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USER MANUAL Smoothie Elite Back to Basics

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SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

• Read all instructions.

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by Focus Electrics may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

• To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to 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 attempt to modify the plug in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.

• Turn off the machine before removing the blending jar from the base and before placing the blending jar on the base.

• Do not run motor without blending jar properly attached to motor base or when blending jar is empty.

• Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out of blending jar while mixing ingredients to reduce risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the machine.

• Blades are sharp; handle carefully.3

• Always operate the appliance with the lid in place.

• When blending hot liquids, remove lid cap.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without blending jar properly attached.

• After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at least five minutes before running the motor again.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• For household use only.

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IME Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many accessory parts are contained within the packaging material. Before assembling your Smoothie Elite

wash all parts, except for the motor base in warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. Unscrew and disassemble the valve for cleaning (see Cleaning Your Smoothie Elite

section). To prolong the life of your smoothie maker, do not wash parts in the dishwasher. Stir Stick Motor Base Lid Cap Lid Blending Jar Blender Cap Dispensing Valve Rubber Gasket Blade Base4

1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular flat surface in the blade base.

2. Holding the blending jar upside down, screw the blade base onto the bottom of

the blending jar by twisting the blade base counter-clockwise until tightened. Make sure that the blade base is tightly fastened to the blending jar and that the rubber gasket is properly compressed between the blending jar and the blade base. Place orange locking ring into the bottom of the blade assembly until it locks in place and the ring lies flat with the bottom of the blade assy.

3. Press the lid onto the top of the blending jar. Press the clear lid cap in the

center of the lid or place the stir stick through the center of the lid if blending liquids or frozen drinks.

4. Place the blending jar onto the motor base so that the bottom of the blade base

is sitting flat on the motor base.

5. Plug in the cord. Your smoothie maker is now ready to use.

PULSE - gives short bursts of power at high speed. Use “PULSE” to begin the mixing of ice and other hard ingredients. OFF - turns off the appliance. LOW/DISPENSE - runs the unit at low speed. Use this speed for the initial 30 seconds of mixing as well as for dispensing. HIGH – runs the unit at high speed. Use this speed for the final 10 seconds of mixing. Do not use this speed for dispensing. To make your favorite frozen drinks, follow the steps below.

1. ADD LIQUIDS – Add any combination of liquid ingredients up to the LIQUIDS

mark under SERVES 2 or SERVES 4 located on the blending jar. Liquids include any soft ingredients such as fruit, milk, fruit juice, herbal supplements, or yogurt in any combination you think would be tasty.

2. ADD ICE – Add ice or frozen ingredients until the total level reaches the

FROZEN INGREDIENTS line on the side of the blending jar. Frozen ingredients include ice, frozen fruit, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc.

3. SMOOTH IT – With the lid on and the stir stick (use as directed below) set in the

hole on the lid, pulse the mixture 2 or 3 times by pressing the “PULSE” button. Then press the button to “LOW” for 30 seconds, or until ingredients are mostly blended. Run appliance at “HIGH” for the final 10 seconds of blending. STIR STICK OPERATION – When in use and while the machine is running, stir or rotate the Stir Stick in a counter- clockwise direction so that the Stir Stick scrapes or contacts the sides of the blending jar. This stirring operation will force the ingredients into the mixing blades.

4. SERVE IT – To serve the smoothie, press the

“LOW/DISPENSE” button, place a cup under the valve and press down the valve lever. Stir the contents in the blending jar with the stir stick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the5 smoothie level reaches the bottom of the blending jar, a thick mix may stop dispensing. Add a few tablespoons of liquid to increase flow. When the blending jar is empty, turn the machine “OFF.” You can continue making smoothies one after another, but be sure to give the smoothie maker a 5-minute break after 3 minutes of continuous use.

1. Switch to “OFF” and unplug from electrical outlet.

2. Wipe motor base with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a

mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

3. Remove blade assembly and rubber gasket from the blending jar. Unscrew and

disassemble the dispensing valve. Carefully wash all parts except for motor base in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. To prolong the life of your smoothie maker, do not wash parts in the dishwasher.

CLEANING THE DISPENSING VALVE

1. Remove the valve from the blending jar by unscrewing the entire valve counter-

2. Remove the cap from the valve body by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.

3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper pin.

4. Remove the spring.

5. Remove the stopper and stopper pin by pulling the rubber rim of the stopper.

The stopper and pin are tightly fit and need not be separated.

6. Clean all parts in warm, soapy water, allow to dry thoroughly and reassemble in

the order shown. Lever Cap

ECIPES Directions for all recipes: Pour liquid ingredients into the blending jar. Add all frozen ingredients. Press “PULSE” two or three times; then blend at “LOW/DISPENSE” setting 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 Limeade 1 Banana 1 cup Lime sherbet 3 tbs. Coconut milk 1 cup Ice

HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY SMOOTHIE

2 cups Strawberries ½ cup Orange juice 1 cup Skim milk 1 cup Plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup Ice

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ARRANTY Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only. This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE. If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at [e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit. Valid only in USA and Canada

ARTS Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the phone by calling [phone], or by writing to: Focus Electrics, LLC Attn: Customer Service P. O. Box 2780 West Bend, WI 53095 To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total. Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance, which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC. Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two weeks for processing and delivery. This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information: Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________ Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________ Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________N OTES 2010 Back To Basics

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