Elite Gourmet EPB-5455 User manual

hi-Q NUTRI SMART
BLENDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.
MODEL: EPB-5455
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Recipes are included in this manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and
manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that
you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all
instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed as below:
1. This appliance may be used by
persons with physical or mental
impairments or by inexperienced
persons, if they are properly
supervised or have been informed
about how to use the appliance in
a safe manner and understand the
potential dangers.
2. Children must not use this appliance
or play with it. Keep this appliance
and the power cord out of reach.
3. The appliance is intended for
household use and is designed for
processing a standard amount of
food in the household.
4. Before connecting this appliance to a
power socket, make sure the voltage
stated on its rating label corresponds
to the voltage in our power socket.
We do not recommend using an
extension cord.
5. Do not use the appliance in an
industrial environment or outdoors.
6. Do not place the appliance on an
electric or gas stove or in its vicinity,
on a kitchen sink drain board, on the
edge of a table or on an unstable
surface. Only place the appliance on
an even dry and stable surface.
7. Only use the appliance with the
original accessories that came with it.
8. Do not use the appliance for any
other purposes than those for which
it is intended.
9. Warning: Improper use can lead to
injury.
10. Make sure that the appliance is
correctly assembled before putting it
into operation.
11. Pay increased attention when handling
hot liquids because they may release
steam or they could spray and cause
burns. Allow hot liquids and foodstuffs
to cool down to a temperature of at
least 45 °C before putting them into
the blending jar and blending them.
12. Do not leave the appliance in
continuous operation for longer than
1 minute. Before turning it on again,
allow it to cool down for at least 3
minutes
13. The appliance is equipped with a
thermal fuse protecting the motor
from damage in case of overload. If
automatic shut-off of the appliance
occurs in consequence of motor
overload, disconnect it from the
network socket and let it cool for at
least 30 minutes. Then bring the
appliance back in operation.
14. If ingredients stick to the blade
assembly or inside walls of the
blending jar, turn the appliance off
and unplug it from the power supply.
Make sure that the blade assembly has
stopped rotating. Take the blending jar
assembly off the motor unit and turn it
over so that the blade assembly points
upwards. Remove the blade assembly.
Use a plastic spatula to clean the blade
assembly and the walls of the blending
jar. Reassemble the blending jar and
mount it back on the motor unit. Plug
the power cord into a power socket
and continue blending.
15. Do not submerge the motor unit and
its power cord in water or any other
liquid, or wash these parts under
running water.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)
16. When handling the blade assembly,
taking it out of blending jar, and
cleaning it, take special care to avoid
injury on the blades. Always hold the
blade unit by the bottom plastic part.
Do not attempt to sharpen the blades.
17. The blender accessories are not
intended to be heated in a microwave
oven. Do not expose the blending jar
to extreme temperature changes.
18. Do not turn on the appliance when it
is empty. This may negatively affect its
lifetime.
19. Always turn off the appliance and
disconnect it from the power socket
if you will not be using it, leaving it
without supervision, before assembly,
disassembly, replacing accessories and
before cleaning or moving it.
20. Check that the motor unit is turned off,
disconnected from the power socket
and that the rotating parts have come
to a complete stop before removing
the blending jar from the motor unit.
DO NOT OPEN THE BLENDING JAR
UNTIL THE BLADE ASSEMBLY COMES
TO A STOP.
21. Ensure that the power plug does not
come into contact with moisture. Do
not place heavy items on the power
cord. Make sure the power cord does
not hang over the edge of a table or
that it is not touching a hot surface.
22. Do not disconnect the appliance from
the power socket by pulling on the
power cord. This could damage the
power cord and the power socket.
Disconnect by gently pulling on the
plug of the power cord.
23. If the power cord is damaged, have it
replaced at a professional service
center. Do not use the appliance if it
has a damaged power cord or plug.
24. Do not use the appliance when it is
not functioning properly or showing
any signs of damage.
25. Do not repair the appliance yourself
or modify it in any way. Have all
adjustments/repairs performed at an
authorized service center. By
tampering with the appliance, you
risk voiding your legal rights arising
from unsatisfactory performance or
quality warranty.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
PURPOSE OF USE
This nutritional blender is ideal for making fresh fruit or tness beverages,
milkshakes and other cocktails, mixed drinks, outstanding salsas, creamy soups,
sauces, blended baby food and it may also be used for blending ice. It is equipped
with a single four-blade assembly made from quality stainless steel and two sizes of
blending jars. The blending jars are made from quality durable plastic that does not
contain the toxic hydrocarbon BPA (Bisphenol A) and can also serve as convenient
drink bottles. Both bottles can be closed with a cap with or without a drinking
spout for comfortable carrying without risking spilling the beverage. Its anti-slip
feet provide excellent stability to the blender during its operation. The bottles, caps
and the blade assembly can be safely washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Screw-on cap with a close-able drinking spout can be screwed onto both
bottles.
2. Screw-on cap without a drinking spout can be screwed onto both bottles.
3. Small 24oz. blending jar made from quality BPA-free titan material. It also
serves as a drinking bottle.
4. Large 34oz. blending jar made from quality BPA-free titan material. It also
serves as a drinking bottle.
5. Blade assembly with 6 quality stainless steel blades.
6. Motor unit
7. Anti-slip feet are located on the bottom of the motor unit.
8. START/STOP program suitable for grinding our, spices and crushing nuts.
9. PULSE program serves to chop/mix larger tough pieces of food and crushing
ice.
10. Backlit LED display showing the count-down blending time.
11. BLEND program suitable for making fruit smoothies (45 seconds).
12. EXTRA BLEND program suitable for making vegetable smoothies (60 seconds).
13. Power switch to turn ON/OFF the blender.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Take the appliance and its accessories out of the packaging materials.
2. Thoroughly wash all parts intended for contact with food (large and small
blending jars, caps and the blade assembly), using warm water and a neutral
kitchen detergent. Then rinse with clean water and allow these parts to dry
naturally or dry them out thoroughly using a wiping cloth. All removable parts
can also be safely washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.
ATTENTION: When cleaning the blade assembly, take special care to avoid injury. The
blades are sharp. The blade assembly has a gasket seal to ensure that the blending jar
remains air-tight during the blending process. If the blade assembly is washed in a
dishwasher, this gasket seal may come loose due to heat. After washing the blade
assembly, always check that the gasket sea is in its place.
ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING
Before you start assembling or disassembling the appliance, check that the motor
unit is turned off and disconnected from the power socket and that the rotating
parts have come to a complete stop.
1. Turn the blending jar over so that the neck points upwards.
2. Check that the gasket seal on the blade assembly is in its place. Place the blade
assembly on to the neck of the blending jar so that the blades point inwards
and screw it clockwise on to the neck of the blending jar.
NOTE: Place the ingredients into the blending jar before attaching it to the blade
assembly. When lling the blending jar do not exceed the MAX mark.
3. Turn the assembled blending jar over so that the blade assembly points
downwards and insert it into the motor unit so that the tabs along the outer
perimeter of the blending bottle slide into the slots on the motor unit.
4. To disassemble, proceed in the reverse sequence.

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HOW TO USE
1. Make sure that the motor unit is disconnected from the
power socket.
2. Add the ingredients that you wish to blend into the
blending jar. The maximum amount of ingredients that can
be put into the blending jar is marked by the MAX mark.
Do not overll the blending jar with food or liquids.
3. Assemble the blending jar according to the instructions in
the section “ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING.” Turn the
assembled blending jar over so that the blade assembly
points downwards and insert it into the motor unit so that
the tabs along the outer perimeter of the blending bottle
slide into the slots on the motor unit.
4. Connect the motor unit to a
power socket. To start the
blender, rotate the assembled
blending jar clockwise and then
select your chosen program.
The blender is equipped with
a safety mechanism that will prevent
it from being started unless the blending jar assembly is
properly attached to the motor unit.
5. If ingredients are getting stuck on the blade assembly
or on the walls of the blending jar, turn the blender off
by pressing the STOP button. Make sure that the blade
assembly has stopped rotating. Take the blending jar
assembly off the motor unit and turn it over so that the
blade assembly points upwards. Screw off the blade
assembly. Use a plastic spatula to clean the blade assembly
and the walls of the blending jar. Reassemble the blending
jar and insert it back into the motor unit. Plug the power
cord into a power socket, turn the blending jar clockwise
and select your chosen program and continue blending.
6. To nish blending, press the STOP button and rotate the
blending jar counter-clockwise. Press ”o“ to power OFF the
blender. Disconnect the power cord from the power
socket. Check that the blade assembly has stopped
rotating and take the blending jar assembly off the motor
unit.
7. Turn the blending jar over so that the blade assembly
points upwards. Take off the blade assembly and as
required, close the blending jar with the cap or pour its
contents into another suitable container.
CAUTION:
Allow hot liquids and
foodstuffs to cool
down to a temperature
of at least 45°C before
putting them into
the blending jar and
blending them.
The maximum
operating time is 1
minute. Do not leave
the appliance in
continuous operation
for longer. Allow the
appliance to cool
down for 3 minutes.
When processing dry
ingredients, do not
leave the appliance in
continuous operation
for longer than 30
seconds.
NOTE:
Some liquids gain
volume during the
blending process.
There is a power
switch located near
the back right side
of the blender. Press
”-“ to power ON the
blender.
To close the bottle
you may use the
cap. Always properly
tighten the cap to
prevent the bottle’s
contents from leaking
out. When using cap,
make sure that the
drinking spout is
properly closed so as
not to spill the bottle’s
contents when carry-
ing it.
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QUICK GUIDE TO
PROCESSING INGREDIENTS
Cut food with a rm consistency, such as fruit and vegetables,
into smaller pieces (1-1½ inches), then blend it.
FOOD RECOMMENDED BLENDING TIME
Fruits/vegetables (small pieces) 30s
Smoothies/cocktails 40s
Salsa 30s
Soups 30s
Baby food 40s
NOTE:
The processing times
are only a reference.
The actual blending
time depends on the
size of the ingredients,
their amount and the
required consistency.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, make sure that the appliance is turned off
and disconnected from the power socket. Make sure the
rotating parts have stopped and remove the assembled
blending jar from the motor unit.
2. Remove the blade assembly from the blending jar and
thoroughly wash the individual parts in warm water using
neutral kitchen detergent. Then rinse them under clean
running water and wipe them dry with a ne wiping cloth
or allow them to dry naturally. If you used the cap, clean it
out in the same way. Removable parts can also be safely
washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. To thoroughly
clean out the blade assembly, use a ne nylon brush.
3. We recommend that you always wash the accessories
immediately after use to prevent the ingredients from
drying on. Ingredients that have dried on, are more difcult
to remove. To remove dried on ingredients, you may start
the blender with the blending jar lled up to 2/3 with hot
water. If the dried on ingredients are not released, repeat
the procedure.
4. To clean the outer surface of the motor unit, use a cloth
dipped in a weak detergent solution. After applying the
kitchen detergent, wipe the surface with a cloth lightly
dampened in clean water and then wipe dry.
5. Never submerge the motor unit or the power cord in water
or in any other liquid. Do not use thinners or solvents or
cleaning agents causing abrasion to clean the appliance.
Otherwise, the surface of the appliance may be damaged.
NOTE:
When removing and
cleaning the blade
assembly take special
care to avoid injury.
The edges on the
blade assembly are
sharp.
The blade assembly
has a gasket seal
to ensure that the
blending jar remains
air-tight during the
blending process. If
the blade assembly is
washed in a
dishwasher, this
gasket seal may come
loose due to heat.
After washing the
blade assembly,
always check that the
gasket seal is in its
place.
Certain foods may
cause discoloration
of the blending jar.
However, this does
not have any effect on
the functionality of
the appliance.
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STORAGE
When not using the appliance, store it in a dry place out of children’s reach. Keep
the blade assembly attached to the blending jar to avoid injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The blender does
not start.
The motor unit is not connected to a power source. Plug it into a power
socket.
The blending jar assembly is not correctly inserted into the motor unit.
When inserting the blending jars into the motor unit, ensure that the
tabs on the perimeter of the jar slide into the corresponding slots in
the motor unit. To start the blender, rotate the blending jar assembly
clockwise and then press the main switch to position 1 and select your
chosen program.
The blending jar
assembly is leaking.
Check that the gasket seal on the blade assembly is in its place. Seat the
blade assembly on to the blending jar and screw it in properly in the
clockwise direction
Ingredients are
blended unevenly.
Too many ingredients are processed at one time. Blend the ingredients
in smaller batches and run the blender repeatedly in short intervals.
Ingredients are
blended too nely.
Blending time is too long. To achieve optimal results, blend the
ingredients in short bursts and repeatedly.
The blending result
is unsatisfactory.
Blend the ingredient in smaller batches and run the blender repeatedly
in short intervals. Process frozen ingredients in 2 to 5 second intervals.
Unsuccessful in
blending ice cubes.
Ice cubes must be blended immediately, otherwise, they will start
melting, stick together, and cannot be blended. Make sure that the
blending jar is completely dry before placing ice cubes into it. Blend the
ice cubes in short bursts and repeatedly.