Explorer ™ CORDLESS FROZEN CONCOCTION MAKER The Best Margaritas Come From Margaritaville Model NBMGDM0900 Series User Manual ® ®
Welcome to Margaritaville ® Here’s a discovery as earth shattering as the New World the Margaritaville® Explorer™ Battery Powered Frozen Concoction Maker®. With no need for a cord, this portable powerhouse will lead your party into uncharted territories. Take it tailgating. Throw a bash at the beach. Whip up frozen drinks right on your boat. Yes, this is Paradise Unplugged.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse appliance, Charger or Battery in water or other liquids. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance should not be used by children. 4.
14. To reduce risk of injury to persons, never place Blending Blade Assembly on base without the Blending Jar properly attached. 15. Do not leave appliance unattended while it is operating. 16. To disengage power, turn control to off, then remove Battery from the unit. 17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 18. Never place fingers or other utensils into feed or discharge areas. 19. Check Ice Reservoir for presence of foreign objects before using. 20.
CORDLESS Frozen Concoction Maker ® PARTS LIST 1 Ice Reservoir Lid – Covers the Ice Reservoir. 1 2 Ice Reservoir – Holds the ice for making frozen drinks. 2 3 Shaving Paddle – Moves ice across the Shaving Blade. 3 4 Ice Hopper – Guides ice towards Shaving Blade. 5 Ice Shaving Blade with Deflector – Shaves ice. 6 Shaving Blade Assembly Nut – Holds Shaving Blade in place. 7 Ice Chute – Directs shaved ice from Ice Hopper into Blending Jar.
11 12 13 16 14 17 15 Control Panel 7 3 1 Shave St art Blend 2 :$ 5 1 , 1 * %/8( /,*+ 7 , 1 ' , & $7 ( ' 8 1 , 7 , 6 3 2 : ( 5 ( ' ' 2 1 4 1 Power Indicator Light – Once the On / Off button is engaged, the power Indicator Light will blink slowly. 3 Shave ’n BlendTM Start Button – Used to start or interrupt the automatic Shave ’n Blend™ cycle. 4 Compass Indicator Light • Solid blue = unit ready to operate. • Pulsing blue = automatic cycle or manual mode engaged.
Battery & Charger Instructions To maintain optimum Battery and Charger performance, it is recommended that you follow these instructions. How To Charge The Battery: 1. Remove the Battery & Charger unit from the Packaging and place it in a flat level surface. 2. Plug the power cord of the Charger into an 110V electrical outlet. A red status LED will illuminate. 3. Install the Battery by placing the end with the metal electrical terminals down into the Charger opening until it is fully seated.
7. Remove Battery from appliance when not in use for a long period of time. 8. Always store Battery in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight. 9. To maintain optimum Battery performance, always fully discharge and recharge the Battery at least once every 3 months. 10. In order to maintain optimum Battery performance, it is recommended not to leave the Battery completely discharged for more that six (6) months. Important Charging Notes 1.
Making frozen drinks 1. Place the unit on a clean dry flat surface. 2. Ensure the charged Battery is fully inserted into back of unit. The Battery latch will snap into place. 3. Install the Ice Reservoir to the unit by first placing the Ice Reservoir (without the lid) on top of the unit and lock into position by turning counter-clockwise. NOTE: IN ORDER TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE RESERVOIR TO THE UNIT, MAKE SURE TO FIRST REMOVE THE ICE RESERVOIR LID FROM THE ICE RESERVOIR. 4.
7. Remove Blending Jar Lid. 8. Add appropriate amount of liquid ingredients to the Blending Jar for the number of drinks being made (1, 2 or 3). For best results, use ice that has been out of the freezer between 10 to 15 minutes The Best Margarita Recipe – “Ritas” Amount 12 oz drink (355 mL) Ingredients Margaritaville® Gold Tequila Triple Sec Lime Juice Orange Juice Margaritaville® Margarita Mix 9.
Automatic Shave ’n Blend™ Cycle 12. Start the automatic Shave ’n Blend™ Shave cycle by pushing the Shave ’n Blend™ start button. St art Blend NOTE: IF THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES – BATTERY NEEDS TO BE RECHARGED. 13. The unit will shave ice for the appropriate time and the blender will start automatically. The unit will automatically stop at the completion of the cycle. CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE JAR FROM THE BLENDER BASE UNTIL THE BLUE LED ON THE SHAVE’N BLENDTM START BUTTON IS SOLID.
WARNING: NEVER PLACE FINGERS IN THE ICE HOPPER. THE SHAVING BLADE IS SHARP AND COULD CAUSE INJURY. 16. Turn off the unit. 17. Periodically check the Ice Melt Reservoir and empty as needed. Manual Cycle To make a thicker drink: Shave art St a. Hold the Manual “Shave ’n Blend™” Toggle Switch in the up (Shave) position to add more ice to the Blending Jar. Blend :$ 5 1 , 1 * %/8( /,*+ b. To stop adding ice, release the toggle switch. c.
Cleaning and Maintenance IMPORTANT: Your Blending Jar, Shaving and Blending Blades are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If the Jar or Shaving and Blending Blades are damaged, do not use. Call our toll-free customer service number, 1-877-689-2737, to obtain replacement parts. 1. 2. Make sure Battery is removed. Place on a clean dry surface. Turn the unit so the back is facing you.
4. Press the two Ice Hopper release catches and lift the Ice Hopper to remove (Figure 5). Figure 5 PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO SAFELY REMOVE THE SHAVING BLADE ASSEMBLY FROM THE ICE HOPPER. 5. Unscrew plastic ring counter clockwise (to the left) in front of shaving blade and remove, then remove the Shaving Blade and store in a safe place. (Figure 6). BE SURE TO RINSE THE SHAVING BLADE AND DRY THOROUGHLY BEFORE STORING. 6. Carefully lift the Blending Jar straight up to remove.
Troubleshooting for the Cordless Frozen Concoction Maker® If the Power Indicator Light does not light on Frozen Concoction Maker®: Check that the Battery unit is fully charged and fully inserted into the unit. See page 7. If liquid leaks from the base of the Blending Jar: Remove it from the unit and check that the Blending Blade Sealing Ring is properly installed and that the Blending Jar Base is tightened. If water leaks from the unit: Empty the Ice Melt Reservoir.
1 Year Limited Warranty Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE For product questions: Jarden Consumer Services U.S.A. 1-877-689-2737 www.margaritavillecargo.com ©2009 Sunbeam Products, Inc., doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc., doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Margaritaville® is a registered trademark of Margaritaville®. Printed in China -17- P. N.