Owner`s manual

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• Blending spices and coffee can permanently discolor the jar and impregnate
the flavors into the jar� Consider purchasing a second jar specifically for
blending spices and coffee�
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
7.1 NO POWER (BLENDER MOTOR WILL NOT TURN ON)
If the blender motor will not turn on, try the following:
• Ensure the power switch is set to the ON position�
• Ensure your home’s circuit breaker switch or fuse is set to the ON
position�
• Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, wait 5 seconds, and
then plug the power cord back in�
• Determine whether the LCD is lit� If the LCD is not lit, the unit lacks power�
7.2 ERROR MESSAGES
• Overtemp: The Overtemp message indicates that the motor is
overheating and the blender has been disabled until the unit cools to
normal operating temperatures� Turn off and unplug the unit, and allow
it to cool for at least 20 minutes�
• Overload: The Overload message indicates the motor has
overloaded� Turn off and unplug the unit� Remove the blender jar from
the base, and remove anything blocking the blender blade� Replace
the jar, and press Pulse to move the blade through the mixture� Once
the blade spins freely, you may use a touch pad button�
If the blade will still not spin, remove the blender jar from the
blender base and turn the shaft by hand to see if it rotates easily� If
it does, plug in the unit and turn the blender on to clear the overload
condition� If the overload message reappears, contact your Blendtec
service agent�
7.3 NOISE-LEVEL CHANGES
If the blender noise has increased from the original levels, determine
whether the sound is coming from the blender motor or jar�
Blender motor: Remove the jar, and press Button 2 or Button 3� Listen to
the motor sound� If it is excessively noisy, contact your Blendtec service agent�
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 depending on the jar 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 agent�