ABC SMOOTHER SPACESAVER MANUAL
Table Of Contents Section Page Section 1.....Important Safeguards 5 Section 2.....Component Overview 7 Section 3.....Unpacking 8 Section 4.....Installation 9 Section 5.....Operating Instructions 11 Section 6.....Warranty and Service 15 Appendix A.....ABC Operation 17 Appendix B.....
SECTION 1 – IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR BLENDTEC MACHINE. 1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION The ABC, Smoother, and SpaceSaver blenders and accessories are certified by ETL to UL standard 763, and to CSA standard C22.2 No. 195-m1987, and to CE Standards. 1.2 HEALTH CERTIFICATION The ABC, Smoother, and SpaceSaver blenders and accessories are certified by NSF International. R 1.
If the blender malfunctions call Blendtec customer service (international customers contact a Blendtec qualified service agent). If it is dropped or damaged in any way, return the blender to Blendtec customer service (international customers contact a Blendtec qualified service agent) immediately for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or possible replacement. 1.8 NEVER OPERATE IN LIQUID Do not operate the blender motor in water or any other liquid.
SECTION 2: COMPONENT OVERVIEW BLENDER MOTOR BASE The blender motor is located within the blender motor base and contains the components which run the blender including the electric motor, drive shaft, and microprocessor controlled circuit board. The blender motor base consists of the motor housing, touchpad, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, drive socket, and the power switch (See Appendix B, figures 1.1 and 1.2). • Motor housing: Encloses the power unit in a general stainless steel casing.
2.5 POWER SPECIFICATIONS Blendtec Blenders are made with power specifications listed below according to your specific model. 110/120 VOLT BLENDTEC BLENDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTED BY A DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE.
2. Remove blender motor base, sound enclosure components, blender jars, and lids from carton. 3. Unwind the power cord. 4. Check for and remove any packing material which may have blocked ventilation holes in either the power unit or the black motor stand. 5. Inspect all items to ensure no damage occurred in shipment. 6. If any damage has occurred contact your Blendtec service agent immediately. 3.
4. Slide the power cord and the motor base into the black plastic motor stand with the touchpad facing the front, fitting the motor base and clear sound enclosure bottom snugly into the motor stand. Extend the cord out the bottom of the base to its full length. Snap motor stand bottom cover in place. 5. Set the equipment on the counter and re-install the clear sound enclosure top. 6. Ensure clearance above the counter around the installation to allow for unhampered operation of the sound enclosure. 4.
the equipment. 2. Remove the clear sound enclosure lid (top) by lifting the top portion of the sound enclosure off. Place the clear sound enclosure bottom on the counter making sure the hole in the bottom of the sound enclosure is aligned with the hole in the counter top. 3. Thread the power cord through the base of the sound enclosure and the counter top hole being careful not to scratch or damage the enclosure. 4.
5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 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 lower-front panel is turned on. Check the house current breaker switch or fuse to make sure it is set to the on position. Unplug, then re-plug in the power cord. Determine if the numbers on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) indicator are lighted. An absence of lighted LCD indicates a lack of power to the microprocessor.
contact Blendtec (international customers contact a Blendtec qualified service agent) for assistance. UNSATISFACTORY BLENDED TEXTURE: If the blended texture of product is lumpy or uneven, do the following: • Make sure 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 mixture because the mix is too cold or too solid.
5.6 LONG-TERM SANITATION OF JAR 1. Sanitize jar per local code by filling the blender jar with a sanitizer diluted to manufacture’s specifications. Bleach, properly diluted, can be used. 2. Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid chlorine bleach. 3. Stir for 10 seconds to mix water and bleach. Let mixture stand in blender jar for 5 minutes. 4. Empty water/bleach mixture. Store jar as described in Sections 5.4 and 5.5 5.7 CLEANING OF MOTOR BASE 1.
SECTION 6: WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROCEDURE 6.
the following: UNDER WARRANTY 1. Contact Blendtec (internationally contact a Blendtec qualified service agent) immediately to diagnose the difficulty. Please have your 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. 2.
Problem Description: APPENDIX A: ABC BLENDER OPERATION A1: Operation The ABC models features an interlock safety switch that prevents the unit from operating unless the sound enclosure is completely shut. To operate the ABC, press the desired button. A red LED will light up above the button selected and will remain lit until another button is selected or the button is touched a second time during operation. The machine will start the blending cycle once the sound enclosure lid has been closed.
APPENDIX B - PRODUCT DIAGRAMS FIGURE 1.1 - FRONT VIEW: BLENDER MOTOR AND JAR Lid Jar Blade Assembly LCD Screen Power Switch FIGURE 1.
9.35” (237.49 mm) SIDE VIEW (OPEN ENCLOSURE) 9.35” (237.49 mm) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 18.41” (467.62 mm) 9.29” (235.96 mm) 18,41” (467.62 mm) 22.51” (571.75 mm) FIGURE 2.1 - ABOVE COUNTERTOP: ABC, SMOOTHER (WITH Q SERIES COMPONENTS) (65.78 mm) 2.
FRONT VIEW 6.32” (160.53 mm) 16.09” (408.69 mm) SIDE VIEW 8.22” (408.69 mm) 16.09” (408.69 mm) FIGURE 2.
8.97” (227.8 mm) SIDE VIEW 8.49” (215.6 mm) FRONT VIEW 10.24” (260 mm) 10.24” (260 mm) 3.03” (77 mm) SIDE VIEW (OPEN ENCLOSURE) 8.00” (203.2 mm) 14.37” (365 mm) FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 4 - Countertop Hole Template 5-7/8” (149.22 mm) 4-3/8” (111.
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