Troubleshooting Guide - Hamilton Beach SUMMIT BBS0850 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem . . .
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running and display is
blank.
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running, message
appears in display.
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running.
Unit does not respond
to button commands
or error message
appears in display.
Ingredients will not
mix properly.
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 electrical outlet of the proper
voltage and frequency.
• Check to see if the fuse for the electrical outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker
has tripped.
• Check the integrated circuit breaker on the left side of the blender base. If it trips
again immediately or frequently, contact Technical Service.
• This blender is equipped with motor overload protection. If the motor stops during
operation due to overheating, unplug and allow the blender to cool down for 15
minutes. Plug blender back in after 15 minutes to resume normal operation.
• Make sure that the jar is seated properly on the blender base.
• Blender will not operate unless jar is properly seated.
• Thermal overload protection has been tripped. Attempt to run "cool down cycle".
Follow instructions in display.
• This blender is equipped with motor overload protection. If the motor stops during
operation due to overheating, unplug and allow the blender to cool down for 15
minutes. Plug blender back in after 15 minutes to resume normal operation.
• Turn the power off and back on using the power switch to reset the controls.
• Turn the power off and back on using the power switch. If the error message still
appears, the unit will need to be serviced.
• 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.
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