Elite Products EPB-5455 Instruction Manual

Elite Products EPB-5455 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PARTS & FEATURES BEFORE USING YOUR BLENDER ASSEMBLING & DISASSEMBLING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK GUIDE TO PROCESSING INGREDIENTS CLEANING & MAINTENANCE STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING RECIPES 9-24 WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE RETURN INSTRUCTIONS SHORT CORD PURPOSE NOTE: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers' safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric hazard and injury to persons, including the following:...
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) 17. Do not turn on the appliance when it is empty. The incorrect use of the appliance may negatively affect its lifetime. 18. Always turn off the appliance and disconnect it from the power socket if you will not be using it and if you will be leaving it without supervision, before assembly, disassembly, replacing accessories and before cleaning or moving it.
  • Page 5: Parts & Features

    PARTS & FEATURES Screw-on cap with a closable drinking spout can be screwed on to both bottles. Screw-on cap without a drinking spout can be screwed on to both bottles. Small 24oz. blending jar made from quality BPA-free titan material. It also serves as a drinking bottle.
  • Page 6: Before Using Your Blender

    BEFORE USING YOUR BLENDER Take the appliance and its accessories out of the packaging materials. Thoroughly wash all parts intended for contact with food (large and small blending jars, caps and the blade assembly), using warm water and a neutral kitchen detergent.
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the motor unit is disconnected from the power socket. Add the ingredients that you wish to blend into the blending jar. The maximum amount of ingredients that can be put into the blending jar is marked by the MAX mark.
  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Processing Ingredients

    QUICK GUIDE TO PROCESSING INGREDIENTS *First cut food with a firm consistency such as fruit and vegetables into smaller pieces measuring 1 - 1.5" and only then blend it. Ingredients Recommended Blending Time Fruit and vegetables cut into smaller pieces Smoothies and cocktails Salsa Soups...
  • Page 9: Storage

    STORAGE When not using the appliance, store it in a dry place out of children’s reach. We recommend that you keep the blade assembly attached to the blending jar to avoid injury caused by the blades being touched. CAUTION: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution The blender does not start.
  • Page 10: Recipes

    Ingredients are blended too finely. Blending time is too long. To achieve optimal results, blend the ingredients in short bursts and repeatedly. The blending result is unsatisfactory. Process the ingredient in smaller batches and run the blender repeatedly in short intervals. Blend frozen ingredients in 2 to 5 second intervals.
  • Page 11 RECIPES (cont.) SPECIALTY SMOOTHIES & SHAKES Yields 2 cups BREAKFAST POWER SMOOTHIE 1 cup good quality orange juice 1/4 cup whole grain oats 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 banana 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup ice •...
  • Page 12 RECIPES (cont.) GREEN YOGA SMOOTHIE Yields 2 cups 1 ripe mango; peeled and flesh cut off stone, discarded (thawed frozen is fine too) Juice of ½ lemon 1 inch fresh ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger 2 handfuls leafy greens of your choice (spinach, kale, chard etc.) 1 cup natural coconut water or unsweetened plant milk 1 large handful ice cubes 1-2/3 cups fresh or thawed frozen raspberries, crushed...
  • Page 13 RECIPES (cont.) DRINK YOUR SALAD Yields 2 cups 1 cup water ½ cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked for 2-4 hours, then drained 1 cup torn curly green kale leaves, plus more to taste 2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen 1/8 cup diced pitted dates ½...
  • Page 14 RECIPES (cont.) SOUPS CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP 1 large leek 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium head broccoli 1 ½ tsp white wine vinegar 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup light coconut milk, plus ¼ cup (60 ml) extra for garnish 2 to 3 cups loosely packed spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Juice or 1 small lemon (optional)
  • Page 15 RECIPES (cont.) • Optional garnishes: hemp seeds, pepitas, microgreens, drizzles of coconut milk. • Prepare the lemongrass by cutting off the root end and the tough upper stem of the stalk. Remove the first one or two layers of outer leaves and finely chop the tender, aromatic part of the lemongrass.
  • Page 16 RECIPES (cont.) GREEN GAZPACHO 1 large English cucumber, chopped (reserve ½ cup for garnish) 6 small to medium yellow tomatoes, quartered, with juices 2 scallions 1 garlic clove ½ cup cilantro ¼ cup sherry vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling ½...
  • Page 17 RECIPES (cont.) CURRIED PARSNIP & WHITE BEAN SOUP 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 5 to 6 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped 1 Gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 tsp curry powder ½...
  • Page 18 RECIPES (cont.) DESSERTS Serves 2 APPLE PIE IN A GLASS 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (strained if homemade) 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples 2 tsp natural vanilla extract, plus more to taste ½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus more to taste 2 chopped, pitted, and soaked dates, or 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 cup ice cubes •...
  • Page 19 RECIPES (cont.) • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line 8-9 muffin cups. • Drain the beans and rinse extremely well, then pat dry. (This is important because it gets rid of any bean flavor.) • Blend all ingredients until smooth in a blender. (If using a blender without a tamper, stop occasionally to stir ingredients with a spoon so they will blend evenly.) •...
  • Page 20 RECIPES (cont.) • Combine chia seeds, 1 1/2 cups almond milk, coffee, and pitted dates in blender jar, stir with a spoon to do not mix yet. • Refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight. • Remove from refrigerator and now blend the chilled ingredients until smooth. •...
  • Page 21 RECIPES (cont.) • Place carrot puree and coconut butter in blender and blend until smooth. • Add maple syrup and spices. Continue to blend. • Pour carrot fudge batter into a 6 inch pan. Set in refrigerator. • Next make coconut cream topping. Remove the solid cream layer from a cold can of coconut milk.
  • Page 22 RECIPES (cont.) TOMATO BASIL CASHEW DIP 2 cups cashews 1/2 cup chopped roma tomatoes (roma tomatoes contains the least amount of water) small handful of fresh basil leaves water salt to taste • Place the cashews into your blender and add just enough water to barely cover the cashews.
  • Page 23 RECIPES (cont.) HEALTHY CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME DRESSING 1 Avocado 1 clove Garlic, peeled Coupons ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro ¼ cup low-fat sour-cream or greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice (or white vinegar) 3 tablespoons Olive Oil ¼...
  • Page 24 RECIPES (cont.) CHIMICHURRI SAUCE 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, tightly packed (about 1 bunch of parsley) 1 cup fresh cilantro, tightly packed (about 1 bunch of cilantro) 1/2 cup diced red onion 3 Tablespoons fresh oregano, tightly packed (optional) 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar ¼...
  • Page 25: Recipes

    RECIPES (cont.) CHIPOTLE-LIME RANCH 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk, then more as needed 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 - 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo 1 clove garlic 2 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp dried chives...
  • Page 26: Warranty & Customer Service

    LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OF PURCHASE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Customer Service for support. Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded.
  • Page 27: Return Instructions

    RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@maxi-matic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS.

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