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SECTION 3 – BLENDER OVERVIEW
Get to know your Blendtec Professional Series
3.1
BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY (see Figure 1)
• The
lid
is made from flexible rubber to seal liquids within the jar during blending�
• The
clear vented cap insert
allows heated air to escape and enables ingredients
to be easily added�
• The
jar
is made from BPA-free Tritan™ copolyester to provide maximum strength
and clear visibility�
• The
blade assembly
is stainless steel with a patented design to provide fast,
consistent blending�
NOTE: Filling the blender jar beyond the marked capacity is not recommended�
3.2
BLENDER MOTOR BASE (see Figure 2)
• The
motor base cover
encloses the motor base housing when it’s not
installed in a counter-top�
• The
drive socket
is where the jar couples with the motor to turn the
blade assembly�
• The
touch pad
consists of nine buttons that operate pre-programmed
settings for selective blender control, including a pulse button and two
speed-control buttons�
• The
LCD information center
indicates status as well as overload or over-
temperature conditions�
• The
motor base housing
contains the power unit in a surgical stainless steel
casing� Never remove the housing� This will void the warranty�
• The
power switch
is located on the front of the motor base, at the bottom�
• The
power cord
is located at the bottom on the back of the motor base�
• The
power unit
is located within the blender motor and contains the machinery
that runs the blender�
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
The Professional Series is made for 110/120 volts circuits only�
It is rated at 13 amps/1560 watts�
It is highly recommended that this unit be protected by a 15 amp circuit
breaker or fuse�
Blender Drive Socket
Touch Pad
LCD Information Center
Power Unit
Motor Base Cover
FIGURE 2: MOTOR BASE
FIGURE 1: BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY
Jar
Lid
Blade Assembly
Clear Vented
Cap Insert
Motor Base
Housing
Power Switch