User’s Guide SMOOTHIE ACCOLADE™ © Back To Basics Products, Inc.
QUICK REFERENCE Smoothie Accolade™ Parts Stir Stick Lid Mixing Container Dispensing Valve Blender Cap Motor Base 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ! WARNING WARNING: This appliance is not a toy. Close adult supervision is necessary when used by or near children. Please do not leave this unit unattended with children. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: • Read all instructions. • To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug or motor in water or other liquid. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Always operate blender with lid in place. • • When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid. Keep hands and utensils out of container to reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to the mixer. • Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use. • Never add ingredients to container while appliance is operating. • Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, this plug will 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 modify the appliance plug in any way. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARR A N T Y Back to Basics Products, Inc., warrants your new smoothie maker to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. During this period, such defects will be repaired or the product replaced at Back to Basics® discretion without charge. This warranty does not cover exterior or interior finish or damage caused by misuse, accident or negligence.
OPERATION Use and Care (Assembly) To use your smoothie maker maker, begin by assembling the mixing jar. Stir Stick Lid Cap Lid Mixing Jar Blender Cap Rubber Gasket Blade Base Dispensing Valve Motor Base 1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular flat surface in the blade base. 2. Screw blade base on the bottom of the mixing jar by twisting the blade base clockwise until tightened onto the mixing jar.
OPERATION Smoothie Accolade™ Control Dial PULSE gives short bursts of power at high speed. Use PULSE to begin the mixing of ice and other hard ingredients. LOW ISPENSE runs the unit at low speed. LOW/D This speed should be used for the initial 30 seconds of mixing as well as for dispensing. HIGH runs the unit at high speed. This speed should be used for the final stages of mixing. Do not use this speed for dispensing. OFF turns off the machine.
OPERATION SERVE IT To serve the smoothie, press the switch to LOW/DISPENSE, place a cup under the valve and press down the valve lever. Stir the contents in the mixing container with the stir stick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the smoothie level reaches the bottom of the mixing container, a thick mix may stop dispensing. Add a few tablespoons of liquid to increase flow. When the mixing container is empty, turn the machine OFF and enjoy.
CLEANING CARE & CLEANING Before using the first time and after each use, be sure to thoroughly wash the mixing container, blade assembly, rubber gasket, valve, lid and stir stick. To prolong the life of your smoothie maker maker, do not wash parts in the dishwasher. Unscrew and disassemble the valve for cleaning (see below). Also, remove blade assembly from the mixing container and rubber gasket for cleaning; turn it clockwise to remove.
RECIPES STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE 1 1 1 2 1 cup cup ½ cups cup strawberry nectar or apple juice milk frozen banana (chunks) frozen strawberries strawberry yogurt Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at ON setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES RASPBERRY CREAM SMOOTHIE 1 cup 1 cup 1 cup ½ 1½ cups orange juice raspberry yogurt vanilla frozen yogurt frozen banana (chunks) frozen raspberries Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at ON setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. ORANGE BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIE 1 cup 1½ cups ½ tsp. ½ 1 cup ½ cup 3 tbs.
RECIPES LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE 2 cups 1 cup 1½ cups 1 cup 1 cup lemonade lemon yogurt frozen pineapple chunks pineapple sherbet ice Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at ON setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES PIÑA COLADA SMOOTHIE 5 tbs. 2½ cups ½ cup ½ 1½ cups coconut milk pineapple juice vanilla ice cream frozen banana (chunks) frozen pineapple chunks Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at ON setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RECIPES LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE 2 cups 1 ⁄2 cup 1 cup 1 cup 1 cup strawberries orange juice skim milk plain nonfat yogurt ice Pour liquid ingredients into the smoothie maker. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend at ON setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings. LEMONADE WATERMELON SOOTHER 2 cups watermelon (pulp, not rind) 3 oz.
WARRANTY Please complete and return this product warranty card or register your product online at: backtobasicsproducts.com within 10 days of purchase. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Mr. Mrs. Model: Smoothie Accolade™ Ms. 1. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. Address _________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State ______ Zip Code ___________ 3.
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