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How do I use the buttons and programs on my full-size blender (Power Core)?

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Button functions and available programs depend on your Power Core model. Select your model for the available control instructions.

Applies to
  • NutriBullet Power Core Blender
  • NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo
  • NutriBullet Power Core Plus

For recipe ideas, browse the official NutriBullet recipe libraries for Australia and New Zealand. Choose recipes for your exact machine and attachment, and follow your user guide’s hot-ingredient and ice limits.

NutriBullet Power Core Blender

Press POWER and then LOW, MED, HIGH or SMOOTHIE to blend, or hold PULSE for a burst; press the active speed to pause or POWER to stop.

How do I select, pause and stop blending?
  1. Fill and fit the Pitcher, attach its Lid with the Vented Lid Cap, then lower it onto the base until it clicks.
  2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet after assembling the vessel.
  3. Press POWER to turn on the blender; its light indicates that power is on. The blending-mode lights sweep from left to right when the Power Core starts.
  4. Choose LOW for thin batters, gravies and marinades, scrambling eggs, cooked foods or raw fruits.
  5. Choose MED for creaming soups, dips, nuts, sauces, spreads, drinks and milkshakes; include sufficient liquid.
  6. Choose HIGH for thick mixtures and frozen fruits or vegetables.

Next steps

  1. Press SMOOTHIE for an automatic timed blending cycle to make a smooth drink.
  2. Press and hold PULSE for controlled chopping or processing; release to stop the burst.
  3. To pause continuous blending, press the selected speed again; its light goes out and the blades stop. Choose a speed to resume or select another speed while blending to change it.
  4. Press POWER to stop a blend, wait until the blades have stopped, then press POWER again to switch off completely. Unplug when finished; a lit POWER symbol means the blender is still in idle mode.
  5. Never blend longer than one minute, and do not run consecutive cycles exceeding one minute in total.
  6. If overloading trips the thermal breaker, unplug the Motor Base and let it cool for one hour before trying again.
How do I add food or clear stuck ingredients?
  • For hot ingredients, use only the vented Pitcher with its Lid and Vented Lid Cap securely fitted, keep below the fill limits and start at LOW. Increase speed only when the mixture is smooth and steady. Keep hands away from escaping steam and open the Lid carefully after blending.
  • Check that the Pitcher Lid vent openings are clear before blending; do not block the steam outlet.
  • Stay beside the blender while it runs, keep hands away from the blades and remove all utensils before starting; do not put blender parts in a microwave.
  • For a cold mixture, switch to LOW and remove only the Vented Lid Cap to add ingredients. Refit the cap before raising the speed; do not add through the opening while blending hot ingredients.
  • If ingredients stop moving, turn off, unplug and wait until the blades are still before opening. Use a long spoon, silicone spatula or wooden spoon to move food towards the centre; avoid sharp or metal objects. Remove the utensil, refit the Lid and cap, and add more liquid if sticking continues.

You can also switch between modes and PULSE while blending.

Choose HIGH for thick mixtures and frozen fruits, vegetables or ice; always add enough liquid and do not crush ice by itself.

Choose MED for creaming soups, mixing dips, grinding nuts, and blending sauces, spreads, drinks, frozen cocktails and milkshakes; include sufficient liquid.

NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo

Press POWER, then select a manual speed or SMOOTHIE, or hold PULSE for a short burst; pressing the active speed pauses blending and POWER stops it.

How do I select, pause and stop blending?
  1. Fill the Pitcher and lock its Lid interlock into the handle, close the Pour Spout Cover, then twist the Pitcher clockwise onto the base until it clicks. For a Cup, fit the blade tightly and twist the inverted Cup clockwise onto the base.
  2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet after assembling the vessel.
  3. Press POWER to turn on the blender; its light indicates that power is on. The blending-mode lights sweep from left to right when the blender starts.
  4. Choose LOW for thin batters, gravies and marinades, scrambling eggs, cooked foods or raw fruits.
  5. Choose MED for creaming soups, dips, nuts, sauces, spreads, drinks and milkshakes; include sufficient liquid.
  6. Choose HIGH for thick mixtures and frozen fruits or vegetables.

Next steps

  1. Press SMOOTHIE for an automatic timed blending cycle to make a smooth drink.
  2. Press and hold PULSE for controlled chopping or processing; release to stop the burst.
  3. To pause continuous blending, press the selected speed again; its light goes out and the blades stop. Choose a speed to resume or select another speed while blending to change it.
  4. Press POWER to stop a blend, wait until the blades have stopped, then press POWER again to switch off completely. Unplug when finished; a lit POWER symbol means the blender is still in idle mode.
  5. Keep each Cup blend to one minute or less. Do not run consecutive one-minute cycles; allow the contents to settle for at least 10–15 minutes before another cycle.
  6. If the thermal breaker stops the motor after overloading, unplug the Motor Base and leave it to cool for one hour before restarting.

Yes, you can change speeds while blending. Select another speed on the control panel.

Which button do I use for a single-serve Cup?
  • For the assembled Cup, press POWER, then SMOOTHIE. Wait until the blades stop, turn the blender off, unplug and twist the Cup anticlockwise to release it.
How do I add food or clear stuck ingredients?
  • For hot ingredients, use only the vented Pitcher with its Pitcher Lid securely fitted and Pour Spout Cover closed; keep below the fill limits and start at LOW. Increase speed only when the mixture is smooth and steady. Keep hands away from escaping steam and open the Lid carefully after blending.
  • Check that the Pitcher Lid vent openings are clear before blending; do not block the steam outlet.
  • Stay beside the blender while it runs, keep hands away from the blades and remove all utensils before starting; do not put blender parts in a microwave.
  • To add ingredients with the motor stopped, turn the Power Core Blender Combo OFF, wait for the blades to stop, remove the Lid, add food below MAX, and refit the Lid and its interlock before restarting.
  • If your recipe needs ingredients added during blending, first blend the base ingredients with the Pitcher Lid locked and Pour Spout Cover closed. Then carefully lift the Pour Spout Cover, gently add the ingredients, and close the cover again. Open slowly and keep clear of escaping steam and splashes when the mixture is hot or warm.
  • If ingredients stop moving, turn off, unplug and wait until the blades are still before opening. Reduce an overloaded batch; use a utensil to loosen food only while stopped. Remove it before refitting the Lid and restarting, and add liquid if the mixture still sticks.
  • If a Cup feels hot or warm, stop and unplug, leave it on the base untouched and do not try to open it. Wait at least 30 minutes and longer if still warm; once completely cool, gently remove it and use a towel to slowly untwist the blade away from your face and body. Never force or pry it open.
Can I change the speed while blending?

Yes. Check the controls on your motor base. On the Power Core Blender Combo panel marked LOW, MED and HIGH, press the speed you want. Press the active speed again to pause or POWER to stop. If your panel has a display with plus and minus buttons and a solid-circle stop control, use plus or minus to change speed and the solid circle to stop.

NutriBullet Power Core Plus

The Australian NutriBullet Power Core Plus (NBF07200AKP) offers Low, Medium and High speed settings. It also has Pulse and Smoothie settings. Follow the guide supplied with the blender for the start and stop sequence.

How do I identify the correct user guide?
  1. For the NutriBullet Power Core Plus, match product code NBF07200AKP before choosing instructions.

Follow the guide supplied with your NutriBullet Power Core Plus for assembly and operating steps.

Still need help? Chat with us and give us your model name and product code.

The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Power Core Blender user guide (PDF)

The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo user guide (PDF)

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