The Total Blender
is designed to do it all. From smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, milkshakes, cappuccinos,
margaritas, to soups, sauces, breads, dressings, salsas and more! You've seen the
unique square jar before. It's the same equipment used in the best coffee shops, juice
bars, gyms, and restaurants around the world. For years blending professionals have turned
to Blendtec for the best in taste and texture. Now with the The Total Blender you'll enjoy
the same great results in your home! The Total Blender prepares food fast, smooth,
and with impeccable taste. Tired of your blender not being able to crush ice? The Total
Blender has so much power it turns ice to snow (1500 Watts).
Blade wing-span of almost 4 inches!
- More Power! 50% more power than other home blenders for
fast, consistent blending.
- More Convenience! One touch operation. Computer controlled
blend cycles that make perfect drinks, soups and desserts every time. Recipe book
included.
- More Quiet! The advanced engineering design of the Total
Blender and jar makes it much less noisy than other blenders.
- More Time Savings! The Total Blender accomplishes in
seconds what other blenders can’t do in minutes.
- More Space, Weight and Handling Efficiency! Small
footprint, space-age materials, and state-of-the-art engineering combined with ergonomic
design result in tremendous value for you.
- More Reliability! No old fashioned knobs, switches or
dials to wear out, break off or gather grime. 100% solid state electronics and sleek
touchpad ensure long life and dependable performance.
Each Total Blender Comes with a $19.95 retail value 150+ page instruction and
recipe book!
Specifications:
- ETL Certified
- NSF Health Certified
- 120 volts 50/60 hz
- 1500 watts 13 amps
- Dimensions:
base - 7" wide 8" deep 6.5" tall
with caraffe its 15.5" tall
- 3 peak horsepower
- 3 year warranty for household use on motor base and 1 year
warranty on jar
- Lifetime warranty on motor coupling
Introduced in 1995, the Total blender was
introduced as the first blender on the market with a microprocessor chip. Pre-programmed
blending cycles direct a powerful 3-peak horsepower motor to change speeds and times,
automatically assuring perfect blending consistency. This technology launched K-TEC into
the commercial blender industry. Today, the Blendtec family of commercial blenders can be
seen at leading smoothie and coffee shops throughout the world.
- Jamba Juice
- Starbucks
- Disneyland
- and more!
No other blender manufacturer can make these claims...
- The Most Powerful - 13 AMP motor! The largest
in this industry for fast, thorough blending.
- Lifetime warranty on the blade and coupling.
- No Plunger Necessary - The automatic program
fluctuate the speeds. This helps prevent the danger of pushing something into a
spinning blade.
- Dry-goods Capability - No need to purchase a
separate container or blade to handle dry goods. Mill grains into excellent flours
or even cereals.
- Fits under standard cupboard - When it's more
convenient, it's easier to use. Yet still holds over 1/2 gallon.
- Electronic surge and thermal protection -
State-of-the-art electronics ensures reliability and durability.
Note: Included with the Total Blender is a rather complicated looking chart that shows 30
various programs that are available. While this is a great feature, we find that
using the 5 keys (1,2,3,4,5 or S and P) are enough for most people, and unless your
a techno-gadget person, the complicated chart can just be filed away...
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operate since it does not have any knobs and only 5 buttons to control speed? This blender has five touch buttons that control the time and speed of the
blending process, please see below for the details.
Buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the touchpad are pre-programmed
cycles. The cycles will start with the press of a button and will stop automatically when
the cycle is complete.
Button 5 or S is a speed key: This button is unique because
it allows you to set the speed to your own desired setting. To set the speed, simply hold
the 5 button down for a number of seconds. The Green LED display will reflect the speed
setting (1 through 10) on the left side. When you release the button, the motor will
remain at the speed selected for 50 seconds unless you touch the button again to terminate
the cycle.
Button 1: Blends soft items such as ice creams and shakes. It
runs for 27 seconds at a low speed. This setting is ideal for soft fruits such as grapes,
peaches and oranges.
Button 2: Great granita and margarita cycle. Good for ice
cubes, fruit syrups or concentrates. This is a short cycle at only 14 seconds varying
between low and high speeds. Great for soft fruits.
Button 3: This is the most frequently used speed of all. This
button provides a robust cycle for more difficult "smoothies" or frozen fruit
and ice. The cycle runs 23 seconds. This cycle handles firmer fruits such as apples,
pineapple with the core, watermelon with the seeds, etc.
Button 4: This cycle is for frozen fruits and hard
vegetables. This cycle fluctuates between lower and higher speeds to pull thicker
materials into the blade. It is an excellent cycle for carrots, broccoli and hard
materials such as whole wheat and rice.
Button 5: The Speed Key. This key is used when one wishes to
control the cycle. In this mode, the motor will run as long as 50 seconds and whatever
speed you select up to 10 (28,000RPM plus).
Button P: The Pulse button provides one with the ability to
chop foods or make chunky salsa's by controlling the blade. The motor runs only while the
"P" button is held down.
Why does the blender blade spin but the ingredients
do not blend?
You are experiencing cavitation. This is the result of too much cold within the blender.
Increase the amount of liquid and/or decrease the amount of ice or frozen items and the
ingredients will blend. Whenever you experience cavitation, do not rock the blender. Stop
the blender, add small amount of liquid, then re-blend.
Will the Total Blender blend vegetables and fruits into drinkable liquids?
Yes. The Total Blender is not an extractor, so you may need to add liquid or ice
to reach the consistency you desire.
Can I make hot soup in my blender?
Yes, if you are willing to run the blender for 3-4 minutes to allow the friction inside
the jar to create heat. Not the most efficient use of energy. A better method is to add
boiling water to the jar, blend, then serve or blend and then heat in the microwave in a
suitable container.
Why does my blender stop before the ingredients are completely blended?
Your blender has pre-programmed cycles that are timed. Select a higher button for
longer blend cycles.
Will the Total Blender Grind flax seeds and make nut
butters?
Yes, the Total Blender will grind flax seeds into powder. It will grind
raw almonds into a powder. If a "butter" consistency is required, you
may have to add additional oil to the powder. (note: most raw nuts have a low oil
content, that prevents them from making a butter) I have successfully made raw
brazil nut butter into a "store bought" consistency without adding oil.
Also roasted peanuts should work ok.
Whats the difference between the Champ HP3 by
blendtec and the Total blender by k-tec?
According to my sources, they are the same machine. The Champ HP3 has
been discontinued and replaced with the Total Blender. |
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