TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-3 PARTS & FEATURES 4 BEFORE USING YOUR BLENDER 5 ASSEMBLING & DISASSEMBLING 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 QUICK GUIDE TO PROCESSING INGREDIENTS 7 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 7 STORAGE 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8-9 RECIPES 9-24 WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE 25 RETURN INSTRUCTIONS 26 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.
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.
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. 19.
PARTS & FEATURES 1) 2) 3) 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. 4) Large 34oz. blending jar made from quality BPA-free titan material. It also serves as a drinking bottle. 5) Blade assembly with 6 quality stainless steel blades. 6) Motor unit.
BEFORE USING YOUR BLENDER 1. 2. 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. Then rinse with clean water and allow these parts to dry naturally or dry them out thoroughly using a wiping cloth. All removable parts can also be safely washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 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. Do not overfill the blending jar with food or liquids. ATTENTION: Allow hot liquids and foodstuffs to cool down to a temperature of at least 45°C before putting them into the blending jar and blending them.
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 Fruit and vegetables cut into smaller pieces Smoothies and cocktails Salsa Soups Baby Food Recommended Blending Time 30s 40s 30s 30s 40s NOTE: The above food processing times are only a reference. The actual blending time depends on the size of the ingredients, their amount and the required final consistency.
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. The motor unit is not connected to a power source. Plug it into a power socket. The blending jar assembly is not correctly inserted into the motor unit.
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. Unsuccessful in blending ice cubes. Ice cubes must be blended immediately upon being removed from the freezer.
RECIPES (cont.) SPECIALTY SMOOTHIES & SHAKES BREAKFAST POWER SMOOTHIE Yields 2 cups 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 • Blend ingredients until smooth.
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 • • Place all the ingredients except the raspberries in a high-speed blender and mix until smooth and creamy.
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 tsp natural vanilla extract 2 cups ice cubes (a little less if using frozen bananas) ¼ tsp minced ginger, plus more to taste • Blend ingredients until smooth.
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) Red pepper flakes (optional) • • • • • • Slice the white and light green parts of the leek into rings.
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. Using a high speed blender, combine the lemongrass, carrots, coconut milk, garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, red curry paste, water, and a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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RECIPES (cont.) DESSERTS APPLE PIE IN A GLASS Serves 2 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 • • Throw everything into blender and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
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.) Pour into the muffin cups – don’t overfill or they will rise and then sink in the centers. Bake 20 minutes.
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. Add in the cocoa powder, vanilla, and espresso powder. Blend until very smooth. Stream in extra almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
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. Place cream in a large bowl. Beat with hand mixers to make whipped cream. Remove carrot cake fudge from fridge and place whipped coconut cream on top.
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. blend until smooth. Add the tomatoes, basil and salt. blend until smooth.
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 teaspoon Kosher Salt ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Water • • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times.
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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 1/4 tsp paprika Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • • Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until chipotle peppers are well minced. Add in a few more tablespoons of buttermilk to thin as needed.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. B. 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. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA: 1.