Back to Basics SMOOTHIE VIBE User manual

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User’s Guide
SMOOTHIE
VIBE™
User’s Guide
SMOOTHIE
© Back To Basics Products, Inc.
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Motor Base
Mixing Container
Lid
Stir Stick
Dispensing Valve
Smoothie Vibe™ Parts
QUICK REFERENCE
Blender 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 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.
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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
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 16.
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.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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OPERATION
Use and Care (Assembly)
1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular flat surface in the blade
base.
2. Screw blade 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 flat on the motor base.
5. Plug in the cord. Your smoothie maker is now ready to use!
Mixing Container
Stir Stick
Dispensing Valve
Rubber Gasket
Blade Base
Lid Cap
Blender Cap
Motor Base
Lid
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OPERATION
Smoothie Vibe™ Control Buttons
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 machine.
LOW 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 final stages of mixing.
Do not use this speed for dispensing.
The 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
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 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 press the button to HIGH and wait until
the ingredients are completely mixed. Turn the stir stick counter-clockwise for best
mixing results.
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OPERATION
SERVE IT
To serve the smoothie, press the LOW button, place a cup under the dispensing
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 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 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.
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CLEANING
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, 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)
2½ 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 HIGH
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
1½ 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 HIGH
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
1½ 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 HIGH
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)
1½ cups frozen raspberries
Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen
ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at
HIGH 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
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
RASPBERRY SUNRISE SMOOTHIE
2½ cups orange juice
1½ 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
HIGH 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
1½ 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 HIGH
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
1½ 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 HIGH
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 HIGH
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
2½ cups pineapple juice
½ cup vanilla ice cream
½ frozen banana (chunks)
1½ 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
HIGH 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
HIGH 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
HIGH 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
1⁄2 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 HIGH
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 HIGH
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
11⁄2 cups milk
11/2 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 HIGH 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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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 Vibe™
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 influencing 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 satisfied 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 _______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS, INC.
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA
Fold here and mail registration card within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty.
Place
Stamp
Here
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BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS, INC.
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA
Fold here and mail registration card within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty.
Place
Stamp
Here
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