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1. 

Unplug your Optimum 9200A from the power.

2. 

Locate cushion pad on top of machine and remove.

3. 

Locate plug in blender top, just below drive socket and carefully remove.

4. 

With the hole at eye level, turn the drive socket by hand (this will not cause damage to the 
motor) until you can see the Phillips head screw through the hole.

5. 

Insert small Phillips head screwdriver into hole (Small/PH1 screwdriver) and turn counter-
clockwise (anti-clockwise) for 4-5 full rotations. You can use your other hand to check after each 
turn if the drive socket will come off freely by gently trying to lift it off. Please note: undoing the 
screw too far may have the screw fall out into the blender, please ensure care is taken to avoid 
this from occurring.

6. 

Gently pull the drive socked up off the motor shaft.

7. 

Inspect drive socket, ensure the plastic socket still has a square shape to match the motor shaft. 
If this is not the case the drive socket has been stripped out and requires replacement.

8. 

Check that top of motor is free of debris and identify hole for screw to go back into.

9. 

Place replacement drive socket, if required back onto blender as pictured. Ensure screw lines 
up with both the hole in the side of the blender casing and the locating hole in the motor shaft.

10.  Push drive socket down firmly and tighten screw back up firmly.
11.  Put protective plug back into screw hole.
12.  Place cushion pad back on blender, ensuring the “FRONT” is located to the front of the blender 

(controls end). Please ensure the cushion pad is firmly fastened down in all places including 
around drive socket, if not secured firmly the drive socket may rub on the cushion pad can 
cause smoke and damage to both drive socket and cushion pad.

1. 

Lid: 

Avoids spillage from the jug and with its removable plug/insert.

2. 

Lid Plug/Insert:

 Prevents liquid from spilling out of the top of the jug, the plug does not fit 

snugly in place to allow steam to vent while blending hot contents. It is removable to allow 
adding ingredients while blending and also to use the tamper device.

3. 

Jug/Bowl:

 The jug contains foods and liquids while blending. Markers on the side of the jug 

indicate quantities and maximum fill level.

4. 

Blade Assembly: 

This is the business end of the blender, allowing the chopping and blending 

of contents. It’s unique design makes it suitable for blending both wet and dry contents. Blade 
assemblies are made of Grade 304 (1/18 Stainless Steel).

5. 

Rubber Cushion Pad:

 Secures the jug snugly on the top of the blender to ensure safety while 

blending, it also reduces vibration while blending.

6. 

Tamper Device:

 Allows you to push contents into the blade assembly to ensure a smooth 

consistency, it is required to make recipes for Nut Butter and also blending frozen 
contents effectively.

7. 

Blender Base:

 Contains the high quality motor and associated electronics to ensure the 

blender preforms at its peak and can protect itself to avoid overheating.

8. 

Motor/Control Board: 

Controlled by a PCB to regulate blending speed and preset 

timer functions.

9. 

Overload Protection Switch: 

This button, located on the base of the blender ensures the motor 

is protected from rapid heat rise.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

REPLACING THE DRIVE SOCKET 

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS VISIT  

WWW.FROOTHIEINTERNATIONAL.COM  

AND SELECT YOUR PREFERRED COUNTRY.

Only for EU countries.

 Do not dispose of electric appliances together with household 

waste material! In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical 
and electronic equipment and its implantation in accordance with national law, electric 
appliances that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and 
returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. 

Summary of Contents for 9200A

Page 1: ...9200A QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST USER S MANUAL 2ND GENERATION HIGH SPEED VORTEX BLENDER ...

Page 2: ...vative free nut butters homemade spreads and dips and nutrient rich hot soups This blender will prove to be your ultimate kitchen tool enabling you to cook like a five star chef Through its many diverse functions the Optimum 9200A has the ability to extract more nutrients from your food by breaking down the micro cells and phyto nutrients of your produce creating healthy wholesome and nutritionall...

Page 3: ...taken when handling the sharp cutting blades emptying the jug and during cleaning 13 Do not use the blender for anything other than food or beverage preparation 14 Avoid contact with moving parts 15 Blades are sharp handle carefully 16 Do not operate the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged the blade becomes loose or broken if the appliance malfunctions or it is dropped or damaged in any way R...

Page 4: ...g in place onto the jug ensuring the lid is well sealed 5 Correctly position the jug on the base 6 Switch the blender s power ON OFF switch to the ON position 7 Select the desired speed or time setting thick contents should be blended on FAST 8 When you have finished blending switch off the blender using the ON OFF switch 1 Lid plug 2 Lid 3 Jug 4 Blade assembly 5 Cushion pad 7 Pulse switch 6 On Of...

Page 5: ... 12 Open the jug lid by pressing with your thumb on the side of the lid and then lift off 13 Pour out the blended liquid or use a scraper to scrape out the blended contents Use the tamper tool to push ingredients into the blades and prevent thick or frozen mixtures from sticking to the sides of the jug When using the tamper tool the jug should be no more than 2 3 full Point and move the tamper to ...

Page 6: ... to about three quarters full and allow the ice to float to the top 3 Securely insert the lid with the lid plug in position 4 Begin blending at SLOW speed and slowly increase the speed to FAST until the ice is at the desired consistency SLOW speed Use to chop and slice Always switch to SLOW speed when adding food or liquid during blending MED Medium speed Ideal for slightly harder to blend mixture...

Page 7: ...of dish soap in your jug and fill it halfway with warm water 3 Secure the lid in place 4 Start the machine on FAST 5 Run on FAST for 10 60 seconds depending on what was blended thick contents take longer to clean 6 Pour contents out and rinse thoroughly 7 Turn the jug upside down and let air dry 8 Check the base of the jug where the cog is bit that connects blade to bender motor if this section ha...

Page 8: ... jug and with its removable plug insert 2 Lid Plug Insert Prevents liquid from spilling out of the top of the jug the plug does not fit snugly in place to allow steam to vent while blending hot contents It is removable to allow adding ingredients while blending and also to use the tamper device 3 Jug Bowl The jug contains foods and liquids while blending Markers on the side of the jug indicate qua...

Page 9: ...ollowing the Jug Deep Clean instructions on page 13 PROBLEM SOLUTION My blender is emitting a strong electrical smell For the first few uses there is always a slight burning smell with all high speed blenders this is from the lubricants used in the manufacturing process this wears off after a few uses and the lubricants wear off 20 50 cycles Over the next 1 3 months the electrical ozone strong sme...

Page 10: ...nly repair described faults as covered under warranty 8 This full warranty is void if this appliance has been subjected to abuse negligence accident alteration failure to follow operating instructions or the product has been exposed to abnormal or extreme conditions 9 Cosmetic changes that do not affect performance such as discolouration of parts of the product in the hands of the user or the effe...

Page 11: ...OPT 9200 Blender Manual v8 ...

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