Fit the cup, blade assembly and lid securely with suitable ingredients below MAX, then use Power to wake the blender and start its blending cycle.
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NutriBullet Portable Blender / NutriBullet Portable Blender McLaren
For the NutriBullet Portable Blender and Portable Blender McLaren, align the Cup and Motor Base dots, add cool ingredients with liquid below MAX, secure the Lid and lock its latch upright, then press Power, wait about one second and press again for a 20-second blend.
How do I prepare, assemble and start my blender?
- Clean before first use. With the NutriBullet Portable Blender switched off and the charging cable unplugged, hand-wash the Cup and Lid in warm, soapy water and rinse. These two parts may also go on the dishwasher’s top rack without a heat or sanitise cycle. Gently rinse the blade area and wipe it with a damp sponge or cloth; keep fingers away from the sharp edges. Do not run the base under water or put the motor base in the dishwasher.
- Charge. Dry the blender and USB-C port completely. Connect the supplied cable to the port below the Power button, then to the power supply; allow 60–90 minutes for a full initial charge. All six lights are solid blue when fully charged. Do not use a rapid charger or a higher-wattage charger.
- Assemble and fill. Set the Motor Base on a clean, dry, level surface. Secure the Cup to the Motor Base with their two alignment dots lined up. Twist off the Lid, add ingredients with enough liquid and keep the whole mixture below the MAX line. Twist the Lid back on and put the lid latch upright in its locked position.
- Check the ingredients and parts. Use ingredients at 21°C or cooler; avoid hot, warm, fizzy or effervescent mixtures and check supplement labels for gas-producing ingredients. Remove fruit pits, seeds and all utensils. Do not run an empty Cup or pack it with ice. Replace a cracked or cloudy Cup, and stop using a damaged blade.
- Start. Set the blender on a clean, dry, level surface. Press Power once and wait about one second for the light animation to finish. Press again for a 20-second blend; blue lights move clockwise. Stay with the blender. Press Power during the cycle to stop early or make short pulses.
Next steps
- Stop and drink. Wait until the blades have stopped, flip the latch down, then press the Lid’s release button to open the drinking spout. Open the lid slowly and point it away from your face; do not remove the Cup or Lid during operation.
- Pause between batches. Never blend continuously or consecutively for more than one minute total. Before a repeat cycle, carefully open a cool container to release pressure. Do not exceed nine cycles within six minutes. If the lights indicate overheating or the motor stops, let the blender cool before retrying. If the Cup feels warm, do not blend again or separate it from the Motor Base. Leave it in place without touching or opening it for at least 30 minutes; wait longer if necessary. Once completely cool, open the Lid slowly away from your body and pour the contents into a separate vessel.
- Clean and store. The blender sleeps after two idle minutes. Once powered off, clean the parts as above and store upright with the Cup attached to cover the blade; do not stack objects on it. Do not leave blended food sealed in the Cup for prolonged periods.
- For a quick rinse between uses, add cold water and a drop of dish soap to the Cup and run one blending cycle, then switch off and rinse the washable parts. Keep water away from the Motor Base.
NutriBullet Flip Stainless
For the NutriBullet Flip Stainless, add cool ingredients with enough liquid below MAX, screw the Motor Base, Blade, and Lid onto the Cup and shut the Flip-Top Lid, then press Power with the motor on top, wait about one second, press again for a 30-second cycle and flip motor-down after blending starts.
How do I prepare, assemble and start my blender?
- Unpack and clean. Remove packaging and stickers. Unplug the NutriBullet Flip Stainless and leave it untouched for 90 seconds so it shuts down. Wash the Blending Cup and To-Go Lid by hand or on the dishwasher’s top rack without heat or sanitise; these are the only dishwasher-safe components. For the Motor Base, Blade, and Lid, angle the blade downward and rinse only the blade area while covering the USB-C port with a finger. With the blade facing up, gently rinse the sipping hole; use the supplied brush for the straw, under the blades, sip hole and vent. Wipe dry, then rest the Motor Base upright with the Flip-Top Lid open. NEVER submerge the entire Motor Base, Blade, and Lid in water. Do not rinse the whole motor assembly.
- Charge. When the USB-C port is completely dry and clean, connect the supplied USB-C cable and power supply and charge for at least two hours before first use. Do not use a rapid charger or another power supply. A solid green ring means fully charged.
- Fill. Place the Blending Cup on a clean, dry, level surface and twist off the Motor Base, Blade, and Lid. Add cool ingredients and sufficient liquid to reach the minimum liquid mark without exceeding the 475ml MAX line; the Cup’s total capacity is 590ml. Ice must occupy no more than 25% of the Cup. Remove pits and seeds. Do not blend an empty Cup, hot or warm ingredients, or carbonated or effervescent mixtures.
- Fit and wake. Twist the Motor Base, Blade, and Lid tightly onto the Cup and snap the Flip-Top Lid shut. Keep the motor on top. Press Power once, wait about one second and check that the ring lights white. If it flashes yellow, tighten the Cup until the ring turns white.
- Blend. Press Power again to start a 30-second cycle while the motor is still on top. Once blending begins, turn the blender over so the motor is underneath and place it on a clean, dry, level surface. Press Power during the cycle to stop early or pulse. Keep the Flip-Top Lid closed, and keep fingers, the straw and objects out of the sip hole while the motor runs.
Next steps
- Drink or fit the To-Go Lid. After the blades stop, turn the motor back to the top and slowly open the Flip-Top Lid away from your face. Use the carry handle for transport. To change lids, unplug and allow the motor assembly to shut down for 90 seconds, then remove, clean and dry it and fit its Blade Cover. Twist on the To-Go Lid. Flip its front flap back for sipping, or keep that flap closed and slide the centre tab back for the straw. Keep the Cup upright: the To-Go Lid is not leak-proof.
- Allow cooling time. Do not run consecutive cycles exceeding one minute total. If the ring flashes red, stop using the blender and leave Power untouched for at least 90 seconds, then let it cool. If it remains locked after ten minutes of cooling, seek support. Do not leave blended food sealed inside for long periods.
- Store. Keep the clean, dry blender in a dry, temperature-controlled place, with the Cup or Blade Cover attached over the blades. Do not stack objects on the blender.
- For the automatic cleaning option, rinse the Cup, add a drop of dish soap and fill halfway with cool water. For stubborn residue, leave the soapy water on each end of the Cup for a few minutes first. Secure the motor assembly, start a cycle, then flip and shake the blender to move the water around. Wait for the blades to stop, open the Flip-Top Lid and empty the soapy water. Repeat one cycle with fresh water only and no soap for the final rinse; allow shutdown before disassembly.
If the NutriBullet Flip Stainless remains locked after cooling, take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
Starting on top and flipping once blending begins means the ingredients meet a spinning blade, so it does not get stuck on tougher ingredients.
NutriBullet Flex Portable / NutriBullet Flex Portable McLaren
For the NutriBullet Flex Portable and Flex Portable McLaren, screw the Blade Block into the Cup, add cool ingredients with liquid below MAX, lock the Sip Lid and Sip Cap, twist the Cup/Blade Block onto the Motor Base, then press Power, wait about one second and press again for a 30-second blend.
How do I prepare, assemble and start my blender?
These instructions cover the Australian NutriBullet Flex Portable product codes NBPB07222AK, NBPB07222BB, NBPB07222DB, NBPB07222EG, NBPB07222LLP and NBPB07222VB, and NutriBullet Flex Portable McLaren NBPB07222PA-MC.
- Clean before first use. With the NutriBullet Flex Portable powered off and its charger unplugged, hand-wash the Blending Cup, Blade Block and Sip Lid with Carry Loop in warm, soapy water and rinse. The Cup and Sip Lid may also go on the dishwasher’s top rack without a sanitise cycle. Wipe the Motor Base with a damp cloth only. Do not run the motor base under water or put the motor base in the dishwasher. Dry the Blade Block completely and avoid touching its sharp edges.
- Charge. Lift the silicone charge-port cover on the back of the Motor Base and plug in the supplied USB-C cable. Use a certified 5V 2A power supply, not a rapid or higher-wattage charger. The blender and port must be dry. A full initial charge takes up to two hours; all four battery bars turn solid white.
- Assemble the Cup and fill. Insert the dry Blade Block blades-first through the Cup’s bottom opening and twist steadily until the built-in soft-stop. Add cool ingredients and enough liquid, staying below the MAX line. Twist on the Sip Lid with Carry Loop and close and lock the Sip Cap. Do not add hot, warm, carbonated or effervescent ingredients, and never run the Cup empty.
- Attach the Motor Base. Place the Blade Block and Cup on top of the Motor Base and gently twist clockwise to lock them together. Do not force the connection. A correctly fitted Blade Block produces a clockwise white light animation followed by two flashes.
- Start. Set the blender on a clean, dry, level surface. Press Power once and wait about one second for the animation and battery display. Press again for a 30-second cycle. Press Power during blending to stop early or pulse. Before a second cycle, carefully open the cool container to release pressure, then close it securely. Never blend continuously or in consecutive cycles for more than one minute total.
- Stop and use the Sip Lid. Wait for the blades to stop, then grip the Motor Base and Cup and gently twist the Cup off for To-Go mode; do not push downward or hold the Sip Lid to remove the Cup. Move the Carry Loop back to expose the release button and press it to open the Sip Cap. Press the cap over the spout until it clicks to close. Keep the Carry Loop down for blending and flip it back for sipping or carrying. To hold the cap open, lightly press it down towards the Cup; lift it up and away to release that lock.
- Take apart and store. Switch off and unplug the charger. With the Sip Cap closed, remove the Sip Lid counter-clockwise; remove the Blade Block clockwise without touching the blades. Clean as above and air-dry the lid open so moisture does not stay in the seal. If the lid gasket moves, dry the area and gently guide it back into position. Store upright with the Blade Block secured to the Cup and the Sip Lid fitted, with nothing stacked on top.
What if the blender overheats or the Cup feels warm?
If the ring flashes red for three seconds then stays red, stop and allow the blender to cool before using it again.
If the Cup feels warm or hot:
- Leave the Cup where it is without opening or touching it. Do not separate it from the Motor Base and do not blend again.
- Allow at least 30 minutes to cool; wait longer if it is still warm.
- Once cool, open the Sip Lid slowly away from your face and body, then pour the contents into a separate vessel.
For a different product code or country, use the guide supplied with that edition.
NutriBullet GO
For the NutriBullet GO, add suitable cool ingredients below the 300ml MAX line, screw the Motor Base onto the Cup, hold Power for three seconds, turn the blender motor-down and press Power twice quickly for a 30-second blend.
How do I prepare, assemble and start my blender?
- Unpack and clean. Remove and safely discard protective packaging. With the NutriBullet GO switched off, wash its Cup and Cup Cover on the dishwasher’s top rack or by hand in warm, soapy water, then rinse. Gently rinse the blade area and clean with a damp sponge or cloth, keeping fingers away from the blades. The motor base/blade assembly must not go in the dishwasher or be held under running water.
- Charge. Connect the supplied USB-C cable to the slot below the Power button and a powered USB outlet. Allow under five hours for a full first charge. Red means charging; blue means fully charged.
- Add ingredients. Use cool or room-temperature food and liquid, remove fruit and vegetable rinds and peels, and remove pits and seeds. Do not use ice, frozen fruit or vegetables, hot liquids or carbonated drinks. Fill the 385ml Cup only to its 300ml MAX line, leaving room at the top.
- Fit the base. Hold the Motor Base from underneath, turn it upside down onto the Cup rim and twist clockwise until firmly secured. Hold Power for three seconds. A flashing blue light for 30 seconds means the Cup is locked and ready; if there is no light or alternating red and blue, tighten the Cup further.
- Start blending. Turn the assembled blender over slowly so the base rests on a dry, level surface. Press Power twice quickly; a steady blue light shows the motor is running. The blender stops automatically after 30 seconds, or press once to stop early. Do not run it empty; an empty run stops after three seconds.
- Stop and open. Do not run more than two consecutive cycles or more than one minute continuously. If the Cup feels warm, let it cool before opening. Once the motor and blades stop and the light is off, turn the blender upside down and twist the base anti-clockwise off the Cup, pointing the opening away from your body. Screw the Blade Cover onto the base when it is not in use.
- Clean and store. Release internal pressure before leaving any mixture in the Cup. If the red light flashes five times, let the blender cool before another run. Switch off after use, clean the parts as above and keep all parts together in a safe place.
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The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Portable Blender / NutriBullet Portable Blender McLaren user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Flip Stainless user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Flex Portable and Flex Portable McLaren user guide for the Australian product codes above (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet GO user guide (PDF)