1.4 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED If the blender malfunctions call your service agent first. If it is dropped or dam- aged in any way, return the blender to a Blendtec service agent immediately for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or possible replace- ment.
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1.7 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT THE LID IN PLACE 1.8 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC The use of any unauthorized attachments may cause fire, electric shock, and/or injury and will void the warranty. 1.9 CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY IN PLACE WHILE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING 1.10 BLADES ARE SHARP! HANDLE CAREFULLY! 1.11 WHEN BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS, THE VENTED LID WILL ALLOW PRESSURE RELIEF. BE CAREFUL NOT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY STEAM COMING FROM THE CLEAR CENTER LID. 1.12 POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS • NEVER operate with a damaged cord or plug. (If the supply cord is dam- aged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorized service agent to avoid a hazard.)
If any damage has occurred contact your Blendtec service agent immediately. 2.2 RECORDING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE Record your blender motor serial number and date of purchase in the space below. You will need these when contacting Blendtec for service or questions. Motor Serial #: ____________________________________________________ (Found on bottom of motor base)
3.3 POWER SPECIFICATIONS The Tom Dickson Extreme Blender is made for 110/120 volts circuits only. It is rated at 20 amps/2400 watts. It is necessary that this unit use a 20 amp recep- tacle (see FIGURE 1b) and be protected by a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse.
FIGURE 2 - MOTOR BASE - TOP VIEW Drive Socket Touchpad SECTION 4 INSTALLATION It is recommended that surge protection be placed between the receptacle and the blender motor. 4.1 ABOVE COUNTER INSTALLATION (Refer to FIGURE 3) 1. Place motor into base unit. 2. Place blender on a flat, clean, and dry surface. 3.
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5. Ensure that blender vents are unobstructed to allow proper cooling during use. 4.2 The Tom Dickson Extreme Blender IN-COUNTER INSTALLATION Preparation 1. Identify desired blender location. Consider preferences such as proximity to ingredients, available counter space, and access to a power source. (A licensed electrician may need to install appropriate power source for the blender.) 2. Ensure potential site meets all dimensional requirements (see Figure 4). •...
SECTION 5 CARE AND CLEANING 5.1 AFTER USE CLEANING 1. Add 1 cup of hot water and a drop of liquid dishwashing soap to the blender jar. 2. Place the lid tightly onto the jar. Place the blender jar on the blender base, and with your hand placed on top of the lid, press the PULSE button for five seconds.
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6.1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN OPERATION 1. Turn on the main power switch located on the front of the blender motor base. 2. Place ingredients in jar. 3. Place the blender jar on the base, making sure the jar is secure. 4.
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Blendtec customer service at 800-253-6383 for assistance. 6.4 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS The Tom Dickson Extreme Blender has the following blend cycles set as factory defaults for preset buttons numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4:...
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In the world of professional blending, there are many factors which go into making a delicious and consistent blended product. It is from that world of professional results that Blendtec derives its heritage. In order to blend many different things consistently, Blendtec developed blend cycles to match the blending needs of the type of product being made (see FIGURE 6 for two ex- amples of blend cycles.)
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The Tom Dickson Extreme Blender was designed with many different food items in mind and blend cycles make it produce consistent results across a wider range of food items than any other home blender.
Whatever your experience with ingredients, the Tom Dickson Extreme Blender will blend things faster and more easily than other blenders because of its unique combination of high speed motor, patented WILDSIDE jar, single prong wingtip blade, direct drive coupling, and computer controlled blend cycles.
WARRANTY WARRANTY DESCRIPTION (US Domestic and Canada) The Tom Dickson Extreme Blender motor is warranted for ten years. The jar assembly, including all moving jar parts, is covered against leaking or break- age for three years. Warranties begin from date of purchase.
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Limited Ten Year Warranty Blendtec warrants the blender motor to be free of defect in material and workmanship for a period of ten years. During this period, such defects will be repaired or the product replaced, at Blendtec’s discretion, without charge. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, accident, or negligence.
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Blendtec. You will be billed for services rendered. 3. When you ship your unit please enclose the following: Your name: Address: Phone number: The blender serial number: (located on the bottom of the blender base)
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1206 South 1680 West Orem, UT 84058 801-222-0888 www. blendtec.com OWN-RD-041 Manual, The Tom Dickson Extreme Blender v1 May 10...
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