Blend- ™ er Solution 5000, do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher. Open the dispensing valve while washing to rinse out the valve. After each use, unscrew and disassemble the dispensing valve for cleaning (see instructions be
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RECIPES STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE 1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice 1 cup milk 1 frozen banana (chunks) 2½ cups frozen strawberries 1 cup strawberry yogurt Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. MANGO TANGO SMOOTHIE 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup orange juice ½ f
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RECIPES RASPBERRY CREAM SMOOTHIE 1 cup orange juice 1 cup raspberry yogurt 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt ½ frozen banana (chunks) 1½ cups frozen raspberries Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. ORANGE BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIE 1 cup milk 1½ cups orange juice ½ tsp. vanilla
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RECIPES LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE 2 cups lemonade 1 cup lemon yogurt 1½ cups frozen pineapple (chunks) 1 cup pineapple sherbet 1 cup ice Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. PEACH REFRESHER SMOOTHIE 2 cups peach nectar or apple juice 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt ½ banana 1 cup pe
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RECIPES PIÑA COLADA SMOOTHIE 5 tbs. coconut milk 2½ cups pineapple juice ½ cup vanilla ice cream ½ frozen banana (chunks) 1½ cups frozen pineapple (chunks) Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. STRAWBERRY LEMON SURPRISE SMOOTHIE 2 cups lemonade 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 c
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RECIPES LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE 2 cups strawberries 1 ⁄2 cup orange juice 1 cup skim milk 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup ice Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. LEMONADE WATERMELON SOOTHER 2 cups watermelon (pulp, not rind) 1 3 oz frozen lemonade concentrate (
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WARRANTY Please complete and return this product warranty card or register your product online at: backtobasicsproducts.com within 10 days of purchase. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY ™ Mr. Mrs. Ms. Model: Blender Solution 5000 1. Name __________________________________________________________________ 2. Address _________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State ______ Zip Code _____ 3. E-Mail Address
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Fold here and mail registration card within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty. Place Stamp Here BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS, INC. 675 West 14600 South Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA 5000Manual*.indd 20 10/13/06 9:18:34 AM
