Back to Basics 5500 User's Manual

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BACK TO BASICS Blender Solution ™ 5500 with Smoothie and Food Processor Attachments ® User's Guide ...

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BLENDER SOLUTION ™ 5500 Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your new Back to Basics ® Blender So- lution ™ 5500. The Blender Solution ™ is designed for endless blending and chopping possibilities and easy clean-up capabilities. The Blende...

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Back to Basics Products, Inc., warrants your new Blender Solution ™ 5500 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 peri...

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Motor Base Glass Mixing Container Lid Stir Stick Mixing Container Gasket Blender Blade Base Smoothie Blade Base Dispensing Valve QUICK REFERENCE 4 BLENDER SOLUTION ™ 5500 PARTS ...

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Motor Base Food Pusher/Measuring Cup Food Processor Lid Chopping Blade Food Processor Goblet Food Processor Gear Base BLENDER SOLUTION ™ 5500 PARTS QUICK REFERENCE 5 Feed Tube ...

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: • Read all instructions before using. • To protect against electrical shock, do not put cord, plug or the motor assembly in water or other liquid. • ...

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• To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blender blade base, smoothie maker blade base or the food processor gear box onto the motor base without the glass mixing jar or food processor goblet properly attached. • When using food pro...

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USE AND CARE (ASSEMBLY) To use your Blender Solution 5500, begin by assembling the glass mixing jar. 1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular fl at surface in the plastic blender or smoothie blade base. 2. Place the bottom thr...

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OPERATION BLENDER SOLUTION CONTROL BUTTONS OFF shuts off the machine. HIGH runs the Blender Solution ™ at high speed. This speed should be used for the final stages of mixing. Do not use this speed for dispensing. LOW runs the Blender Soluti...

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OPERATION SMOOTHIE MAKER OPERATION The Blender Solution ™ 5500 mixing jar is conveniently marked to create perfect smoothies for two or four servings. To make a frozen blend of your favorite healthy foods, follow these simple steps: 1. Assemble...

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OPERATION 4. Smooth It: With the lid on and the stir stick set in the hole in the center of the lid, press and release the PULSE button 3 to 5 times to get things started. Next, move the switch to LOW for about 30 seconds. Finally, move the sw...

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FOOD PROCESSOR OPERATION To use your Back to Basics ® Food Processor Attachment, the bowl must be assembled properly and the blade and lid must be locked into place. Begin by assembling the Food Processor by following the simple steps below. 1. ...

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USING THE BLENDER SOLUTION ™ 5500 TO CHOP, PURÉE AND MIX 1. Assemble the food processor following the steps on page 12. 2. Cut food into approximately 3 ⁄4" pieces. You will get a more even chop if you start with pieces that are all ...

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1. Before removing processed food, press the OFF button and wait for the blade to stop spinning. Unplug the unit and then remove the lid by turning it counter-clockwise. Never try to remove the lid and the goblet together; this can damage the fo...

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Food Preparation Fruits and vegetables Peel and core if necessary. Remove large, hard pits and seeds. Cut into 3 ⁄4-inch pieces and process up to 2 cups at a time. Meat, poultry and fi sh Meat should be cold but not frozen. First, cut into ...

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TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION • Thicker Smoothie: To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients. • Thinner Smoothie: To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients. • Always add liquid ingredients to the mixi...

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CARE AND CLEANING Before using your Blender Solution 5500 for the fi rst time and after each use, be sure to thoroughly wash the Glass Mixing Jar, Food Processor Goblet, Blender Blade Base, Smoothie Blade Base, Dispensing Valve, Chopping Blade, Li...

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18 STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE 1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice 1 cup milk 1 frozen banana (chunks) 2½ cups frozen strawberries 1 cup strawberry yogurt Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULS...

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19 RASPBERRY CREAM SMOOTHIE 1 cup orange juice 1 cup raspberry yogurt 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt ½ frozen banana (chunks) 1½ cups frozen raspberries Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE ...

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20 LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE 2 cups lemonade 1 cup lemon yogurt 1½ cups frozen pineapple (chunks) 1 cup pineapple sherbet 1 cup ice Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend u...

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21 PIÑA COLADA SMOOTHIE 5 tbs. coconut milk 2½ cups pineapple juice ½ cup vanilla ice cream ½ frozen banana (chunks) 1½ cups frozen pineapple chunks Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE ...

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22 LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE 2 cups strawberries 1 ⁄2 cup orange juice 1 cup skim milk 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup ice Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then ...

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23 MY RECIPES AND NOTES ...

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MY RECIPES AND NOTES 24 ...

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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. Ms. Model: Blender Soluti...

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BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS, INC. 675 West 14600 South Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA � Please detach and mail registration card within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty. Place Stamp Here ...