Operating instructions
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A reading of “OVERLOAD” indicates an overload on the motor. Turn the
motor off for 10 seconds (using the switch) then turn the motor on again
to clear the overload condition. Check the blender jar for blockage.
A reading of “LOW VOLTAGE” indicates not enough voltage coming
to the motor. Turn the motor off. Correct the cause of low voltage.
(Normally caused by more than one appliance drawing power on the
same circuit, or by low power from a power source {brown out}.) Turn
the motor on again and continue operations.
BLADE STOPS: If the overload switch stops the blender, remove the
blender jar and carefully check for blockage of the blade. If no blockage
is found, replace jar and use the “pulse” button on the touch pad to
quickly pulse the blade through the mixture. Once the blade spins freely,
a programmed button may be used.
NOISE LEVEL CHANGES: If the blender noise level has increased
signicantly from original levels, determine whether the sound is coming
from the motor or jar.
● Motor: Check to see if the excess noise is coming from the motor.
Remove the jar from the base and press cycle number one. Listen to
the motor sound without a jar attached. If it is excessively noisy, contact
your Blendtec service center.
● Jar: Check to see if the excess noise is coming from the jar. Place
the jar back on the base. Run the motor for a few seconds using the
“P” button. Switch jars back and forth to determine whether the sound
changes as different jars are used. If a jar is excessively noisy, or if the
blade assembly seems loose or sounds “gravelly” when turned by hand,
contact your Blendtec service center for assistance.
BLENDED TEXTURE UNSATISFACTORY: If the blended texture of
product is lumpy or uneven, do the following:
● Make sure the mixture is not cavitating during the cycle. Cavitation is
a condition in which the blender blade spins freely in an air pocket within
the drink mix because the mix is too cold or too solid. This problem
can be corrected by increasing the mix temperature (by reducing ice,
increasing liquid and/or insuring that the frozen ingredients used in the
recipe are never colder than 10 degrees Fahrenheit or -12 degrees
Celsius). When the right combination of correctly tempered ingredients
is used, the resulting drink is always smooth, thick and blendable without
operator attention.
● Increase cycle time. If the drink is mixing well but has not had enough
time for complete blending, try a longer cycle (usually by using a higher
button number to start the blender) or touch and hold the “Pulse” button
for required extra blending time.
● Make sure the drive shaft on the jar is fully engaged into the drive
socket or that the blade is rmly afxed to the drive shaft.
TRIED EVERYTHING? If none of the preceding suggestions work,
contact your Blendtec service agent for further assistance.
5.5 CLEAN BLENDER JAR DAILY
1. Using hot tap water, add 4 cups (1liter) of water and 1 1/2 teaspoons
(7 ml) of liquid dish washing soap to the blender jar.
2. Place the lid tightly onto the jar. Place the blender jar on the motor
and press the “pulse” button for 15 seconds.
3. Rinse with clear water until all soap is rinsed from jar and lid.
4. Store the jar right side up wherever possible. If jars are stored upside
down, insure that no water is allowed to stand in the bottom around the
blade drive shaft.
5. 64 ounce jars may be stacked one inside the other, but insure that the
handles are alternated. NEVER STACK THESE JARS WITH HANDLES
INTERLOCKED! 96 ounce jars can only be stacked by interlocking
handles.
NOTE: When washing the blender jar in a dishwasher, the jar should
be placed on the top rack. Blender jars are dishwasher safe up to 220
degrees Fahrenheit (104 degrees Celsius).
5.6 LONG-TERM SANITATION OF JAR
1. For long-term sanitation, periodically ll the blender jar with hot tap
water.
2. Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid chlorine bleach.
3. Stir for 10 seconds to mix water and bleach. Let mixture stand in
blender jar for 5 minutes.
4. Empty water/bleach mixture. Store jar as described in section 5.5.