Blendtec Commercial Series Blender User Guide

Blendtec Commercial Series Blender

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read all instructions carefully before using the Blendtec® blender. Following these instructions will help prevent injuries and damage to the machine.

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

The Commercial series blenders are certified to electrical and safety standards. Read the label on the machine for electrical and safety certification marking.

AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS

• ALWAYS keep fingers, hands, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts.
• ALWAYS keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender jar blades during operation.
• NEVER put hands into the blender jar or add substances by hand when the blender jar is on the motor base.
• ALWAYS wait until the motor stops before placing the jar or removing it from the motor base.
• DO NOT rock or remove the blender jar during operation.

NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER IF IT

APPEARS DAMAGED

If the blender is dropped or damaged in any way, contact a Blendtec service agent immediately.

NEVER OPERATE A BLENDER IN LIQUID

To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the motor base in water or other liquids. Do not use the blender outdoors where it may get wet.

NEVER PUT NON-FOOD ITEMS INTO A JAR

Utensils, rocks, glass, and other non-food items are dangerous if placed in a jar. Damage caused by such foreign objects will void the warranty. Utensils may only be used when the blender is not running.

NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT THE LID IN PLACE OR SOUND ENCLOSURE CLOSED (IF SOUND ENCLOSURE IS INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT)

Do NOT use the Nitro Blending System micronizer without the sound enclosure closed.

NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC

The use of any unauthorized attachments may cause fire, electric shock, and/or injury and will void the warranty.

BLENDER JAR MUST BE PROPERLY IN PLACE WHILE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING

USE CAUTION WHEN BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS

The Commercial series blender may have a vented lid that allows steam to escape. Do not start blend cycles with boiling or very hot liquids. This may result in burns, damage, or cause the lid to come off. Be careful not to come in contact with any steam.

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 a Blendtec service agent to avoid a hazard.
• DO NOT permit the cord to hang over the edge of the work surface.
• NEVER use a power strip to supply power to the unit.
• ALWAYS unplug the blender motor before changing blender locations or when cleaning.

EACH POWER UNIT MUST BE PROTECTED BY A SEPARATE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. SEE MODEL LABEL FOR SPECIFICATIONS

GETTING TO KNOW THE BLENDER

UNPACKING THE BLENDER

1. Check for any packing material that may have blocked ventilation holes on the blender motor base.
2. Inspect all items to ensure no damage occurred during shipment. If any damage has occurred or if any items are missing, contact a Blendtec service agent immediately. (See inside front cover)
3. Keep these instructions (ie, owner’s manual) for future use.

POWER SPECIFICATIONS

1. Blendtec Commercial series blenders are certified for use with a specific circuit voltage, depending on the model. Make sure to check the model’s power specifications and use a protected circuit when operating the unit.
2. Newer Stealth models contain an automatic cooling feature that assists in overall blending performance. If your blender is off and the inner fan continues to blow, don’t be alarmed – this is normal and expected.

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

STEALTH™ MODELS

STEALTH SERIES: CQB1 Stealth 885, IQB1 Stealth 885 (in counter version), CQB2 Stealth Nitro, CQB3 Stealth X, CQB3 Stealth Nitro X

ABOVE-COUNTER INSTALLATION

• Allow a clearance of at least 5.5” (14 cm) from the sound enclosure to the wall and 26” (66 cm) from the countertop to any over-the-counter cabinetry.
• Be sure the blender is installed as per the drawing in Figure 1. Ensure the blender has 7.5″ (19 cm) of unobstructed space surrounding the sides and back of the blender to prevent overheating.
• Select a location that is near an electrical outlet. Also consider proximity to ingredients and patrons as well as available counter space.
• Ensure there is enough room above and around the unit to allow for unhampered movement of the sound enclosure.

IN-COUNTER INSTALLATION

• Ensure the blender is installed per the drawing in Figure 2.
• Ensure the electrical supply is accessible under the countertop.
• The countertop can be no thicker than ¾” (1.9 cm) for adequate ventilation.
• Allow a clearance of at least 5.5” (14 cm) from the sound enclosure to the wall and 22” (56 cm) from the countertop to any over-the-counter cabinetry.
• Ensure lower cabinetry allows adequate airflow.
• There should be at least 3” (7.6 cm) of unobstructed space below and around the motor. Cabinetry should not be closed; it should allow air to flow freely from the outside to the inside of the cabinet space.
• If installing more than one blender, allow 16” (40.6 cm) of center-to-center blender spacing.
• Cut a hole in the countertop 4 ⅜“ (11.1 cm) wide and 5 ⅞” (14.9 cm) long (see the countertop hole template in Appendix A). Ensure that the 4 ⅜” (11.1 cm) sides are parallel to the front edge of the counter.

Note: Double-check to ensure that all space requirements and measurements are correct BEFORE cutting.

Place the blender on the countertop; ensure the gasket is flat against the countertop surface.

STEALTH MODEL INTERFACE

Preprogrammed Cycles

Preprogrammed cycles run at varying speeds and durations, and automatically stop. To start a cycle, press any preprogrammed button. Press any cycle again to end that cycle, or press Cancel/Exit. Hold the PULSE button to pulse. For slower pulse speeds, hold any preprogrammed cycle button. To program different cycles, see section 3.1.5 of this manual.

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING AND DIAGNOSTICS

Menu Navigation Tips

Touch and hold the Cancel button for three seconds to enter the menu.

1. Use the scroll button to scroll and the Select button to select the desired function.
2. To return to the main screen from any submenu area, tap the Cancel button until the main screen appears.

SELECTING THE DESIRED PROFILE

1. Press the Cancel button for three seconds to enter the menu.
2. Press the Select button to select ‘profiles’.
3. Press the Scroll button to scroll.
4. Press the Select button to select the desired option.
5. Press the Select button again to activate the profile. To cancel selection, press the Cancel button.

CHANGING PREPROGRAMMED CYCLE BUTTONS

Temporarily change the cycle buttons

1. Press the Cancel button for three seconds to enter the menu.
2. Press the Scroll button to scroll down to Blend Cycles, then press Select.
3. Choose Standard Blend Cycles or Custom Blend Cycles.
4. Choose the desired blend cycle.
5. Select the button to use for this blend cycle change, then press Select. To cancel selection, press Cancel.

To temporarily disable a button, select “Disable button” at this step.

Note: After customizing a cycle to a number button, an asterisk appears after the profile name when returning to operation mode. Loading a new profile on the Blender will reset the profiles back to the default cycle buttons.

Permanently change the cycle buttons

To permanently change the cycle buttons in a profile, export the revised profile to a USB drive, import the profile into Blender, or use the Blend Wizard.

BLEND WIZARD

In addition to using the profiles and cycles preprogrammed on the blender, Blend Wizard can be used to create custom profiles and cycles. For instructions on using Blend Wizard to easily develop custom profiles and cycles, visit my.blendtec.com.

CONNOISSEUR 825™ MODELS

CONNOISSEUR SERIES: ICB5 Connoisseur 825, ICB5 Connoisseur 825 Spacesaver

ABOVE COUNTER INSTALLATION

Make sure the blender is installed per the drawing in Figure 3. Ensure the blender has 7.5″ (19 cm) unobstructed space surrounding the sides and back of the blender to prevent overheating.

• If installing a sound enclosure, allow a clearance of at least 5.5” (14 cm) from the sound enclosure to the wall and 26” (66 cm) from the countertop to any over-the-counter cabinetry.
• Select a location that is near an electrical outlet. Also consider proximity to ingredients and patrons as well as available counter space.
• Ensure there is enough room above and around the unit to allow for unhampered movement of the sound enclosure.

IN-COUNTER INSTALLATION

MAKE SURE THE BLENDER IS INSTALLED PER THE DRAWING IN FIGURE 5.

• Ensure the electrical supply is accessible under the countertop.
• The countertop can be no thicker than ¾” (1.9 cm) for adequate ventilation.
• If installing a sound enclosure, allow a clearance of at least 5.5” (14 cm) from the sound enclosure to the wall and 18” (45.7 cm) from the countertop to any over-the-counter cabinetry.

Note: Sound enclosure measurements are not applicable to the SpaceSaver model.

• Ensure lower cabinetry allows adequate airflow.
• There should be at least 3” (7.6 cm) of unobstructed space below and around the motor. Cabinetry should not be closed; it should allow air to flow freely from the outside to the inside of the cabinet space.
• If installing more than one blender, allow 16” (40.6 cm) of center-to-center blender spacing.
• Cut a hole in the countertop 4 ⅜“ (11.1 cm) wide and 5 ⅞” (14.9 cm) long (see the countertop hole template in Appendix A). Ensure that the 4 ⅜” (11.1 cm) sides are parallel with the machine operator.

Note: Double-check to ensure that all space requirements and measurements are correct BEFORE cutting.

• Place the blender on the countertop; ensure the gasket is flat against the countertop surface.

CONNOISSEUR MODELS INTERFACE

Note: The Power switch is located on the front of the Connoisseur 825

Preprogrammed Cycles

Preprogrammed cycles run at varying speeds and durations, and automatically stop. To start a cycle, press any preprogrammed button. Press any cycle again to end that cycle. Hold the Pulse button to pulse. To program different cycles, see section 3.2.6 of this manual.

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING AND DIAGNOSTICS

Menu navigation tips

1. Press 2 and 4 for one second.
2. Press 1 to scroll down and 5 to select the desired function.
3. To return to the main menu from any submenu area, tap the Pulse until the main menu screen appears.

SELECTING THE DESIRED PROFILE

1. Press 2 and 4 for one second to enter the menu.
2. Press 1 to scroll down to the Profiles menu; press 5 to select.
3. Press 1 to scroll to the desired category; press 5 to select.
4. Press 1 to scroll to the desired profile and press 5 to select.
5. Press 5 to activate profile. To cancel selection, press ‘pulse’.

CHANGING PREPROGRAMMED CYCLE BUTTONS

Temporarily change the cycle buttons

1. Press 2 and 4 for one second to enter the menu.
2. Press 1 to scroll down to Blend Cycles, then press 5 to select.
3. Choose Standard Blend Cycles or Custom Blend Cycles.
4. Choose the desired blend cycle.
5. Select the button to use for this blend cycle change, then press 5. To cancel selection, press the Pulse button.

To temporarily disable a button, select “Disable button” at this step.

Note: After customizing a cycle to a number button, an asterisk will appear after the profile name when returning to operation mode. Loading a new profile on the Blender will reset the profiles back to the default cycle buttons.

CARE & CLEANING

CLEANING AFTER USE

• Add 1 cup (240 ml) warm water and 1-2 drops of liquid dish soap to the blender jar.
• Place the lid tightly onto the jar, place the jar on the motor base, and press and hold the pulse button for 5-10 seconds.
• Remove and rinse with warm water.

LONG-TERM SANITATION

• Sanitize the jar per local code by filling the blender jar with a sanitizer diluted to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Leave the diluted sanitizer in the jar for five minutes.
• Empty the sanitizer from the jar.
• Rinse jar thoroughly with water.

MOTOR BASE AND SOUND ENCLOSURE CLEANING

• Ensure the blender is unplugged before cleaning.
• If necessary, the sound enclosure assembly can be removed from the motor base for cleaning as follows:

1. The sound enclosure base can be removed from the motor base by pulling outward at the base of the sound enclosure and flexing the outer walls enough to clear the mounting tabs.
2. Do not attempt to remove the sound enclosure lid from the sound enclosure base. Improper removal of the sound enclosure lid from the sound enclosure base can cause the hinges to crack and fail. Only remove the sound enclosure as an assembly from the motor base for cleaning.

• Wipe down the plastic housing of the motor base, gaskets, metal top, and sound enclosure with a clean, damp rag. A mild all purpose, nonabrasive cleaner may be used.
• The drive socket can be cleaned by using a cotton swab or a toothpick.

CLEANING TIPS AND CAUTIONS

• Do not use stiff-bristle brushes or abrasive cloths/pads to clean the blender base, jar, or sound enclosure as this will dull or scratch the surface.
• Do not use a water jet of any kind to clean the motor base.
• NEVER submerge the motor base in water. Doing so will void the warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

While we do not expect you to have any problems with your blender, sometimes issues do occur. Use the following guidelines to see if the problem is easily fixed or requires service.

WHERE TO START?

• If the blender won’t turn on, is displaying an error message, or causes an issue without a jar on top of the machine, continue to section 5.2.
• If the jar has an issue or the blender has an issue that only occurs when a jar is on top of the machine, continue to section 5.3.
• If the blender is working and the jar is working, but the blend is unsatisfactory, continue to section 5.4.

BLENDER TROUBLESHOOTING

If the display is not lit:

• Check that the blender power switch/button is turned on.
• Check the circuit breaker/fuse or try a different power outlet on a different circuit breaker.

If the button does not work:

• Test other buttons to see if the button has been disabled. If another button works, check to see if the button has been disabled in the menu.

If an overtemp error is displayed, this indicates that the motor is overheating:

• Ensure the blender has enough space for airflow.
• Ensure the jar is not filled beyond the max fill line.
• Ensure the jar is not filled with excessively hard or thick ingredients.

Note: When this error occurs, the blender will be in protection mode until it cools to operating temperature. If the blender does not work after 20 minutes or more of cooling time, contact a Blendtec service agent.

If an overload error is displayed, this indicates an overload on the motor:

• Ensure the jar is not filled beyond the max fill line.
• Ensure the jar is not filled with excessively hard or thick ingredients.

Note: To clear the error, unplug and replug the machine.

If the problem goes away when the jar is removed from the blender or when a different jar is used, see section 5.3.

If an error on the display is not listed in the manual, or the troubleshooting steps listed above have not resolved the issue, please see the inside cover for details on how to contact a Blendtec service agent about purchasing replacements or checking on warranty status.

JAR TROUBLESHOOTING

If the jar is leaking or causing an issue, remove the jar from the base and empty it:

If the jar is leaking:

• Check that the lid is fully seated on the jar.
• Grab the jar shaft and try to wiggle it. If the shaft can move side to side or up and down, stop using it and replace the jar.

If the jar is causing an error on the motor base:

• Try a different jar on the blender base. If the jar is causing the issue, stop using it and replace the jar.

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