NUTRIBULLET NBF400DG User manual

User guide
®
BLENDER

GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
• This appliance shall not
be used by children.
Keep the appliance
and its cord out of
reach of children.
Children shall not play
with the appliance.
• Do not use outdoors.
 NEVER LEAVE
THE nutribullet®
UNATTENDED
WHILE IT IS IN USE
 ALWAYS TURN THE
nutribullet®OFF
WHEN NOT IN USE
• Always disconnect the
appliance from the
power supply if it is
left unattended and
Important safeguards
Warning! To avoid the risk of serious injury, carefully
read all instructions before operating your nutribullet®.
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be observed, including
the following important information.
Save these instructions!
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
!
before assembling,
disassembling or
cleaning.
• Switch o the appliance
and disconnect
from supply before
changing accessories or
approaching parts that
move in use.
• Appliances can be used
by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in
a safe way and if they
understand the hazards
involved.
• Do not use this appliance
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intended use. Misuse
may result in personal
injury.
HEAT & PRESSURE SAFETY
• Always use extreme
care and attention when
using hot ingredients in
any blending product,
as the friction from the
rotating blades (during
the blending process)
combined with the
thermal energy of the
heated ingredients can
create a dangerous
situation if not properly
controlled.
• Be careful if hot liquid is
poured into the blender
as it can be ejected out
of the appliance due to
sudden steaming.
Use extra caution when
blending hot liquids in
the pitcher.
Never turn the power on
while using the pitcher
without the vented lid
cap inserted and locked
into the pitcher lid, as
ingredients can splash
and if hot or warm, could
potentially cause thermal
injury or property damage.
Steam and splattering
ingredients can escape
through the pitcher lid,
potentially scalding and/
or burning the user.
NEVER blend hot liquids
in your pitcher without
the pitcher lid and
vented lid cap attached
and locked.The vented
lid cap allows steam and
pressure to escape, while
guarding against excess
splashing.
When blending hot
liquids, add liquid
and solid ingredients
to your pitcher below
their respective MAX
lines. Attach the pitcher
lid with the vented
lid cap inserted and
locked. Press POWER
and begin blending
on the LOW setting.
Once ingredients are
integrated adjust
speed as needed. If the
nutribullet®blends for
longer than one minute,
friction from the blades
can cause ingredients
to heat and generate
internal pressure inside
the vessel. If a blending
vessel becomes warm
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to the touch, turn o the
machine and allow the
vessel to cool completely
before carefully opening,
pointed away from your
body to avoid injury.
BLADE SAFETY
Blades are sharp!
Handle carefully. Use
care when handling
any blade. To avoid
laceration injury, do
not handle or touch
any blade edge.
Caution must be
observed when
emptying vessels and
during cleaning.
AVOID CONTACT WITH
MOVING PARTS! Keep
hands and utensils
out of and away from
blades while blending
food to reduce the
risk of severe personal
injury.
• After blending, turn
the unit o. Wait to
remove the pitcher
from the motor base
until the blades come
to a full stop and the
unit powers down
completely. Taking
the vessel o the unit
prior to complete
power down can cause
damage to the blade
coupling or motor gear.
Never use the nutribullet®
Blender without adding
liquid, as doing so may
damage the blades.
• The cyclonic action®
of your nutribullet®
Blender requires the
use of liquids to make
smoothies and other
nutritious items. The
nutribullet®Blender is
not intended to be used
without liquids, or as
an ice crusher. ALWAYS
ADD LIQUID to your
recipe.
• DO NOT USE the
nutribullet®Blender for
grinding dry ingredients
such as grains, cereal,
or coee, as this may
damage the motor
and blade.
PITCHER SAFETY
• Always operate the
pitcher with the pitcher
lid securely in place.
• With recipes that require
certain ingredients to
be incorporated during
blending, first add the
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base ingredients, seal the
pitcher lid with vented
lid cap attached, and
begin blending. Then,
once the ingredients are
well mixed, twist open
the vented lid cap and
carefully pour or drop
ingredients into the
mixture.
• If you need to push
ingredients closer to the
blade, ONLY USE THE
TAMPER PROVIDED with
the nutribullet®Blender
configuration. DO NOT
use any apparatus other
than the tamper to push
ingredients toward the
blade. The tamper is
specifically designed
not to come in contact
with the blade. Spatulas,
spoons and other tools
can make contact with
the blade, which may
result in damage to the
machine, damage to
property, and possible
injury.
• NEVER USE YOUR
FINGERS OR ANY PART
OF YOUR HAND TO
PUSH INGREDIENTS
DOWN TOWARD THE
BLADE. Only use the
provided tamper.
Remember to use extra
caution when blending
hot liquids or ingredients
in the pitcher.
• Spray or escaping
steam may cause
burns and/or
property damage.
Do not fill container
above the maximum
capacity lines indicated
for liquids and
solid ingredients.
Always begin blending
hot ingredients on the
LOW setting.
Keep hands and other
exposed skin away from
lid opening to prevent
possible burns.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Do not use this product
in locations with
dierent electrical
specifications or plug
types. Do not operate
with any type of plug
adapter or voltage
converter device,
as these may cause
electrical shorting, fire,
electric shock, personal
injury, or product
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• The use of attachments,
including canning jars,
is not recommended
and may cause fire,
electric shock, personal
injury, or product
damage and will void
the product’s warranty.
• To avoid the risk of
electric shock, never
immerse the cord,
plug, or motor base
of the nutribullet® in
water or other liquids.
Discontinue use if the
cord, plug, or motor
base is damaged.
• Always POWER OFF
and UNPLUG the
nutribullet®Blender
when it is not in use or
BEFORE assembling,
disassembling,
changing accessories,
or cleaning. Do not
attempt to handle the
nutribullet®Blender
until all parts have
stopped moving.
• Do not allow the cord to
hang over the edge of
the table or counter. Do
not pull, twist, or damage
the power cord. Do not
allow the cord to touch
hot surfaces, including
the stove.
• If the motor stops
working, unplug the
motor base and let
it cool for at least
15 minutes before
attempting to use it
again. Your nutribullet®
Blender has an internal
thermal breaker that
shuts o the motor when
it overheats. The thermal
breaker will reset when
the unit is unplugged,
and the thermal breaker
cools down suciently.
• If the supply cord is
damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly
qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: In order to
avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut-out,
this appliance must not
be supplied through
an external switching
device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit
that is regularly switched
on and o by the utility.
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STOVETOP
HEATING SAFETY
To heat items that
have been blended at
room temperature or
cooler (21°C/70°F or
less), transfer mixture
to a stovetop pot to
heat. Always use a
thermometer to test the
internal temperature
of cooked ingredients;
they may feel cool to
the touch, yet still be
hot inside.
The nutribullet®Blender
is not intended for use
on the stove top. Do
not place the motor
base or any nutribullet®
accessory on the stove
or immerse in boiling
water. This may result
in damage to the
accessory.
VENTILATION WARNINGS
• To prevent a fire
hazard, power base
openings (underneath
the motor base)
should be free of
dust or lint and never
obstructed with
flammable materials
such as newspapers,
tablecloths, napkins,
dishtowels, place mats
or other similar type
materials.
• CAUTION! Always
operate the nutribullet®
Blender on a level
surface, leaving
unobstructed space
beneath and around the
motor base to permit
proper air circulation.
Vents on the bottom
of the product are
provided for ventilation
to ensure reliable motor
operation and to prevent
overheating.
MEDICAL SAFETY
• The information
contained in the User
Guide and Recipe Guide
is not meant to replace
the advice of your
physician. Always
consult your physician
regarding health and
nutrition concerns.
MEDICATION
INTERACTIONS:
• If you are taking any
medication, especially
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drugs, tranquilizers,
or antidepressants,
please check with your
physician before trying
any of the recipes
contained in this user
guide or recipe guide.
• Avoid blending the
following seeds and
pits, as they contain
a chemical known to
release cyanide into the
body when ingested:
apple seeds, cherry pits,
plum pits, peach pits,
and apricot pits. Fruit
pits may also cause
damage to the pitcher.
ADDITIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PROPER USAGE
• Do not place any of the
nutribullet®Blender
parts in a microwave,
oven, in a stovetop pot,
or immerse in boiling
water, as this may result
in damage to the part.
• TO AVOID LEAKAGE,
DO NOT OVERFILL
THE PITCHER!Your
pitcher is marked with
two MAX lines: one for
solid ingredients (higher
line) and one for liquids
(lower line). When filling
the blender, make sure
your ingredients do not
exceed their respective
MAX lines. Exceeding
either MAX line can
result in leakage, and
may lead to dangerous
pressurization, which
can cause the vessel
and blade assembly to
separate, potentially
resulting in personal
injury and/or property
damage.
• The pitcher is specific
to the exact model of
nutribullet®Blender
you possess. Use of
incompatible parts (parts
from other models)
may result in damage
to your nutribullet®
Blender or create safety
hazards. When ordering
replacement parts on
nutribullet.com or via
customer service, please
specify the machine
model to ensure you
receive parts that
are compatible with
your unit.
• Periodically inspect all
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or wear that may impair
proper function or
present an electrical
hazard. Make sure that
the power cord and
plug are undamaged.
Discontinue use and
replace blending vessels
if you detect cracking,
cloudiness, or damage
to the plastic. Ensure that
the blades rotate freely
and that the structure is
undamaged. Make sure
that the motor base is
unobstructed and clean.
Follow maintenance
recommended in the
User Guide and never
operate your nutribullet®
Blender with damaged
components. If your
nutribullet®Blender
malfunctions in any way,
immediately discontinue
use and contact
customer service.
You may purchase
new nutribullet®cups,
pitchers, and easy-
twist extractor blades
at nutribullet.com or
by contacting customer
service.
Save these
instructions!
If you have any comments,
questions, or concerns,
please go to nutribullet.com.
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Contents
12 What’s included
13 Assembly guide
14 Getting started
14 Safety guide
15 Pitcher assembly & use
18 Blending control panel
19 How to use the blending control panel
20 Care & maintenance
20 How to clean the nutribullet®
21 How to store
21 Replacement parts
Thank you for purchasing the nutribullet® Blender.

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What’s included
1 pitcher with
integrated blade
1 motor base
1 pitcher lid
with vented lid cap
1 tamper

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Assembly guide
vented lid cap
pitcher lid
pitcher
tamper
easy-pour spout
integrated blade
blender control panel
motor base
suction cup feet

Steam and splatters can escape
through the vented lid, potentially
causing scalding and/or burns.
NEVER blend hot liquids in your
pitcher without the pitcher lid
and lid cap attached. The lid cap
is ventilated to allow steam and
pressure to release, while guarding
against excess splashing.
When blending hot liquids, add
liquid and solid ingredients to your
pitcher below their respective
MAX lines. Attach the pitcher lid
with the lid cap inserted. Press
the POWER icon, then begin
blending on the LOW setting. Once
ingredients are integrated and
the mixture is level (no splashing),
increase speed as needed.
Getting started
PLEASE KEEP
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS IN
MIND WHEN USING
THE APPLIANCE:
• Make sure the base is plugged in
for use.
•DO NOT attempt to operate the
blender pitcher on the appliance
without attaching the pitcher lid and
vented lid cap.
• Never run the appliance while empty.
• Appliance accessories are not
intended to be used in the microwave
as it may damage the accessories.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended while in use.
Use extra caution when
blending hot liquids in
the pitcher.
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Pitcher assembly
& use
Place the pitcher onto the
motor base — handle facing
to the right of the blending
control panel, never towards
the back — and gently twist
clockwise so it locks in place.
When you hear the click, it’s
locked and ready to blend.
NOTE: If you are left-handed, place
the handle facing towards the center
of the blending control panel and
twist clockwise.
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Add the ingredients to the
pitcher, making sure they do
not exceed the MAX line.
NOTE: The blending pitcher is
marked with two MAX lines: one for
solid ingredients (higher line) and
one for liquids (lower line). When
filling the blender, make sure your
ingredients do not exceed their
respective MAX lines.
1Review all warning and
caution statements in the
Important Safeguards
section (pg 2-9) and
on the previous page before
proceeding to Step 2.
2Place the motor base on
a clean, dry, level surface
such as a counter or table.
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Place the pitcher lid with
vented lid cap attached on
the pitcher, making sure it’s
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Plug the power cord into
an electrical outlet and
press POWER to turn on
the blender.
LOW
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To start blending, select
your speed on the blending
control panel.
NOTE: Proceed to the blending
control panel chart on page 18
for speed definitions.
CAUTION: Do not use any
apparatus other than the
tamper to push ingredients
toward the blade. The tamper
is specifically designed not to
come in contact with the blade.
Spatulas, spoons and other
tools are long enough to reach
the blade, which may result
in damage to the machine,
damage to property, and/or
possible injury.
NOTE: If you need to add
additional ingredients while
blending, switch the setting to
LOW and remove the vented
lid cap from your pitcher lid,
leaving the lid attached. Add
ingredients through the hole
in the top of the lid, followed
by the tamper if necessary.
Replace the vented lid cap, then
increase to your desired speed.
DO NOT attempt to add items
through the vent hole when
blending hot ingredients.
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Twist pitcher counterclockwise
and lift o the motor base.
Pour and enjoy!
If the ingredients stick to
the side of the pitcher, stop
the appliance by pressing
POWER and wait for
the blade to stop turning.
Then remove the pitcher
lid and use the tamper to
dislodge the ingredients.
When finished, replace the
lid and continue blending.
if the ingredients continue
to stick, consider adding a
little more liquid.
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Press POWER to turn o
the unit completely.
When you have reached
your desired consistency,
stop the appliance by
pressing POWER
or the speed you selected
and wait for the blades to
stop turning.
WARNING: Blades are sharp. Never
insert your hands into the pitcher.
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TURNING ON/OFF
The power button actuates
the master power of the
appliance. When pressed, this
button lights up to indicate the
motor is powered on, and the
other functions can be used.
Always turn the master power
o and unplug the unit when
the machine is not in use.
Blending control panel
LOW SPEED
Use to mix thin batters,
gravies, marinades; scramble
eggs; process cooked foods
and uncooked fruits.
MEDIUM SPEED
Use to cream soups, mix
dips, grind nuts, and
blend sauces, spreads,
mixed drinks, powdered
drinks, and milkshakes.

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How to use the blending control panel
HIGH SPEED
Use to liquefy thick mixtures
and extract frozen fruits and
vegetables into smoothies.
PULSE
Use to control chopping
and processing.
WARNING: DO NOT use this
setting with hot ingredients!
TO SELECT A SPEED
Select a speed and press once
to turn on. The button will
illuminate. To pause/stop the
unit, press the button a second
time — it will de-illuminate — or
press POWER . While in the
idle-mode, the POWER button
will remain lit. To fully power
down after pausing, press
POWER and unplug the unit.
NOTE: When using the pitcher, speeds
will run until paused/stopped.
PULSE
Press and release the PULSE
button to chop ingredients.
If you hold the PULSE button
down it will continue to run until
you release it.

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Care & maintenance
• Do not attempt to remove any
pieces from the motor base.
• Use a sponge or dish cloth
dampened with warm soapy
water to wipe down the
motor base until clean.
• To clean leakage residue
from the motor base, wipe
with a damp sponge and
warm water.
• If necessary, you may use
a small brush to scrub the
actuator system area to
ensure it’s clean.
WARNING: Never submerge
the motor base in water.
nutribullet®PITCHER:
WARNING: Blades are sharp!
Use caution when cleaning
the pitcher.
• The pitcher is dishwasher-
safe. We recommend rinsing
and briefly scrubbing it with
a dish brush to remove any
remaining debris before
placing in the dishwasher.
NEVER use the sanitize cycle
to wash the pitcher — heat
this high can warp the plastic.
• If preferred, hand-wash the
pitcher with soap and water.
Stuck-on ingredients might
require extra scrubbing from
a dish brush or sponge.
Here’s how to clean
the nutribullet®:
Please follow the below
cleaning instructions before
the first use, and after each use.
STEP 1: The most important
thing — ALWAYS POWER OFF
THE UNIT and UNPLUG the mo-
tor base from the power outlet
when it is not in use. Do not
attempt to handle the applian-
ce until all parts have stopped
moving! This includes during
assembly and disassembly,
while changing accessories du-
ring cleaning, and any time you
leave the machine unattended.
STEP 2: Detach the pitcher
from the motor base.
STEP 3: Clean the individual
components (motor base,
pitcher) as recommended
in the following pages.
MOTOR BASE:
• To avoid risk of injury, NEVER
attempt to clean the actuator
system on the motor base
while the nutribullet®Blender
is plugged in.