Crux CRUX002 User manual

7 Speed Pro Blender
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City
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Thank you for Purchasing this Product
You may already be familiar with using a similar product, but do please take the
time to read these instructions – they have been written to ensure you get the
very best from your purchase.
Safety is Important
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read the
Product Safety and Electrical Safety Information before you operate this
product. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Technical Information
Voltage/Frequency: 220-240V~50/60Hz 700W
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Product Safety ...............................................................................................................................2-3
Electrical Safety............................................................................................................................ 4-5
Features.................................................................................................................................................6
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................7-9
Before Using for the First Time ..................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................10-11
Function Selection Guide............................................................................................................ 12
Servicing ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Care & Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................................................... 13
Storing Instructions........................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 14
Recipe Guide.............................................................................................................................. 15-20
Guarantee........................................................................................................................................... 21
Disposal Information..................................................................................................................... 22
Table of Contents
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Product Safety
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed including the following: Read all instructions before use.
IMPORTANT
•
Always ensure the appliance is only used by a responsible adult.
It is not intended for use by persons (including children with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Always use this appliance on a stable, level surface, close to a power
socket and out of reach of children.
• Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or
switching on the appliance.
• Always operate the blender with the lid locked into place and the lid
cap firmly closed.
• Always ensure the blending jug is properly assembled and in place
before pressing any of the speed or pre-programmed buttons
on the appliance.
• Always carry out regular checks on the appliance and power cord.
Should there be any signs of damage, do not attempt to use or
repair. This appliance has no user serviceable parts.
• Always unplug this unit when not in use and before cleaning.
• Always allow the appliance to fully cool down before cleaning
or storing.
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• Never immerse the appliance, cord or plug into water or any other
liquid. This is to protect against electrical shock.
• Never use this appliance for other than intended use. This appliance
is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
• Never touch moving parts, the blades are extremely sharp and will
cause injury.
• Never insert hands or utensils in the blending jug during operation to
prevent the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit.
• Never allow young children to use this appliance, close supervision is
necessary when this appliance is in use near children.
• Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch
hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.
• Never place on or near heat sources.
• Never overfill the blending jug, Never fill ingredients beyond the
jug’s MAX line.
• Never place any CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender attachments into a
microwave oven.
• Never leave this appliance unattended during use.
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Electrical Safety
WARNINGS!
Read these instructions thoroughly before using this appliance or
connecting it to the mains supply.
• A 13 amp BS1362 ASTA approved fuse must be fitted.
• This appliance must not be earthed.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside this appliance.
Always refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• The mains lead of this product is not replaceable by the user.
If the mains lead is damaged, do not use until the appliance
has been inspected and approved by a qualified electrician.
• Do not allow this product to be exposed to rain or moisture
during use or storage.
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. Connecting
it to any other power source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-re-wireable plug. If it is necessary
to change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the
fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until
a suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket,
or due to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted. Follow
the wiring instructions shown. The old plug must be disposed of safely
because inserting it into a 13 amp socket could cause electrical hazard.
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The wires in the power cable of this product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live
If the markings on the terminals of your plug do not correspond to the
colours of the wires in the power cable, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked Nor coloured Black
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked Lor coloured Red.
DO NOT connect any wires to the Earth Terminal.
This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is Class II and does
not require an earth connection.
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Fig. 1
Features
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Lid cap 3. 1.5L Tritan Blending Jug 6. Control Panel
2. Jug Cover 4. Stainless Steel Blades 7. Non-Skid Feet
5. Motor Base
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1. On/Off
2. Low
3. High
4. Pulse
5. Purée
6. Liquify
7. Ice Crush
8. Smoothie/Auto Clean
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Control Panel
The control panel consists of the ON/OFF button, 2 SPEED buttons (LOW or HIGH) and
PULSE as well as 4 PRE-PROGRAMMED buttons. All functions have indicator lights that
illuminate when active.
ON/OFF
• Press to turn the unit ON or OFF.
•
Press this button before starting any of the 7 functions as well as to stop any operation.
LOW
• Select the low setting to blend ingredients to the desired consistency when low speeds
are required. Once blending has commenced, press low again to stop operation.
HIGH
• Select the high setting to blend ingredients to the desired consistency when faster
speeds are required. Once blending has commenced, press high again to stop operation.
Fig. 2
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PULSE
• This function blends ingredients through controlled pulses. This setting helps dislodge
ingredients clumped around the blade and at the bottom of the jug.
• Press this button to initiate the pulse blending function, for short bursts of power. Pulse is
activated as long as the button is pressed and will cease once the button is released.
• For best results, time the pulses to ensure that blades come to a complete stop before
beginning the next pulse.
PURÉE
• This setting allows you to purée fruits and vegetables and prepare smooth soups
and spreads. All ingredients should be blended cold or at room temperature.
• When processing food, ensure that sufficient liquid is added to create a smooth and
even consistency. Add small amounts of stock, yogurt, milk or water until the desired
consistency is achieved.
• This is a preset setting. The blending process will finish once the preset program has
been completed.
LIQUIFY
• Ideal for blending soups and thicker ingredients. When the liquify button is pressed,
the unit will begin to blend at a lower speed, then progressively increase to blend
at a higher speed.
• Ideal setting for preparing soups and blending thicker or denser foods.
• This is a preset setting. The blending process will finish once the preset program
has been completed.
ICE CRUSH
• Quickly crushes up to 10 ice cubes and is perfect for preparing frozen drink recipes
such as margaritas and daiquiris.
• This is a preset setting. The blending process will finish once the preset program
has been completed.
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SMOOTHIE/AUTO CLEAN
• Blends fruits and vegetables into a perfect smoothie. Refer to the recipe section
for suggested smoothie recipes.
• In order to clean the jug, fill with water to the max line and add a small amount of
washing up liquid. Press the function and let operation continue until it automatically
stops. Rinse out the contents with warm water and add room temperature water until the
max line and run once again. Place upside down on rack to dry.
• Always clean immediately after use to prevent food from hardening.
• This is a preset setting. The blending process will finish once the preset program
has been completed.
• DO NOT PLACE THE JUG IN THE DISHWASHER.
Before Using for the First Time
Carefully unpack the CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender and remove all packaging materials.
Check the contents to ensure that all attachments (blending jug, lid and lid cap) are present
(see Figure 1), and have been received in good condition.
1. Wash the jug, lid, lid cap in warm, soapy water before first use. Rinse thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not touch blades. Blending blades are very sharp.
Use extreme care when handling. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
2. Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE IN WATER.
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Operating Instructions
Place the motor base on a flat, clean, dry counter top or table. Make sure the unit is unplugged.
JUG ASSEMBLY
1. Always check to be sure the blade
collar is properly fitted into the jug
before use.
2. To avoid spills, ensure that the lid is
firmly secured to the jug. Press the
lid down on the top portion of the
jug until it rests firmly in place.
Place the lid cap into the centre of
the lid and twist clockwise to secure
it safely in place. Use the lid cap to
add up to 60ml of liquid and add
ingredients prior to commencing
any operation.
3. Add ingredients into the jug.
NOTE: When blending, foods
or liquids tend to expand and
they rise up the side of the jug.
Do not fill jug past its max line.
WARNING: Pay close attention
while processing. Never operate
the CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender
when the jug is empty.
MAX
Fig. 3
Never fill
jug beyond
the MAX line
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OPERATION
WARNING: Never overfill the jug. To avoid personal injury, leakage or damage to
the CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender, make sure that ingredients do not surpass the max line.
1. Make sure the lid cap is in position in the lid.
2. Add the lid onto the jug. Press to seal. Check before blending.
WARNING: To avoid spills, make sure the lid is locked securely before pressing
any SPEED or PRE-PROGRAMMED buttons.
WARNING: Do not blend hot liquids.
3. After adding ingredients to the jug, press the ON/OFF function to turn the blender on.
4. Press the desired SPEED or PRE-PROGRAMMED button to begin processing.
The indicator light will illuminate.
5. When using the PULSE function, the indicator light will illuminate when pressed.
The blender will STOP operating and the light will turn off when the button is released.
6. When blending HIGH or LOW SPEED, press the ON/OFF button to STOP blending
when desired consistency is reached. These functions will run for 1 minute if the user
has not pressed the activated button to end operation.
7. The functions: PURÉE, LIQUIFY, ICE CRUSH, SMOOTHIE/AUTO CLEAN are
PRE-PROGRAMMED and will STOP automatically when their cycle is complete.
Simply press the active button (with illuminated indicator light) or the ON/OFF button
to STOP when the desired consistency is reached. Check results and if necessary, stir in
liquid, water, juice or stock to thin puréed food until the desired consistency is reached.
WARNING: Do not operate the motor continuously for more than 1 minute at a time.
8. After processing food in the jug, pull the lid up and off jug to remove.
The spouted jug makes pouring easy.
HINT! A small spatula is helpful for removing thicker processed foods.
9. Unplug the CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender when not in use and before cleaning.
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Function Selection Guide
INGREDIENT/RECIPE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Bread, Stale Bread, Crackers,
Cookies (1/2 inch pcs, 1 cup batches)
PULSE or LOW Coarse to fine crumbs
Nuts
(shelled, 1⁄2 cup or less at a time) PULSE or LOW Coarse to fine chopped nuts,
chopped nuts for baking
Nuts
(shelled, 1⁄2 cup or less at a time)
Homemade Nut Flours, Meals,
Nut Butter
ICE CRUSH Fine ground nut flours, nut meals.
Fresh preservative-free
nut butters
Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings, Salsas LOW Thick and creamy, blended
and emulsified
Pancake/Waffle Batter, Omelettes LOW Light and fluffy
Cream, Egg Whites HIGH Thick and frothy
Milk Shakes HIGH Smooth and creamy
Smoothies, Drinks SMOOTHIE Smooth, thick & creamy
and health drinks
Vegetable Purée PURÉE Smooth and creamy
Crush Ice
(up to 10 cubes) ICE CRUSH Coarse crush to snowy
Frozen Cocktails ICE CRUSH Thick and slushy
Dips, Pesto ICE CRUSH Auto program is perfect for
leafy recipes
Almond Milk, Coconut Milk,
Soy Milk
LIQUIFY Unfiltered for cooking.
Filter for drinking
Fresh Fruit Drinks LIQUIFY Thick and pulpy
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BLENDER NOTES:
• When using the PULSE function, the operation will STOP when the button is released.
• When blending HIGH or LOW SPEED, press ON/OFF button or the active speed
to stop blending.
• Functions: PURÉE, LIQUIFY, ICE CRUSH, SMOOTHIE/AUTO CLEAN are
PRE-PROGRAMMED and will STOP automatically when their cycle is complete.
To interrupt function, press ON/OFF button to STOP.
Servicing
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts.
Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact the customer service department for any
unusual issues you may experience.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION: Never immerse the motor base, plug or cord in water or any other liquid.
1. Always unplug the CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender before cleaning.
2. Rinse jug, lid and lid cap immediately after processing to make cleanup easier.
It is not recommended to remove the blade from the jug.
3. To clean the blending jug, fill the jug half full with warm water and a little washing up
liquid. Press the AUTO CLEAN button. When the cycle has finished rinse the blending jug
with hot water and repeat if necessary. Wash the lid and lid cap in warm soapy water and
rinse and dry everything thoroughly.
4. The motor base may be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE IN WATER.
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Storing Instructions
1. Unplug and clean unit.
2. Store in original box or in a clean, dry place.
3. Never store the CRUX 7 Speed Pro Blender while it is hot or plugged in.
4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Never place any stress on cord, especially
where the cord enters the motor base, as this could cause the cord to fray and break.
5. There is a cord storage area in the back of the unit’s base. Push the cord gently in that
area for storage.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The blender motor
rotates very slowly.
Jug is overloaded. • Remove some food from the jug and
continue blending. Ensure that ingredients
do not surpass the max line.
• Add liquid to the jug and continue
blending.
Ingredients
are not mixing
together well.
Heavier ingredients
have fallen to the
bottom.
• If necessary, remove jug and shake ingredients
to re-distribute. Continue blending.
• If the purée is still not blended smooth,
it may be necessary to add liquid
to the jug and continue blending.
The blender has
stopped operating.
The motor is
overloaded
and stopped
functioning to
prevent damage.
• The blender has a resettable fuse.
Unplug the unit and let it cool for
25 minutes. Reduce the load of the
jug and clear any jams. Commence
operation again as indicated in
the operation section.
The jug is leaking
from the blade area.
The blade base
is loose.
• Turn the blade base located below
the jug clockwise to tighten.
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Recipes
Kale & Black Bean Dip
Perfect with a Mexican inspired meal, served with nachos.
Makes 3 cups
• 1-1/2 cups fresh kale, thick stems removed,
cut into 1” ribbons
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander
(may substitute flat leaf parsley)
• 1/4 red or white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 (400g) can of black beans,
drained & rinsed
• 1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, to serve
1. Add the kale and coriander to the jug first.
2. Press PULSE and release 2 or 3 times until the leaves are chopped into small pieces.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the jug.
4. Place 1/2 can black beans into the jug and reserve the rest in a medium mixing bowl.
5. Add the remaining ingredients to the jug.
6. Press the ICE CRUSH button to begin processing. When finished, the blender will
cease operation.
7. In a medium bowl, use a potato masher to crush the reserved beans. Do not over-mash.
The chunkiness of the hand-mashed beans will thicken and add texture to the rest of the
dip. Add the dip from the blender and mix well.
8. Serve topped with fresh chopped tomatoes. Great for serving with nachos.
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Avocado and Spinach Dip
This smooth and creamy dip is perfect with a plate of mixed crudités and grilled
pitta bread great for a summer party.
Makes: 2 cups
• 1-1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/3 cup fresh coriander
(may substitute flat-leaf parsley)
• 1 (400g) can cannellini beans,
rinsed and drained
• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 lemon, peeled and zested
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra, to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 8 dashes Tabasco sauce
1. Add the spinach and coriander to the jug first.
2. Press PULSE and release 2 or 3 times until the leaves are chopped into small pieces.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the jug.
4. Press the ICE CRUSH button to begin processing. When finished, the blender will
cease operation. Add more water, if needed to process.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
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Kale Pesto
Kale makes great pesto it is a genuine super-food it is rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre,
combined with toasted sunflower seeds and Parmesan cheese is simply delicious.
Makes: 3 cups
• 2 cups fresh kale, stems removed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
or Pecorino cheese
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil,
plus more if needed
1. Add the kale and basil in small handful portions into the jug.
2. Press PULSE and release 2 or 3 times until the leaves are chopped into small pieces.
Keep adding a handful of kale and basil until they are roughly chopped.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the jug in the order listed.
4. Press the SMOOTHIE button to begin processing. When finished, the blender will
cease operation.
NOTE: If pesto is too thick, add water or olive oil and mix well.
Serve with hot freshly cooked spaghetti and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this is also great
spread onto chicken before cooking and is even good with boiled new potatoes.
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Antioxidant-Rich Super Blue Juice
Makes 3 cups
• 2 ice cubes, if a thicker smoothie
is desired
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 fresh pear, quartered
• 1 orange, peeled and quartered
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 cup water
1. Add the ingredients to the jug in the order listed.
2. Press the SMOOTHIE button to begin processing. When finished, the blender will
cease operation. Add more water, if needed to process.
Zingy Carrot Salad Dressing
Whip up a delicious zingy salad dressing perfect for an Asian style salad.
Makes: 1-1/2 cups
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 shallot, peeled, cut in half
• 2-inch piece ginger root, peeled
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons water
1. Add the ingredients to the jug in the order listed.
2. Press the ICE CRUSH button to begin processing. When finished, the blender will
cease operation. Add more water, if needed to process.
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