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 integrated circuit breaker has tripped and reset it, if needed.

 

running and cannot

• Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker

 

be restarted

 

 

 

has tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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" 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 cutter assembly at least every 90 days or sooner if cutter

 

 

 

 

assembly appears worn or damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

• Check to see if cutter assembly is installed properly.

 

 

 

 

• Select speed 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 blades are loose, discontinue use immediately and replace the blades.

 

 

 

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 “Technical Service” for repair or replacement.

 

 

Quarterly

 

Replace the container and cutter assembly at least every 90 days. See “Replacement

 

 

 

Parts” below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement Parts for Model HBH450

 

 

For replacement parts, call toll free: 866-285-1087.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part Description

 

 

 

Part Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

48 oz. polycarbonate container

6126-450

 

Cutter assembly

 

 

 

98450

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