Section 5: Operational Overview - Blendtec DESIGNER SERIES Owner's Manual And User's Manual

SECTION 5: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

5.1 QUICK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS –
Use these steps to get started right away.
1� Choose a recipe from the included Blendtec 101 booklet�
2� Gather all of the ingredients�
3� Load the blender jar as indicated in the recipe�
4� Plug in the blender�
5� Press the power button located on the upper right hand side of the smart touch
interface�
6� A cycle count (indicating the number of cycles the blender has run) will display
on the LED Information Center for three seconds following power on�
7� Attach the blender lid to the jar; ensure that it sits on the jar completely�
8� Place the blender jar onto the base, making sure the jar is secure and fully
seated on the motor base�
9� Press the indicated icon from the recipe once (or as indicated in the recipe)
or use the slider for manual control�
10� When cycle is complete, remove the blender jar from the motor base�
11� Remove the jar lid and serve as indicated in the recipe �
12� For best cleaning results, run the Clean cycle immediately after blending�
(See CARE AND CLEANING; 6� 1 )
5.2 ALL ABOUT BLEND CYCLES
Blend cycles are timed cycles designed for specific types of blends� These
one-touch cycles speed up, slow down, and shut off automatically, so results are
perfect every time�
Each blender in the Designer series features a number of preprogrammed cycles
and settings that provide a wide range of recipes and functions*:
Smoothie — Fruit smoothies, green smoothies, milkshakes
Timed Cycles — hot soup, bread dough
Dips — dressings, dips, sauces, batters
Ice Cream — ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbets
Hot Soup — soups, hot chocolate, syrups, fondues
Whole Juice — juices, green drinks
Clean — automatic cleaning cycle
Batters — sauces, dips, dressings, batters
Mixed Drinks — mixed drinks, milkshakes, crush ice
+10 — adds 10 seconds to your preprogrammed cycles
Pulse — used to quickly stir, chop, or mince at a high speed
Blend Rewards — the Designer 725 displays a code when blending
milestones are reached that can be redeemed online for prizes�
*Interfaces and cycles will vary depending on model number
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