Blendtec Connoisseur 825 Food Blender User Guide

Blendtec Connoisseur 825 Food Blender

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read all instructions carefully before using your Blendtec® blender.

Following these instructions will help prevent injuries and damage to the machine and will ensure that you have the best possible experience with your new Blendtec® blender.

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

The Commercial series blenders are certified to the required safety standards.

This certification ensures that your Commercial series blender has been tested for electrical and mechanical safety. The safety standards have been developed over many years to prevent injury, fire, and damage. Part of the certification process includes quarterly audits to ensure that Blendtec is producing equipment to these stringent criteria.

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 blade during operation, as utensils may damage blades or the blender jar.
NEVER put hands into the blender jar or add substances by hand when the blender jar is on the motor base.
NEVER touch the blade with your fingers, whether it is on or off the motor base.
NEVER place a jar into the drive socket if the blender motor is operating.
DO NOT rock or remove the blender jar during operation.

These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the blender.

NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED

If the blender malfunctions, call your service agent first. If it is dropped or damaged in any way, return the blender to a Blendtec service agent immediately for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or possible replacement.

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 is subject to precipitation.

NEVER PUT NON-FOOD ITEMS INTO A JAR

Utensils, rocks, and glass are dangerous if placed in a jar. Damage caused by such foreign objects will void the warranty. Keep hands and utensils out of the jar while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender.

Utensils may only be used when the blender is not running.

NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT THE LID IN PLACE

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

Your Commercial series blender may have a vented lid that acts as a pressure relief to allow steam to escape. 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 an authorized service agent to avoid a hazard.
DO NOT permit the cord to hang over the edge of the work surface.
NEVER use an extension cord with the unit.
Unplug the blender motor when not in use, before changing blender locations, or when cleaning.

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

NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE POWER UNIT

Never remove the blender motor cover. The blender motor does not contain user-adjustable or serviceable parts. A qualified service agent must make all service adjustments. Removing the cover or attempting to service the blender will void the warranty.

TURN THE BLENDER OFF WHEN NOT IN USE

AVOID TOUCHING THE BLENDER DRIVE SOCKET OR JAR SHAFT AFTER USE!

The blender drive socket and jar shaft may become very hot after blend cycles.

SAFETY

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITH MORE THAN THE MARKED CAPACITY OF THE JAR

UNPACKING

SAVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

UNPACKING YOUR BLENDER

You should have received the following items:

Commercial series blender motor base
One or more blender jars with a lid and sound enclosure
Additional literature may be included depending on package configuration.

Sound enclosure is available only on the Stealth 875™, Stealth 885™, and Connoisseur 825™ models.

Remove the blender motor base, blender jar, lids, and sound enclosure (if included with the model) from the packaging.
Unwind the power cord.
Check for any packing material that may have blocked ventilation holes on the underside of the blender motor base.
Inspect all items to ensure no damage occurred during shipment.
If any damage has occurred, contact your Blendtec service agent immediately.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BLENDER

BLENDER MOTOR BASE

Smart Touch Interface: Varying models consist of preprogrammed cycles, incremental speed cycles, timed cycles, a Stop button, and a Pulse button.
Hardened Metal Drive Socket: This is where the jar couples with the motor to turn the blade assembly, made of hardened metal.
Information Center: This displays the number of times a blend cycle button has been pressed. It also indicates overload or over-temperature conditions.
Power Unit: This unit is located within the blender motor base and contains the computerized electronics that run the blender.
Motor Base Cover: Houses the power unit in a durable, plastic material.
Power Cord: The power cord is located at the back of the motor base cover.

BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY

The blender jar assembly consists of the blender jar, blade assembly, and lid.

These components are integrated to ensure consistently blended drinks and greater operator safety.

Lid: The lid seals liquids within the jar during blending. Some models have a vent that provides pressure relief when blending hot foods.
Jar: Your jar is durable, BPA-free, and easy to clean.
Blade Assembly: The uniquely designed stainless steel blade provides fast, consistent blending.

NOTE: Never operate the blender with more than the marked capacity of the jar.

POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Your Commercial series blender is certified for use with a specific circuit voltage, depending on the model. Make sure to check your model’s power specifications and use a protected circuit when operating your unit.

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

STEALTH 875™ & STEALTH 885™

Installation

Stealth Above Counter Installation

Select a location that is near an electrical outlet. Also consider proximity to ingredients, and patrons as well as available counter space.
Place the blender on the counter in a spot where the air intake vents on the sides and the exhaust on the back of the blender are unobstructed.
Ensure there is enough room above and around the unit to allow for unhampered movement of the sound enclosure (see Figure 1 for measurements).
Plug the unit into an outlet with appropriate electrical protection.

Stealth In-Counter – Preparation for Installation

Note: You may locate your Blendtec Stealth in the same space as your previous Blendtec in-counter blender. Just remember to ensure proper spacing for the sound enclosure (see Figure 1 for measurements).

Identify the desired blender location. Consider proximity to ingredients, and patrons as well as available counter space. Also, ensure that an electrical outlet is readily accessible.
Ensure the location meets all dimensional requirements (see Figures 1 and 3).
The countertop can be no thicker than ¾” (1.9 cm). A thicker countertop will obstruct motor ventilation.
If installing more than one blender, allow 14”–16” (35.6 – 40.6 cm) of center-to-center blender spacing.
If installing a sound enclosure, allow a clearance of at least 5 ½” (14 cm) from the sound enclosure to the wall and 26” (66 cm) from the countertop to any over-the-counter cabinetry.
Ensure lower cabinetry allows adequate airflow.
The blender draws ambient air into the vent holes located on the lower back of the motor and then evacuates hot air through the vents located on the lower front and sides of the motor. For the motor to cool properly, a sufficient amount of air must be able to circulate around the motor.
There should be at least 6 ½” (16.5 cm) of space from the countertop to the next lower shelf of the cabinet, leaving a minimum space of 3” (7.6 cm) between the bottom of the motor and the lower shelf. Cabinetry should not be closed; it should allow air to flow freely from the outside to the inside of the cabinet space.
Plastic bags, cups, and so forth, should not be stored closer than 3” (7.6 cm) from the bottom of the motor.
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.

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.

Stealth 875™ Quick Start Guide

Touch the power icon to turn on the blender.
Raise the sound enclosure lid.
Place the blender jar on the motor base, ensuring the jar is completely seated and the jar lid is secured.
Close the sound enclosure lid.
On the control surface, touch the desired blend cycle number, pulse icon, or desired location on the slider control bar.
To stop a blend cycle before the programmed time elapses, press the cancel/exit button. If you have enabled the Blend Cycle Pause feature, press the previously selected blend cycle button to pause the cycle. To resume the paused cycle, press the previously selected blend cycle button again.

Stealth 885™ Quick Start Guide

Press the power icon to turn on the blender.
Raise the sound enclosure lid.
Place the blender jar on the motor base, ensuring the jar is completely seated and the jar lid is secured.
Close the sound enclosure lid.
On the control surface, press the desired blend cycle number or pulse icon.
To stop a blend cycle before the programmed time elapses, press the cancel/exit button. If you have enabled the Blend Cycle Pause feature, press the previously selected blend cycle button to pause the cycle. To resume the paused cycle, press the previously selected blend cycle button again.

Automatic Cycle Operation

Your Stealth 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: 50 Seconds @ Speed 7

When you turn the blender on for the first time, this will be the default profile.

Smoothie Profile

Button 1: Small Smoothie w/Fresh Fruit
Button 2: Medium Smoothie 4
Button 3: Granita / Medium Milkshake
Button 4: Medium Smoothie 3
Button 5: Large Smoothie 4
Button 6: 50 Seconds @ Speed 7

Coffee Profile

Button 1: Small Margarita / Ice Cappuccino
Button 2: Large Iced Cappuccino
Button 3: Small Slushy / Milkshake
Button 4: Granita / Medium Milkshake
Button 5: Large Smoothie 2
Button 6: 50 Seconds @ Speed

Milkshake Profile

Button 1: Small Milkshake
Button 2: Granita / Medium Milkshake
Button 3: Milkshake w/Frozen Fruit
Button 4: Large Milkshake 1
Button 5: Large Milkshake 2
Button 6: Large Milkshake 3

11-Speed Capacitive Touch Slider + Pulse

Touch the mode button to switch from automatic to manual operation mode and the 11-speed capacitive touch slider. The capacitive touch slider provides seamless precision speed control; simply slide your finger to adjust your blender’s speed. The blender will run for 90-second intervals in this mode. Select the Pulse function to add a burst of speed and power.

NOTE: The 11-Speed Capacitive Touch Slider is not available on the Stealth 885 model

Advanced Programming and Diagnostics

Use the programming mode to:

Select a profile
Change preprogrammed cycle numbers
Check blend cycle counts
Check the diagnostic error log
Use a custom profile designed via the Blend Wizard™ (Blendtec’s online programming tool)

To enter programming mode:

Touch and hold the cancel/exit button for 3 seconds.
Use the scroll arrow and the select icon to scroll and select the desired function.

Note: To return to the main menu from any submenu area, tap the cancel/exit button until the main menu screen appears.

The options available from the main menu are listed below (numbered as displayed in Blender):

PROFILES

Standard Profiles

Smoothie
Coffee
Multipurpose
Milkshake

Custom Profiles

BLEND CYCLES

Standard Blend Cycles

Salsa
Batter
Whole Juice
Soup
Ice Cream
Small Margarita / Ice Cappuccino
Large Iced Cappuccino
Ice Crush / Milkshake
Small Slushy / Milkshake
Small Milkshake
Granita / Medium Milkshake
Milkshake w/Frozen Fruit
Large Milkshake 1
Large Milkshake 2
Large Milkshake 3
Small Smoothie w/Fresh Fruit
Medium Smoothie 1
Medium Smoothie 2
Medium Smoothie 3
Medium Smoothie 4
Large Smoothie 1
Large Smoothie 2
Large Smoothie 3
Large Smoothie 4
Large Smoothie 5
Large Smoothie 6
Ultrathick Smoothie 1
Ultrathick Smoothie 2
Ultrathick Smoothie 3
Ultrathick Smoothie 4
50 Seconds @ Speed 1
50 Seconds @ Speed 2
50 Seconds @ Speed 3
50 Seconds @ Speed 5
50 Seconds @ Speed 7
50 Seconds @ Speed 9
Pulse @ Speed 1
Pulse @ Speed 2
Pulse @ Speed 3
Pulse @ Speed 5
Pulse @ Speed 7
Pulse @ Speed 9
Disable Button

Custom Blend Cycles

CYCLE COUNTS

DIAGNOSTIC COUNTS

USB FLASH DRIVE

Import Profile
Export Active Profile
Export Counts

SETTINGS

Enclosure Safety Mode
Screen Standby
Blend Cycle Pause
Slider Lockout
Language. There are three language options:

English
French
Spanish

BLENDER INFO

Selecting the Desired Profile

Press and hold the cancel/exit button for 3 seconds.
Select Profiles from the menu by touching the select button.
Use the scroll and select buttons to select either the Standard Profiles or Custom Profiles category.
After selecting the Standard or Customer Profile category, you can scroll through the profiles in the category and select the desired profile.
“Make this the active profile?” will appear on the screen. Press the select button to confirm or the cancel/exit button to return to the previous menu.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING AFTER USE

Add hot 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.
Rinse all soap from the jar and lid with water.
If the jar is stored upside down, shake excess water from the jar after cleaning.

Note: WildSide+™ and FourSide™ jars can be stacked to save space.

LONG-TERM SANITATION

Sanitize the jar per local code by filling the blender jar with a sanitizer diluted to the manufacturer’s specifications. Bleach, properly diluted, can be used.
Leave the diluted sanitizer in the jar for 5 minutes.
Empty the sanitizer from the jar.
Rinse jar thoroughly with water.
If the jar is stored upside down, shake excess water from the jar after cleaning.

MOTOR BASE AND SOUND ENCLOSURE CLEANING

Ensure the blender is unplugged before 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 using a cotton swab or a toothpick.
For Stealth blender models, the sound enclosure can also be removed for cleaning, when necessary.
Open the sound enclosure lid and use both hands to pull outward on the lid at the pivot joints. This step will flex the plastic enough for it to spread and clear its mounting tabs.
The sound enclosure base can be removed in a similar fashion by pulling outward at the base of the sound enclosure and flexing the outer walls enough to clear the mounting tabs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

BLENDER MOTOR WILL NOT TURN ON (NO POWER)

If the blender motor will not turn on, try the following:

For the Stealth 875 and Chef 775, look to see if the control surface has an illuminated power icon. For the Stealth 885, Connoisseur 825, EZ 600, and Chef 600, determine if the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is lit. The absence of those indicators indicates a lack of power in the unit.
Check your circuit breaker switch or fuse to make sure it is set to the ON position.
Unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle, wait 5 seconds, then plug the power cord back in.

NOISE LEVEL CHANGES

If the blender noise level has increased from original levels, determine whether the sound is coming from the blender motor or the jar.

Blender Motor: Remove the jar from the motor base and run the motor. If it is excessively noisy, contact your Blendtec service center for evaluation.
Jar: After checking the motor, place the jar back on the motor with about 16 oz (475 ml) of water. 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 is different.) If a jar is excessively noisy or if the blade assembly seems loose or sounds “gravelly” when turned by hand, contact your Blendtec service center.

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