K Tec Blender Total Blender User Manual

Instruction Manual  
 
Table of Contents  
SECTION  
PAGE #  
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
SECTION 2: UNPACKING  
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3
SECTION 3: TOTAL BLENDER OVERVIEW  
SECTION 4: INSTALLATION  
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4
SECTION 5: CARE AND CLEANING  
SECTION 6: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW  
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING  
SECTION 8: WARRANTY  
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7
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1.8 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD  
BY BLENDTEC  
SECTION 2  
The use of any unauthorized attachments may cause fire, electric shock, and/or  
injury and will void the warranty.  
SAVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE  
USE.  
1.9 CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY IN PLACE WHILE APPLIANCE IS  
OPERATING  
2.1 UNPACKING YOUR BLENDER  
You should have received the following items:  
• TOTAL BLENDERTM motor base  
• Blender jar with lid  
1.10 BLADES ARE SHARP! HANDLE CAREFULLY!  
• Recipe book  
1.11 WHEN BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS, REMOVE CENTER PIECE OF LID  
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.  
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 loca-  
tions; or cleaning.  
2.2 RECORDING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE  
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.  
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)  
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.  
Date of Purchase:  
1.15 AVOID TOUCHING THE BLENDER DRIVE SOCKET AFTER EXTENSIVE  
USE.  
____________________________________________________  
The blender drive socket may become hot after numerous cycles.  
Purchased From  
1.16 CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN APPLIANCE IS USED BY  
OR NEAR CHILDREN.  
____________________________________________________  
1.17 THE TOTAL BLENDER IS INTENDED FOR HOME USE ONLY! ANY USE  
OF THE TOTAL BLENDERTM FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES VOIDS ALL  
WARRANTIES.  
2.3 REGISTRATION OF YOUR BLENDER  
under the Support button) or return the registration card to the address provided.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SECTION 3  
TOTAL BLENDER OVERVIEW  
(Refer to Figures 1 and 2)  
3.1 BLENDER MOTOR  
• Motor Cover: Houses the power unit in a durable, easy-to-clean  
polycarbonate.  
Touch Pad: Consists of six 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  
machinery that runs the blender.  
• Power Switch: Located on the back lower-right corner of the power unit.  
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 efficiency and clear  
visibility of blender performance.  
• Blade Assembly: Stainless steel designed to provide fast consistent blending  
SECTION 4  
INSTALLATION  
We recommend that surge protection be placed between the receptacle and the  
blender motor.  
TOTAL BLENDER 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 that the unit is turned off before plugging it into a separate 120-volt  
receptacle.  
4. Ensure that blender vents are unobstructed to allow proper cooling during  
use.  
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SECTION 5  
SECTION 6  
CARE AND CLEANING  
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW  
5.1 AFTER USE CLEANING  
6.1 MAIN POINTS OF OPERATION  
1. Add 1 cup of hot water and a drop of liquid dishwashing soap to the blender  
jar.  
1. Turn on the main power switch located on the back of the blender motor in  
the lower right corner.  
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.  
2. Place the blender jar on the base, making sure the jar is secure. Attach the  
blender lid. Hold the jar lid down with your hand if the jar is more than half  
full.  
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.  
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.  
5.2 LONG-TERM SANITATION  
6.2 AUTOMATIC CYCLE OPERATION  
1. For long-term sanitation, occasionally fill 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 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 RIGHT SIDE UP on dish rack  
until dry.  
The Blendtec Total Blender 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 con-  
tents into the blending vortex, which creates the desired texture. The blender will  
run its pre-programmed 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 pressing 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 at the selected speed, then shut off after 50 seconds. To stop the cycle  
before the 50 seconds, press any button on the lower row.  
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 war-  
ranty.  
• 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 upright.  
• BLENDER JAR IS DISHWASHER SAFE - TOP RACK ONLY! Extreme tem-  
peratures damage the lower seal to the jar.  
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7.3 BLENDED TEXTURE UNSATISFACTORY  
If the blended texture of product is lumpy or uneven, do the following:  
SECTION 7  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
• Ensure the mixture is not cavitating during the cycle. Cavitation is a condi-  
tion 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  
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 higher button  
number to start the blender) or touch and hold the “Pulse” button for required  
extra blending time.  
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  
indicates a lack of power to the unit.  
TRIED EVERYTHING? If none of the preceding suggestions work, contact  
your Blendtec service agent for further assistance.  
• 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  
over-load condition. Check the blender jar for blockage. If overload condi-  
tion 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 but-  
ton may be used.  
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.  
7.2 NOISE LEVEL CHANGES  
If the blender noise level has increased significantly from original levels, deter-  
mine 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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SECTION 8  
UNDER WARRANTY  
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 representatives will void the warranty. Many issues can be resolved  
simply and quickly over the phone.  
WARRANTY DESCRIPTION (US Domestic and Canada)  
Your Blendtec Total Blender motor is warrented for 3 years or 10,000 cycles,  
whichever happens first. The jar assembly, including all moving jar parts, is cov-  
ered against leaking or breakage for 1 year. The blender jar blade and the motor  
base drive socket are covered by a lifetime warranty. Warranties begin from date  
of purchase.  
2. If the difficulty cannot be resolved over the phone, your unit may require re-  
placement. If blender is under warranty Blendtec will repair or replace the unit at  
no cost. Cosmetic damage and abuse are not included.  
The quality of Blendtec blenders are unsurpassed. You will enjoy years of won-  
derful and reliable service from your Blendtec Total Blender.  
3. Upon receiving instructions from Blendtec, box up your existing unit and en-  
close the following:  
Warranties begin from the date of purchase. Cosmetic damage, product abuse,  
unreasonable use, damage resulting from an accident, product tampering, servic-  
ing 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.  
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:  
An explanation of the problem:  
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD BY  
BLENDTEC OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS  
Place of purchase:  
Limited Three Year Warranty  
OUT OF WARRANTY  
Blendtec warrants THE TOTAL BLENDERTM motor to be free of defect in  
material and workmanship 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 cover damage caused by misuse, accident, or  
negligence. All implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties  
of fitness and merchantability are limited in duration to a period of three years on  
motor and one year on Jar. Any unit submitted for repair must be accompanied  
by proof of original purchase and should be shipped prepaid to:  
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 ren-  
dered.  
3. When you ship your unit please enclose the following:  
Blendtec home  
1206 South 1680 West  
Orem, UT 84058  
(800) 253-6383  
Your name:  
Address:  
Phone number:  
(801) 222-0888  
The blender serial number:  
(located on the bottom of the blender base)  
Cycle Count (from the LCD indicator):  
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS WARRANTY  
CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT  
Your purchase date:  
Place of purchase:  
An explanation of the problem:  
(800) 253-6383 OR (801) 222-0888.  
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1206 South 1680 West  
Orem, UT 84058  
801-222-0888  
blendtechome.com  
21-801-03 Blendtec Home Total Blender Manual Rev. 02 June 2006  
©2006 K-TEC, Inc., All Rights Reserved  
Blendtec is a registered trademark of K-TEC, Inc.  
 

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