Back to Basics Blender Express User manual

 2012 Back To Basics

®

, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC.

www.westbend.com

BLENDER EXPRESS

™

Instruction Manual

Register this and other Focus Products Group International, LLC. products through

our website: www.registerfocus.com

Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 2

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using Your Blender Express

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................................................................................. 4

Cleaning Your Blender Express

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............................................................................ 5

Recipes ................................................................................................................... 6

Warranty .................................................................................................................. 7

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions

and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including:

• Read all instructions.

• Do not blend hot liquids.

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see

warranty page for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by

Focus Products Group International, LLC. may cause fire, electric shock, or

injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces

including the stove.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Always plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to “OFF,” then

remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use. While

use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the

marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the

appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a grounding-

type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord

so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area where it can

be pulled on by children or tripped over.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the

risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to 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 attempt to modify the plug in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

• This appliance’s maximum rating is based on the 24 oz. blending mug which

draws the greatest current. Any additional included blending containers may

draw significantly less current.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• Blades are sharp; handle carefully.

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• Always operate the appliance with a blade base and mug in place.

• Keep hands and utensils out of blending mug while mixing ingredients to reduce

risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the machine.

• After running the motor continuously for ninety seconds, wait at least three

minutes before running the motor again.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without

blending mug properly attached.

• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many

accessory parts are contained within the packaging material. Follow

instructions in the “Cleaning your Blender Express

™

” section of this manual. The

gasket should not be removed from the blade base or mug lid for cleaning. Do

not wash parts in the dishwasher.

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 the appliance “OFF.”

LOW - runs the appliance at low speed. Use this speed for the

initial 15 seconds of mixing.

HIGH - runs the appliance at high speed. Use this speed for

the final stages of mixing.

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

Blender Express

™

Parts

Ad

ditional Accessories Sold With t

he

Blender Express

™

Plus

24 oz. Mug

Four Blade

Blending Base

Motor Base

Mug Lid

18 oz. Blending

Container

12 oz. Blending

Container

Drinking Rims

Dual Flat Blade Base

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FOUR BLADE BLENDING BASE

INGREDIENTS SPEED RESULT

Smoothies, Shakes,

Malts, Baby Food, Purees

Pulse and High Smooth and Creamy

Soups, Sauces Pulse and Low Smooth and Creamy

Batters Low Thick and creamy

DUAL FLAT BLADE BASE

INGREDIENTS SPEED RESULT

Beans High Finely ground

Nuts High Crumbled

Whipped Cream Low Thick

Salsa, Chutney, Relish Pulse Chunky

Salad Dressing Low Creamy

Cheese Pulse and Low Crumbled

Firm Fruit & Vegetables Pulse and Low Chopped

Soft Fruit & Vegetables Pulse and Low Minced

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The Blender Express

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mug has convenient measuring marks to create perfect

smoothies and frozen drinks. To make your favorite drink, follow these simple steps:

TO MIX:

1. ADD ICE – Add ice or frozen ingredients until the total level reaches the

“FROZEN INGREDIENTS” line on the side of the mug. Frozen ingredients

include ice, frozen fruit, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc.

2. ADD LIQUIDS – Add any combination of liquid ingredients up to the “LIQUIDS”

mark on the side of the mug. Liquids include any soft ingredients such as fruit,

milk, fruit juice, herbal supplements, or yogurt in any combination you think

would be tasty.

3. Place the four blade blending base on the mug and turn clockwise to tighten.

Note: For the Blender Express

™

Plus, you can use both blade bases,

interchangeably, between the mugs and the blending containers.

4. With the blade base firmly attached to the mug, flip the mug over and align the

arrows on the motor base and blade base. Secure the blade base onto the

motor base by turning the mug clockwise until locked.

Note: The Blender Express

™

includes a small, clear gasket inside the rim of the

blade base as well as a travel lid. The gasket provides an effective seal

between the mug and the blade base or lid. These gaskets should not be

removed. If the clear gasket becomes dislodged from the blender base or lid,

replace by setting the gasket flat onto the circular slot inside the perimeter of the

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blade base (blade side up) or the lid, beveled edge out. Holding the blade base

(blade side up) or lid with both hands, use your thumbs to lightly push the gasket

down into the circular slot of the base perimeter until it is firmly in place. Screw

the mug onto the blade base or lid to ensure the gasket is seated properly.

5. Pulse the mixture 2 or 3 times by turning the dial to “PULSE.”

6. Turn the dial on the motor base to “LOW” for 15 seconds to begin blending.

7. Turn the dial to “HIGH” until the ingredients are completely mixed. Note: After

running the motor continuously for ninety seconds, wait at least three minutes

before running the motor again. Do not blend for longer than 90 seconds at a

time.

•

To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients.

•

To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients.

TO GO:

1. Unlock the mug from the motor base and then flip the mug over.

2. Turn the blade base counter-clockwise and remove it from the mug.

3. Place the mug lid on the mug and turn clockwise to tighten. Enjoy!

Note: Do not store contents inside of the mug with the lid on. Pressure may build

up inside of the mug causing the contents to expand rapidly when the cover is

removed.

C

LEANING

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B

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1. Switch to “OFF” and unplug from the electrical outlet.

2. Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots,

use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

3. Carefully wash all parts except for the motor base in warm, soapy water, rinse

and dry thoroughly. Do not wash parts in the dishwasher. Note: If the lid or

blade base is difficult to remove from the mug, rinse or soak the mug and the

blade base or lid in warm, soapy water. Then, using a damp cloth to grip the lid

or blade base, unscrew from the mug by turning the lid or blade base counter-

clockwise.

This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

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R

ECIPES

Strawberry Banana Supreme

Smoothie

½ cup Strawberry nectar or apple juice

½ cup Milk

½ Frozen banana (chunks)

1¼ cups Frozen strawberries

½ cup Strawberry yogurt

Mango Tango Smoothie

½ cup Pineapple juice

½ cup Orange juice

¼ Frozen banana (chunks)

½ cup Pineapple sherbet

¾ cup Frozen mango slices

Berry Swirl Smoothie

½ cup Apple juice

¾ cup Lemonade

½ cup Frozen raspberries

¼ cup Frozen strawberries

½ cup Raspberry sherbet

Raspberry Cream Smoothie

½ cup Orange juice

½ cup Raspberry yogurt

½ cup Vanilla frozen yogurt

¼ Frozen banana (chunks)

¾ cup Frozen raspberries

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie

1¼ cups Orange juice

¾ cup Frozen raspberries

½ cup Raspberry sherbet

½ cup Ice

Orange Banana Cream Smoothie

½ cup Milk

¾ cup Orange juice

¼ tsp. Vanilla

¼ Frozen banana (chunks)

½ cup Vanilla frozen yogurt

¼ cup Orange yogurt

1½ tbs. Orange juice concentrate

Lemon Louie Smoothie

1 cup Lemonade

½ cup Lemon yogurt

¾ cup Frozen pineapple chunks

½ cup Pineapple sherbet

½ cup Ice

Peach Refresher Smoothie

1 cup Peach nectar or apple juice

½ cup Vanilla frozen yogurt

¼ Banana

½ cup Peach yogurt

¾ cup Frozen peach slices

Banana Lime Sublime Smoothie

1 cup Limeade

½ Banana

½ cup Lime sherbet

1½ tbs. Coconut milk

½ cup Ice

Piña Colada Smoothie

2½ tbs. Coconut milk

1¼ cups Pineapple juice

¼ cup Vanilla ice cream

¼ Frozen banana (chunks)

¾ cup Frozen pineapple chunks

Strawberry Lemon Surprise Smoothie

1 cup Lemonade

1 cup Frozen strawberries

½ cup Strawberry yogurt

Hawaiian Holiday Smoothie

½ cup Passion fruit nectar

½ cup Guava nectar

½ cup Orange sherbet

¼ cup Frozen strawberries

¼ cup Frozen mango slices

2 tbs. Coconut milk

½ cup Strawberry yogurt

¼ cup Frozen banana (chunks)

Low-fat Strawberry Orange Smoothie

1 cup Strawberries

¼ cup Orange juice

½ cup Skim milk

½ cup Plain nonfat yogurt

½ cup Ice

Lemonade Watermelon Soother

1 cup Watermelon (pulp, not rind)

1½ oz. Frozen lemonade concentrate (¼

of a 6 oz. can)

½ cup Lemon/lime soda

½ tsp. Grenadine syrup

½ -1 cup Ice, to desired consistency

*Add water if necessary

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P

RODUCT

W

ARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Products Group International, LLC (“the Company”) warrants this appliance from failures

in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof

of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the

Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge

at the Company’s discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of

the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company, if the

appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the

appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR

OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY

BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,

FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION

WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please

contact the Customer Care Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at

[email protected]m. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for

all warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to

return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable.

The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

R

EPLACEMENT

P

ARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from the Company several ways.

Order online at www.westbend.com, e-mail customercare@focuspg.com, over the phone by

calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:

Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Attn: Customer Care Dept.

P. O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Care for an order total.

Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,

which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts

you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to

Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please

allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your

product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and

record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________

Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

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