Back to Basics AutoServe SR1000 User manual

User’s Guide
AutoServ
e
™
S
moothie Maker
© 2006 Back to Basics Products, Inc. Bluffdale, UT

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THE INVENTIVE NATURE OF BACK TO BASICS
At Back to Basics
®
, we value the input of our company’s associates. As we
design and improve upon the many kitchen products found in homes today,
we meet regularly to bring new ideas to the surface. It is in this light that the
AutoServe Smoothie Maker
was designed and brought to market.
For the past two years, Back to Basics Design Engineer Claude Brandt has been
an energetic force at Back to Basics. His ideas have landed him the coveted
title of “patent-holder,” which he humbly admits is one of the reasons he enjoys
being an inventor.
With the help of Eric Hales, another vital member of Back to Basics’ Design
Team, the two engineers worked tirelessly to create a new smoothie maker with
enhanced features and improved functionality that results in delicious, thick
smoothies every time. The AutoServe Smoothie Maker, with its revolutionary
auto-powered dispensing valve, represents their combined pursuit of design
excellence and resulted only after hundreds of smoothies, icy drinks and creamy
shakes were made…to perfection!

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Motor Base
Mixing Container
Mixing Container
Lid
Stir Stick
Dispensing Valve
Dispensing Valve
AutoServe
™
Smoothie Maker
QUICK REFERENCE
Blender Cap
Lid
Cap
Drip Tray
Auto-Powered
Dispensing Button
Dispensing Button
Gasket
Lid
Interlock
Interlock
Switch
Mixing
Container
Container
Interlock
Interlock
Switch
O Rings
Blade Base
Ready
Light

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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 of parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
•
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
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
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 jar properly attached.
!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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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 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.
•
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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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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WARRANTY
THREE
-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 3 years 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 may be required
before warranty service is rendered. Please fill out and return the warranty
registration card located on page 19.
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 1.801.688.1989 or e-mail [e-mail].
• 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 maker
, begin by assembling the mixing container.
smoothie maker, begin by assembling the mixing container.smoothie maker
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
container
by twisting the blade
base counter-clockwise until tightened onto the mixing
container
. Make sure that
container. Make sure that container
the blade base is tightly fastened to the
container
and that the rubber gasket is
properly compressed between the
container
and the blade base.
3
.
Place
the lid onto the top of the mixing jar and twist the lid clockwise until it
locks into position. The lip on the lid should line up with the pour spout on the
container. This will engage the safety switch. 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. NOTE: The lid and container must be locked in place for the
blades to spin.
4. Place the mixing
container
onto the motor base so that the bottom of the blade
base is sitting fl at on the motor base. Twist clockwise until the container locks
into place. The indicator light on the control panel will light up indicating the unit
is ready to turn on. The dispensing valve should line up with the auto-powered
dispensing button.
5. Once the lid and the goblet are locked into place the ready light will come on
indicating all safety switches are engaged.
6
.
Plug in the cord. Your
smoothie maker
is now ready to use
!
NOTE:
When all
interlock switches ar
e active the indicator light will come on. This in
dicates the
unit is ready to tu
rn on. If indicator light is not on
,
rep
eat steps 3
& 4.
Mixing
Container
Stir Stick
Blender Cap
Blade Base
Lid Cap
Dispensing Valve
Auto-Powered Dispensing
Button
Lid
Motor Base
Drip Tray
O Rings
Gasket
Gasket
Ready
Light

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ADD LIQUIDS
The
AutoS
erve Smoothie
Maker
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 on the mixing
container under
SERVES
2 or SERVES 4
. 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 locked into place and the stir stick set in the hole on the lid, pulse the
mixture 2 or 3 times by pushing the
PULSE
button
.
Next, push the LOW button
and
mi
x for 20-30 sec
onds. Push the HIGH button for the final 10-15 seconds of
mixing.
Turn the stir stick counter-clockwise for best mixing results.
OPERATION
AutoServe Smoothie Maker
Control Switches
OFF
shuts off the
machine.
HIGH
runs the
unit
at high speed. This
speed should be used for the final
stages of mixing.
LOW
runs the
unit
at low
speed. This speed should
be used for the initial 30
seconds of mixing
.
PULSE
gives short bursts
of power at high speed.
Use PULSE to begin the
mixing of ice and other
hard ingredients.
NOTE
:
Dispense speed automatically engages
when dispensing button is pushed.
R
EADY
LIGHT
Indicates
that the power is on
and
the machine is re
ady
for use.

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SERVE IT
T
o serve a smoothie, simply press your glass against the auto-powered
To serve a smoothie, simply press your glass against the auto-powered T
dispensing button on the motor base.
This automatically runs the motor at a low
speed and dispenses
smoothies and othe
r blended drinks into your glass. When
your desired serving si
ze is reached, remove you
r glass from under the valve.
This releases the dispensing button and the machine will automatically turn off.
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.
You can continue making smoothies one after another, but be sure to give the
smoothie
m
aker
a 5 minute break after 3 minutes of continuous use.
THICKER SMOOTHIE
To
serve
thick smoothies, boost the dispensing speed by depressing the Pulse
button
while pressing your
glass against the dispensing button. This will override
the dispensing speed and enhance the flow of smoothie
through the valve
. When
your desired level is reached
, remove
your
finger form the Pulse button and your
glass from under the valve.
THINNER SMOOTHIE
To make a thinner smoothie, add more
liquid
ingredients.
OPERATION