Back to Basics Blender Solution 5500 User Manual

Back to Basics Blender Solution 5500 User Manual

Blender with smoothie and food processor attachments
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User's Guide
Blender Solution
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with Smoothie and Food Processor Attachments

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  • Page 1 BACK TO BASICS ® User's Guide Blender Solution 5500 ™ with Smoothie and Food Processor Attachments...
  • Page 2 BLEN D ER SOL UTION Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your new Back to Basics lution 5500. The Blender Solution ™ chopping possibilities and easy clean-up capabilities. The Blender Solution has been designed with three speeds (low, medium, high and pulse) that let you purée, blend, mix, chop and liquefy your favorite fresh ingredients to make...
  • Page 3: One-Year Limited Warranty

    If you have any questions concerning the use or care of this product, or comments regarding your experience with the product, please write a letter explaining the nature of your concern. WARRANTY Back to Basics Products, Inc. 675 West 14600 South Bluffdale, UT 84065 5500 to ™ discretion ®...
  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE BLENDER SOLUTION 5500 PARTS ™ Stir Stick Glass Mixing Container Mixing Container Gasket Dispensing Valve Blender Blade Base Motor Base Smoothie Blade Base...
  • Page 5 QUICK REFERENCE BLENDER SOLUTION 5500 PARTS ™ Food Pusher/Measuring Cup Feed Tube Food Processor Lid Chopping Blade Food Processor Goblet Food Processor Gear Base Motor Base...
  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
  • Page 7 Make sure the blades have come to a complete stop before removing the lid. • Only use enclosed attachments with the Back to Basics Solution 5500. Do not attempt to use any of the attachments with another ™ manufacturer's blender base. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
  • Page 8: Operation

    USE AND CARE (ASSEMBLY) To use your Blender Solution 5500, begin by assembling the glass mixing jar. Clear Lid Cover Glass Mixing Jar Rubber Gasket Blender Blade Base 1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular fl at surface in the plastic blender or smoothie blade base.
  • Page 9: Blender Operation

    BLENDER SOLUTION CONTROL BUTTONS OFF shuts off the machine. MEDIUM runs the Blender Solution at medium speed. ™ LOW runs the Blender Solution at low speed. ™ This speed should be used for the initial 30 seconds of mixing as well as for dispensing.
  • Page 10: Speed Selection Guide

    OPERATION SPEED: Medium Medium Pulse and then Medium Medium Pulse and then High High High 5500 mixing jar is conveniently marked to create perfect RESULT: Chunky Coarse Coarse Thick Creamy Creamy Coarse Fine...
  • Page 11 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 switch to HIGH.
  • Page 12: Food Processor Operation

    PULSE button. For best results, allow enough time between pulses to allow the food to fall back to the bottom of the food processor goblet. OPERATION Food Processor Attachment, the bowl must be ® 5500 into an electrical outlet. Push the ON but- ™...
  • Page 13: Removing Processed Food

    • Amount of food you process – don’t add too much. • Type of processing you choose – continuous or pulse/chopping. REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD OPERATION TO CHOP, PURÉE AND MIX ⁄ " pieces. You will get a more even chop if you 5500 ™...
  • Page 14 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 food processor.
  • Page 15 HINTS FOR PREPARING FOODS FOR PROCESSING WITH THE FOOD PROCESSOR ATTACHMENT Food Fruits and vegetables Meat, poultry and fi sh Bread, crackers or cookies Hard cheese Whipping cream OPERATION Preparation Peel and core if necessary. Remove large, hard pits and seeds. Cut into ⁄...
  • Page 16 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 mixing jar fi rst and then add remaining ingredients.
  • Page 17: 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, Lids, Food Pusher and Stir Stick. To prolong the life of your Blender Solution, do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher.
  • Page 18 STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE 1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice 1 cup milk frozen banana (chunks) 2½ cups frozen strawberries 1 cup strawberry yogurt Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
  • Page 19: Raspberry Cream Smoothie

    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 setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
  • Page 20: Lemon Louie Smoothie

    LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE 2 cups lemonade 1 cup lemon yogurt 1½ cups frozen pineapple (chunks) 1 cup pineapple sherbet 1 cup Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
  • Page 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 setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
  • Page 22: Low-Fat Strawberry Orange Smoothie

    LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE 2 cups strawberries ⁄ orange juice 1 cup skim milk 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
  • Page 23 MY RECIPES AND NOTES...
  • Page 24 MY RECIPES AND NOTES...
  • Page 25 ____ Other _________________________ ____ Recommended by sales person ____ Recommended by friend ____ Prior experience with Back to Basics ____ Back to Basics brand reputation ____ Value for price ____ Product packaging ____ Other _________________________ Model: Blender Solution $50,001-$75,000 $75,001+ 5500 ™...
  • Page 26 Please detach and mail registration card within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty. Place Stamp Here BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS, INC. 675 West 14600 South Bluffdale, UT 84065 USA...

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