Troubleshooting Guide; Maintenance - Hamilton Beach HBH650 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem . . .
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running and no lights
show on the control
panel.
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running and jar pad
light is blinking.
Motor temperature
light is yellow or red.
Ingredients will not
mix properly

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 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".
Weekly Unplug the blender, and then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for
cracks. Refer to "Technical Service" for repair or replacement. Remove jar from blender
base. Inspect the cutter by rotating the drive end of the cutter by hand. It should
turn smoothly. If it does not, replace the cutter assembly. See "Replacing the Cutter
Assembly" for details.
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Solution . . .
• Make sure that the main power ON (I)/OFF (O) button is ON (I).
• Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electric outlet of the proper
voltage and frequency.
• Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker
has tripped.
• Check the integrated circuit breaker on the bottom of the blender base. If it trips
again immediately or frequently, contact Technical Service.
• Thermal overload protection has been tripped. Unplug unit. Allow to cool for 15
minutes.
• Check container to make sure cutter assembly spins freely. If cutter cannot be
turned, the cutter assembly needs to be replaced.
• Make sure that the jar is seated properly on the blender base. When the jar is
properly positioned, the light will go off.
• Blender will not operate unless jar is properly seated.
• The motor is overheating. Try mixing smaller batches or running for shorter cycle
times. Allow motor to cool between batches. See "Thermal Overload Protection"
for additional details.
• Check to see if enough liquid has been added to the ingredients. Mixture should
be fluid and free-running at all times.
• Solid pieces are too large.
• Container is too full. Do not fill past highest graduation marking.
• Cutter assembly blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and
cutter assembly daily. Replace cutter assembly at least yearly 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.