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6. To reset the u nit: This appliance featu res an advanced resettabl e ther-
mal fuse. In the event of an overload condition, the unit wi ll shut down
to protect the motor from overh eating.
To reset the appliance when this happens, unplug the unit a nd let it cool
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Then, reduce the contents of the blender
jar or work bowl and/or clea r any jams. Restart th e unit as noted in the
operating directions.
7. Pulse mode: While the blender is tur ned on, you can create a bu rst of
power for quick, efficient blending, by activating the pulse function. To
do so, first push the Pulse button, which will cause the pulse indicator
light to flash. Next, push and release the desired speed button. Repeat
as desired. You determine the duration of each pulse. While pulsin g, all
indicator lights (the on, the p ulse, and the
desired speed) will glow. The pulse fu nction can be used to bre ak apart
larger pieces of food or to contr ol the texture of food when chopping.
The pulse function is also effe ctive in starting the blen ding process
when you do not want continuous power, or whe n processing items
which do not require an extended a mount of blending.
8. To crush ice: The SmartPower® 7-Speed Elect ronic Blender motor
is strong enough to crush ice without liquid at any s peed; however,
for your convenience, we have pres et the best speed for i ce crushing.
To give you greater control, the ice c rush function automatically o per-
ates as a pulse function. To crush ice, place ice cubes in the blender jar,
and place the cover and the measured pour lid on th e blender jar. Press
the On button. Press the Ice Crush button in shor t pulses until ice is
crushed to desired consi stency. See the Recipe Tips sec tion on page 8
for more details.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender Press On – The blend er is in On mode .
To begin blending Press desired spee d button.
To change speeds Pre ss desired spe ed button.
To pulse In On mode press Pulse, then press
and release desired speed button a s needed.
To crush ice In On mode, press an d release
Ice crush button as needed.
To stop blending Press Off button.
(and deactivate blende r)
To stop blending Release button.
(in pulse or ice cru sh mode)
To stop blending in stir, Press speed button again. This will return the
Chop, Mix, Purée, blender to On mode. Pre ss Off button to
or Liquefy Mode turn blender off.
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to c hoose the best b lender speed fo r your desired r esult.
Ingredient/Recipe Speed Result
Reconstituting frozen Stir Smo oth and full-bod ied
juice concentrate
Mayonnaise Stir Thick and creamy
Salad dressings Stir Desired consistency
Nuts (shelled, ½ cup Chop Coars e to fine
or less at a time)
Heavy or whipping cream Mix Thick creamy topping
Bread, cookies or cr ackers Mix Coarse to fine a s desired
(add ½-inch pieces, 1 cup or
less at a time)
Grating/chopping citr us Purée Uniformly fin e
zest (add 1 to 2 tsp. sug ar
or salt from recipe)
Baby food/fruit and Purée Smooth and creamy
vegetable purée
Smoothies, shakes, Li quefy Smoo th, creamy and thi ck
health drinks
Frozen cocktails Liquefy Thick and slushy
Hard cheeses Liquefy Coarse to fine
Spices Liquefy Coarse to fine
Ice Ice Crush Coarse crush to snowy