Good judgment must be used when operating your Home Blender� 1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION The Blendtec home blenders (model ES3) comply with UL 982, CSA C22�2 No� 195-M1987 and IEC 60335-2-14� 1.2 HEALTH CERTIFICATION The blender and its accessories are certified by NSF International under “Blendtec”...
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1.10 ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC Do not operate the blender with any attachments not made by Blendtec� Using such attachments may cause fire, electric shock, and injury and will void the warranty�...
1.16 UNIT MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE If your blender malfunctions, is dropped, or is damaged in any other way, stop using the blender and immediately call your Blendtec service agent� See Section 8 for warranty information� SECTION 2: UNPACKING Note: Save all packaging materials and instructions for future use�...
2.3 REGISTERING YOUR BLENDER Register your blender online at www.blendtec.com/registration. SECTION 3: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BLENDER 3.1 BLENDER MOTOR BASE The motor base contains the following components (see Figures 1-3): • Lid: The flexible rubber lid keeps liquids in the jar during blending�...
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Figure 2. Front View of Motor Base Blender Drive Socket Touch Pad LCD Information Center Figure 3. Side View of Motor Base and Jar Assembly Blade Power Switch Motor Base Power Cord Cover...
Ensure the power switch is turned to the position, and then plug the blender into a surge protector* or an electrical outlet� (Blendtec blenders are produced in 100/120-volt power and 220/240-volt power; ensure the electrical circuit is at least 6�5 amps for a 220/240-volt unit or at least 13 amps for a 100/120-volt unit�)
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considered� For example, thick and fibrous ingredients need to blend longer and at higher speeds than other ingredients� The Home Blender’s blend cycles were developed based on these principles� With these blend cycles, you can make a virtually limitless number of recipes and achieve consistently impressive results�...
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When you find the desired blend cycle, press Start/Stop, which will begin the blend cycle� The LCD display will show the cycle name and the time remaining in the blend cycle� contact a Blendtec service agent�...
SECTION 6: CARING FOR YOUR BLENDER 6.1 AFTER-USE CLEANING • Turn the power switch to OFF, and unplug the blender� • Clean the blender base by wiping the base and touch pad with a damp cloth� • If needed, clean the drive socket with a toothpick or cotton swab� •...
Remove the jar, and press Button 2 Button 3� Listen to the motor sound� If it is excessively noisy, contact your Blendtec service agent� Jar: Place the jar back on the motor� Run the motor for a few seconds using the Pulse button�...
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Units are warranted in the country of purchase only� 8.2 WARRANTY DETAILS Blendtec warrants the blender motor to be free of defect in material and workmanship for the warranty period provided by your authorized dealer� During this period, such defects will be repaired or the product will be replaced, at Blendtec’s discretion, without charge�...
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8.3 PROBLEMS UNDER WARRANTY If you experience a problem with your blender, contact a Blendtec service agent immediately to diagnose the problem� Do not attempt to repair the blender; the warranty will be voided if repairs are attempted by persons other than Blendtec authorized service agents�...
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