No, water is not always needed: cup blending uses suitable liquid, juicing extracts liquid from produce, and the food-processing and air-frying steps described here do not add water. Use the instructions for the attachment you are using.
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Magic Bullet To Go 200W
No, water specifically is not required for the Magic Bullet To Go 200W, but cup blending needs suitable liquid with the ingredients.
What liquid and ingredient load should I use?
- Put cold or room-temperature ingredients in the cup and add liquid; do not start with an empty cup or dry ingredients alone.
- Keep the entire ingredient load at or below the MAX line, then hand-tighten the Cross Blade before fitting the cup to the Motor Base.
- For a cold smoothie, use frozen fruit and chilled liquid. If using crushed ice instead, limit it to 25% of the total cup volume and add water or another liquid without going above MAX.
- Do not use the Magic Bullet To Go as an ice crusher, or crush ice or other hard items without liquid; this can dull or damage the blades.
- Do not add carbonated liquid; gases can build pressure inside the sealed cup.
- If the ingredients are not circulating well, stop and unplug, wait for the blade to stop, remove the cup and blade, and add more liquid while staying below MAX; reseal before blending again.
- Run for no more than one minute at a time; if the cup becomes warm, let it cool before opening it carefully away from your body.
Magic Bullet Blender Combo
No, water specifically is not required for the Magic Bullet Blender Combo, but Single-Serve Cup blending needs sufficient suitable liquid and ingredients at 21°C or cooler.
How do I add liquid to the cup or pitcher?
- For the Single-Serve Cup, use room-temperature or refrigerated ingredients at 21°C or cooler and include sufficient liquid. Keep the full load below MAX and never blend with the cup empty.
- Do not use the sealed cup for hot, warm, carbonated or effervescent ingredients, including fizzy drinks and ingredients such as baking powder or yeast. Check protein powders for effervescent ingredients.
- If adding ice to the Tall Cup, keep it to no more than 25% of the ingredients and add enough liquid; do not use the Magic Bullet Blender Combo as an ice crusher.
- For hot or warm mixtures, use the Pitcher with the vented Pitcher Lid. Stay within MAX and LIQUID MAX, clear the lid vents, secure the lid and lock the Vented Lid Cap before starting on LOW.
- To add more ingredients to a running pitcher blend, slowly open the Vented Lid Cap and pour through the opening; keep clear of hot steam or splashes and refit the cap afterwards.
Next steps
- Do not grind dry grains, cereal or coffee, and do not pack the cup or pitcher with ice; dry ingredients or a wedged blade can overheat the motor.
- If overloading stops the blade, turn the dial to HOME, unplug and wait for all movement to stop before removing some ingredients; refit the attachment before trying again.
- Do not run consecutive cup blending cycles. If a cup becomes warm, stop blending and unplug; leave it untouched on the base for at least 30 minutes, keep others from touching it and do not blend again. Allow longer if it is still warm.
- Only once the cup is completely cool, remove it slowly, point it away from your face and body, cover the blade with a towel and slowly untwist the blade to release pressure. Never use heat, force or prying; if it remains stuck, dispose of the cup and contents safely.
Magic Bullet Mini Juicer
No, the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer extracts juice from fruit and vegetables without added water or other liquid.
How do I juice without adding water?
- Wash fresh fruit and vegetables, remove citrus rind, stems and stone-fruit pits, and cut pieces small enough to enter the Feed Chute without force. Do not use frozen produce, bananas or avocados.
- With the Power Button OFF and the plug disconnected, seat the Juice Bowl and Sieve, fit the cover, lock both Locking Arms upright, and attach the Pulp Bin.
- Turn the Silicone Spout Cap down and position the Juice Cup beneath it, then plug in and press the Power Button down to ON before adding produce.
- Feed produce gradually and guide it with the supplied Food Pusher; no water or other liquid is needed to extract the juice. Use gentle pressure rather than forcing food down.
- Roll a handful of leafy greens into a small ball and push it down slowly. Watch for juice flowing into the Juice Cup and pulp collecting in the Pulp Bin.
- Stop and empty the Juice Cup when it reaches MAX, and empty a full Pulp Bin before continuing; wait for the Sieve to stop and unplug before disassembly.
- For a slow juice flow, clean the Sieve with the supplied Cleaning Brush under running water after stopping and unplugging. Brush outside first, then inside; soak a dried blockage in hot water for 30 minutes and brush again.
Magic Bullet Kitchen Express 250W
No added-water step is given for Magic Bullet Kitchen Express 250W chopping, slicing or shredding. The full steps for this model are in its user guide.
Keep each run to one minute or less. Do not use the Magic Bullet Kitchen Express 250W as an ice crusher.
How do I load the Work Bowl for chopping?
- Remove fruit rind and all seeds or pits before preparing the food. With the Chopping Blade fitted on the Work Bowl shaft, add the ingredients at or below MAX.
- Turn the Work Bowl Lid clockwise to lock it, then turn the assembled Work Bowl clockwise onto the Motor Base.
- Turn the Power Control Knob to ON for continuous processing or hold PULSE for short bursts. Turn it to OFF when finished and wait for the blade to stop before removing the bowl.
How do I load food for slicing or shredding?
- Lift the Reversible Slice/Shred Disc by its two large finger holes and fit it on the Work Bowl shaft with the required side facing up.
- Lock the lid and Work Bowl clockwise. Remove rind, seeds or pits and cut the food to fit the Feed Chute.
- Switch ON and guide the food with gentle Food Pusher pressure; let each piece move down before adding more. Turn OFF and wait for the disc to stop before opening the bowl.
How do I load the Tall Cup?
- Put cool or room-temperature ingredients in the Tall Cup at or below MAX. Do not blend hot or carbonated ingredients.
- Tighten the Cross Blade until sealed, invert the Tall Cup and turn it clockwise onto the Motor Base to lock it.
- Use ON for continuous blending or hold PULSE for short bursts, then turn OFF. Wait until the blade stops before removing the cup.
Magic Bullet Air Fryer 2.5L
No added-water step is given for Magic Bullet Air Fryer 2.5L cooking. The full steps for this model are in its user guide.
How do I load the Air Fryer?
- Set the Crisping Tray level in the bottom of the Fry Pot, then place the food inside, leaving about 50 mm of space at the top.
- Use the Fry Pot only for air frying or heating; do not use the Magic Bullet Air Fryer for deep-frying with oil.
- Push the Fry Pot into the Base until it clicks and sits flush, set the Temperature Dial, then turn the Timer clockwise to begin cooking. NEVER submerge the main unit in water.
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The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Magic Bullet To Go 200W user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Magic Bullet Blender Combo user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Magic Bullet Mini Juicer user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Magic Bullet Kitchen Express 250W user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Magic Bullet Air Fryer 2.5L user guide (PDF)