Hamilton Beach 901 Troubleshooting Guide, Maintenance, Replacement Parts, Caring for the Blender

Caring for the Blender

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem . . .	Solution . . .
Blender fails to start	• Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electric outlet.
or stops while it is	• Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a
running and cannot	circuit breaker has tripped.
be restarted
Ingredients will not mix	• Check to see if enough liquid has been added to the ingredients. Mixture should
properly	be fluid and free-running at all times.
	• Solid pieces are too large. Pieces should not exceed 1″ (2.5 cm) cubes.
	• Container is too full. Do not fill past highest graduation marking.
	• Cutter unit blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and cutter
	assembly daily. Replace container and cutter assembly at least every 12 months
	or sooner if cutter assembly appears worn or damaged.
	• Check to see if cutter unit assembly is installed properly.
	• Select speed (on some models) to create a fluid blend.

Maintenance

Inspect the blender and its various parts and replace as follows:

Daily	Unplug the blender and remove the container from the base, and then inspect the container and
	cutter unit assembly for wear, nicks, and broken or loose blades. Replace if necessary. If the
	cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use immediately and replace the cutter assembly.
	Do not attempt to repair or tighten the cutter assembly. See “Replacement Parts” below.
Weekly	Unplug the blender, and then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for cracks.
	Refer to “Requesting Assistance or Service” for repair or replacement.
Yearly	Replace the container and cutter unit assembly at least once a year. See “Replacement Parts”
	below.

Replacement Parts

Refer to “Requesting Assistance or Service” to order parts below.

Model	Part Description	Part Number
901	1 container	6126-901
908	1 container	6126-908
909	1 container	6126-909
910	1 container	6126-910
918	1 container	98000
919	1 container	98100
ALL	Cutter unit assembly	99100

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