Blendtec Home Blender Guide

Home Blender
Owner’s Manual and User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE #
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4
SECTION 2: UNPACKING 6
SECTION 3: BLENDER OVERVIEW 7
SECTION 4: INSTALLATION 7
SECTION 5: CARE AND CLEANING 7
SECTION 6: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 9
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 12
SECTION 8: WARRANTY 13

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SECTION 1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read all instructions carefully before using your Blendtec® blender
1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION
This blender is certified by ETL (Report No. 3018204-4, 3018204-2 &
3018204-3). It also complies with UL standard 982 4th ed. 11-29-2001,
and to CSA standard C22.2 No. 195-m 1987, Nov. 1990, R 1994.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
The blender and its accessories are certified by NSF International
(NSF) under Blendtec® in the NSF Official Listing.
1.3 AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS
• Keep fingers, hands, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts.
• Keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender jar blades during
operation. Metal utensils may damage blades.
• NEVER put hands into the blender jar or add substances by hand when the
blender jar is on the motor base.
• NEVER touch the blade with your fingers whether it is on or off the motor base.
• NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor is operating.
• DO NOT rock the blender jar during operation.
These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the blender.
1.4 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED
If the blender malfunctions call your service agent first. If it is dropped or damaged in
any way, return the blender to a Blendtec service agent immediately for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or possible replacement.
1.5 NEVER OPERATE BLENDER IN LIQUID
To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put the motor base in water or
other liquid. Do not use the blender outdoors where it is subject to precipitation.
1.6 NEVER PUT NON-FOOD ITEMS INTO JAR
Metal utensils, rocks, and glass are dangerous if placed in jar. Damage caused by
such foreign objects will void the warranty. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while
blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender.
Utensils may only be used when the blender is not running.
1.7 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT THE LID IN PLACE

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1.8 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY
BLENDTEC
The use of any unauthorized attachments may cause fire, electric shock, and/or injury
and will void the warranty.
1.9 CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY IN PLACE WHILE APPLIANCE IS
OPERATING
1.10 BLADES ARE SHARP! HANDLE CAREFULLY!
1.11 WHEN BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS, THE VENTED LID WILL ALLOW PRES-
SURE RELIEF. BE CAREFUL NOT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY STEAM
COMING FROM THE CLEAR CENTER LID.
1.12 POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS
• NEVER operate with a damaged cord or plug. (If the supply cord is damaged it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorized service agent to avoid a
hazard.)
• DO NOT permit the cord to hang over the edge of the work surface.
• NEVER use an extension cord with the unit.
• Unplug the blender motor when not in use, before changing blender locations, or
cleaning.
1.13 NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE POWER UNIT
Never remove the blender motor cover. The blender motor does not contain self-
adjustable or serviceable parts. A qualified service agent must make all service
adjustments. Removing the cover or attempting to service the blender will void the
warranty.
1.14 TURN THE POWER SWITCH OFF WHEN NOT IN USE
The Power Switch (ON/OFF switch) is located on the back of the blender motor cover.
1.15 AVOID TOUCHING THE BLENDER DRIVE SOCKET AFTER EXTENSIVE
USE
The blender drive socket may become hot after numerous cycles.
1.16 CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN APPLIANCE IS USED BY
OR NEAR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED CAPABILITIES. FUR-
THER, CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED CAPABILITIES SHOULD
NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE AT ANY TIME.
1.17 THE BLENDER IS INTENDED FOR HOME USE ONLY! ANY USE OF THE
BLENDER FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.
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SECTION 2 - UNPACKING
SAVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
2.1 UNPACKING YOUR BLENDER
You should have received the following items:
• Motor base
• Blender jar with lid
• Recipe book
1. Remove blender motor, blender jar, and lid from packaging.
2. Unwind the power cord.
3. Check for any packing material that may have blocked ventilation holes in
the blender motor.
4. Inspect all items to ensure no damage occurred in shipment.
5. If any damage has occurred contact your Blendtec service agent
immediately.
2.2 RECORDING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE
Record your blender motor serial number and date of purchase in the space below.
You will need these when contacting Blendtec for service or questions.
Motor Serial #:
____________________________________________________
(Found on bottom of motor base)
Date of Purchase:
____________________________________________________
Purchased From:
____________________________________________________
2.3 REGISTRATION OF YOUR BLENDER
Register online at www.blendtec.com (select “Product Registration”
under the ‘Service’ button) or return the registration card to the address provided.

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SECTION 3 - BLENDER OVERVIEW
(Refer to Figures 1 and 2)
3.1 BLENDER MOTOR BASE
• Touch Pad: Consists of nine buttons that contain six pre-programmed settings for
selective blender control, two speed control buttons, and a pulse button.
• Blender Drive Socket: This is where the jar couples with the motor to turn the blade
assembly.
• LCD Information Center: Indicates status of unit as well as overload or over-tem-
perature conditions.
• Power Unit: This unit is located with the blender motor and contains the machinery
that runs the blender.
3.2 BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY
The blender jar assembly consists of the blender jar, blade assembly, and lid.
• Jar: Made from a tough durable material to provide maximum efficiency and clear
visibility of blender performance.
• Lid: Flexible rubber lid seals liquids within the jar during blending.
• Blade Assembly: Stainless steel designed to provide fast, consistent blending.
• Power Switch: Located on the back lower-right corner of the motor base cover.
• Power Cord: Located at the back of the motor base cover.
• Motor Base Cover: Houses the power unit in a durable, easy-to-clean
polycarbonate.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION
1. Place blender on a flat, clean, and dry surface.
2. Make sure a plug outlet is available within four feet of the blender motor.
3. Ensure the unit is turned off before plugging it into a separate 120-volt recep-
tacle.
4. Ensure that blender vents are unobstructed to allow proper cooling during use.
We recommend that surge protection be placed between the receptacle and the
blender motor.
SECTION 5 - CARE AND CLEANING
5.1 AFTER USE CLEANING
1. Add 1 cup of hot water and a drop of liquid dishwashing soap to the blender jar.
2. Place the lid tightly onto the jar. Place the blender jar on the blender base and,
with your hand placed on top of the lid, press the pulse button for 5 seconds.
3. Rinse with clear water until all soap is rinsed from jar and lid.
4. Clean the blender base by simply wiping the base and touchpad with a damp
cloth and water.
5.2 LONG-TERM SANITATION
1. For long-term sanitation, occasionally fill the blender jar half way with hot water.
2. Add one teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach.

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Figure 2 Side View
MOTOR BASE AND JAR ASSEMBLY
Figure 1 Front View
MOTOR BASE
Lid
Jar
Blade Assembly
Motor Base Cover
Power Switch
Power Cord
Blender Drive
Socket
Power Unit
Touch Pad
LCD Information
Center

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3. Stir for 10 seconds to mix water and bleach. Let mixture stand in blender jar for
five minutes.
4. Empty water/bleach mixture and rinse the jar thoroughly to ensure that there is
no bleach mixture left in the jar. Turn jar up side down on dish rack until dry.
5.3 CLEANING TIPS AND CAUTIONS
• Do not use abrasives or stiff brushes to clean the blender base or jar as this will
dull or scratch the surface. Cosmetic damage is not covered by warranty.
• NEVER submerge the blender motor in water. Avoid submerging blender jars for
more than 5 minutes. Water penetration through the lower jar seals will reduce
the life of the jar. After cleaning, we recommend the blender jar be stored up-
right.
• BLENDER JAR IS DISHWASHER SAFE–TOP RACK ONLY! Extreme temperatures
damage the lower seal to the jar.
SECTION 6 - OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
Your Blendtec home blender has 30+ pre-programmed blend cycles for your conve-
nience, as well as optional manual controls. A representation of the controls is found
below:
6.1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN OPERATION
1. Turn on the main power switch located on the back of the blender motor base in
the lower right corner. The display on the front will read “Blendtec home”
2. Place the blender jar on the base, making sure the jar is secure. Attach the
blender lid.
6.2 MANUAL CONTROLS
START/STOP: The START/STOP button can be pressed at any time to stop the cur-
rent blender function.
PULSE: To use the high–speed pulse, simply hold the pulse button for the desired
amount of time. The blender will stop when you release the button. The pulse func-
tion can also be activated during a blend cycle. When the pulse button is pressed
the current cycle pauses and the pulse begins. When the pulse button is released the
selected cycle resumes.

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SPEED UP/SPEED DOWN: Pressing the UP button will start a speed cycle for 50
seconds. During this time press or hold down the UP/DOWN arrows to control up to 9
speeds at which the blender can operate.
6.3 AUTOMATIC AND CUSTOM CONTROLS
PRESETS: The four numbered buttons on the left side of the touchpad operate four
customizable pre-selected blend cycles. To select one of these presets simply press
the designated button.
SELECTING A CYCLE FROM THE CYCLE MENU: To access the Cycle Menu
press the SELECT CYCLE MENU button. The Menu Mode LED will light. The first cat-
egory to appear on the LCD display is BEVERAGES. Continue pressing or hold down
the SELECT CYCLE MENU button to cycle through the cycle categories.
Once the category of cycles has been reached, press or hold down the arrow keys to
scroll through the cycles listed in that category. To use this cycle, press the START/
STOP button. The LCD display will show the cycle name and the time remaining
within the cycle.
After a cycle has completed within the Menu Mode, the SELECT CYCLE MENU and
UP/DOWN arrows can be used to select another cycle.
Press the PULSE button to exit the Menu Mode.
PULSE CYCLES: Unlike the other cycles, the FOOD PROCESSING category cycles
(Chop, Whip, and Puree) function similar to the pulse function. Use the START/STOP
button as you would the PULSE button by pressing for the desired duration and
releasing when complete.
PROGRAMMING A PRESET: Enter the Menu Mode by pressing the SELECT
CYCLE MENU button. Using the SELECT CYCLE MENU and UP/DOWN arrows navi-
gate to the cycle you wish to program onto the preset. When the name of the desired
cycle appears on the LED display, press and hold the desired preset button for two
seconds. The display will change to read the name of the existing cycle on the preset,
then change to read “ProgrammingBttnX” where “X” is the number of the preset.
When the programming is complete, the display will read “Program Complete”. The
blender will exit menu mode automatically and the preset is available for use.
If the blender fails to program the button, the display will read, “Program Failed”. If
you continue to receive this message after multiple attempts to program your blender,
contact Blendtec customer service at 800-253-6383 for assistance.

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6.4 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS
The Blendtec home blender has the following cycles set as factory defaults:
BUTTON # CATEGORY CYCLE NAME
1 Multi-Use Low Energy
2 Beverages Smoothie
3 Drinks/Ice Cream Mixed Drinks
4 Whole Foods Whole Juice
To restore your blender to these settings, press and hold preset button 4 and the
START/STOP button. The display will read, “RestoringDefaults”. When the program-
ming is complete, the display will read, “Restore complete” and the blender will be
ready for use in standard mode.
FIGURE 3 - BLEND CYCLES**
Beverages Drinks/
Ice Cream Whole Foods Food Processing Multi-Use
Smoothie Ice
Cappuccino Light Juice *Chop Low Energy
XL Smoothie Ice Cream Whole Juice *Whip Medium
Energy
Milkshake, Ice Mixed Drinks Frozen Fruit/
Yogurt *Puree Speed 6
FullStrength™ Fruit Drinks Sauces, Dips Knead Dough
Medium
Energy
Up/Down
Hot Chocolate Granita Soups Grind Grain High Energy
Up/Down
*Chop, Whip, and Puree function as pulse cycles; see instructions above for details.
**There is a possibility of a sixth category for custom manufactured machines. Please
see the individual documentation for details on these custom cycles.

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SECTION 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 BLENDER MOTOR WILL NOT TURN ON
If the blender motor will not turn on, try the following:
• Make sure the main power switch on the back lower-right corner is turned ON.
• Check your house circuit breaker switch or fuse to make sure it is set to the ON
position.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle, wait 5 seconds, then plug power
cord back in.
• Determine if the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is lit. An absence of a lit LCD indi-
cates a lack of power to the unit.
• Remove the blender jar from the blender motor and check to make sure the blade
turns freely while unattached to the motor. If the blade does not move freely the
problem may be the jar, not the motor. Check the jar by turning the shaft by hand
to see if it rotates easily.
Look at the LCD:
• A reading of “OVERTEMP” indicates that the motor is overheating. The blender
has been disabled until the unit cools to operating temperatures. Turn off and
unplug the unit. Allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes.
• A reading of “OVERLOAD” indicates an overload on the motor. Turn off and
unplug the unit. Check the blender jar for blockage and clear if necessary. Plug in
the unit and turn the blender on again to clear the overload condition. If overload
condition re-occurs, contact your Blendtec service agent.
• BLADE STOPS: If the overload condition 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.
7.2 NOISE LEVEL CHANGES
If the blender noise level has increased significantly from original levels, determine
whether the sound is coming from the blender motor or jar.
• Blender Motor: Check to see if the excess noise is coming from the blender base.
Remove the jar and press cycle number two or three. 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 motor. Run the motor for a few seconds using the Pulse button. If you have
more than one jar, test a different jar 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.

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7.3 BLENDED TEXTURE UNSATISFACTORY
If the blended texture of product is lumpy or uneven, do the following:
• Ensure 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 in-
creasing the mix temperature by reducing ice, increasing liquid and/or ensuring
that the frozen ingredients used in the recipe are never colder than 10 degrees
Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius).
• 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 blend-
ing time.
• TRIED EVERYTHING? If none of the preceding suggestions work, contact your
Blendtec service agent for further assistance.
SECTION 8 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY DESCRIPTION (US Domestic and Canada)
Your Blendtec blender motor is warranted for 3 years. The jar assembly, including all
moving jar parts, is covered against leaking or breakage for 3 years. Warranties begin
from date of purchase.
Cosmetic damage, product abuse, unreasonable use, damage resulting from an
accident, product tampering, servicing performed or attempted by unauthorized
service agencies, units that have modifications, or have been or used for commercial
purposes are not included under this warranty.
The quality of Blendtec blenders is unsurpassed. You will enjoy years of wonderful
and reliable service from your Blendtec blender.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD BY
BLENDTEC OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS
Limited Three–Year Warranty
Blendtec warrants the blender motor to be free of defect in material and workman-
ship for a period of three years. During this period, such defects will be repaired or
the product replaced at Blendtec’s discretion without charge. This warranty does not
INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEAR IN THIS USER
GUIDE ARE NOT MEANT TO COVER EVERY
POSSIBLE CONDITION OR SITUATION THAT
MAY OCCUR. GOOD JUDGMENT MUST BE
USED WHEN OPERATING THIS OR ANY OTH-
ER MACHINERY.

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cover damage caused by misuse, accident, or negligence. All implied warranties, in-
cluding but not limited to implied warranties of fitness and merchantability are limited
in duration to a period of three years on motor and jar. Any unit submitted for repair
must be accompanied by proof of original purchase and should be shipped prepaid
to:
Blendtec home
1206 South 1680 West
Orem, UT 84058
[phone]
[phone]
UNDER WARRANTY
1. Contact Blendtec immediately to diagnose the difficulty. Please have blender serial
number ready as well as a description of the problem. Do not attempt to do your own
repairs. Repairs made by persons other than Blendtec authorized service representa-
tives will void the warranty. Many issues can be resolved simply and quickly over the
phone.
2. If the difficulty cannot be resolved over the phone, your unit may require replace-
ment. If blender is under warranty, Blendtec will repair or replace the unit at no cost.
Cosmetic damage and abuse are not included.
3. Upon receiving instructions from Blendtec, box up your existing unit and enclose
the following:
Your name:
Address:
Phone number:
The blender serial number:
(located on the bottom of the blender motor base)
Cycle Count (from the LCD indicator):
Your purchase date:
Place of purchase:
An explanation of the problem:
OUT OF WARRANTY
1. Contact Blendtec to diagnose the difficulty. Please have the blender serial number
ready along with a description of the problem. Do not attempt to do your own repairs.
Many issues can be resolved simply and quickly over the phone.
2. If the blender is not under warranty and you wish to have it repaired, box up the
blender motor and ship it to Blendtec and you will be billed for services rendered.
3. When you ship your unit please enclose the following:

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Your name:
Address:
Phone number:
The blender serial number:
(located on the bottom of the blender base)
Cycle Count (from the LCD indicator):
Your purchase date:
Place of purchase:
An explanation of the problem:
Products intended for sale in the United States and Canada are only covered by U.S.
and Canadian warranty, repair policies, and procedures. Products used or sold out-
side the United States and Canada are subject to the applicable international
warranty and service procedures.
Using a machine outside the country it was
designed for will void the warranty.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS WARRANTY
CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT
[phone] OR [phone].

1206 South 1680 West
Orem, UT 84058
801-222-0888
blendtechome.com
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