Notes on the Plug ..........................5 Notes on the Cord ..........................5 Plasticizer Warning ...........................5 Electric Power.............................5 Getting to Know Your CRUX 7 Speed Blender ..............6 Control Panel ..........................7-9 Before Using for the First Time ....................9 Operating Instructions ......................10-11 Function Selection Guide ......................12 User Maintenance Instructions ....................
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. This CRUX 7 Speed Blender is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments and before cleaning.
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15. Always completely assemble stainless steel blade collar to the jar before placing on the motor base. 16. Never use the CRUX 7 Speed Blender jar to process food without the lid and lid cap properly locked in place. 17. Never place any CRUX 7 Speed Blender attachments into a microwave oven.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance. 2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only. 3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately press the ON/OFF function or the function actively in use (with illuminated indicator light) and unplug the cord.
NOTES ON THE PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
Fig. 1 Getting To Know Your CRUX 7 Speed Blender Product may vary slightly from illustration 1. 2 oz Measuring Cap 4. Stainless Steel Blades 7. Polarized Plug 2. Jar Cover 5. Motor Base 8. Cord Storage (not shown) 3. 50 oz Tritan Jar 6.
Control Panel The control panel consists of the ON/OFF button, 2 SPEED buttons (LOW or HIGH) and PULSE as well as 4 PRE-PROGRAMMED buttons. All functions have indicator lights that illuminate when active. Fig. 2 1. On/Off 4. Pulse 7. Ice Crush 2.
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PULSE • This function blends ingredients through controlled pulses. This setting helps dislodge ingredients clumped around the blade and at the bottom of the jar. • Press this button to initiate the pulse blending function, for short bursts of power. Pulse is activated as long as the button is pressed and will cease once the button is released.
Before Using for the First Time Carefully unpack the CRUX 7 Speed Blender and remove all packaging materials. Check the contents to ensure that all attachments (50 oz. jar, lid, lid measuring cap and blending blade) are present (see Figure 1), and have been received in good condition.
NOTE: When blending, foods or liquids tend to expand as they rise up the side of the jar. Do not fill jar past its max line. WARNING: Pay close attention while processing. Never operate the CRUX 7 Speed blender when the jar is empty.
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(See Figure 3.) OPERATION WARNING: Never overfill the jar. To avoid personal injury, leakage or damage to the CRUX 7 Speed Blender, make sure that ingredients do not surpass the max line. 1. Make sure the lid cap is in position in the lid.
Function Selection Guide INGREDIENT/RECIPE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pudding, Pie Filling, Custard PULSE or LOW Thick and creamy Bread, Stale Bread, Crackers, PULSE or LOW Coarse to fine crumbs Cookies (1/2 inch pcs, 1 cup batches) Nuts (shelled, 1⁄ 2 cup or less at a time) PULSE or LOW Coarse to fine chopped nuts, chopped nuts for baking...
CAUTION: Never immerse the motor base, plug or cord in water or any other liquid. 1. Always unplug the CRUX 7 Speed Blender before cleaning. 2. Rinse jar, lid, lid cap, and stainless steel blade collar immediately after processing to make cleanup easier.
2. Store in original box or in a clean, dry place. 3. Never store the CRUX 7 Speed Blender while it is hot or plugged in. 4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Never place any stress on cord, especially where the cord enters the motor base, as this could cause the cord to fray and break.
Recipes Kale & Black Bean Dip Makes 3 cups • 1-1/2 cups fresh kale, stemmed, • 1 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped cut into 1” ribbons • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro • 2 teaspoons ground cumin (may substitute flat leaf parsley) •...
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White Bean & Spinach Avocado Dip Makes: 2 cups • 1-1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves • 1/4 cup water • v1/3 cup fresh cilantro (may substitute • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil flat-leaf parsley) • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 (15-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and •...
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Sunflower Kale Pesto Makes: 3 cups • 2 cups fresh kale, stems removed • 1 lemon, juiced and zested • 1/2 cup fresh basil • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, to taste • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped • 2 tablespoons water •...
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Antioxidant-Rich Super Blue Juice Makes 3 cups • 2 ice cubes, if a thicker smoothie • 1 lime, juiced and zested is desired • 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled • 1 cup frozen blueberries • 1 tablespoon organic chia seeds •...
Limited Two-Year Warranty SENSIO Inc. hereby warrants that for The warranty is only valid for the a period of TWO YEARS from the date original retail purchaser from the of purchase, this product will be free date of initial retail purchase and is from mechanical defects in material not transferable.
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How To Obtain Warranty Service: You must contact Customer Service at Also, include a copy of the original our toll-free number: 1-866-832-4843. sales receipt. Carefully package A Customer Service Representative the tagged product with the sales will attempt to resolve warranty issues receipt, and send it (with shipping over the phone.
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For customer service questions or comments 1-866-832-4843 cruxkitchen.com crux.kitchen CRUX is a registered trademark of Sensio Inc., Montréal, Canada H3B 3X9.
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