Operation; Troubleshooting Guide; Maintenance - Hamilton Beach HBF1100 Series Operation Manual

Operation

• Plug in blender.
• Turn switch ON (I).
• The 3-minute (3:00) LED light is the default time on the control panel when plugged in.
• Interlock lid red indicator light will be flashing.
• When jar and lid are in place, light will stop flashing.
• START by using the controls below.
• Select an option:
• Press any timer button (:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00) and press HIGH, OR
• Press any timer button (:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00), press VARIABLE, and turn variable speed dial, OR
• Press any timer button (:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00), press CHOP, and turn variable speed dial, OR
• Press PULSE. Pulse is not associated with the timer buttons.
• Press STOP or any button to stop operation.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem . . .
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running and cannot be
restarted.
Ingredients will not
mix properly.

Maintenance

Inspect the blender and its various parts and replace as follows:
Daily Unplug the blender, remove the container from the base, and then inspect the container
and cutter assembly for wear, nicks, and broken or loose blades. If the blades are nicked,
broken, or loose, discontinue use immediately and replace the container or cutter
assembly. See "Replacement Parts" on website www.hamiltonbeachcommercial.com.
Weekly Unplug the blender, and then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for cracks.
Refer to "Technical Services" for repair or replacement. Remove jar from blender base.
Inspect the cutter assembly by rotating the drive end of the cutter assembly by hand. It
should turn smoothly. If it does not, replace the container or cutter assembly.
Solution . . .
• Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electric outlet.
• Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has
tripped.
• Check control panel for red flashing interlock lid light. Realign lid. Start blending.
• The motor is overheated. Try mixing smaller batches or running for shorter cycle
times. Allow motor to cool between batches. See "Motor Cooling Steps" on page
26 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. Cut pieces smaller.
• Cutters are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and cutter assembly
daily. Replace container and cutter assembly if damaged.
• Check to see if cutter assembly is installed properly.
• Select speed to create a fluid blend.
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