Blendtec CHEF, Brawn and Brains CHEF User Manual

USER MANUAL

CHEF

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Table Of Contents

Section Page

Section 1.....Important Safeguards 5

Section 2.....Component Overview 7

Section 3.....Unpacking 8

Section 4.....Installation 9

Section 5.....Operating Instructions 11

Section 6.....Warranty and Service 16

Section 7.....Product Diagrams 19

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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR
BLENDTEC MACHINE.

1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION

The Chef blender (ICB4) and accessories are certified by
ETLto UL standard 763, and to CSA standard C22.2 No.
195-m1987, and to CE Standards.

1.2 HEALTH CERTIFICATION

The Chef blender and accessories are certified by
NSF International.

1.3 AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS

● Keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts.

● Keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender blades during
operation. Metal utensils will damage blades.

• NEVER put hands into blender jar or add substances by hand when blender is

operating.

• NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor is operating.

• ●Do not rock the blender when it is operating. Keep the blender jar straight up until
the operation is complete. These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or
damage to the blender.

1.4 POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS

• ●Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug.

• ●If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its

service agent in order to avoid a hazard.

• ●Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the work surface.

• ●Never use an extension cord with the unit.

• ●Unplug the blender motor before removing from sound enclosure, changing

blender locations, or cleaning.

1.5 NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE POWER UNIT

Never remove the blender base cover. The blender base does not
contain self-adjustable or serviceable parts. All service and adjustments
must be made by a qualified service agent. Removing the cover or

attempting to service the blender will void the warranty.

1.6 TURN THE UNIT OFF WHEN NOT IN USE

1.7 PROTECT EACH POWER UNIT WITH A SEPARATE CIRCUIT

The 110/120 volt receptacle for each machine must be protected by a separate 20
AMP circuit breaker or fuse. The 220/240 volt receptacle for each power unit must be
protected by a separate 10 AMP circuit breaker or fuse.

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Do not use any other electrical equipment on the same circuit as
the blender or you risk overloading the circuit and either damaging
the blender electronics or blowing the circuit protection.

1.8 NEVER OPERATE IF THE UNIT APPEARS DAMAGED

If the blender malfunctions call the service agent first. If it is dropped
or damaged in any way, return the blender to a Blendtec service agent
immediately for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or possible replacement.

1.9 NEVER OPERATE IN LIQUID

Do not operate the blender motor in water or any other liquid. Avoid
any contact between the motor and water. Deliberate use of machine
outdoors in conditions where precipitation is present will void the
warranty.

1.10 NEVER PUT ITEMS SUCH AS METAL, ROCKS, OR OTHER
HARD MATERIALS INTO BLENDER JAR

Metal utensils and other hard materials are dangerous. They can cause
injury or damage. Damage caused by such foreign objects will void the
warranty.

1.11 NEVER OPERATE USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY
BLENDTEC

The use of unauthorized attachments voids the warranty and may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.

1.12 ALWAYS SECURE THE BLENDER LID BEFORE STARTING THE
MACHINE

Even if you have a sound enclosure, make sure you place a lid on the
blender jar before you close the cover.

1.13 AVOID TOUCHING THE METAL BASE AFTER EXTENSIVE USE

The metal base of the blender may become hot after numerous cycles.

1.14 BLADES ARE SHARP! HANDLE CAREFULLY

1.15 NEVER CLEAN THIS UNIT WITH A WATER JET.

1.16 THE POWER CORD RECEPTACLE WHICH POWERS THE
BLENDER MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE.

1.17 CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE

The 110/120 volt receptacle for each machine must be protected by a separate 20
AMP circuit breaker or fuse.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 2: COMPONENT OVERVIEW

2.1 BLENDER MOTOR

The blender motor consists of the blender base shell, touch pad control,
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) information center, and the power unit.
(See Figures 1.1 and 1.2, pg. 19)

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• Motor housing: Houses the power unit in a metal and stainless steel casing. Never
remove the motor cover. Removal of the motor cover will void the warranty.

• Touch Pad: This contains the buttons which control the operation of the blender.●

• LCD Information Center: When a cycle is completed, the display increments

the cumulative cycle for warranty purposes. It also indicates overload or over­temperature conditions.

• Blender Motor: This unit is located within the motor housing and contains the
machinery which runs the blender, including the electric motor, drive train, and
computerized control board.

2.2 BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY

The blender jar assembly consists of the blender jar, blade assembly,
and lid. The blender jar assembly integrates these components to
ensure greater operator safety.

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Jar: Made to provide maximum performance as
well as clear visibility of blender operations.

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Blade Assembly: Stainless steel, designed to ensure fast, consistent
blending.

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Lid: Designed to enable the user to pour liquids or add other food items into the jar
while blending, after removing the clear center cap and to provide venting for hot
liquids.

2.3 OPTIONAL SOUND ENCLOSURE

The sound enclosure reduces noise created during blender operation, when used
with an optional gasket.

2.4 MOTOR BASE STAND

A “top-of-the-counter” version of the blender is created by combining the
sound enclosure described above with the motor base into which the blender motor
is inserted. This allows for portable operation of the blender.

2.5 POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Blendtec Blenders are made with power specifications listed below according to your
specific model.

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110/120 VOLT BLENDTEC BLENDERS ARE REQUIRED

TO BE PROTECTED BY A DEDICATED 20 AMP

CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE.

MODEL (110/120 VOLT) AMPS WATTS

ICB4 (Chef Blender) 15 1800

220/240 VOLT BLENDTEC BLENDERS ARE REQUIRED

TO BE PROTECTED BY A DEDICATED 10 AMP

CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE.

MODEL (220/240 VOLT) AMPS WATTS

ICB5 (Chef Blender) 9 2000

SECTION 3: UNPACKING

SAVE THE TWO FOAM INSERTS AND ALL PACKAGING FOR FUTURE
STORAGE OR SHIPPING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

3.1 UNPACKING YOUR BLENDER

1. You should have received the following items:

• ●Chef Blender Base

• ICB4 Motor Base (International models have the ICB5 Motor Base)

• ●Blender Jars (2 each) with Lids (2 each)

• ●Sound Enclosure (optional)

• ●Additional Blender Jars (optional)

2. Remove blender motor, blender jars and lids from carton.

3. Unwind the power cord.

4. Check for and remove any packing material which may have blocked

ventilation holes in either the power unit or the black motor stand.

5. Inspect all items to ensure no damage occurred in shipment.

6. If any damage has occurred contact your Blendtec service agent immediately.