The Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker® – DM1900 Series is a specialized kitchen appliance designed to create frozen drinks, particularly margaritas, by shaving ice and blending liquid ingredients. It aims to deliver "The Best Margaritas Come From Margaritaville."
Function Description:
The device operates through an automated "Shave 'n Blend™" cycle or a manual mode, allowing users to customize their frozen concoctions. In the automated mode, the unit shaves ice for a predetermined time based on the selected number of drinks (1, 2, or 3 twelve oz. frozen drinks), and then automatically blends the ingredients. The manual mode offers more control, allowing users to independently operate the ice shaver and blender to achieve desired consistency, whether thicker by adding more ice or thinner by adding more liquid mixer. The unit is designed to simplify the process of making frozen drinks, providing a consistent and enjoyable experience.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Blending Jar Capacity: The Blending Jar has a maximum capacity of 36 oz.
- Drink Selection: The "Number of Drinks Rotary Switch" allows selection for 1, 2, or 3 twelve oz. frozen drinks.
- Power: The unit operates on a standard 120 Volt wall socket.
- Polarized Plug: The appliance features a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other) as a safety feature, designed to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
- Safety Certifications: The manual emphasizes basic safety precautions, including warnings against immersing the appliance in water, contact with blades, and operation with damaged parts.
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: The "Key West™ Control Panel" includes an ON/OFF Rotary Switch, a Shave 'n Blend™ Toggle Switch for automatic operation, a Power Indicator Light (blinking when ready for use), Progress Indicator Lights for the Shave 'n Blend™ cycle, a Blend Only/Shave Only Toggle Switch for manual control, and a Number of Drinks Rotary Switch.
- Ice Reservoir: A top-loading Ice Reservoir holds ice cubes for shaving. It features an Ice Reservoir Lid with a release button and an Ice Melt Reservoir to collect excess melted ice.
- Ice Hopper: The Ice Hopper (with an ice deflector blade assembly) feeds ice from the reservoir to the Shaving Blade.
- Shaving Blade: A dedicated Shaving Blade shaves ice, with a deflector for efficient operation.
- Blending Jar: The Blending Jar is made for mixing liquids and shaved ice. It includes a Blending Blade for creating forward action, a Blending Blade Sealing Ring for a secure seal, and a Spiller Spoiler Lid with an Easy Pour Spout.
- Jar Base: A wide Jar Base provides stability for the Blending Jar.
- Ice Chute: This component directs shaved ice from the Ice Hopper into the Blending Jar and is spring-loaded.
- Cord Storage: The unit includes a Cord Storage Door that covers the power cord storage area.
- Recipe Guidance: The manual provides a "Best Margarita Recipe" with precise liquid ingredient amounts for 1, 2, or 3 drinks, ensuring optimal results.
- No-Brainer Mixing Tool: The manual suggests always selecting 3 drinks when using a "No-Brainer Mixing Tool," implying an accessory for simplified measuring.
- Serving: The Spiller Spoiler Lid allows serving without removal, enhancing convenience.
- Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues such as the power indicator light not working, liquid leaks, jar overflow, and problems with the jar seating or ice shaving.
Maintenance Features:
- Disassembly for Cleaning: The unit is designed for easy disassembly of key components for cleaning. This includes the Ice Reservoir, Shaving Paddle, Ice Hopper, Shaving Blade Assembly Nut, Shaving Blade, Blending Jar Lid, Jumbo Jar (Blending Jar), Blending Blade, Blending Blade Sealing Ring, Jar Base, and Ice Melt Reservoir.
- Dishwasher Safe Parts: Many removable parts are safely washable in the top rack of a dishwasher, specifically the Ice Reservoir Lid, Ice Reservoir, Shaving Paddle, Ice Hopper, Shaving Blade Assembly Nut, Shaving Blade, Blending Jar Lid, Jumbo Jar, Blending Blade, Blending Blade Sealing Ring, Jar Base, and Ice Melt Reservoir. The manual explicitly states to use only the top rack to prevent damage.
- External Cleaning: The outside of the unit can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
- Blade Handling: Users are cautioned to handle the sharp Shaving Blade and Blending Blade carefully.
- Regular Checks: The manual advises periodically checking and emptying the Ice Melt Reservoir.
- Component Inspection: Users are instructed to regularly inspect the Blending Jar, Shaving, and Blending Blades for nicks, chips, cracks, or looseness, and to replace damaged parts by contacting customer service.
- Safety Warnings: Important warnings include unplugging the unit before cleaning, not using solvents, and never immersing the unit in water. It also warns against placing fingers inside the ice hopper due to the sharp shaving blade.
- Pre-use Cleaning: The manual recommends following cleaning and maintenance instructions prior to the first use.
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