Nutribullet NBF50420 Smart Touch Blender Manual
Important safeguards
Warning! To avoid the risk of serious injury, carefully read all instructions before operating your NutriBullet®. When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following important information.
GENERAL SAFETY
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not use outdoors.
- NEVER LEAVE THE NUTRIBULLET® UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS IN USE.
- ALWAYS UNPLUG THE NUTRIBULLET® WHEN NOT IN USE.
HEAT & PRESSURE SAFETY
- Always use extreme care and attention when blending hot liquids or hot ingredients. The release of thermal energy from the ingredients and friction from the rotating blades (during the blending process) can further heat and pressurize the mixture. Only operate with a vented lid securely attached.
- Allow the blender to cool before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Use extra caution when blending hot liquids and ingredients in the pitcher. Never turn the power on while using the pitcher without the vented lid cap inserted and locked into the pitcher lid, as ingredients can splash and if hot or warm, could potentially cause thermal injury or property damage.
BLADE SAFETY
The blades are sharp! Handle carefully. Use care when handling any blade. To avoid laceration injury, do not handle or touch any blade edge. AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS! Keep hands and utensils out of and away from blades while blending food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury. Only use the provided tamper to direct ingredients to the blades.
- After blending, turn the unit off. Wait to remove the pitcher from the motor base until the blades come to a full stop and the unit powers down completely. Taking the vessel off the unit prior to complete power down can cause damage to the blade coupling or motor gear.
Never use the NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ without adding liquid, as doing so may damage the blades. - The cyclonic action® of your NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ requires the use of liquids to make smoothies and other nutritious items. The NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ is not intended to be used without liquids, or as an ice crusher. ALWAYS ADD LIQUID to your recipe.
- DO NOT USE the NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ for grinding dry ingredients such as grains, cereal, or coffee, as this may damage the motor and blade.
PITCHER SAFETY
- The pitcher lid must be locked onto the pitcher in order to operate the unit.
- With recipes that require certain ingredients to be incorporated during blending, first, add the base ingredients, seal the pitcher lid with a vented lid cap attached, and begin blending. Then, once the ingredients are well mixed, twist open the vented lid cap and carefully pour or drop ingredients into the mixture. If your blended mixture is hot or warm, use caution when opening the vented lid cap. Open the vented lid cap slowly.
- Keep hands and utensils, other than the tamper provided, out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The cover must remain in place when using the tamper through the cover opening. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
- If you need to push ingredients closer to the blade, ONLY USE THE TAMPER PROVIDED with the NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ configuration. DO NOT use any apparatus other than the tamper to push ingredients toward the blade. The tamper is specifically designed not to come in contact with the blade. Spatulas, spoons, and other tools can make contact with the blade, which may result in damage to the machine, damage to property, and possible injury.
- NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS OR ANY PART OF YOUR HAND TO PUSH INGREDIENTS DOWN TOWARD THE BLADE. Only use the provided tamper.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Do not use this product in locations with different electrical specifications or plug types. Do not operate with any type of plug adapter or voltage converter device, as these may cause electrical shorting, fire, electric shock, personal injury, or product damage.
- The use of attachments, including canning jars, is not recommended and may cause fire, electric shock, personal injury, or product damage and will void the product’s warranty.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, never immerse the cord, plug, or motor base of the NutriBullet® in water or other liquids. Discontinue use if the cord, plug, or motor base is damaged.
- Always POWER OFF and UNPLUG the NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ when it is not in use or BEFORE assembling, disassembling, changing accessories, or cleaning. Do not attempt to handle the NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ until all parts have stopped moving.
- To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Do not pull, twist, or damage the power cord. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
- The Smart Touch Blender™ is ready to operate when unit is plugged in and the power icon is illuminated. Avoid inadvertent contact with the touchscreen display.
- If the motor stops working, unplug the motor base and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting to use it again. Your NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ has an internal thermal breaker that shuts off the motor when it overheats. The thermal breaker will reset when the unit is.
What’s included
Assembly guide
Getting started.
Steam and splatters can escape through the vented lid, potentially causing scalding and/or burns. NEVER blend hot liquids in your pitcher without the pitcher lid and vented lid cap attached. The vented lid cap is ventilated to allow steam and pressure to release while guarding against excess splashing. NEVER blend hot liquids in your NutriBullet cups or any other sealed vessel. When blending hot liquids, add liquid and solid ingredients to your vented pitcher below their respective MAX lines.
Attach the pitcher lid with the vented lid cap inserted. Press POWER, then select the desired program or begin blending on the LOW setting. Once ingredients are integrated and the mixture is level (no splashing), increase speed as needed. Always use care when opening the pitcher lid after blending hot ingredients making sure that excess pressure has been released.
Pitcher assembly & use
- Place the motor base on a clean, dry, level surface such as a counter or table.
- Place the pitcher on a clean, dry, level surface. Add the ingredients to the pitcher, making sure they do not exceed the MAX line.
- Place the lid on top of the pitcher and press down firmly until locked in place. Place the lid cap over the lid opening, then press down and twist until locked in place.
- Place the pitcher (lid-side up) onto the motor base and twist it clockwise to lock it into place. When you hear the click, it’s locked and ready to blend.
- Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and press POWER to turn on the blender. Once the pitcher is fully locked and the unit is plugged in, the Blending Control Panel will illuminate and the unit will be ready to operate.
- To begin blending, select a manual speed or program on the Blending Control Panel. To pause blending, press the current speed or program once, the unit will stop running and the timer will pause. To resume blending, press a manual speed or the same program again.
- When you have reached your desired consistency, stop the appliance by pressing POWER. If you are using a program, you will hear a beep when the program has been completed. Wait for the blades to stop turning. The unit will enter idle mode. The timer will reset and the Blending Control Panel will remain illuminated. Press POWER again to turn off the unit completely and the illuminated display will turn off.
- Twist the pitcher counterclockwise and lift off the motor base. Pour and enjoy!
WARNING: Blades are sharp. Never insert your hands into the pitcher.
NOTE: Press up with your thumb on the tab near handle first to loosen the pitcher lid for easy removal!
Blending control panel: manual speeds
TURNING ON/OFF
The power button controls the master power of the appliance. When the pitcher with the pitcher lid is locked in place, pressing POWER will indicate the motor is powered on and the Blending Control Panel will illuminate.
TIMER
When using a blending speed: the timer starts at zero (00:00) and increases during operation, showing the time elapsed since blending began. When using program presets: the timer counts down during operation until the program is completed.
PULSE
Use to control chopping and processing.
LOW SPEED
Use to mix thin batters, gravies, and marinades. Or, to scramble eggs, process cooked foods and uncooked fruits.
MEDIUM SPEED
Use to cream soups, blend sauces and spreads, or mix dips. Also great for grinding nuts, and making mixed drinks, powdered drinks, or milkshakes.
HIGH SPEED
Use to liquefy thick mixtures and extract frozen fruits and vegetables into smoothies.
PULSE
Press and release the PULSE button to chop ingredients. If you hold the PULSE button down, it will continue to run until you release it. Do not hold and run the pulse continuously for more than one minute. NOTE: If the unit stops running and the power and timer display is flashing, your device may be overheated. Unplug your device and wait 15 minutes. Plug back in to reset.
Care & maintenance.
Here’s how to clean the NutriBullet®:
- The most important thing — ALWAYS POWER OFF THE UNIT and UNPLUG the motor base from the power outlet when it is not in use. Do not attempt to handle the appliance until all parts have stopped moving! This includes during assembly and disassembly, while changing accessories during cleaning, and any time you leave the machine unattended.
- Detach the pitcher from the motor base.
- Clean the individual components (motor base, pitcher) as recommended on the following pages.
MOTOR BASE
- To avoid the risk of injury, NEVER attempt to clean the actuator system on the motor base while the NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ is plugged in.
- Do not attempt to remove any pieces from the motor base.
- Use a sponge or dishcloth dampened with warm soapy water to wipe down the motor base until clean.
- To clean leakage residue from the motor base, wipe with a damp sponge and warm water.
- If necessary, you may use a small brush to scrub the actuator system area to ensure it’s clean.
TAMPER
Always hand-wash the tamper with soap and water. Stuck-on ingredients might require extra scrubbing from a dish brush or sponge.
How to store:
Store the NutriBullet® pitcher upright with the pitcher lid secured on top. Do not place anything on top of the pitcher lid. Store the remaining pieces in a safe place where they will not be damaged and won’t cause harm.
NutriBullet® Smart Touch Blender™ one-year limited warranty.
NutriBullet, LLC (“NutriBullet”) warrants this NutriBullet® against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase. This limited warranty is valid only in the country in which the product is purchased and comes with the product at no extra charge, however, shipping and processing fees will be incurred for returns, replacements and or refunds. If a defect exists, and NutriBullet® is obligated under this limited warranty, at its option NutriBullet® will (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or that has been manufactured.
from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the product. A replacement product assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. A repaired product has a one-year warranty from the date of repair. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes NutriBullet’s property. When a refund is given, your product becomes NutriBullet’s property.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
For limited warranty service, simply call our customer service department at 1 (800) 523-5993 or contact us via email from our website at nutribullet.com, simply click the contact us link, fill it out, and submit the customer contact form and we will be glad to help you. When you contact our customer service department you will be asked for your name, address, and telephone number and to provide proof of the original purchase (receipt) containing a description of the product(s),
purchase date, and the appropriate NutriBullet® serial number(s). Before you send your product for limited warranty service please make sure to keep a copy of all relevant documents for your files (receipt, etc.). It is always recommended to purchase product insurance and tracking services when sending your product for service. Remember, shipping and processing fees will be incurred and are not covered by the one-year limited warranty.
