Back to Basics SMOOTHIE FREEZE SUP400BINST User manual

User’s Guide
SMOOTHIE
SMOOTHIE
FREEZE
FREEZE
™
SUP400BINST V0306

Motor Base
Mixing Container
Lid
Stir Stick
Dispensing Valve
Smoothie
Freeze
™
Parts
QUICK REFERENCE
Blender Cap

3
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 before using.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not put the cord, plug or the motor
assembly in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children.
• Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after
the appliance malfunctions or if the appliance is dropped or damaged
in any manner. If you experience any problems with your machine,
unplug it immediately from the electrical outlet and call Back to Basics
®
at
1.800.688.1989.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by Back to
Basics
®
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
•
Do not let the cord come into contact with hot surfaces, including a stove.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not use this appliance for other than it’s intended use.
• Turn off the machine before removing the mixing container from the base
and before placing the mixing container on the base.
• Do not run motor without mixing container properly attached to motor
base or when mixing container is empty.
• Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out of container
while mixing ingredients to reduce risk of severe injury to persons or
damage to the machine.
• Blades are sharp; handle carefully.
• Always operate the
appliance
with the lid in place.
!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• Do not blend excessively hot liquids. Never pour boiling water into the
mixing container.
• 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.
• 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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WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Back to Basics Products, Inc., warrants your new smoothie
maker
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 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 15.
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 broken
or
defective 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.

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OPERATION
Use and Care (Assembly)
To use your
smoothie m
aker
, begin by assembling the mixing jar.
aker, begin by assembling the mixing jar.aker
1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular fl at surface in the blade
base.
2
.
Screw b
lade base on the bottom of the mixing
jar
by twisting the blade base
clockwise until tightened onto the mixing jar. Make sure that the blade base is
tightly fastened to the mixing jar and that the rubber gasket is properly com-
pressed between the mixing jar and the blade base.
3
.
Push the lid onto the top of the mixing 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 mixing 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
smoothie maker
is now ready to use
!
Stir Stick
Blender Cap
Rubber Gasket
Blade Base
Lid Cap
Dispensing Valve
Motor Base
Lid
Mixing Jar

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OPERATION
Smoothie
Freeze
™
Control Buttons
PULSE gives short bursts of power at
high speed.
Use
PULSE
to begin the mixing of ice and other hard
ingredients.
LOW
/D
LOW/DLOW
ISPENSE
runs the unit at low speed. This speed
should be used for the initial 30 seconds of mixing as well
as for dispensing.
HIGH runs the unit at high speed. This speed should be
used for the fi nal stages of mixing. Do not use this speed
for dispensing.
OFF turns off the machin
e.
The Smoothie
Freeze
™
mixing container is conveniently marked to create perfect
smoothies. To make your favorite frozen drinks, follow these simple steps:
ADD LIQUIDS
Add any combination of liquid ingredients up to the
LIQUIDS
mark under
SERVES
3
. Liquids include any soft ingredients such as fruit, milk, fruit juice, herbal
supplements or yogurt in any combination you think would be tasty.
We are, of course, partial to the Back to Basics
®
smoothie mixes, which quickly
and easily make three delicious 8-ounce smoothies.
ADD ICE
Add ice or
frozen ingredients
until the total level reaches the
FROZEN
INGREDIENTS
line on the side of the mixing container. Frozen ingredients include
ice, frozen fruit, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc.
SMOOTH IT
With the lid on and the stir stick set in the hole on the lid, pulse the mixture 2 or 3
times by pressing the
PULSE
button. Then
move the swit
ch to HIGH
and wait until
the ingredients are completely mixe
d
. Turn the stir stick counter-clockwise for best
mixing results.
SERVE IT
To serve the smoothie, press the switch to
LOW/DISPENSE
, place a cup under
the valve and press down the valve lever. Stir the contents in the mixing container
with the stir stick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the smoothie level reaches
the bottom of the mixing container, a thick mix may stop dispensing. Add a few
tablespoons of liquid to increase flow. When the mixing container is empty, turn the
machine OFF and enjoy.

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OPERATION / CLEANING
Lever
Cap
Spring
Stopper Pin
Stopper
Valve Body
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.
THICKER SMOOTHIE
To make a thicker smoothie, add more
frozen
ingredients.
THINNER SMOOTHIE
To make a thinner smoothie, add more
liquid
ingredients.
CARE & CLEANING
Before using the first time and after each use, be sure to thoroughly wash the
mixing container, blade assembly, rubber gasket, valve, lid and stir stick. To prolong
the life of your
smoothie maker
,
smoothie maker, smoothie maker
do not wash parts in the dishwasher
. Unscrew
and disassemble the valve for cleaning (see below). Also, remove blade assembly
from the mixing container and rubber gasket for cleaning; turn it
clockwise
to
remove.
CLEANING THE DISPENSING VALVE
(
see below)
To disassemble dispensing valve for cleaning:
1. Remove the valve from the container by unscrewing the entire valve counter-
clockwise.
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.

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STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE
1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice
1 cup milk
1 frozen banana (chunks)
2
½
cups frozen strawberries
1 cup strawberry yogurt
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at ON
setting 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
1
½
cups lemonade
1 cup frozen raspberries
½
cup frozen strawberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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
1
½
cups frozen mango slices
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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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RASPBERRY CREAM SMOOTHIE
1 cup orange juice
1 cup raspberry yogurt
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1
½
cups frozen raspberries
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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
1
½
cups orange juice
½
tsp. vanilla
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½
cup orange yogurt
3 tbs. orange juice concentrate
RASPBERRY SUNRISE SMOOTHIE
2
½
cups orange juice
1
½
cups frozen raspberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet
1 cup ice
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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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LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE
2 cups lemonade
1 cup lemon yogurt
1
½
cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup pineapple sherbet
1 cup ice
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
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 peach nectar or apple juice
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½
banana
1 cup peach yogurt
1
½
cups frozen peach slices
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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 liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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
2
½
cups pineapple juice
½
cup vanilla ice cream
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1
½
cups frozen pineapple chunks
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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 liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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 liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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
⁄
1⁄ 1
2
⁄2⁄
cup orange juice
1 cup skim milk
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup ice
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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 liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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
1
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
2
⁄2⁄
cups milk
1
1
/
2
cups ice
1 banana
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
ON
setting 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

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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: Smoothie
Freeze
™
1. Name ___________________________________________________________________________
2. Address _________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State ______ Zip Code ___________
3. E-Mail Address __________________________________________________________________
4. Age: 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+
5. Marital Status: Married Single
6. Number of Children in the House : 12 yrs and under _________ 13-18 yrs _________
7. Income: Below $25,000 $25,001-$50,000 $50,001-$75,000 $75,001+
8. Where was this product purchased? _______________________________________________
9. How did you become aware of this product?
____ Gift ____ Recommendation from friend
____ TV advertisement ____ Saw product in store
____ Print ad ____ TV shopping program
____ Magazine article ____ Internet
____ Other _________________________
10. What were the two most important reasons infl uencing your purchase:
____ Gift ____ Recommended by sales person
____ Special offer ____ Recommended by friend
____ Product appearance ____ Prior experience with Back to Basics
____ Ease of operation ____ Back to Basics brand reputation
____ Quality/durability ____ Value for price
____ Product features ____ Product packaging
____ Other _________________________
11. Why did you purchase this Back to Basics product?
____ To replacement/upgrade current product
____ Not satisfi ed with current product(s) already owned
____ First product(s) ever owned
____ Received as a gift
12. Would you be interested in being contacted via e-mail for promotions, recipes, new
product information, etc.? YES NO
COMMENTS _______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_
Mr. Mrs. Ms.
Mr. Mrs. Ms.
Mr. Mrs. Ms.
7. Income: Below $25,000 $25,001-$50,000 $50,001-$75,000 $75,001+
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product information, etc.? YES NO
product information, etc.? YES NO
4. Age: 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+
5. Marital Status: Married Single
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4. Age: 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+
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675 West 14600 South
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA
Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA
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