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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
Pulse Blending
Adjustable 10-speed pulse motion blending for quick food processing.
Fixed-Pattern Pulse Program
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
2. Remove the lid and add recipe ingredients to the pitcher.
Note: For cold ingredients, refer to Stacking Food Ingredients.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
4. Place the pitcher on the blender base.
5. Press Pulse to select the xed-pattern pulse program.
6. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the blending speed.
7. Press Start/Pause. Pulse motion blending begins with a gentle start and the
timer counts in seconds.
Note: The blending speed may be adjusted at any time.
8. Press Cancel once the desired consistency is reached, or wait until the
program completes.
When the program completes, the display indicates End.
Blending Dry Ingredients
When blending dry goods, make sure the pitcher, blades, lid and lid cap are
completely dry.
Size of Dry Ingredient Blend Speed
Smaller than 1/2" / 1.25 cm 7–10
Larger than 1/2" / 1.25 cm 4–6
Dry blending ideas:
• Pulverize dried bread and cereal to make breadcrumbs
• Crush nuts, seeds, graham crackers or cookies for crusts and toppings
• Grind your own our from oats, rice, wheat berries, corn and more
• Crumble chocolate for toppings
• Rough-chop dried fruit
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.