Back to Basics SMOOTHIE SIGNATURE SALPHA500 Instruction Manual - page 5

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PULSE - gives short bursts of power at high speed.  

Use “PULSE” to begin the mixing of ice and other hard 

ingredients. 

OFF - turns off the appliance. 

LOW/DISPENSE - runs the unit at low speed.  Use this 

speed for the initial 30 seconds of mixing as well as for 

dispensing. 

HIGH – runs the unit at high speed.  Use this speed for the final stages of mixing.  

Do not use this speed for dispensing. 

To make your favorite frozen drinks, follow the steps below. 

1.  ADD LIQUIDS – Add any combination of liquid ingredients up to the LIQUIDS 

mark under SERVES 2 or SERVES 4 located on the blending jar.  Liquids 

include any soft ingredients such as fruit, milk, fruit juice, herbal supplements, or 

yogurt in any combination you think would be tasty.

We are, of course, partial to the Back to Basics

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 smoothie mixes, which quickly 

and easily make three delicious 8-ounce smoothies. 

2.  ADD ICE –

Add ice or frozen ingredients until the total level reaches the 

FROZEN INGREDIENTS line on the side of the blending jar.  Frozen ingredients 

include ice, frozen fruit, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc. 

3.  SMOOTH IT – With the lid on and the stir stick (use as directed 

below) set in the hole on the lid, pulse the mixture 2 or 3 times 

by pressing the “PULSE” button.  Then press the button to 

“HIGH” and wait until the ingredients are completely mixed.   

STIR STICK OPERATION – When in use and while the 

machine is running, stir or rotate the Stir Stick in a counter-

clockwise direction so that the Stir Stick scrapes or contacts 

the sides of the blending jar.  This stirring operation will aid in 

mixing the contents of the blending jar by forcing the 

ingredients into the mixing blades. 

4.  SERVE IT – To serve the smoothie, press the 

“LOW/DISPENSE” button, place a cup under the valve and press down the 

valve lever.  Stir the contents in the blending jar with the stir stick while 

dispensing thick smoothies.  As the smoothie level reaches the bottom of the 

blending jar, a thick mix may stop dispensing.  Add a few tablespoons of liquid 

to increase flow.  When the blending jar is empty, turn the machine “OFF” and 

enjoy.  You can continue making smoothies one after another, but be sure to 

give the smoothie maker a 5-minute break after 3 minutes of continuous use. 

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To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients. 

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To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients. 

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