Manual for"caribbean chiller ice shaving blender"

If you can visually see the rod, use a few drops of cooking oil. If it leaks into any drink, you wont get sick. Don't use mineral oils.

The Ice Reservoir has a release botton at the back of the reservoir. The button must be pushed down at which time you can lift from the back and remove the ice reservoir. You can download the operating instructions for your machine here:

http://www.jardenstore.com/manuals/MANUALS/DM1000-000-000_43_64821634.PDF

This machine will not blend ice cream.

You can find the manual for the Back to Basics Solution 5500 Blender here:

When mine did that I just put in less ice the next time and I experimented to see how much liquid to add. Once I did the 2nd and 3rd batches of drinks I got the hang of it.

Ice floats, if you want to add more ice pour almost all of it out into separate container, add ice to remaining mixture and blend.

I think the ice was too hard for a hand blender. I think the impact has caused the blade to separate from the shaft or caused the shaft to separate internally. If your blender is still under warranty you might be able to get it fixed. Note: none of the "Smoothy" recipes in the manual call for ice. One uses ice-cream. One uses "partially thawed frozen strawberries" and one uses sherbet.

As soon as I turn my tahiti on I get a red flashing start button is this normal? And I also have to hold the button to mix?.

the manufacturer - their number is: 1-877-689-2737

You can also send an e-mail through their website if you prefer:
http://www.margaritavillecargo.com/CustomerService.aspx

-Tha Mp3 Doctor