Instant Pot Ace Plus Blender
Instant Pot Ace Plus Blender
User Manual
Important Safeguards
Product Specifications
What’s Included
Product Overview
Getting Started
Blending Programs
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Cooking
Happy Cooking!
Robert J. Wang
Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
2. Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level, stable, and
non-combustible.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Handle with care and always use handle on side of pitcher
for carrying.
6. To disconnect, select Cancel, then unplug from outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Flashing light indicates blender is ready to operate. Avoid inadvertent contact with
the touch screen.
8. Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to “Care & Cleaning”.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. This appliance has important
markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug and/or cord set is not suitable for
replacement. If damaged, the appliance must be replaced. Contact Customer Care for
warranty information.
10. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc.
The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, such as spatulas or
tampers, may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
11. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
12. CAUTION Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or contact hot
surface, including the stove.
13. Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric burner, or a
heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot liquids.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. Blades are sharp. Avoid contact with blades and moving parts. Handle with care.
17. The blades are not removable from the pitcher. Do not attempt to disassemble the
blade assembly. Failure to follow this direction may cause injury.
20. To avoid spill or splatter, do not fill the pitcher beyond measurement indicators.
21. CAUTION Pitcher will be hot after cooking. Allow sufficient cooling down time
before handling or serving. Keep hands away from hot glass and use side handle for
carrying. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury.
22. When making nut butters or oil-based foods, processing for long periods can cause
dangerous overheating. After the Smart Program completes, do not process for more
than 2 additional minutes.
23. Never blend carbonated beverages. Built-up pressure from released gases can cause
the pitcher to overflow, resulting in possible property damage and/or injury.
24. Always operate blender with lid in place. The lid and/or lid cap should only be removed
when the blender is off or Paused, in order to add ingredients to the pitcher or use the
food tamper.
25. CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away
from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, and never use power outlet
below counter.
26. Do not attempt to repair, replace, alter, or modify components of the appliance, as this
may cause electric shock, fire or injury, and will void the warranty.
28. Do not use unit in electric systems other than 120V~60Hz for Canada & USA.
Do not use with power converters or adapters.
30. Keep hands and utensils out of pitcher while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury
to persons or damage to the blender. The lid must remain in place when using the food
tamper through the lid opening. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the blender is not running.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
31. Never put non-food items, such as metal, glass, plastic or wood, in the blender, as
this may damage the blades and other components of the blender. Failure to remove
foreign objects from blender may break the glass pitcher, or cause injury.
32. CAUTION The vented lid cap must be in place when using hot blending
programs, or when blending hot contents. Spray, steam, or spatter may cause scalding
burns if the lid or lid cap is removed when blending hot contents. Do not overfill pitcher.
Keep hands away from lid openings to prevent burns.
35. CAUTION Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different blenders.
36. Prior to each use, inspect appliance for cracks or other damage. Do not use if the lid, lid
cap, pitcher, or blender base is cracked or damaged, and contact Customer Care.
37. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used near children. Children should not play with this appliance.
Electrical Shock Hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter.
WARNING DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT
NOTICE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND
CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Product Specifications
Model: Ace Plus Heating: 800W 120V ~ 60 Hz 1.6 Litres 12.8 lbs in: 9.8L x 9.1W x 16.7H
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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What’s Included
Before using the Instant Ace Plus verify that all parts are accounted for. Read instructions
carefully, and pay attention to Important Safeguards and operation instructions. Do not
remove safety stickers from blender base, pitcher, or lid. Do not remove rating label from
blender base.
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Product Specifications
Lid
Lid Cap (3-Pcs)
Safety Lock
Lid Brace
Silicone Seal
Safety Lock
Glass
Lid Brace Catch
Pitcher
COLD
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OZ
HOT
Handle
48 48 MAX
40 40
32 32
Measurement Indicators
24 24
8 Steel Blades
Position Indicator
Control Panel
Motor Vents
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Getting Started
Before using your Instant Ace Plus, follow the steps below to clean the pitcher and lid.
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4 Secure Lid
Place lid on pitcher and turn lid clockwise until it clicks
into place.
Lid braces must fit over glass lid brace catches, located
on pitcher.
5 Place Pitcher
Place the glass pitcher on blender base by aligning the
position indicator near the bottom of the pitcher to the
position indicator near the top of the base. Display will
indicate “OFF”.
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Getting Started
Fit lid cap into lid and turn clockwise until it clicks into place.
7 Select Program
Touch Clean.
Touch Start.
8 Empty Pitcher
Lift the pitcher up and off the blender base.
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Discard soapy water and rinse pitcher, lid, and lid cap with
warm, clear water.
WARNING
Do not reach into pitcher while blender is in use. Rotating blades can cause damage and serious injury. Do not put hands,
spatulas, or any other utensil into pitcher while blender is running.
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Controls & Features
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Memory Function
The Instant Ace Plus contains an embedded microprocessor that remembers your
preferences within each Smart Program, allowing you to experiment and fine-tune settings
for personalized cooking results.
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Controls & Features
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During hot blending programs, real-time • Cancel: Stop the program and return to
temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit (°F) Standby (“OFF”)
or Celsius (°C). • Pulse: Adjustable 10-speed pulse motion blending
• Clean: Pre-programmed high speed pulse cycles
To change displayed temperature from °F to
• Time: Set a custom program time
°C, first press Cancel to ensure the blender is
• Temp: Set a custom temperature on Soup,
in Standby. Next, press and hold Pause for 5
Purée & Keep Warm
seconds. Blender will beep once and display
the selected temperature
7 Smart Programs Settings
4 Heat Indicator • Keep Warm: Serving temperature is
maintained for up to 2 hours
Illuminates when the heating element is engaged
• Delay Start: Postpone a program up
to 12 hours
5 Blend
Up to 5 minutes of continuous blending
8 Smart Programs
10 speeds shown on display
Smoothie Purée • •
Note: Blending Program keys with 2 dots ( • • ) on them can toggle between options 1 & 2. See “Hot Blending” section
in this manual. Control panel will go black/blank after 30 minutes of inactivity. Touch any key, or re-seat the pitcher to
illuminate display.
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Stacking Food Ingredients
When blending cold ingredients, the order in which ingredients are placed in the pitcher may
affect the blender’s performance. It is best to add the liquid ingredients first and then add
the dry ingredients after.
Stacking Order
1 Liquids
2
5 Fresh Fruit, Nuts & Seeds
1
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Manual Blending
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specific instruction, refer to a trusted recipe.
9. When program has completed, blender will beep 10 times and display will show “End”.
10. Remove lid and serve.
When blending dry goods, make sure the pitcher, blades, lid & lid cap are completely dry.
CAUTION
To prevent risk of injury or damage to the blender, do not attempt to grind hard, non-food items such as wood, glass, stone, plastic or metal.
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Pulse Blending
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2. Add recipe ingredients to pitcher. For cold ingredients, refer to “Stacking Food
Ingredients” section in this manual.
3. Place lid on pitcher and turn lid clockwise until it clicks into place. Lid braces must fit
over glass lid brace catches, located on pitcher.
4. Place pitcher on blender base.
5. Touch Pulse.
6. Use + / – to adjust speed.
7. Touch Start. Blades will pulse as timer counts down.
8. Touch Cancel once desired consistency is reached, or wait until program completes.
9. When program has completed, blender will beep 10 times and display will show “End”.
10. Remove lid and serve.
Quick Pulse
3. Remove your finger from Pulse to stop blending. Display will indicate
-P- between pulses.
4. If desired, use + / – to adjust pulse motion speed.
5. Touch to Pulse as needed.
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Cold Blending
Note: The blender will not cool or freeze food items. For smoothies and cold treats use chilled and frozen ingredients,
and tamp often.
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specific instruction, refer to a trusted recipe.
Nut / Oat Milk Almond, oat, cashew, pumpkin seed, flax, hazelnut, hemp
CAUTION
When blending thick contents, do not fill the pitcher higher than 32 oz / 1000 mL to avoid overheating the motor.
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Hot Blending
Hot blending programs combine boiling and blending for optimal one-pitcher performance.
Cook fresh ingredients, or blend hot, steamed and pre-cooked ingredients into soups,
purées, baby food and more.
Note: These programs apply a gentle-blending start, then add an intermittent quick-stir motion to agitate food
contents throughout the cooking program.
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specific instruction, refer to a trusted recipe.
• Chunky soup
Soup
•• Creamy soup
8. Touch Start. Display will indicate real-time temperature as contents heat. Blades will stir
intermittently while heating, as well as throughout the countdown.
Note: When the blender pulses, you may see the real-time temperature drop. This is normal.
WARNING
Removing the lid cap when blending hot contents may result in The pitcher will be hot during and after cooking. To avoid burns, do
scalding injury. To tamp hot contents, press Pause or turn the not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handle on the side of the pitcher
blender off by pressing Cancel, then remove the lid completely to carry and pour.
before inserting tamper.
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Tamping Food Ingredients
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The food tamper may be used when blending cold food and liquid ingredients.
Use the tamper to push food from sides of pitcher, or release air bubbles that may
form during blending.
When inserted through the lid opening, the guard near the top of the tamper prevents the
tamper from making contact with the blades.
WARNING
Do not reach into pitcher while blender is in use. Rotating blades can Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different blenders.
cause damage and serious injury. Do not put hands, spatulas, or any Only use accessories and small parts included with purchase.
other utensil into pitcher while blender is running.
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Keep Warm
Keep Warm is automatically applied to all “Hot Blending” programs. Once cooking
completes, the blender will keep contents warm for up to 2 hours.
To turn the setting off, select your blending program and touch Keep Warm.
4. Touch Start.
Delay Start
Delay Start offers the option to postpone “Hot Blending” programs for up to 12 hours.
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Care & Cleaning
Unplug when not in use, and allow to cool before cleaning or storage. Clean after each use.
Cleaning Method
Hand Wash
Part Dishwasher Cleaning Tip
Safe
Only
Lid (3 pcs) If dishwashing, place on top rack
Strainer Bag Turn inside out when cleaning, and spread open to dry
WARNING
The pitcher and base have electrical components and may cause risk of shock if wet.
WARNING
Do not immerse pitcher in water Do not immerse blender base Do not immerse power cord at Do not wet prongs of power cord.
or other liquid, and do not cycle in water other liquid, and do not any time.
through dishwasher. cycle through dishwasher.
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Clean Program
Pulse Cleaning
Use Clean program to remove superficial food debris and residue from pitcher.
Follow steps 2-8 in “Getting Started” section of this manual.
Deep Cleaning
Minerals in water may deposit at bottom of pitcher. Periodic deep cleaning will ensure the
blender’s longevity.
1. Add 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) white vinegar or citric acid, and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) of warm
water to pitcher.
2. Allow solution to sit for at least one hour.
3. Connect power cord to a 120V power source.
4. Place lid on pitcher and turn lid clockwise until it clicks into place. Lid braces must fit
over glass lid brace catches, located on pitcher.
5. Place pitcher on blender base.
6. If the food residue is especially stubborn, select Soup.
7. Touch Start to heat water to boiling. Once water is hot, touch Cancel.
8. Touch Clean.
9. Touch Start to begin pulse motion cleaning.
WARNING
Blades are sharp. To avoid the risk of severe injury, unplug blender before inserting cleaning brush into pitcher.
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Troubleshooting
Power cord not fully • Ensure the cord is plugged fully into a 120V outlet
inserted into outlet • Check blender on a different outlet
Blender will not Pitcher is not placed on base Pitcher must be on base to turn on
power ON
Place lid on pitcher and turn lid clockwise until it clicks
Lid is not fully closed
into place
E07 Motor is too hot Unplug and allow the blender to cool before using again
“Lid” Lid not secure Remove and reposition the lid on the pitcher
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Warranty
Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of
original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant
Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided
that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or
furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects
in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that your appliance is replaced, the
Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months from the date of original consumer
purchase.
This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the
United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of
the United States of America and Canada.
Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of
the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any
appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modified unless such alterations or modifications
were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands representative.
1. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use
contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly,
disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God or
repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands Representative;
2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a
manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions; or
3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from
unauthorized repairs or modifications made to this appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by you.
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Warranty
Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,
so this limitation may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties
that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.
Limitation of Remedies;
Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE APPLIANCE OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL
INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS
OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE OR KIND.
Warranty Registration
Please visit [Link]/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™
appliance and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the
store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number
(found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration will
enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, recipes and contact you in the unlikely
event of a product safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and
understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.
Warranty Service
To obtain service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone
at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to support@[Link]. You can also create a support
ticket online at [Link]/support. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you
may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant
Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping
costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states
and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. When returning your
appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the
original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
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