User Guide
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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�
Quick Start Guide
1� Turn on the blender by toggling the power switch on the front of the blender�
2� Raise the sound enclosure lid�
3� Place the blender jar on the motor base, ensuring the jar is completely seated
and the jar lid is secured�
4� Close the sound enclosure lid�
5� On the touchpad, press the desired blend cycle number or pulse icon�
6� Push any blend cycle button to stop a blend cycle before the programmed
time elapses�
Automatic Cycle Operation
Your Connoisseur blender is preprogrammed with multiple blender profiles, to help
operators achieve consistent blends with a minimum of training, trial and error�
You can select from the following profiles and blend cycles:
Multipurpose Profile*
Button 1: Small Milkshake
Button 2: Granita / Medium Milkshake
Button 3: Small Margarita / Ice Cappuccino
Button 4: Medium Smoothie 4
Button 5: Large Smoothie 4
Button 6: Pulse
*When you turn the blender on for the first time this will be the default profile�
Preprogrammed Cycles
For a complete list of preprogrammed profiles or cycles and instructions on how
to program and change profiles or cycles, please visit blendtec�com
Pulse Function
The Pulse button is used for chopping, mincing, whipping or other momentary
tasks that do not require a long blend cycle� You can also use the Pulse button
to quickly stir a blend before serving�
The Pulse setting runs at speed 7 and will only run while the Pulse button is held
down� When the button is released, the motor shuts off�
Preprogrammed Cycle Buttons Pulse
Figure 5. Counter space for Connoisseur 825
3” (7�6 cm)
Minimum
clearance
¾” (1�9 cm)
Maximum
thickness