DIGITAL Blender Model Number: 169202 UPC: 681131692021 Customer Assistance 1 877 207 0923 (US) 1 877 556 0973 (Canada) Thank you for purchasing this GE appliance. In keeping with the GE ecomagination initiative, please consider the option to recycle the packaging material and donate any appliance you are no longer using. To read more about GE's ecomagination commitment, visit: ge.ecomagination.com 169202-EN-10.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read all instructions. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put the cord or the blender’s base in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Avoid contacting moving parts.
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY. EXTENSION CORDS A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
parts 19 20 21 18 1 2 3 17 16 start stop 15 11 14 10 drink 9 salsa high pulse 4 timer 5 blend low pulse 13 start stop high pulse drink salsa timer blend low pulse 8 7 6 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Power on/off button LCD display start/stop button high pulse button low pulse button Adjust up button blend button Adjust down button salsa button drink button timer button Power cord with plug Base Wide base Stainless steel blades Scale Glass jar Mout
ILLUSTRATIONS a b c d e f start stop high pulse drink start stop timer high pulse salsa blend drink low pulse salsa over 140°F / 60°C g h timer blend low pulse i 169202-EN-10.
OPERATION Before first use • • Remove all packaging materials, labels and/or stickers from your blender. Clean your blender thoroughly before using for the first time ( Cleaning). WARNING: Do not immerse the base (13) in water or any liquids (ill. f ). This may cause electric shock or damage the appliance. Operating instructions Before plugging in the blender, check that the electrical circuit is not overloaded with other appliances. • • • Set the base (13) on a flat, even and steady surface.
OPERATION Tip: Operate the blender for only as long as needed to reach the right consistency. Preferably operate for a few seconds at a time. Press the power ON/OFF button (1) once the right consistency is reached. Blending with countdown timer The blender can be set with a time between 0:10 seconds and 3:00 minutes. • Press the power ON/OFF button (1) to switch on the blender. • Press start/stop button (3) to start operation. The LCD display (2) stops blinking blend and 12.
OPERATION Notes • • • • Press start/stop button (3) to continue operation and complete the paused countdown cycle. • The countdown cycle can also be interrupted by pressing drink button (10) or salsa button (9). • Press and hold the timer button (11) for 2 seconds to turn off the timer mode anytime. After the countdown cycle is completed, the blender stops operation and switches to standby mode. The LCD display (2) blinks blend indicator and default speed 12.
OPERATION Mode LCD display (2) shows Drink timer 0:35 drink Salsa timer 0:32 salsa • • Press start/stop button (3) to start operation. After completion of the countdown cycle, or if start/stop button (3) is pressed, the blender goes back to standby mode. Note: Timer for drink and salsa mode cannot be adjusted. WARNING: 1. Always turn blender to “off” and unplug when not in use. Motor will continue to rotate when a function button is pressed even if jar (17) is not mounted. 2.
OPERATION Blending speed settings Speed Function Description 1 stir Mixes ingredients. The blender cycles between the set speed and a lower speed. 2 aerate Aerates ingredients. The blender cycles between the set speed and a lower speed. 3 puree Blends ingredients into a puree. The blender cycles between the set speed and a lower speed. 4 crumb Breaks ingredients into small pieces. The blender cycles between the set speed and a lower speed. 5 chop Chops ingredients into small pieces.
Cleaning Clean the blender after every use. This appliance contains no user serviceable parts and requires little maintenance. Leave any servicing or repairs to qualified personnel. • • • • • • • • Clean the outside of the base (13) with a damp soft cloth. Clean the glass jar (17) thoroughly after using. Wash the measuring cup (20), lid (19) and glass jar (17) by hand in warm soapy water then rinse and dry completely. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
Drink RECIPES Strawberry Banana Smoothie 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 1 Cup Frozen Fruit 1 Cup Milk ½ Banana 1 Cup Strawberry Yogurt ½ Scoop Unflavored or Strawberry Protein Powder (Optional) 2 TBSP Sugar (Sweeten to taste) 1 Cup of Ice • • • • Place ingredients in blender jar in the order given above. Make sure ice is evenly distributed over the mixture. Protein powder if used should be evenly distributed over the ingredients. Turn unit on and use drink function.
Drink RECIPES Peach / Mango Smoothie 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) ½ Cup Frozen Peach Slices ½ Cup Frozen Mango Pieces 1 TBSP unsweetened Natural Peach Preserve 1 Cup Milk 1 Cup Vanilla Yogurt ½ Scoop Unflavored or Vanilla Protein Powder (Optional) 2 TBSP Sugar (Sweeten to taste) 1 Cup of Ice • • • • Place ingredients in blender jar in the order given above. Make sure ice is evenly distributed over the mixture. Protein powder if used should be evenly distributed over the ingredients.
Drink RECIPES Strawberry Milk Shake 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1 Cup Frozen Strawberries 1 Cup Milk 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 2 TBSP Sugar (Sweeten to taste) 2 Cups of Vanilla Ice Cream • • Place Ingredients in blender jar in order given above. Do not pack the ice cream to tight. Liquids should be able to flow through the ice cream. Turn unit on and use drink function.
Drink RECIPES Tootie-Fruity Milk Shake 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 1 Cup Milk 1 TSP Vanilla Extract ½ Cup frozen strawberries ½ Cup Canned pineapple tidbits ¼ Cup Maraschino Cherries 2 TBSP Sugar (Sweeten to taste) 2 Cups of Vanilla Ice Cream • • Place Ingredients in blender jar in order given above. Do not pack the ice cream to tight. Liquids should be able to flow through the ice cream. Turn unit on and use drink function.
Salsa Recipes Fresh Tomato Salsa 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 4 Roma Tomatoes ½ Cup Tomato Juice 2 Clove Garlic ½ TBSP Lemon Juice ½ TSP Salt 1 Jalapeno Peppers (Increase or decrease to taste) 1 Small Onion ¼ cup or he leaves from 5 to 10 Cilantro sprigs • • Cut Roma Tomatoes in eighths Place 2 tomatoes in the blender jar. Make sure that the tomato is evenly distributed in the jar. Place Garlic, Lemon Juice and Salt in the jar next. Quarter the jalapeno pepper and place in the jar.
Salsa Recipes Tomato / Tomatillo Salsa 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 14,5 Oz Can Whole Can Tomatoes 4 Tomatillos 2 Cloves Garlic 1 TBSP Lemon Juice 1 TSP Salt 2 Jalapeno Peppers (Increase or decrease to taste) 1 Medium Onion ½ Cup Cilantro • • Drain whole tomatoes Place the tomatoes in the blender jar. Make sure that the tomatoes are evenly distributed in the jar. Place Garlic, Lemon Juice and Salt in the jar next. Quarter the jalapeno peppers and place in the jar. Cut onion into eighths and put into jar.
Sauce • • • • • • • Drain whole tomatoes Place the tomatoes in the blender jar. Make sure that the tomatoes are evenly distributed in the jar. Place Garlic, Parsley, Oregano, Salt and Black Pepper in the jar next. Cut onion into eighths and put into jar. Remove outer layer of onion before placing in the jar. Add white wine and 6 TBSP Olive Oil. Turn unit on and use salsa function. After the blender stops place ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
Recipes for PerfectBlend™ Heath-Bar Milk Shake Treat 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) ½ Cup Milk 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 2 TBSP Sugar (Sweeten to taste) 2 Cups of Vanilla Ice Cream ½ Cup small Heath bars or crushed Heath bar • • Place Ingredients in blender jar in order given above. Do not pack the ice cream to tight. Liquids should be able to flow through the ice cream. Turn unit on and blend using the highest speed. Run until ingredients are completely mixed.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The motor rotates very slowly Too much food in the jar (17) Remove some food and restart The motor does not rotate Too much food in the jar (17) The blender is at standby status The motor is damaged Remove some food and restart Press the power ON/OFF button (1) to start If additional assistance is needed, please contact our Customer Assistance at 1.877.207.0923 (U.S.) or 1.877.556.0973 (Canada).
Customer Assistance If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service, please have the model number and product name ready for the operator to assist you. This number can be found on the bottom of your appliance and on the front page of this manual. Model Number: __________________ Product Name: __________________ Customer Assistance Number 1.877.207.0923 (U.S.) or 1.877.556.0973 (Canada).