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Optimum 8200 User Manual

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  • Page 2 CONTENTS BLENDING TIPS BLADE ASSEMBLY & DRIVE SOCKET REPLACEMENT USING THE CONTROL PAD...

  • Page 3: Welcome To Your New Kitchen Assistant

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  • Page 4: Safety First

    SAFETY FIRST Power supply is Region Specific, please check the information panel on the rear of the machine to ensure you are using the correct power voltage and frequency. Avoid electric shock by switching o the power and unplugging the cord before assembling, disassembling or cleaning the blender.
  • Page 5 SAFETY FIRST (CONTINUED) Please use the tamper to aid with blending when blender is running at high speeds. Do Not use the spatula/scraper whilst the blender is running, this should only be used to scrape down contents from the sides of the jug. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
  • Page 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMUM 8200 1. Lid plug 2. Lid 3. Jug 4. Blade assembly 5. Cushion pad 6. On/O switch 7. Pulse switch 8. Tamper 9. Control pad...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    QUICK START Ensure blender power switch is in the “OFF” Position. Plug the blender into mains power. Place foodstu to be blended into jug, starting with liquids/softer ingredients and then add solids. Attach the lid (with lid plug in place) onto the jug ensuring the lid is well sealed. Correctly position the jug on the base.
  • Page 8 USING YOUR OPTIMUM 8200 - BASIC OPERATION Ensure blender power switch is in the “OFF” Position. Plug the blender into mains power. Place foodstu to be blended into jug, starting with liquids/softer ingredients and then add solids. Attach the lid, with lid plug inserted, by sealing any side of the lid to the jug’s edge and pressing down on the opposite side.
  • Page 9 3. To avoid heating frozen contents; only use the blender in conjunction with the tamper tool for a maximum of 30 seconds. As friction creates heat, the Optimum 8200 will raise the contents of the jug by 4 degrees every 30 seconds. If you blend for too long you will need to add additional ice to freeze the contents again.
  • Page 10 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR OPTIMUM 8200 To get the best results, place food in the jug in the following order: First liquids. Then soft foods/vegetables. Last add frozen produce and ice. To process hot liquids: Pour the hot liquid into the jug no higher than the top jug fill mark (2 Litres).
  • Page 11 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR OPTIMUM 8200 Here's a few great videos: Kisane from Froothie TV! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyWFyaLeo9k / Candy from our o ce in Melbourne :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eio8gQWZS4Y / Sunny Side Up, our partner from Romania! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeq_w5QsWXA Here are a few points we've compiled that are important to achieving the best results: 1.

  • Page 12: Blending Tips

    Check Your Speed (Important) The Optimum blenders work best at a high speed to pulverize food and process thick mixtures, we do not recommend blending thick contents at a low speed as it will cause the blender to overload and the overload switch may activate.
  • Page 13 The same happens when you create air pockets with your ingredients. This can be caused for example when adding leafy ingredients on the base of the jug, creating air pockets, preventing the blades from normal functioning, and causing your Optimum to produce a burning smell due to overheating.
  • Page 14 BLADE ASSEMBLY & DRIVE SOCKET REPLACEMENT Tools and blender parts 1. Retainer wrench (x2) 2. Flat-head screwdriver (x2) 3. Tweezers 4. Cross-head screwdriver 5. Jug base plate 7. Drive socket (mushroom head) waterproof 6. Rubber rubber pad container cushion screw Pull out waterproof Rotate drive socket Remove container cushion...
  • Page 15 REMOVING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY Changing the blade assembly Using the wrench or flat-head screwdriver, turn the unit counterclockwise to loosen. Turn clockwise to tighten. If your bearing cannot free spin with your fingers (Image below) then your bearings within your blade assembly have seized.
  • Page 16 REMOVING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY When reinserting the blade assembly, ensure to line up the flat sides of your new blade assembly with the flat sides of the container. Once the blade assembly is in hand tighten the black retaining ring to the blade assembly. Use the spoon to do the final tightening (clockwise to tighten).
  • Page 17 USING THE CONTROL PAD LOW speed: Use to chop and slice. Always switch to LOW speed when adding food or liquid during blending. MED (Medium) speed: Ideal for slightly harder to blend mixtures and to avoid significant heat rise of jug contents.
  • Page 18 You must always clean your blender after use, this is for hygiene and ensuring the longevity of your investment in an Optimum™ blender. Leaving food in the blender is a health risk as bacteria can grow and cause staining to your jug. Bacteria and residual food acids can also damage the seals and shaft to the blade.
  • Page 19 JUG CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE To clean the jug: After each use, rinse the jug thoroughly with warm water (not hot). Place one to two drops of dish soap in your jug and fill it halfway with warm water. Secure the lid in place. Start the machine on HIGH.
  • Page 20 REPLACING THE DRIVE SOCKET Unplug your Optimum 8200 from the power. Locate cushion pad on top of machine and remove. Locate plug in blender top, just below drive socket and carefully remove. With the hole at eye level, turn the drive socket by hand (this will not cause damage to the motor) until you can see the Phillips head screw through the hole.

  • Page 21: Technical Information

    Optimum Appliances Pty. Ltd. PO Box 114, Brunswick Victoria 3057 Australia...
  • Page 22 HELP, SOMETHING HAS GONE WRONG! PROBLEM SOLUTION Check that the machine is plugged in to the wall and the power point is on. Check the overload switch on the base of the It’s not working! blender has not tripped, if so ensure the blender is unplugged from power and press the button back in.
  • Page 23 HELP, SOMETHING HAS GONE WRONG! (CONTINUED) PROBLEM SOLUTION For the first few uses there is always a slight burning smell with all high speed blenders, this is from the lubricants used in the My blender is emitting a manufacturing process, this wears o after a few uses and the strong electrical smell.

  • Page 24: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    In the event that the goods requiring repair are under warranty, and this distributor is unable to provide the repairs the customer is responsible for the cost of the return of the product to Optimum® (or their approved service provider) and also the cost of return to the customer.
  • Page 25 CONTACTING US Please contact the distributor located in the Country where you made your original purchase for all Support, Servicing and Warranty. Your distributor is: Call to speak to one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives during business hours. Australia 1300 309 900 New Zealand 0800 741 369 United Kingdom 0800 0789 055 United States 187 766 11851...
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