Hamilton Beach HBH650 Operation Manual - Page 12

Troubleshooting Guide Problem . . . Blender fails to start or stops while it is running and no lights show on the control panel. Blender fails to start or stops while it is running and jar pad light is blinking. Solution . . . • Make sure that the main power ON (I)/OFF (O) button is ON (I). • Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electric outlet of the proper voltage and frequency. • Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has tripped. • Check the integrated circuit breaker on the bottom of the blender base. If it trips again immediately or frequently, contact Customer Service. • Make sure that the jar is seated properly on the blender base. When the jar is properly positioned, the light will go off. • Blender will not operate unless jar is properly seated. Blender fails to start or stops while it is running and the red temperature light is on. • Thermal overload protection has been tripped. Attempt to run "cool down cycle" or allow unit to cool until temperature light is green. See "Thermal Overload Protection" for additional details. Motor temperature light is yellow or red. • The motor is overheating. Try mixing smaller batches or running for shorter cycle times. Allow motor to cool between batches. See "Thermal Overload Protection" for additional details. Ingredients will not mix properly • 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. • Container is too full. Do not fill past highest graduation marking. • Cutter assembly blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Replace cutter assembly at least yearly or sooner if cutter assembly appears worn or damaged. • Check to see if cutter assembly is installed properly. • Select speed to create a fluid blend. Maintenance Inspect the blender and its various parts and replace as follows: Daily Weekly Unplug the blender and remove the container from the base, and then inspect the container and cutter assembly for wear, nicks, and broken or loose blades. Replace if necessary. If the blades are loose, discontinue use immediately and replace the blades. Do not attempt to repair or tighten the cutter assembly. See "Replacement Parts". Unplug the blender, and then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for cracks. Refer to "Technical Service" for repair or replacement. Remove jar from blender base. Inspect the cutter by rotating the drive end of the cutter by hand. It should turn smoothly. If it does not, replace the cutter assembly. See "Replacing the Cutter Assembly" for details. 12