ACE
TM
NOVA
Cooking and Beverage Blender
User Manual
Important Safeguards
Product Specications
Initial Setup
Product, Parts and Accessories
Program Settings
Cleaning Before First Use
Controls and Features
Stacking Food Ingredients
Blending Programs
Tamping Food Ingredients
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information
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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant™ Ace™ Nova cooking
and beverage blender to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook
healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.
We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a collection
of recipes that we hope you enjoy!
Happy cooking,
Robert J. Wang
Founder and Chief Innovation Ofcer
Download the Instant Pot App
• Original Recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................ 4
Special Cord Set Instructions .......................................................................................7
Product Specications ...................................................................................................7
Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................... 8
Product, Parts and Accessories ..................................................................................... 9
Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 11
Program Settings ........................................................................................................... 13
Controls ..........................................................................................................................13
Manual Keep Warm ...................................................................................................... 13
Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C) .......................................................................14
Reset to Factory Default Settings ..............................................................................14
Status Messages ............................................................................................................. 15
Cleaning Before First Use ............................................................................................. 16
Stacking Food Ingredients ........................................................................................... 17
Blending with the Instant Ace Nova ............................................................................ 18
Manual Blending ..........................................................................................................18
Pulse Blending ..............................................................................................................19
Blending Dry Ingredients ............................................................................................19
Cold Blending .............................................................................................................. 20
Hot Blending ................................................................................................................ 21
Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking .................................................... 22
Tamping Hot and Cold Ingredients .......................................................................... 23
Blending Programs Overview ...................................................................................... 24
Care and Cleaning .........................................................................................................25
Pulse-Action Cleaning ................................................................................................ 25
Deep Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 27
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................29
Contact Information ......................................................................................................31
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed:
1. READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Handle with care and always use the handle on the
side of the pitcher for carrying.
4.
CAUTION
To protect against electrical shock, re or personal injury, do
not immerse power cord, plug or blender base in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
6. To disconnect, select Cancel, then unplug from outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the
plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Flashing light indicates the blender is ready to operate.
8. Allow the appliance to cool before adding or removing parts, before cleaning,
and before storage. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use.
Refer to
Care and Cleaning.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. This
appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug
and/or cord set is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance
must be replaced. Contact
Customer Care for warranty information.
10. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc.
The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, such as
spatulas or tampers, may result in re, electric shock or injury.
11. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial
use.
12.
CAUTION
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or contact
hot surface, including the stove.
13. Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will damage the
appliance.
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot
liquids.
15. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
16. Blades are sharp. Avoid contact with blades and moving parts. Handle with
care.
17. The blades are not removable from the pitcher. Do not attempt to
disassemble the blade assembly. Failure to follow this direction may cause
injury.
18. Do not attempt to operate the blender with damaged blades.
19. This product is not designed to deep fry.
20. To avoid spill or splatter, do not ll the pitcher beyond 56 oz / 1600 ml as
indicated on the pitcher.
21.
CAUTION
Pitcher will be hot after cooking. Allow sufcient cooling time
before handling or serving. Keep hands away from hot glass and use side
handle on pitcher for carrying to reduce the risk of scalding or serious injury.
22. When making nut butters or oil-based foods, do not process for more than
one minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the pitcher. Processing for
longer periods can cause dangerous overheating.
23. Never blend carbonated beverages. Built-up pressure from released gases
can cause the pitcher to burst, resulting in possible injury.
24. Always operate the blender with the lid in place. To add ingredients to the
pitcher or to use the food tamper, ensure the blender is off or paused before
removing the lid or lid cap.
25.
CAUTION
Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord
away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, and never use
power outlet below counter.
26. Do not attempt to repair, replace, alter or modify components of the
appliance as this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void the
warranty.
27. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
28. Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V~60 Hz for
North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
29. Never remove or rock the pitcher/lid during operation.
30. Keep hands and utensils out of the pitcher while blending to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The lid must remain
in place when using the provided food tamper through the lid opening. A
scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
31. Never put non-food items, such as metal, glass, plastic or wood, in the
blender, as this may damage the blades and other components of the
blender. Failure to remove foreign objects from blender may break the glass
pitcher, or cause injury.
32.
CAUTION
The vented lid cap must be in place when using hot blending
programs, or when blending hot contents. Spray, steam, or spatter may cause
scalding burns. Do not overll pitcher. Keep hands away from lid openings to
prevent burns.
33. Scalding may occur if the lid or lid cap is removed when blending hot
contents.
34. Do not operate the blender while the pitcher is empty.
35. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
36.
CAUTION
Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different
blenders.
37. Prior to each use, inspect appliance for cracks or other damage. Do not use
if the lid, lid cap, pitcher, or blender base is cracked or damaged. Contact
Customer Care.
38. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special Cord Set Instructions
Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m / 24" to 35")
is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and
tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily
accessible.
Product Specications
Model:
Ace Nova
25,000 RPM Blending:
1000 W
Heating:
800 W
120 V ~ 60 Hz 56 oz.
1.6 L
11.88 lbs
5.4 kg
in: 9.37L × 8W × 16.9H
cm: 23.8L × 20.3W × 42.9H
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electric shock and/or death.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using the appliance.
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
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Initial Setup
• Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read
and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance,
property damage or personal injury.
• Remove all packaging material from in and around the blender.
• Do not remove safety stickers from the blender base, pitcher or lid.
• Do not remove rating label from bottom of blender base.
• Place the blender on a stable, level surface. Do not block the air vents at the
bottom of the blender base.
• Follow
Care and Cleaning instructions in this manual to clean the appliance
before rst use.
CAUTION
Never use the blender on a stovetop. Do not place the blender on or close to a hot
burner or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will damage the blender.
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Product, Parts and Accessories
The Instant Ace Nova features a highly heat-resistant glass pitcher for boiling, and
precision ground blades for optimal crushing and grinding, making this multi-use
appliance perfect for pros and new users alike.
The control panel provides customizable programs. Built-in safety features include
automatic shutoff and overheating protection, among others.
Before using your blender, verify that all parts are accounted for.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Blender Lid
3-in-1 Food Tamper
Strainer Bag
Lid Cap
Safety Lid Lock
Lid Brace
Measuring Cup and Tamper Handle
Food Tamper
Black Silicone Seal
Cleaning Brush
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Product, Parts and Accessories
Glass Pitcher
Blender Base
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Lid Brace Catch
Blade Coupler
Pitcher Handle
Measurement Indicators
Position Indicator
Non-Slip Foot Pads
8 Stainless Steel Blades
Position Indicator
Air Vent
Control Panel
Concealed Heating Element
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Control Panel
Hot Blending
• Purée ••
• Soy Milk
• Rice Milk ••
• Soup ••
1 Display
The LED display includes the following elements:
• Smart Program timer counts down, manual Blend and Keep Warm counts up.
• Temperature is displayed in ºF / ºC
• Setting 1 or 2 (applicable Smart Program indicates by ••). Refer to
Hot Blending
for details.
• Speed indicator bar, displaying levels 1–10
2 Smart Programs
Cold Blending
• Smoothie
• Crushed Ice
• Frozen Desserts
• Nut/Oat Milk
1
5
2 2
3
4
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Control Panel
3 Manual Blending
Use Blend for up to 05:00 minutes of continuous blending. Speed adjustable. Refer to
Manual Blending for details.
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The ame icon illuminates when a hot blending program is selected.
5 Settings
Pulse, Clean, Start/Pause, Cancel, Keep Warm and − / + buttons. Refer to
Program
Settings
for details.
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Program Settings
Controls
Cancel and Standby Mode
When the blender is plugged in but not in operation, the display reads OFF to
indicate Standby mode.
Press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time. The blender returns to
Standby mode.
Start/Pause
Press to begin a selected Smart Program. Once the Smart Program has begun,
press Start/Pause to pause a Smart Program at any time. Display indicates -P-
when paused. Press Start/Pause again to resume the program from where it was
paused.
− / +
Use to adjust the cooking or blending time, the cooking temperature, and the
blending speed. Press and hold either – or + to adjust the timer quickly.
Pulse
Pulse motion blending with adjustable speed. Refer to Pulse Blending
for details.
Clean
Fixed-pattern pulse blending for easy cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning—
Pulse-Action Cleaning
for details.
Manual Keep Warm
The Keep Warm setting may be turned on manually to reheat the contents of the
pitcher. Keep warm may only be used with the glass pitcher.
1. When in Standby, press Keep Warm to turn the setting on.
2. When the timer ashes, use the − / + buttons to adjust the warming time from
00:30 minutes to 02:00 hours.
3. To adjust the temperature, press Keep Warm again. When the temperature
ashes, use the − / + buttons to set the temperature from 140–180ºF /
60–80ºC.
Note: Temperature adjustments are saved to the Keep Warm setting after pressing
Start/Pause.
4. Press Start/Pause to activate Keep Warm. The blender gently stirs every
minute to ensure temperature consistency and avoid scorching.
For details on automatically keeping food warm after cooking, refer to
Hot
Blending—Keep Warm
.
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Program Settings
Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C)
When in Standby mode, press and hold Start/Pause for 5 seconds to toggle
between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C).
Reset to Factory Default Settings
The Instant Ace Nova blender provides a personalized cooking experience
by saving adjustments made to each individual Smart Program. At any time,
individual programs or the entire appliance can be reset to the factory default
settings.
Reset Individual Smart Programs
To reset the individual cooking programs to the manufacturer default settings,
press the Cancel button to ensure the Ace Nova blender is in Standby mode.
Press and hold the Program button for 5 seconds to reset the program. The
blender beeps twice when the reset is complete.
Reset All Smart Programs
To reset all cooking programs to the manufacturer default settings, press the
Cancel button to ensure the Ace Nova blender is in Standby mode. Press and
hold the Cancel button for 5 seconds to reset. The blender beeps twice when the
reset is complete.
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Status Messages
Indicates that the Ace Nova blender is plugged in and is in
Standby mode.
Indicates that the Ace Nova blender is pre-heating.
After a Smart Program has begun, press Start/Pause to pause
the program. Press again to resume the program.
End indicates that the Smart Program has ended.
Refer to
Troubleshooting.
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Cleaning Before First Use
NOTICE
If you are not ready to start blending, allow the pitcher to air dry fully before storing.
Before using the Instant Ace Nova for the rst time, follow the steps below to clean
the pitcher.
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
Note: The display is blank until the pitcher is seated on the blender base and the lid is
fully secured.
2. Remove the lid and ll the pitcher with hot water to 32 oz / 1000 ml, as
indicated on the pitcher.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
4. Place the pitcher on the blender base by aligning the
position indicator
near the bottom of the pitcher to the position indicator near the top of the
blender base.
The display indicates OFF when the pitcher is seated correctly.
Note: The blender will not start until the pitcher is properly seated and the lid is locked
in place.
5. Turn the lid cap counter-clockwise, then remove the lid cap from the lid.
6. Add a minimal amount (1-2 drops) of dish soap to the pitcher.
Too much dish soap may result in excess foam, which can cause the pitcher to
overow.
7. Fit the lid cap into the hole in the lid, then turn the lid cap clockwise until it
clicks into place.
8. Press Clean to select the cleaning function.
9. Press Start/Pause to begin.
Note: Do not reach into the pitcher while the blender is in use. Rotating blades can
cause damage and serious injury. Do not put hands, spatulas, or any other utensil into
the pitcher while the blender is running.
10. When the program completes, the display indicates End.
11. Lift the pitcher up and off the blender base.
When the pitcher is removed from the blender base, the display dims.
12. Remove the lid and discard the soapy water. Rinse the pitcher, lid and lid cap
with warm, clear water.
Ensure the bottom of the pitcher remains dry.
You’re ready to start using your Instant Ace Nova!
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Stacking Food Ingredients
When blending cold ingredients, the order in which ingredients are placed in the
pitcher may affect the blender’s performance. It is best to add liquid ingredients
rst and then add dry ingredients after.
CAUTION
To prevent risk of injury or damage to the blender, do not attempt to grind hard,
non-food items such as wood, glass, stone, plastic or metal.
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5
4
3
2
1
Stacking Order
1. Liquids
2. Powders and Sweeteners
(protein, ber, etc.)
3. Leafy Greens (remove ribs and
stems)
4. Soft Ingredients (yogurt, nut
butter, tofu, etc.)
5. Fresh Fruit, Nuts and Seeds
6. Frozen Fruit and Ice Cubes
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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
Manual Blending
Blend continuously for up to 05:00 minutes.
Minimum* Liquid
Maximum* Cold
Contents
Maximum* Hot
Contents
Maximum* Dry
Contents
1/4 cup / 2 oz / 60 ml 56 oz / 1600 ml 48 oz / 1400 ml 32 oz / 1000 ml
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specic instruction refer to a
trusted recipe.
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
2. Remove the lid and add recipe ingredients to the pitcher.
Note: For cold ingredients, refer to Stacking Food Ingredients.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
4. Place the pitcher on the blender base.
5. Press Blend to select the manual blending program.
6. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the blending speed.
7. Press Start/Pause. Blending begins with a gentle start and the timer counts in
seconds.
Note: The blender will not start unless the lid is locked in place.
8. Press Cancel once the desired consistency is reached.
The display returns to Standby mode and indicates OFF.
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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
Pulse Blending
Adjustable 10-speed pulse motion blending for quick food processing.
Fixed-Pattern Pulse Program
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
2. Remove the lid and add recipe ingredients to the pitcher.
Note: For cold ingredients, refer to Stacking Food Ingredients.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
4. Place the pitcher on the blender base.
5. Press Pulse to select the xed-pattern pulse program.
6. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the blending speed.
7. Press Start/Pause. Pulse motion blending begins with a gentle start and the
timer counts in seconds.
Note: The blending speed may be adjusted at any time.
8. Press Cancel once the desired consistency is reached, or wait until the
program completes.
When the program completes, the display indicates End.
Blending Dry Ingredients
When blending dry goods, make sure the pitcher, blades, lid and lid cap are
completely dry.
Size of Dry Ingredient Blend Speed
Smaller than 1/2" / 1.25 cm 7–10
Larger than 1/2" / 1.25 cm 4–6
Dry blending ideas:
• Pulverize dried bread and cereal to make breadcrumbs
• Crush nuts, seeds, graham crackers or cookies for crusts and toppings
• Grind your own our from oats, rice, wheat berries, corn and more
• Crumble chocolate for toppings
• Rough-chop dried fruit
CAUTION
To prevent risk of injury or damage to the blender, do not attempt to grind hard,
non-food items such as wood, glass, stone, plastic or metal.
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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
Cold Blending
Cold blending programs do not apply heat, and blend at different intervals
throughout the countdown to break down frozen fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds,
oats and more. Make quick smoothies, crush ice for summer drinks, create frozen
yogurt and small-batch sorbet, and whip up delicious homemade nut and oat milks.
Note: The blender will not cool or freeze food items. For smoothies and frozen desserts, use
chilled and frozen ingredients and tamp often.
Minimum* Liquid Maximum* Cold Contents
1/4 cup / 2 oz / 60 ml 56 oz / 1600 ml
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specic instruction, refer to
a trusted recipe.
Smart Programs Suggested Foods
Smoothie Fresh or frozen fruits, berries, seeds, yogurt, liquid
Frozen Desserts Frozen fruits or berries, liquid
Crushed Ice Designed to crush ice
Nut / Oat Milk Almond, oat, cashew, pumpkin seed, ax, hazelnut, hemp
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
2. Remove the lid and add recipe ingredients to the pitcher according to
Stacking Food Ingredients.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
4. Place the pitcher on the blender base.
5. Select a Smart Program to blend cold ingredients: Smoothie, Crushed Ice,
Frozen Desserts, or Nut/Oat Milk.
6. You may select the default time, or use the − / + buttons to adjust the timer.
Note: Time adjustments are saved to the Smart Program after pressing Start/Pause.
7. Press Start/Pause. Blending begins immediately and the timer counts in
seconds.
8. Press Cancel once the desired consistency is reached, or wait until the
program completes.
When the program completes, the display indicates End.
NOTICE
When blending thick contents, do not ll the pitcher higher than 32 oz / 1000 ml to
avoid overheating the motor.
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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
Hot Blending
Hot blending programs combine boiling and blending for optimal one-pitcher
performance.
Cook fresh ingredients, or blend hot, steamed and pre-cooked ingredients into
soups, purées, baby food and more.
Note: These programs apply a gentle-blending start, then add an intermittent stirring
motion to agitate food contents throughout the cooking program.
Minimum* Liquid Maximum* Hot Contents
1/4 cup / 2 oz / 60 ml 48 oz / 1400 ml
*Minimum and maximum content guidelines are recommendations. For specic instruction, refer to
a trusted recipe
Smart Programs Suggested Foods
Purée
• Soft Vegetables and Fruit (tomatoes, spinach, peaches)
•• Hard Vegetables (carrots, onions, Brussels sprouts)
Rice Milk
• White Rice Milk
•• Brown Rice Milk
Soy Milk − Soy Milk
Soup
• Chunky Soup
•• Creamy Soup
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
2. Remove the lid and add recipe ingredients to the pitcher.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
4. Place the pitcher on the blender base.
5. Select a Smart Program to cook or blend hot ingredients: Purée, Soy Milk,
Rice Milk or Soup.
6. Press the same Smart Program button again to select setting setting 1 (•) or 2
(••) as indicated above.
7. You may select the default time, or use the − / + buttons to adjust the timer.
Note: Time adjustments are saved to the Smart Program after pressing Start/Pause.
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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
8. Press Start/Pause. The display indicates the real-time temperature as the
contents heat.
Note: The blades stir intermittently throughout the Smart Program to ensure the
contents are heated evenly. The displayed temperature may drop as cooler contents are
brought towards the blades. This is normal.
9. The countdown begins once the blender reaches the target temperature.
10. Press Cancel once the desired consistency is reached, or wait until the
program completes.
When the program completes, the display indicates End.
Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking
The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after all hot blending programs.
When automatic warming begins, the timer begins counting from 00:00 to
indicate the time passed, up to 02:00 hours. The blades stir intermittently
throughout the Smart Program to ensure the contents are warmed evenly.
To turn automatic warming off, select your desired hot blending Smart Program,
then press Keep Warm.
Note: Keep warm can only be used when the glass pitcher is on the blender base.
WARNING
Removing the lid cap when blending hot contents may result in scalding injury. To
tamp hot contents, press Pause or turn the blender off by pressing Cancel, then
remove the lid completely before inserting the tamper.
CAUTION
The glass pitcher will be hot during and after
cooking. To avoid burns, do not touch the hot
surfaces. Use the handle on the side of the pitcher
to carry and pour.
Use caution when removing the lid from the pitcher,
and when pouring hot contents.
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Blending with the Instant Ace Nova
Tamping Hot and Cold Ingredients
Use the tamper to push food from sides of pitcher, or release air bubbles that may
form during blending.
When inserted through the lid opening, the guard near the top of the tamper
prevents the tamper from contacting the blades.
Tamping cold ingredients:
1. Follow steps 1–7 in
Cold Blending.
2. Press Start/Pause to Pause blending.
3. Turn the lid cap counter-clockwise and remove it from the lid.
4. Insert the food tamper through the lid opening.
5. Push food down from the sides of the pitcher towards the blades.
6. Fit the lid cap into the lid and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place.
7. Press Start/Pause to resume.
Tamping hot ingredients:
1. Follow steps 1–8 in Hot Blending.
2. Press Start/Pause to pause blending.
3. When the contents stop turning, carefully remove the lid from the pitcher.
4. Use the food tamper to push food down from the sides of the pitcher towards
the blades.
5. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher).
6. Press Start/Pause to resume.
WARNING
Do not reach into pitcher while blender is in use.
Rotating blades can cause damage and serious
injury. Do not put hands, spatulas, or any other
utensil into pitcher while blender is running.
Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between
different blenders. Only use accessories and small
parts included with purchase.
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Blending Programs Overview
Smart Program Default Time
Time Range
(mm : ss)
Target Temperature
Smoothie 01:30 01:06 – 02:20 NA
Puree
• 00:16 00:12 – 00:24 100°C / 212°F
•• 03:52 02:52 – 04:52 100°C / 212°F
Crushed Ice 00:44 00:30 – 00:56 NA
Frozen Dessert 01:42 01:18 – 02:06 NA
Soy Milk 25:14 23:14 – 28:14 100°C / 212°F
Rice Milk
• 07:49 06:49 – 09:49 100°C / 212°F
•• 17:49 15:49 – 20:49 100°C / 212°F
Nut / Oat Milk 04:45 03:39 – 05:51 NA
Soup
• 12:00 10:00 – 15:00 100°C / 212°F
•• 13:46 11:46 – 16:46 100°C / 212°F
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Care and Cleaning
Clean the Instant Ace Nova after each use.
Always unplug the Ace Nova and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.
Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use or storage.
Part / Accessory Instruction & Tips Cleaning Method
Lid Cap • Remove lid cap from lid when cleaning
Dishwasher Safe and
Hand Washable
Lid
• Remove black silicone seal from lid when
cleaning
3-in-1 Tamper
• Measuring Cup
• Cleaning Brush
• Tamper
• Disassemble and clean after each use
• If dishwashing, place on top rack
• Use the cleaning brush to clean under blades in
pitcher
Strainer Bags
• Turn inside out when cleaning and spread open
to dry
Glass Pitcher
• Blades are not removable
• Do not store food in the pitcher
• Do not wet bottom side of pitcher
• Ensure bottom of pitcher is dry before placing it
on blender base
Damp Cloth Only
Blender Base
• Wipe exterior clean with a soft, damp cloth
• Never fold the power cord
Pulse-Action Cleaning
Use Clean to remove supercial food debris and residue from the pitcher.
Follow the steps in Cleaning Before First Use to use the Clean program.
Note: To boil away stubborn dairy and protein residue, select Soup instead of Clean, then
press Soup again to toggle to setting 2.
Instant Tip: To clean and sharpen the blades, add 1–2 cups of water to the
pitcher, then add 4–5 egg shells (shells only). Do not add dish soap. Discard
the mixture after blending and rinse with clear, warm water. You can give this
calcium-rich water to your plants!
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Care and Cleaning
Deep Cleaning
Minerals in hard and soft water may deposit at the bottom of the pitcher. Periodic
deep cleaning will ensure the blender’s longevity.
1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
2. Remove the lid and add 1 cup (8 oz / 250 ml) white vinegar or citric acid, and
1 cup (8 oz / 250 ml) of warm water to the pitcher.
3. Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly, then turn the lid clockwise
until it clicks into place.
The lid braces (located on the sides of the lid) must t over the glass lid-brace
catches (located on the pitcher). Place the pitcher on the blender base.
4. Allow the solution to sit for at least one hour.
5. For regular deep cleaning, select Clean.
If the food residue is especially stubborn, select Soup, then press Soup again
to toggle to setting 2.
6. Press Start to begin.
WARNING
Do not immerse pitcher
in water or other liquid,
and do not cycle through
dishwasher.
Do not immerse blender
base in water or other liquid,
and do not cycle through
dishwasher.
Do not immerse power cord
at any time.
Do not wet prongs of power
cord.
Blades are sharp. To avoid
the risk of severe injury,
unplug blender before
inserting cleaning brush into
pitcher.
WARNING
The blender’s pitcher and base contain electrical components which may cause risk of shock if wet.
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Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible Reason Solution
Contents stop
blending while
the blender is still
powered on.
Contents are too thick.
• Add liquid to thin the recipe. Do not ll above
56 oz /1600 ml as indicated on the pitcher.
• Use the tamper to agitate contents and ease
blending.
• Use Pulse to break up chunks.
Smoky smell.
First use–heating of non-
toxic element coating.
No action needed, this is normal and harmless.
Motor overheating, may
have run for too long.
Press Cancel and wait a few minutes for the motor to
cool.
Motor overheating,
contents may be too
thick.
• Add liquid to thin the recipe. Do not ll above
56 oz / 1600 ml as indicated on the pitcher.
• Use the tamper to agitate contents and ease
blending.
Results are too
watery.
Too much liquid. Reduce the amount of liquid in your recipe.
Food is over-processed.
Use Pulse to prevent over-blending.
Shorten the blending time.
Blender will not
power on.
Pitcher is not placed on
base.
The pitcher must be in the correct position on the
blender base.
Lid is not fully closed.
Place the lid on the pitcher and press down rmly,
then turn the lid clockwise until it clicks into place.
Power cord not fully
inserted into outlet.
Ensure the cord is plugged fully into a 120 V outlet.
Check the blender on a different outlet.
Bad power connection
or no power.
• Inspect the power cord for damage. If damage is
noticed, contact
Customer Care.
• Check the outlet to ensure it is powered.
Fuse has blown.
Contact Customer Care.
White, blueish
or rainbow
discoloration of the
stainless steel in
the bottom of the
pitcher.
Mineral deposits have
settled on the bottom of
the pitcher.
Follow cleaning instructions in Care and Cleaning.
Depending on severity of staining, consider
Deep
Cleaning
.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Error code
appears on
display
E01
Motor overheated, may
have run for too long.
Remove the pitcher from the blender base and wait a
few minutes for the motor to cool.
Contents may be too
thick.
Remove and re-seat the pitcher on the blender base.
Add thin liquid to pitcher.
Use the tamper to ease blending of thicker foods.
E02 Thermostat sensor error.
Remove and re-seat the pitcher on the blender base.
Allow the blender to rest for 5 minutes between
blending hot items and blending cold items.
Contact
Customer Care.
E03 Dry heat in pitcher.
Remove and re-seat the pitcher on the blender base.
Add liquid when using a hot blending program.
E04 Power issue.
Contact Customer Care.
E05 Power issue.
Contact Customer Care.
E07 Motor is too hot.
Unplug the blender and allow it to cool before using
again.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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Warranty
Disclaimer of Implied Warranties
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR
OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or tness, so this
limitation may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly
required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.
Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE APPLIANCE OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT
TO ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT
OR USE, COSTS OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE OR KIND.
Warranty Registration
Please visit
www.instantappliances.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance
and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of
purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of your
appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date with product
developments, recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notication. By registering, you
acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying
instructions.
Warranty Service
To obtain service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by
phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to
support@instantappliances.com. You can also create
a support ticket online at
www.instantappliances.com/support. If we are unable to resolve
the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality
inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service,
save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or
within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as
provided herein. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address,
email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description
of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
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Warranty
Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase
date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance,
is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained in
accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and
exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that
your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months from the date of
original consumer purchase.
This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in
the United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used
outside of the United States of America and Canada.
Any modication or attempted modication to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of the appliance and
will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any appliance or any part thereof that
has been altered or modied unless such alterations or modications were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands
representative.
Limitation and Exclusions
The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the
purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the operating
instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance, re, ood, acts of God or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands
Representative;
2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a manner that is
contrary to published user or operator instructions; or
3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from unauthorized repairs or
modications made to this appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be paid by you.
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