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Table of Contents Section 1: Important Safeguards 1 Section 2: Component Overview 3 Section 3: Unpacking 5 Section 4: Installation 6 Section 5: Operation 8 Section 6: Troubleshooting 17 Section 7: Cleaning 19 Section 8: Warranty and Service 21 Appendix: Countertop Hole Template 26
Section 1: Important Safeguards Read all instructions carefully before using your Blendtec® Stealth® machine. 1.1 Safety Certification The Stealth blender and accessories are certified by ETL to UL standard (ANSI/UL 763) Issue: 2012/01/31 and to CSA standard C22.2 #195 Issue: 1987/03/01. 1.2 Health Certification The Stealth blender and accessories are certified by NSF International. 1.3 Avoiding Contact with Moving Parts Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts.
failure. This cause of failure is considered abuse and is not covered under the warranty. 1.8 Blender Blade The blender blade is sharp—handle it carefully. 1.9 Materials Not Appropriate for Use in the Blender Jar Never put metal (for example, utensils), rocks, or other hard materials in the blender jar. Such materials can cause injury and damage. Damage caused by such items is not covered under the warranty. 1.
Section 2: Component Overview 2.1 Blender Motor Base Control Surface Capacitive-touch LED interface with intuitive control icons and information screen. Drive Socket Direct drive coupling with the jar blade shaft. The socket has a lifetime warranty. Motor Housing Blender Motor Houses all components and optimizes sound and airflow for cooler, quieter operation. Never remove the motor housing. Contains the machinery that runs the blender, including the electric motor and drive train.
2.3 Blender Jar Assembly Lid Allows ease of handling and quick removal for high-speed operations. Jar Made from safe, durable, BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ copolyester for maximum performance, safety, and clear visibility. Blade Assembly Stainless steel, engineered for fast and consistent blending. Figure 3. Blender Jar Assembly 2.4 Sound Enclosure The sound enclosure has been engineered to reduce the noise of blender operation, giving you the quietest blending experience available. Figure 4.
Model (220/240 Volts) Amps Watts Stealth above counter (CQB) 8 1800 Stealth in counter (IQB) 8 1800 Blendtec 220/240-volt blenders must be protected by a dedicated 10-amp circuit breaker or fuse. Section 3: Unpacking 3.1 Items in Package You should have received the following items: • Stealth blender base • Blender jar(s) with lid(s) • Sound enclosure 3.2 Unpacking Your Blender • Remove the blender motor base, sound enclosure components, jar(s), and lid(s) from the carton.
Section 4: Installation 4.1 Above-Counter Installation • Select a location for the blender that is near an electrical outlet. Also consider proximity to ingredients, how close you want the blender to patrons, and available counter space. • Place the blender on the counter in a spot where the air intake vents on the sides and exhaust on the back of the blender are unobstructed.
Figure 6. In-Counter Clearance • ▶▶ The countertop can be no thicker than ¾" (19 mm). A thicker countertop will obstruct motor ventilation. ▶▶ If installing more than one blender, allow 14"–16" (356–506 mm) of centerto-center blender spacing. ▶▶ If installing a sound enclosure, allow a clearance of at least 5½" (140 mm) from the sound enclosure to the wall and 26" (660 mm) from the countertop to any over-the-counter cabinetry. ▶▶ Ensure lower cabinetry allows adequate airflow.
4.3 In-Counter Installation • Feed the electrical cord through the hole in the countertop. • Gently place the blender unit into the hole. • Ensure the gasket is seated correctly, lying flat against the counter surface and not pinched by the housing. • Plug the unit into an outlet with appropriate electrical protection. Section 5: Operation Note: Please refer to blendtec.com/commercial/products/stealth_blender for updates to the information provided in this section. 5.
Button 4: Medium Smoothie 3 Button 5: Large Smoothie 4 Button 6: 50 Seconds @ Speed 7 Coffee Profile Button 1: Small Margarita/Ice Cappuccino Button 2: Large Ice Cappuccino Button 3: Small Slushy/Milkshake Button 4: Granita/Medium Milkshake Button 5: Large Smoothie 2 Button 6: 50 Seconds @ Speed 7 Milkshake Profile Button 1: Small Milkshake Button 2: Granita/Medium Milkshake Button 3: Milkshake w/Frozen Fruit Button 4: Large Milkshake 1 Button 5: Large Milkshake 2 Button 6: Large Milkshake 3 When you turn y
Scroll (Visible in Programming Mode) Select (Visible in Programming Mode) Power Cancel/Exit Mode Pulse Slider Control Bar Preprogrammed Cycle Buttons Figure 7. Control Surface 5.3 Manual Operation Touch to switch from automatic operation mode to manual operation mode. In manual operation mode, the number buttons on the control surface are replaced with a slider control bar.
2. Blend Cycles (1.) (2.) Large Smoothie 2 Batter 23. Large Smoothie 3 3. Whole Juice 24. Large Smoothie 4 4. Soup 25. Large Smoothie 5 5. Ice Cream 26. Large Smoothie 6 6. Small Margarita / Ice Cappuccino 27. Ultrathick Smoothie 1 7. Large Ice Cappuccino 28. Ultrathick Smoothie 2 8. Ice Crush / Milkshake 29. Ultrathick Smoothie 3 9. Small Slushy / Milkshake 30. Ultrathick Smoothie 4 31. 50 Seconds @ Speed 1 32. 50 Seconds @ Speed 2 33. 50 Seconds @ Speed 3 34.
Note: To return to the main menu from any submenu area, tap menu screen appears. until the main 5.4.1 Selecting the Desired Profile To select a profile, follow the steps below: • Enter programming mode by touching and holding for 3 seconds. The control surface will display and , and the LED screen will show the main menu. • The first menu item is Profiles. Touch • • • to select this menu item.
You can also use this method to disable a number button for a profile: • Enter programming mode by touching and holding for 3 seconds. The control surface will display and , and the LED screen will show the main menu. • Touch . • On the next screen, select the first option (Standard Blend Cycles). Then, touch to scroll to the last item in the standard blend cycles menu (Disable Button) and touch .
5.4.5 Using Custom Profiles and Cycles Designed via the Blend Wizard In addition to using the profiles and cycles preprogrammed on your blender, you can use the Blend Wizard to create custom profiles that include current Blendtec cycles and/or custom cycles. Creating custom profiles allows you to further cater to your company’s unique needs. For instructions on using the Blend Wizard to easily develop custom profiles and cycles, visit blendtec.com/commercial/program. 5.4.5.
5.4.6 Exporting Profiles and Blender Statistics You can also export profiles and blender statistics to a USB flash drive. After exporting profiles to a USB drive, you can transfer them to your Blend Wizard account (blendtec.com/commercial/program). By transferring profiles to your Blend Wizard account, the profiles can be accessed by your company’s personnel at other locations. These individuals can then export the profiles to USB flash drives and import the profiles on Stealth blenders at their locations.
• Plug the USB flash drive into the blender’s USB port. • If the blender is in manual or automatic operation mode, the USB flash drive menu will automatically load on the LED screen. If the LED screen is already in programming mode, go to the main menu, touch to scroll to menu item 5 (USB Flash Drive), and then touch . • • From the USB flash drive menu, touch to scroll to option 3 (Export Counts) and then touch to select the option.
• Touch • Touch option. • Touch to scroll to option 2 (Screen Standby), and then touch to scroll to the desired standby time. Touch . to select the desired to return to the previous menu. 5.4.7.3 Blend Cycle Pause The blend cycle pause feature allows you to begin a blend cycle in automatic mode, pause the cycle (to add more ingredients, for example), and then resume the cycle at the cycle time and speed the cycle was paused at.
No Power (Blender Will Not Turn On) • Ensure the unit is plugged into the electrical outlet. • Check the building’s breaker switch or fuse to ensure it is set to the ON position. • Unplug the power cord, and then plug it in again. Touch Error The Touch Error message will appear on the LED screen if the space next to or the side of a control surface button is touched. To avoid this message, touch the center of the desired button. Error: Overtemp.
Jar: Place the jar on the base with about 16 oz (475 ml) of water in the jar. Run the motor for a few seconds using . Switch out the jar with another jar to determine whether the sound changes with a specific jar. If a jar is excessively noisy or if the blade assembly seems loose or sounds gravelly when turned by hand, contact Blendtec customer service at 1-800-BLENDTEC (US customers) or a Blendtec qualified service agent (international customers).
7.3 Motor Base and Sound Enclosure Cleaning • Ensure the blender is unplugged before cleaning. • If necessary, the sound enclosure can be removed for cleaning as follows: Open the sound enclosure lid, and use both hands to pull outward on the lid at the pivot joints (see Figure 8). This step will flex the plastic enough for it to spread and clear its mounting tabs. Figure 8.
Section 8: Warranty and Service 8.1 Warranty Description (United States) Blendtec warrants the Stealth blender against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, maintenance, and service, for three years on parts and labor required to repair or replace components that, in the sole opinion of Blendtec, are defective. The following items are not included in the Stealth blender warranty coverage: • Normal maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning as outlined in this manual.
8.13 Service Procedure If you experience any difficulty in using your Blendtec blender and following the troubleshooting steps in Section 7 does not resolve the problem, immediately contact Blendtec customer service at 1-800-BLENDTEC (US customers) or a Blendtec qualified service agent (international customers) to diagnose the problem. Please have your Stealth’s serial number ready and be prepared to describe the problem. Do not attempt to do your own repairs.
8.2 Warranty Description (Outside the United States) Blendtec warrants the Stealth blender against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, maintenance, and service, for three years on parts and one year on labor required to repair or replace components that, in the sole opinion of Blendtec, are defective. The following items are not included in the Stealth blender warranty coverage: • Normal maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning as outlined in this manual.
8.23 Service Procedure If you experience any difficulty in using your Blendtec blender and following the troubleshooting steps in Section 7 does not resolve the problem, immediately contact Blendtec customer service at 1-800-BLENDTEC (US customers) or a Blendtec qualified service agent (international customers) to diagnose the problem. Please have your Stealth’s serial number ready and be prepared to describe the problem. Do not attempt to do your own repairs.
Form to Send with Blender for Repairs/Replacement (Please make a copy of this form.) Name: Company: Store #: Address: Phone #: Serial # (found on the underside of the motor base): Cycle count (see Section 5.4.
Appendix: Countertop Hole Template 5 7/8" (149.22 mm) 4³/8" (111.
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