Blendtec Professional Series User manual

Owner’s Manual and User Guide
® Connoisseur

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION   PAGE#
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1
SECTION2:UNPACKING 3
SECTION3: TOTAL BLENDER OVERVIEW 4
SECTION4: INSTALLATION 6
SECTION5: CARE AND CLEANING 10
SECTION6: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 11
SECTION7: TROUBLESHOOTING 12
SECTION8: WARRANTY 14

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SECTION1
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR CONNOISSEUR™
1.1SAFETYCERTIFICATION
The blender is certied by ETL (Report No. 3018204-4, 3018204-2
& 3018204-3). To comply 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HEALTHCERTIFICATION
Connoisseur and its accessories are certied by NSF International
(NSF), under the letter K (for K-TEC) in the NSF Ofcial Listing.
1.3AVOIDCONTACTWITHMOVINGPARTS
• Keep ngers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts.
• Keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender blades during
operation. Metal utensils will damage blades.
• NEVER put hands into blender jar or add substances by hand when the blender
is operating.
• NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor is operating.
• DO NOT rock the blender 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 rst. 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 re, 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,REMOVECENTERPIECEOF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 qualied 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 front panel 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.
1.17THECONNOISSEURISINTENDEDFORHOMEUSEONLY!ANYUSEOF
THECONNOISSEURFORCOMMERCIALPURPOSESVOIDSALLWARRAN-
TIES.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION2
SAVEALLPACKAGINGMATERIALSANDINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREUSE.
2.1UNPACKINGYOURBLENDER
You should have received the following items:
• Connoisseur™ motor base
• Black motor stand
• 64 oz blender jar with lid
• 96 oz 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
Connoisseur Overview
(Refer to Figures 1 and 2)
3.1BLENDERMOTOR
• Blender Base Housing: Houses the power unit in a surgical stainless steel casing.
Never remove the blender base cover. Removal of the cover will void the war-
ranty.
• Touch Pad: Consists of nine buttons that contain pre-programmed settings for
selective blender control, a pulse button, and two speed control buttons.
• LCD Information Center: will indicate status of unit as well as overload or over-
temperature conditions.
• Power Unit: This unit is located within the blender motor and contains the machin-
ery that runs the blender.
• Power Switch: Located on the front panel underneath the LCD display.
3.2BLENDERJARASSEMBLY
The blender jar assembly consists of the blender jar, blade assembly, and lid.
• Jar: Made from polycarbonate to provide maximum efciency and clear
visibility of blender performance.
• Blade Assembly: Stainless steel designed to provide fast consistent blending
3.3POWERSPECIFICATIONS
The Connoisseur is made for 110/120 volts circuits only. It is rated at
13 amps/1500 watts. It is highly recommended that this unit be protected by a
15 amp circuit breaker or fuse.
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FIGURE 4 - Motor Base - Top View
FIGURE 1 - Motor Base and Jar - Front View
Lid
Jar
Blade Assembly
Motor Base
LCD Diplay
Power Switch
Drive Socket
Touchpad

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SECTION4
INSTALLATION
It is recommended that surge protection be placed between the receptacle and the
blender motor.
4.1CONNOISSEURABOVECOUNTERINSTALLATION
1. Place motor into base unit.
2. Place blender on a at, clean and dry surface.
3. Make sure a plug outlet is available within four feet of the blender motor.
4. Ensure that the unit is turned off before plugging it into a separate 120-volt recep-
tacle.
5. Ensure that blender vents are unobstructed to allow proper cooling during use.
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16 ⁄”
6 ⁄”
8 ¼”
FIGURE 3 - Above-Counter Dimensions

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4.2CONNOISSEURIN-COUNTERINSTALLATION
Preparation
1. Identify desired blender location. Consider preferences such as proximity to ingre-
dients, available counter space, and access to a power source.
(Alicensedelectricianmayneedtoinstallappropriatepowersourcefor
theblender.)
2. Ensure potential site meets all dimensional requirements (See Figure 4.)
• Countertop can be no thicker than 3/4 inch (19 mm). A countertop thicker than
3/4 inch (19 mm) will obstruct ventilation louvers on the upper sides of the
blender base.
• If installing more than one blender, allow 14-16 inches (356-406 mm) center-to-
center blender spacing.
NOTE: The blender unit draws ambient air into the louvers located on the bottom of
the blender base. It then evacuates hot air through the louvers located on the upper
sides of the blender base. Ensure a sufcient amount of air circulates beneath the
blender base to allow cooling. Hot air should not be trapped beneath the counter
top. Nothing should be stored closer than 3 inches (76 mm) from the bottom of the
blender motor.
3. Cut a hole in the counter top 4 3/8 inches (111 mm) wide and 5 7/8 inches (149
mm) long with the shorter side facing the operator. (See Figure 4). Makesure
allspacerequirementsandmeasurementsarecorrectBEFOREcutting.
Dependingonthetypeandstyleofyourcountertop,differenttypesof
equipmentmaybeneededtocuttheappropriatehole.Itisalwaysrecom-
mendedtoconsultwithaprofessionalbeforecutting.
InstallationInCounter
1. Ensure that an electrical receptacle is readily accessible when you locate the
equipment.
2. Slide the blender base into the hole cut in your counter top (per instructions above)
with the LCD indicator and touchpad facing the operator side of the counter top. The
formed rubber gasket on the rim of the motor base should t into the hole and rest
lightly on the counter top.
3. Make sure the power switch is off before plugging the unit into the wall. Plug the
unit into a separate 120 volt receptacle with 15 amp protection.

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FIGURE 4 - In-Counter Installation

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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 rag
and water.
5.2LONG-TERMSANITATION
1. For long-term sanitation, occasionally ll the blender jar half way with hot water.
2. Add one teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach.
3. Stir for 10 seconds to mix water and bleach. Let mixture stand in blender jar for
ve 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 RIGHT SIDE UP 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.
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SECTION6
OPERATIONALOVERVIEW
6.1MAINPOINTSOFOPERATION
1. Turn on the main power switch located on the front of the blender motor.
2. Place the blender jar on the base, making sure the jar is secure. Attach the
blender lid.
3. Press the desired touch pad button once. You may press any button on the lower
row to stop the cycle.
4. When cycle is complete, remove the blender jar and serve.
6.2AUTOMATICCYCLEOPERATION
The Blendtec Connoisseur has blending cycles for ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice
crushing, milkshakes, soups, syrups, fondues, sauces, dips, dressings, batters, whole
juice, and smoothies. These cycles have variable speed settings that will change
during the course of the cycle. This allows the blender to draw the contents into the
blending vortex, which creates the desired texture. The blender will run its pre-pro-
grammed cycle and automatically shut off. If at any point you want to stop the blender
before it has completed its cycle, press any lower row button.
Note: The speed buttons allow you to control the blender to operate up to 10 speed
settings. Simply press the speed up button and the motor will begin. Continue press-
ing the Speed Up key to increase the speed, or press the Speed Down key at any time
to decrease speed. Once you have reached the desired speed, release the button.
Once you press a speed button, the blender will begin to run the selected speed, then
shut off after 50 seconds. To stop the cycle before the 50 seconds, press any button
on the lower row.

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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 front panel 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. Plug in the unit and turn the motor on again to clear the overload
condition. Check the blender jar for blockage. If overload condition re-occurs,
contact your Blendtec service agent.
• 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.
7.2NOISELEVELCHANGES
If the blender noise level has increased signicantly 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 hold the “Pulse” button for required extra blending time.
• TRIEDEVERYTHING? If none of the preceding suggestions work, contact your
Blendtec service agent for further assistance.
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 OTHER
MACHINERY.

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WARRANTY
WARRANTY DESCRIPTION (US Domestic and Canada)
Your Blendtec Connoisseur motor is warranted for 5 years. The jar assembly, includ-
ing all moving jar parts, is covered against leaking or breakage for 1 year. The blender
jar blade and the motor base drive socket are covered by a lifetime warranty. Warran-
ties begin from date of purchase.
The quality of Blendtec blenders are unsurpassed. You will enjoy years of wonderful
and reliable service from your Blendtec Connoisseur.
Warranties begin from the 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 modica-
tions, or have been or used for commercial purposes are not included under this
warranty.
THISWARRANTYAPPLIESONLYTOPRODUCTSSOLDBYBLEND-
TECORITSAUTHORIZEDDEALERS
Limited FIVE Year Warranty
Blendtec warrants the Connoisseur motor to be free of defect in material and work-
manship for a period of ve years. During this period, such defects will be repaired
or the product replaced, at Blendtec’s discretion, without charge. This warranty does
not cover damage caused by misuse, accident, or negligence. All implied warran-
ties, including but not limited to implied warranties of tness and merchantability are
limited in duration to a period of ve years on motor and one year on jars. 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
Toll Free: [phone]
Local: [phone]
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS WARRANTY
CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT
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UNDERWARRANTY
1. Contact Blendtec immediately to diagnose the difculty. 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 difculty cannot be resolved over the phone, your unit may require replace-
ment. If the 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 difculty. 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. You will be billed for services rendered.
3. When you ship your unit please enclose the following:
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:

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