Blendtec DESIGNER SERIES Owner's Manual And User's Manual page 11

The Pulse setting runs at speed 7 and will only run while the Pulse icon remains
pressed� When the icon is released, the motor shuts off�
CAPACITIVE TOUCH SLIDER
The capacitive touch slider allows you to fine-tune the speed of your blender�
Simply slide your finger to the right to increase the blender's speed or the left to
decrease speed�
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+10
This +10 icon allows users to add 10-second intervals to their blend cycles� It also
acts as a stand-alone, 10-second cycle� To use this feature, simply touch it once at
any point during the cycle�
SMOOTHIE
This 40-second cycle is designed specifically for various types of smoothies and
thick drinks that frequently use dense or frozen ingredients� It slows down and
speeds up automatically during the course of the cycle� This allows the blender to
draw the ingredients into the blending vortex, creating the desired texture
To use the Smoothie cycle, load your jar as indicated in the recipe you are using,
secure the lid, and press the Smoothie icon� The blender will run the cycle and
automatically shut off�
ICE CREAM
This 45-second cycle is designed specifically for frozen treats, including ice
cream, sorbets, and frozen yogurt� The cycle speeds up and slows down at the
appropriate moments to ensure your blends stay frozen�
To use the Ice Cream cycle, load your jar as indicated in the recipe you are using,
secure the lid, and press the Ice Cream icon� The blender will run the cycle and
automatically shut off� After creating your frozen dessert, serve immediately and
store leftovers in the freezer�
WHOLE JUICE
This 50-second cycle is designed to completely blend tough and dense ingre-
dients, including carrots, celery, and seeds� Use the Whole Juice cycle if you are
using any fruits and/or vegetables with stems, seeds, or skins�
When blending carrot juice or other dense juices, you may need to repeat this
cycle once or twice until the desired texture and consistency are achieved�
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