Do any other users of this blender find the base gets hot? I haven't used mine for years and found this is happening when I use mine...
896485
I haven't noticed any change in operating temperature of the base. It appears that something may be binding. As a possible cause, I would check the blending blade assembly and make sure that the blades turn freely. If they are binding the assembly will have to be replaced.
896486
Ours gets warm but not so hot I worry about it. I've used ours to make large quantities of drinks etc over time and found the base does heat up but never beyond the point where I can handle it.
559413
I never had the problem of the top melting. Due to my own fault, my last one cracked, even on the metal diffuser. I got distracted and let it boil dry. Of course, it cracked. I love this model. Same glass as the more expensive ones. I bought a replacement. Much prefer boiling water in glass than metal.
800046
Havent had any heating issues. I have mine for almost 2 years. I would try reapplying the thermal grease & ensure the heat sink's base is completely flat. This is assuming its clean & has good air flow.
331870
I never bothered checking. I had my previous infrashine for approximately 5 years when I noticed it was not heating as well as it should have. Wear & tear due to travel, dropped it a few times???? Anyhow, I agree with Rose. I luv mine!!!!And, I am hoping the one I just purchased will last for the next 5 years!
360510
Yes, I've had the 180 for about 7yrs. It's a stout unit. BUT, it's incredibly noisy and the clutch (gear on base unit) lasts about 2yrs. I make smoothies 3-4 times per week with fresh and/or frozen fruit. That's all the use this thing gets. To me, it seems like something is not right to make it this noisy and the clutch wear fail like it does. The clutch just went out last week again. So I'm looking for a new blender at this point :-( Too bad because this feels like it should be a lifetime machine.
1806837
The base does get hot you should give it some time to cool off before u pick it up.
984647
I do not have that problem. I sharpen maybe 7-8 knives in about 15-20 mins. The motor does not get hot. If you do not have it on for more than 15-20 minutes, it should not be getting so hot. If you are sharpening 50-100 knives over a 2 hr. period, then ya, it could get a little hot. If it is just a few knives, I would say your unit is defective and I would return it. There may be a dangerous wiring problem in the unit. Be careful.
196038
I have not had that problem. But I typically hold on to it while blending. Just a habbit I guess.
1641901
Sounds defective to me... I tested my unit and the outer surface was cool while the inner was way too hot. I could never get it up to temperature. I think waring needs to address the problems with this unit. I was so disappointed in its poor performance. i couldn't get mine to season properly either (I've seasoned lots of cast iron before). I sent mine back as defective.
1058259
I am sorry that I cannot help you on this one. We have used ours about every day for 9 months without a hitch. It sounds like the drive gear has come unhitched from the motor. Did you ever try to run it while something was jamming the cutter/blender? Sorry I cannot help more.
1130350
Sounds like you have either an old blender or a commercial blender. I would take the blender to an authorized dealer and see if they can match up to your needs. Our item is inexpensive but I don't want you to buy it if it does not work for you.
462300
I've been using mine for a little over a year now. However, I seldom use the right burner, which is for warming or simmering. But, I use the main burner all the time. I haven't had an issue at all since my purchase.
1779574
Does the drive socket on the base look worn? If it isn't, then replacing it may not make a difference. Hard to say for sure. I replaced mine after it got worn from the kids repeatedly removing the pitcher before the motor had completely stopped spinning and rocking the pitcher while it was blending. The gear on the bottom of the pitcher didn't wear much but the drive socket got somewhat chewed up near its top. It seemed like the pitcher's gear wasn't fully engaging it and it was noisier than when we first got it. Replacing the drive socket fixed it for my blender.
161256
We just had the same problem this morning (Christmas morning) while trying to prepare a bunch of dishes that require blending. Same scenario ... we've used it a ton since purchasing it a couple months ago, and after one particularly full blender cup turned it off and now it won't come back on (alternate blinking lights).Anyone else have this problem?
90642
i hate to say this but i would not buy another base or magic bullet i have tried off and on through out the yr and they all didnt last and it was the base . i went with another model of small blender one that had a knob you can turn to turn it off and on . hope that helps
806329
I've never had this problem. The only time mine splashed was when I forgot to hold the lid down when making a smoothie. What a mess.
1645532
Sorry but I have not experienced that problem. Only used mine a few times as well so I'm not much help:(