Instant ACE NOVA User manual

Getting Started Guide
Welcome
Initial Setup
Blender Parts Overview
Getting Started
Cold Blending
Hot Blending
More Controls
Support & Contact Information
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ACETM NOVA
Cooking & Beverage Blender

Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant™Ace™Nova to
allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious
meals more easily and in less time.
We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a
collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy!
Robert J. Wang
Founder & Chief Innovation Ofcer
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• Original recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos

Initial Setup
• Remove all packaging material from in and around the
blender and verify that all parts are accounted for.
• Do not remove safety stickers from blender base,
pitcher, or lid.
• Do not remove rating label from bottom
of blender base.
• Place the blender on a stable, level surface.
• Do not block the air vents.
• Read all Important Safeguards in in the Safety,
Maintenance and Warranty guide before use.
Failure to do so may result in property damage
and/or personal injury.
CAUTION Never use the blender on a stovetop. Do not place the blender
on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated
oven. Heat from an external source will damage the blender.

Blender Parts Overview

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Blender Parts Overview
Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.
Blender Lid
Lid Cap
Safety Lid Lock
Black Silicone Seal
3-in-1 Food Tamper
Lid Brace
Measuring Cup
& Tamper Handle
Cleaning Brush
Food Tamper
Glass Pitcher
Blender Base
Concealed Heating Element
8 Stainless Steel Blades
Control Panel
Non-Slip Foot Pads
Pitcher Handle
Measurement Indicators
Lid Brace Catch
Blade Coupler
Air Vent
Position Indicator
Position Indicator

Getting Started

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Secure Power Cord
Connect to a 120V power source.
Note: Display will remain blank until pitcher is in place on
blender base and lid is locked in place.
Fill Pitcher with Water
With the lid removed, ll with hot
water to 32 oz / 1000 mL as indicated
on the pitcher.
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Before using the Instant Ace Nova, follow the steps below to clean the pitcher before rst use.
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Secure Lid
Place lid on pitcher and turn lid
clockwise until it clicks into place.
Lid braces must t over glass lid brace
catches, located on pitcher.
This display will not light up unless lid
is fully secured.
Place Pitcher
Place the glass pitcher on blender
base by aligning the position
indicator near the bottom of the
pitcher to the position indicator
near the top of the base.
Display will indicate “OFF”.
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5Add Dish Soap
Turn lid cap counter-clockwise to remove
lid cap from lid.
Add a few drops of dish soap to pitcher.
Fit lid cap into lid and turn clockwise until it
clicks into place.
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CAUTION Add a minimal amount of dish soap to the pitcher. Too much dish soap results in excess foam, which may cause the
pitcher to overow.

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6Select Program
Press Clean.
Press Start/Pause.
Blender will run high speed cycles,
pausing between pulses.
When program has completed,
display will indicate “End”.
WARNING
Do not reach into pitcher while blender is in use. Rotating blades can cause damage and serious injury. Do not put hands, spatulas, or any
other utensil into pitcher while blender is running.

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7Empty Pitcher
Lift the pitcher up and off the blender base.
When pitcher is removed from blender base,
display will go blank.
Turn the lid counter-clockwise and lift up and
off the pitcher.
Discard soapy water and rinse pitcher, lid, and lid
cap with warm, clear water.
Ensure bottom of pitcher remains dry.
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Stacking

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Stacking Food Ingredients
1 Liquids
2 Powders & Sweeteners (protein, ber, etc.)
3 Leafy Greens (remove ribs and stems)
4 Soft Ingredients (yogurt, nut butter, tofu, etc.)
5 Fresh Fruit, Nuts & Seeds
6 Frozen Fruit & Ice Cubes
Stacking Order
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When blending cold ingredients, the order in which ingredients are placed in the pitcher may affect the
blender’s performance. It is best to add the liquid ingredients rst and then add the dry ingredients after.
Stacking
CAUTION To prevent risk of injury or damage to the blender, do not attempt to grind hard, non-food items such as wood,
glass, stone, plastic or metal
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Cold Blending

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Cold blending programs do not apply heat, and blend at different intervals throughout the countdown to break
down frozen fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oats, and more. Blend smoothies, crush ice for summer drinks, create
frozen yogurt and small-batch sorbet.
Note: The blender will not cool or freeze food items. For smoothies and frozen desserts use chilled and frozen ingredients and tamp often.
Cold Blending
Minimum* Liquid Maximum* Cold Contents
1/4 cup / 2 oz / 60 mL 56 oz / 1600 mL
Smart Programs Suggested Foods
Smoothie Fresh or frozen fruits, berries, seeds, yogurt, liquid
Frozen Desserts Frozen fruits or berries, liquid
Crushed Ice Designed to crush ice
Nut / Oat Milk Almond, oat, cashew, pumpkin seed, ax, hazelnut, hemp
CAUTION When blending thick contents, do not fill the pitcher higher than 32oz / 1000mL to avoid overheating the motor.
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specic instruction, refer to a trusted recipe.
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Hot Blending

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Hot Blending
Minimum* Liquid Maximum* Hot Contents
1/4 cup / 2 oz / 60mL 48 oz / 1400 mL
Smart Programs Suggested Foods
Purée •Soft Vegetables & Fruit (tomatoes, spinach, peaches)
•• Hard Vegetables (carrots, onions, Brussels sprouts)
Rice Milk •White Rice Milk
•• Brown Rice Milk
Soy Milk -Soy Milk
Soup • Chunky Soup
•• Creamy Soup
Hot blending programs combine boiling and blending for optimal one-pitcher performance.
Cook fresh ingredients, or blend and heat pre-cooked ingredients into soups, purées, baby food and more.
Note: These programs apply a gentle-blending start, then add an intermittent quick-stir motion to agitate food contents throughout
the cooking program.
WARNING
Removing the lid cap when blending hot contents may result in scalding injury. To
tamp hot contents, press Start/Pause or turn the blender off by pressing Cancel,
then remove the lid completely before inserting tamper.
The pitcher will be hot during and after cooking. To avoid burns, do not touch the
hot surfaces. Use the handle on the side of the pitcher to carry and pour.
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specic instruction, refer to a trusted recipe.
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More Controls

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More Controls
Blend Up to 5 minutes of continuous blending.
10 speeds shown on display.
Used for manual blending. Adjust speed and time by pressing + and – on either side of Blend.
Temperature When in Standby, Press and hold “Start/Pause” key for 5 seconds.
Units (°F to °C) Blender beeps once and displays the selected temperature.
Start/Pause Press to begin Smart Program. Once Smart Program has begun, press to pause at any time.
Display will indicate -P- when paused. Press again to resume.
Cancel Press to stop a Smart Program at any time. Blender will go to Standby and display “OFF”.
Keep Warm Press to keep cooked food warm. Use the +and –keys to adjust the temperature between
60ºC (140ºF) ~ 85ºC (185ºF). Blender stirs incrementally to ensure temperature consistency.
Pulse Press to run high speed blending cycles, pausing between pulses.
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