Back to Basics ICE MASTER 3000 User manual

BACK TO BASICS
ICE MASTER™ 3000
®
User's Guide
© 2007 Focus Electrics, LLC.
www.backtobasicsproducts.com

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ICE MASTER™ 3000
Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your new Back to Basics® Ice Master
Blender. The Ice Master is designed for endless blending and ice crushing
possibilities and easy clean-up capabilities. The Ice Master has been designed
with smart settings (blend, smooth, ice crush, chop, mix and puree) that let you
prepare your favorite fresh ingredients to make gourmet soups, homemade
salsa's, icy cocktails, thick and delicious frozen smoothies and shakes, baby
food and more.
The powerful 600-watt / 700-watt pulse power motor, specially-designed
stainless steel blades and 6-speed operation work together to precisely blend
and chop all types of ingredients for exact recipe specifi cations. The Ice Master
has been specifi cally designed with heavy stainless steel blades to easily crush
ice and frozen fruit. The Ice Master includes the revolutionary stir stick, which
when rotated counter-clockwise, increases blending effi ciency. The 48-ounce
glass blending jar has a spill-proof pour spout and is dishwasher-safe.
Enjoy!
INTRODUCTION

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Back to Basics Products, Inc., warrants your new Ice Master™ 3000 to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use for a
period of 3 years from the date of purchase. During this period, such defects will
be repaired or the product will be 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 other proof of date of original purchase will be required
before warranty service is rendered. Please fill out and return the warranty
registration card located on page 22.
If a problem with this houseware item develops during or after the warranty
period, please contact Back to Basics Products, Inc. for service.
If service is required:
• Send a brief letter explaining the problem. Be sure to include your
name, address, and phone number.
• For faster service, call 1.800-688-1989 or e-mail
[email protected].
• Most service problems are resolved with the replacement of a
part. If this is not the case, we will give you instructions for
returning the unit.
Any appliance submitted for repair must be sent (transportation charges prepaid)
to:
Back to Basics Products, Inc.
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065
If you have any questions concerning the use or care of this product, or
comments regarding your experience with the product, please write a letter
explaining the nature of your concern.
WARRANTY

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Motor Base
Blending Jar
Lid
Stir Stick
Rubber Gasket
Blade Base
ICE MASTER™ 3000 PARTS
QUICK REFERENCE
Lid Cap

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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 near children.
• Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
if 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
to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Do not use this appliance for other than it’s intended use.
• 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 blending jar properly attached.
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• 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 recommended or sold by
Back to Basics may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a
heated oven.
• Turn off 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.
• Do not blend excessively hot liquids. Never pour boiling water
into the blending jar.
• Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
• To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on
cord to disconnect.
• Never leave the house while the appliance is on.
• A short cord set is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
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
by children.
• After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at
least five minutes before running the motor again.
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• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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OPERATION
Use and Care (Assembly)
To use your Ice Master 3000, begin by assembling the blending jar.
1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular fl at surface in the blade
base.
2. Screw blade base on the bottom of the blending jar by twisting the blade base
counter clockwise until tightened onto the blending jar. 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.
3. Push the lid onto the top of the blending jar. Place 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 fl at on the motor base.
5. Plug in the cord. Your Ice Master 3000 Blender is now ready to use!
Blending Jar
Stir Stick
Rubber Gasket
Blade Base
Lid Cap
Motor Base
Lid

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ICE MASTER CONTROL BUTTONS
CHOP runs the
Ice Master at a
medium speed
for ingrediemts
like cheese.
ICE CRUSH
runs the
Ice Master at
high speed.
This speed
should be
used for the
final stages of
mixing.
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BLEND runs
the Ice Master
at low speed.
This speed
should be used
for the initial
30 seconds of
mixing.
PULSE runs the Ice
Master at high speed.
SMOOTH runs
the Ice Master
at medium
speed.
MIX runs the Ice
Master at a low
speed for dry
goods.
BLENDER OPERATION
1. Assemble the blender blade base onto the blending jar.
2. Add ingredients to the blending jar and replace the lid. You may add more
ingredients through the hole in the center of the lid. (Note: Add liquid
ingredients first, then add frozen or solid ingredients. This will prevent
excessive wear and stress on the motor.) Cover the hole with the clear lid
cap or stir stick during operation.
3. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending the ingredients on the
control panel.
4. TO STOP BLENDING: To stop the blending process, push the
PULSE/STOP button.
5. PULSE MODE: The PULSE button allows you to create short bursts
of power. To use the PULSE function, repeatedly push and release
the PULSE button. The PULSE function should be used in the initial
stage of blending ice and frozen ingredients for smoothies and other
frozen drinks. The PULSE function should also be used to break apart
larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food when chunkier results
are desired.
6. ICE CRUSH: Short bursts not continuous.
OPERATION
PUREE runs
the Ice Master
at a higher
speed.
STOP shuts off
the Ice Master.

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INGREDIENTS: SPEED: RESULT:
Salsa Blend Chunky
Nuts Blend Coarse
Bread, Cookies, Crackers Blend Coarse
Heavy Whipping Cream Smooth Thick
Mayonnaise Smooth Creamy
Salad Dressing Smooth Creamy
Cheese Pulse then Smooth Coarse
Grating / Chopping Citrus
Zest
Chop Fine
Smoothies, Cocktails,
Shakes
Ice Crush then Smooth Thick and Smooth
Baby Foods / Fruit &
Vegetable purees
Puree Smooth and Creamy
Spices Puree Fine
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
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TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION
• Thicker Smoothie: To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen
ingredients.
• Thinner Smoothie: To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid
ingredients.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the blending jar fi rst 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
achieve better chopping results.
• The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for
blending any other types of ingredients. When the stir stick is not being used,
be sure 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., make sure that the blending jar and blade base are completely dry.
• The PULSE button should be operated in short bursts. As the PULSE
button is pressed and released, the blades should stop rotating
between pulses.
• Do not attempt to mix or knead heavy dough, mash potatoes or
beat egg whites.
• Do not over-blend foods. Most ingredients should be properly blended or
chopped in seconds. Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes
at a time.
• If the motor stalls, turn off and unplug the unit. Remove a portion of the
ingredients before attempting to continue.
• Do not add boiling liquids to the blending jar.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Before using your Ice Master for the fi rst time and after each use, be sure to thor-
oughly wash the blending jar, blade base, lid and stir stick. To prolong the life of
your Ice Master, do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher.
If you experience any problem with your machine, unplug it immediately from the
electrical outlet, then contact Back to Basics® at 1.800-688-1989.
CLEANING
CLEANING AND ASSEMBLY
To disassemble valve for cleaning:
1. Remove the blade base from
blending jar.
2. Clean blade base and rubber
gasket with warm soapy water.
3. Remove lid from blending jar.
4. Clean lid, clean lid cover and stir
stick with warm soapy water.
5. Blending jar is dishwasher safe.
6. Once all parts are dry reassemble
as shown.

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WAFFLES
2 cups flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
13/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
Place milk, oil and eggs in blending jar and cover with lid. Push the
BLEND button and blend for 20 seconds. Add flour, sugar, baking
powder and salt. Push the blend button and blend until well mixed.
Pour batter onto pre-heated waffle maker.
HUMMUS
1 can or 19 ounces Garbanzo Beans
½ cup lemon juice
1 tsp. Sesame oil
3 cloves of garlic
1 tsp. salt
water
Place beans, lemon juice, sesame oil, garlic cloves and salt in blending
jar. Push PUREE button and add water to thin if mixture is too thick.
FRENCH TOAST
2 eggs
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup milk
8 slices of bread
Combine all ingredient but bread in blending jar. Push MIX button and
mix for 10 seconds. Pour mixture onto plate and dip bottom sides of
bread slices in mixture. Cook on medium heat until brown.
RECIPES

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RECIPES
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
21/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
Place graham crackers in blending jar, push the CHOP button and
chop until graham crackers are chopped up. Combine graham cracker
crumbs and butter and press into bottom of pie pan.
SALSA
2 (28oz.) cans whole tomatoes (undrained)
1/2 onion (quartered)
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. lime juice
1 tsp. salt
4 can green chiles (undrained)
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, chiles and cilantro in blending
jar. Push the BLEND button and blend to desired consistency.

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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.
BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
1 cup apple juice
1½ cups lemonade
1 cup frozen raspberries
½ cup frozen strawberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet
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 frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup pineapple sherbet
1½ cups frozen mango slices
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.
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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
½ frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½ cup orange yogurt
3 tbs. orange juice concentrate
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.
RASPBERRY SUNRISE SMOOTHIE
2½ cups orange juice
1½ cups frozen raspberries
1 cup raspberry 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.
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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 peach yogurt
1½ cups frozen peach slices
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.
BANANA LIME SUBLIME SMOOTHIE
2 cups limeade
1 banana
1 cup lime sherbet
3 tbs. coconut milk
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.
RECIPES
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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..
HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY SMOOTHIE
1 cup passion fruit nectar
1 cup guava nectar
1 cup orange sherbet
½ cup frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen mango slices
4 tbs. coconut milk
1 cup strawberry yogurt
½ cup frozen banana (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 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.
RECIPES
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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)
3 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate (1/2 of a 6 oz. can)
1 cup lemon/lime soda
1 tsp. grenadine syrup
1-2 cups ice, to desired consistency
*add water if necessary
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.
CHOCOLATE TREAT
3.5 oz. package of instant chocolate pudding mix
11⁄2 cups milk
11⁄2 cups ice
1 banana
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.
RECIPES
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MY RECIPES AND NOTES