Owner`s manual

SECTION 5: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

5.1 QUICK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS –

Use these steps to get started right away.

1� Choose a recipe from the included Blendtec Blending 101 booklet�

2� Gather all of the ingredients�

3� Load the blender jar as indicated in the recipe�

4� Plug in the blender�

5� Press the power button located on the upper right hand side of the

smart touch interface�

6� A cycle count (indicating the number of cycles the blender has run) will

display on the LED Information Center for three seconds following power on�

7� Attach the blender lid to the jar; ensure that it sits on the jar completely�

8� Place the blender jar onto the base, making sure the jar is secure and fully seated

on the motor base�

9� Press the indicated icon from the recipe once (or as indicated in the recipe)

or use the slider for manual control�

10� When cycle is complete, remove the blender jar from the blender base�

11� Remove the jar lid and serve as indicated in the recipe�

12� For best cleaning results, clean immediately after blending�

(See CARE AND CLEANING, 6�1)

5.2 ALL ABOUT BLEND CYCLES

Blend cycles are timed cycles designed for speciﬁc types of blends� These

one-touch cycles speed up, slow down, and shut off automatically, so results

are perfect every time�

Each blender in the Designer series features a number of preprogrammed

cycles and settings that provide a wide range of recipes and functions*:

Smoothie — Fruit smoothies, green smoothies, milkshakes

Timed Cycles — hot soup, bread dough

Dips — dressings, dips, sauces, batters

Ice Cream — ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbets

Hot Soup — soups, hot chocolate, syrups, fondues

Whole Juice — juices, green drinks

Clean — automatic cleaning cycle

Batters — sauces, dips, dressings, batters

Mixed Drinks — mixed drinks, milkshakes, crush ice

+10 — adds 10 seconds to your preprogrammed cycles

Pulse — used to quickly stir, chop, or mince at a high speed

Blend Rewards — the Designer 725 displays a code when blending milestones

are reached that can be redeemed online for prizes�

*Interfaces and cycles will vary depending on model number.