Xpress User Guide
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1. Blendtec Xpress User Guide Blendt endtec 32 30 28 o Se 2 2 A i de FO D 10 8 Table of Contents SECTION 1 IMPORTANT 4 SECTION 2 COMPONENT 6 SECTION 2 2 2 2 8 SECTION 4 5 2 2 8 SECTION 5 OPERATING 9 SECTION 6 WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROCEDURE 11 SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all instructions carefully before using your Blendtec machine 1 1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION Eh The Blendtec Xpress blender model ES3 is certified by ETL Report No 3018204 4 3018204 2 3018204 3 It also complies with UL 763 3rd Ed Nov 2000 and to CSA standard C22 2 No 195 m 1987 Nov 1990 R 2004 The unit conforms to CE standards 1 2 HEALTH CERTIFICATION The Xpress Blender and accessories are certified by NSF International 1 3 AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS Keep fingers 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 NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor is operating2. Do not rock the blender when it is operating Keep the blender jar straight up until the operation is complete These precautions will prevent personal injury and or damage to the blender 1 4 POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the work surface Never use an extension cord with the unit Unplug the blender motor before changing blender locations or cleaning 1 5 NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE POWER UNIT Never remove the blender base cover The blender base does not contain self adjustable or serviceable parts All service and adjustments must be made by a Blendtec qualified service agent Removing the cover or attempting to service the blender will void the warranty 1 6 TURN THE UNIT OFF WHEN NOT IN US 1 7 THE 220 240 VOLT RECEPTACLE FOR EACH POWER UNIT MUST PROTECTED BY A SEPARATE 7 5 AMP OR GREATER CIRCUIT BREAKE OR FUSE Do not use any other electrical equipment on the same circuit as the blender or you risk overloading the circuit and either damaging the blender electronics or blowing the circuit protection Im 1 8 NEVER OPERATE IF THE UNIT APPEARS DAMAGED If the blender malfunctions call a Blendt
3. by reducing ice increasing liquid and or insuring that the frozen ingredients used in the recipe are never colder than 10 degrees Fahrenheit or 12 degrees Celsius When the right combination of ingredients creates the correct temperature the resulting drink is always smooth thick and blendable without operator attention 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 a higher button number to start the blender refer to section 5 2 or touch and hold the Pulse button for required extra blending time Make sure the drive shaft on the jar is fully engaged into the drive socket TRIED EVERYTHING If none of the preceding suggestions work contact a Blendtec qualified service agent for further assistance 5 5 CLEAN BLENDER JAR DAILY Using hot tap water add 2 cups 5 liter of water and 1 to 2 drops 7 ml of liquid dishwashing soap to the blender jar Place the lid tightly onto the jar Place the blender jar on the blender base and press the pulse button for 15 seconds Rinse with clear water until all soap is rinsed from jar and lid Jars can be stacked to save space if needed NOTE When washing the blender jar in a dishwasher the jar should be placed on the top rack Blender jars are dishwasher safe up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit 104 degrees Celsius 5 6 LONG TERM SANITATION OF JAR Sanitize jar periodically by fil
4. TION Pulse Button Blends mixture at a constant HIGH speed 70 percent power while button is depressed Generally this is the last button on the far right of the blender base touch pad and is indicated by the letter P This button is normally used for additional blending once a programmed cycle has already been completed 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 back panel is turned on see fig 1 pg 5 Check the house current breaker switch or fuse to make sure it is set to the on position Determine if the numbers on the liquid crystal display LCD indicator are illuminated If the LCD is off it indicates a lack of power A reading of OVERTEMP indicates an overheated condition has been detected and the motor has been disabled until the unit cools to operating temperatures Unplug blender and allow motor to cool for at least 20 minutes A reading of OVERLOAD indicates an overload on the motor Turn the blender off for 10 seconds using the switch then turn the blender on again to clear the overload condition Check the blender jar for blockage A reading of NO TEMP SENSOR indicates the blender computer is not able to monitor motor temperature Contact a Blendtec qualified service agent BLADE STOPS If the overload switch stops the blender remove the blender jar and
5. 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 10 NOISE LEVEL CHANGES If the blender noise level has increased significantly from original levels determine whether the sound is coming from the blender base or jar Blender Base Check to see if the excess noise is coming from the motor Remove the jar from the blender base and press cycle number one Listen to the motor sound without a jar attached If it is excessively noisy contact a Blendtec qualified service agent Jar Check to see if the excess noise is coming from the jar Place the jar back on the blender base Run the motor for a few seconds using the P button Switch jars back and forth 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 a Blendtec qualified service agent BLENDED TEXTURE UNSATISFACTORY 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 mixture is too cold or too solid This problem can be corrected by increasing the mixture temperature
6. ec qualified service agent first If it is dropped or damaged in any way return the blender to a Blendtec qualified service agent immediately for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment or possible replacement 1 9 NEVER OPERATE IN LIQUID Do not operate the blender motor in water or any other liquid Avoid any contact between the motor and water Deliberate use of machine outdoors in conditions where precipitation is present will void the warranty 1 10 Do not use a water jet of any kind to clean this equipment 1 11 NEVER PUT ITEMS SUCH AS METAL ROCKS OR OTHER HARD MATERIALS INTO BLENDER JAR Metal utensils and other hard materials are dangerous They can cause injury or damage Damage caused by such foreign objects will void the warranty 1 12 NEVER OPERATE USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC The use of unauthorized attachments voids the warranty and may cause fire electric shock or injury 1 13 ALWAYS SECURE THE BLENDER LID BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE 1 14 AVOID TOUCHING THE BASE AFTER EXTENSIVE USE The drive socket of the blender may become hot after numerous cycles 1 15 BLADES ARE SHARP HANDLE CAREFULLY 1 16 BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS When blending HOT liquids the clear center portion of the lid acts as a pr
7. essure relief to allow steam to escape Be careful not to come in contact with the steam SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 COMPONENT OVERVIEW 2 1 MOTOR BAS The blender base consists of the blender motor touch pad control and liquid crystal display LCD information center See Figures 1 and 2 Blender base Houses the blender motor in a plastic casing Never remove the plastic casing Removal of the plastic casing will void the warranty Touchpad Consists of five buttons which contain pre programmed settings as well as a pulse for selective blender control LCD Information Center When a cycle is completed the display increments the cumulative cycle for warranty purposes It also indicates overload or over temperature conditions Blender Motor This unit is located within the blender base and contains the machinery which runs the blender including the electric motor drive train and computerized control board 2 2 BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY The blender jar assembly consists of the blender jar blade assembly and lid The blender jar assembly integrates these components to ensure consistently blended drinks and greater operator safety Jar Made from a BPA free material to provide maximum performance as well as clear visibility of blender performance Blade Made from stainless steel and designed to ensure fast consistent blending Lid Designed to provide ease of handling and quick
8. ling the blender jar with a sanitizer diluted to manufacture s specifications Bleach properly diluted can be used Add 1 teaspoon 5 ml of liquid chlorine bleach Stir for 10 seconds to mix water and bleach Let mixture stand in blender jar for 5 minutes Empty water bleach mixture and rinse Store jar as described in Sections 5 4 and 5 5 5 7 CLEANING OF BLENDER BASE Make sure the main power switch is off and blender is unplugged before cleaning When necessary clean the top and sides of the blender base with a damp rag Mild cleaners such as Windex may be used If needed the drive socket can be cleaned using a cotton swab or toothpick 5 8 CLEANING TIPS AND CAUTIONS Do not use abrasives to clean the blender base or jar as this will dull or scratch the surface NEVER submerge the blender base in water THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Avoid submerging the blender jars for more than 5 minutes Water penetration through the lower jar seals will reduce the jar life For long term storage of jar apply a small amount of food grade oil such as vegetable oil to the seals around the blade assembly both inside and outside of the blender jar SECTION 6 WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROCEDURE 6 1 WARRANTY DESCRIPTION Blendtec warrants the Xpress Blender for 1 year or 5 000 cycles which ever comes first JAR The jar and internal bearing assembly are warrantied against failure for one year from purchase da
9. removal for high speed operations Contains a clear center cap which provides pressure relief when blending hot foods The center cap can be removed when the blender is off in order to add ingredients or liquids 2 5 POWER SPECIFICATIONS The Xpress is certified for use on 220 240 volt circuits and is limited to 6 5 amps It is required that this unit be installed with a 7 5 amp or greater circuit breaker or fuse Figure 1 SIDE VIEW BLENDER BASE AND Jar ASSEMBLY Lid Jar EG Blade Power Switch Blender Base Power Cord Cover Figure 2 Front View BLENDER BASE Blender Drive Socket Touch Pad v LCD Information SECTION 3 UNPACKING Save the two foam inserts and all packaging for future storage or shipping Save these instructions for future reference 3 1 UNPACKING YOUR BLENDER You should have received the following items Blender Base One or more blender jars with lids Remove blender base blender jars and lids from carton Unwind the power cord Check for and remove any packing material which may have blocked ventilation holes in the blender base Inspect all items to ensure no damage occurred in shipment If any damage has occurred contact a Blendtec qualified service agent immediately 3 2 RECORDING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF SHIPMENT Record your blender base serial number and date of purchase in the space below You will need these when con
10. tacting Blendtec for service Motor Serial Found on bottom of motor base Date of Purchase Refer to these instructions whenever service may be needed SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Xpress Blender Installation Place blender base on a flat clean dry surface Make sure plug outlet is available within 4 feet 1 22 meters of the blender base Plug the unit into a 220 240 volt receptacle with at least 7 5 amp protection Make sure switch is turned off before plugging in Failure to use a dedicated line may result in damage to the blender Lack of adequate power causes the motor to overheat which shortens the life of the blender electronics Operating the blender in this manner will void the warranty Ensure that the blender base vents are unobstructed to allow for proper cooling during use WO Unplug the power cord then re plug it in SECTION 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Turn on the main power switch located on the back of the blender Place the properly filled blender jar on the blender base making sure the jar is seated all the way down and jar lid is secured tightly on the jar Press the touch pad button of your desired blend cycle Refer to section 5 2 5 2 AUTOMATIC CYCLE OPERATION The following charts show how blend cycles work with time and speed When the cycle is done it stops automatically 5 3 MANUAL OPERA
11. te BLADES The stainless steel blade is warrantied against breakage for the life of the jar Please note that dulling of the blade may occur as a result of usage and does not affect blending effectiveness Warranties begin from date of shipment or on date of purchase where proof of purchase is provided Cosmetic damage and abuse are not included within this warranty 6 2 SERVICE PROCEDURE Do not attempt to do your own repairs Repairs made by persons other than 11 12 Blendtec authorized service representatives will void the warranty Should you experience any difficulty in using your Blendtec blender please do the following UNDER WARRANTY 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 Many issues can be resolved simply and quickly over the phone If the difficulty cannot be resolved over the phone your blender base may require repair If the unit is under warranty Blendtec will repair your blender base at no cost Cosmetic damage and abuse are not included Warranty service is provided by selling dealer OUT OF WARRANTY Contact a Blendtec qualified service agent to diagnose the difficulty Please have your serial number ready along with a description of the problem Many issues can be resolved simply and quickly over the phone If the unit is not under warranty and you wish to have yo
12. ur blender base repaired box up your existing blender base and contact a Blendtec qualified service agent Your Blendtec service agent will bill you for services rendered When shipping your blender base for service please include the following Name Company Store Number Address include city postal code country Phone number Fax Email 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 13 Express Blend cycles B H Ed Low Button 1 30 seconds Button 2 30 seconds Button 3 14 seconds Button 4 23 seconds Button 5 34 seconds Button Pulse Hold down the pulse button 15 OBlendtec 1206 South 1680 West Orem UT 84058 801 222 0888 blendtechome com 2011 K TEC Inc All Rights Reserved Blendtec is a registered trademark of K TEC Inc OWN CE 020 Manual Xpress v3 Mar 11
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