Use the Power button to wake the blender and start its timed blending cycle, and press Power once during blending to stop early.
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NutriBullet Portable Blender / NutriBullet Portable Blender McLaren
On the NutriBullet Portable Blender and Portable Blender McLaren, press Power once, wait about one second for solid blue lights and press again for a 20-second blend; press during blending to stop early or make short pulses.
How do I wake, start and stop blending?
- Prepare the Cup. Secure the NutriBullet Portable Blender Cup with its alignment dot matching the Motor Base dot, add cold ingredients with enough liquid below MAX, and fasten the Lid with its latch upright. Never blend an empty Cup, hot or warm food, or carbonated or effervescent ingredients.
- Wake and start. Press Power once, wait about one second for the ring to turn solid blue, then press again for a 20-second cycle. Blue lights travel clockwise during blending.
- Stop or pulse. Press Power during a cycle to stop early; use short starts and stops for pulsing. After the blades stop, lower the lid latch and press its release button to open the drinking spout.
- Limit repeat cycles. Never blend for more than one minute continuously or in consecutive cycles. Carefully open a cool Cup to release pressure before repeating and do not exceed nine cycles in six minutes. Stop and let the blender cool if it overheats. If the Cup is warm, do not blend again or separate it from the Motor Base. Leave it untouched for at least 30 minutes, and longer if still warm; once completely cool, slowly open the Lid away from your body and pour the contents into a separate vessel.
- Check the battery and let the blender sleep. Hold Power for two seconds to display the remaining charge. After two idle minutes, the lights go out and the blender enters sleep mode.
What do the lights mean?
- During charging, the six lights change from blinking to solid blue in clockwise order; all solid blue means full charge. If only LED 1 flashes red, recharge. With all lights off, the blender is off or asleep.
- A flashing red ring can mean the Cup is misaligned or a blade is blocked. Refit the Cup with its dots aligned. For blocked food, add liquid below MAX and try again, or shake/turn the blender over to dislodge it. If food remains stuck, switch off, unplug the charger and wait for the blade to stop before clearing it with a utensil; keep fingers away from the blade.
- Red lights alternating between the top and bottom mean too many blends; a solid red ring means overheating. Pause and let the blender cool before the next use.
It generally takes 1-2 blending cycles to fully blend your ingredients.
NutriBullet Flip Stainless
On the NutriBullet Flip Stainless, press Power with the motor on top, wait about one second, press again for a 30-second blend and flip motor-down after the blade starts; press Power during blending to stop early.
How do I wake, start and stop blending?
- Prepare the NutriBullet Flip Stainless. Add cool ingredients with liquid between the minimum-liquid mark and MAX line; ice must be no more than 25% of the Cup. Screw on the Motor Base, Blade, and Lid and snap the Flip-Top Lid closed. Do not use hot, warm, carbonated or effervescent ingredients. NEVER submerge the entire Motor Base, Blade, and Lid in water.
- Wake with the motor on top. Press Power once and wait about one second for the ring to illuminate. White means ready, yellow means low charge with several cycles remaining, and red means recharge before use.
- Start, then flip. Press Power again to begin a 30-second cycle while the motor is on top. After the blade starts, turn the blender over so the motor is underneath and place it on a clean, dry, level surface. White lights travel clockwise while blending.
- Stop and serve. Press Power during the cycle to stop early or pulse. Once the blades have stopped, turn the motor back to the top and open the Flip-Top Lid slowly away from your face. Never open it or insert a straw, finger or object while the motor runs.
- Allow a pause. Keep continuous or consecutive blending to no more than one minute total. Leave the blender untouched for 90 seconds to enter sleep mode; the ring goes dark. Avoid leaving blended food sealed inside for prolonged periods.
What do the lights mean?
- While plugged in, solid green means fully charged, flashing green means ready for normal use, flashing yellow means low charge, and flashing red means charging is needed before blending.
- Flashing yellow during use means a fitting or food obstruction problem. Tighten the Cup until the ring is white. For stuck food, stop, unplug the charger, allow the blender to shut down for 90 seconds, then carefully dislodge the ingredients. Add sufficient liquid, reduce any overfill below MAX, refit the Cup and restart with the motor on top.
- Flashing red during use means a functional error or heat lockout. Stop using the blender and do not press Power for at least 90 seconds; let it cool. If it remains locked after ten minutes of cooling, take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
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).
On the NutriBullet Flip Stainless, the blender is powered off when the ring light is off.
NutriBullet Flex Portable / NutriBullet Flex Portable McLaren
On the NutriBullet Flex Portable and Flex Portable McLaren, press Power once, wait about one second for a solid white ring and press again for a 30-second blend; press Power during blending to stop early or pulse.
How do I wake, start and stop blending?
These instructions cover the Australian NutriBullet Flex Portable product codes NBPB07222AK, NBPB07222BB, NBPB07222DB, NBPB07222EG, NBPB07222LLP and NBPB07222VB, and NutriBullet Flex Portable McLaren NBPB07222PA-MC.
- Lock the parts. On the NutriBullet Flex Portable, secure the Blade Block to the Cup, add cool ingredients with sufficient liquid below MAX, lock the Sip Lid and gently twist the Cup/Blade Block onto the Motor Base. The ring lights white clockwise and flashes twice when the Blade Block locks. Do not blend hot, warm, carbonated or effervescent ingredients.
- Wake and blend. Press Power once and wait about one second. A solid white ring and the battery bars show readiness. Press again for a 30-second cycle; the ring moves clockwise during the blend and returns to solid white when finished.
- Adjust the blend. Press Power during the cycle to stop early or pulse. A second cycle can make the drink smoother. Keep continuous or consecutive blending to no more than one minute total. Before repeating, carefully open the cool container to release pressure and close it securely again.
- Finish. Wait for the blade to stop before detaching the Cup, gripping the Cup and Motor Base rather than the Sip Lid. After 90 idle seconds, the ring moves counter-clockwise and goes out as the blender enters sleep mode.
What do the ring flashes mean?
Never put a hand or utensil inside the Cup to clear a blockage.
- Three orange flashes mean the Blade Block is not locked correctly. With power off and the charger unplugged, place the Blade Block/Cup onto the Motor Base and gently twist it into position; do not force it.
- Six orange flashes can mean the Cup is not secured, was removed during blending, or food is blocking the blade. Stop and remove the Cup/Blade Block from the Motor Base, gently shake or invert it, then reattach clockwise. For a persistent obstruction, add liquid below MAX. If clearing by disassembly is needed, switch off and unplug, remove the Motor Base, stand the vessel upside down on the Sip Lid’s flat surface, and carefully detach the Blade Block before removing stuck ingredients.
- A red flash for three seconds followed by solid red means overheating. Pause and let the blender cool until blending can resume.
How do I read the battery bars?
- Four solid white bars mean full charge. Three solid plus the fourth flashing means 75–99%; two solid plus the third flashing means 50–75%; one solid plus the second flashing means 25–50%; one flashing white bar means 0–25%.
- One solid orange bar means low battery; solid red means charge needed; blinking red means empty and unable to blend. A flashing orange first bar indicates charging from 0%. When the first bar turns white, the blender can complete a cycle while plugged in; charging pauses while the motor runs.
For a different product code or country, use the guide supplied with that edition.
NutriBullet GO
On the NutriBullet GO, hold Power for three seconds to wake it, then press twice quickly while the blue light flashes to start a 30-second blend; press once during blending to stop.
How do I wake, start and stop blending?
- Prepare the NutriBullet GO. Secure the Cup to the Motor Base with suitable cool ingredients below the 300ml MAX line, and place the motor underneath on a dry, level surface. Do not add ice, frozen ingredients, hot liquids or carbonated drinks.
- Wake. Hold Power for three seconds. Blue flashes for 30 seconds when the Cup is locked and ready. If it does not light, or flashes red and blue, tighten the Cup; the motor will not run with an unlocked Cup.
- Start. Press Power twice quickly while the blue readiness light is flashing. A steady blue light shows the motor is running for the automatic 30-second cycle. If the readiness period expires, hold Power for three seconds to wake the blender again.
- Stop. Press Power once to stop early and wait for the blades to stop and the light to go off before removing the Cup. Do not run more than two consecutive cycles or one minute continuously. Do not run the Cup empty; an empty run shuts off after three seconds.
What do the lights mean?
- When plugged in, red means charging and blue means fully charged. Flashing blue after a blend means the cycle is complete; no light means powered off.
- Ten red flashes mean food is blocking the blade. Press Power to switch off, wait for all movement to stop, invert the Cup/base assembly, remove the Cup and take out excess food. Refit with ingredients below MAX. Red flashing for 30 seconds means recharge; five red flashes mean let the blender cool before trying again.
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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)