For some reason, the top of our blender does not easily screw off. Has anyone had any issues with that? Are we missing something simple here? Thx!
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My blender looks a little different. Maybe it creates a vacuum seal and you just need to use something to break the seal. I've not had that problem.
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Mine fits just fine. I've never had a problem. I use my magic bullet with the blender attachment to make a smoothie every morning.
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I also have had some trouble getting the splashguard back on after removing it.....I wasn't pushing it in place properly, I guess....once I got it firmly on again, it did not fall off, nor did it wobble. I am older, and have noticed that I'm losing my strength in my arms and hands....after fiddling with it a few times, I was able to get it to stay in place. Addendum: The splashguard does wobble when the arm is up or the arm is down without the bowl underneath it. The guard does not wobble when the arm is down and the bowl is underneath it. I used my mixer the other day and realized that it does wobble....when not in use!
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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?
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sometimes the top plastic comes loose , I've put two small pieces of gaffer tape to keep it in place. good luck
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I've not had that experience either. I do know that the instructions said not to run the blender continuously for more than 5 minutes (I think). Maybe you're running it for too long?
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In my old blender, the cutting assembly was broken. I didn't replace it soon enough so had to get a whole new blender. So you might look for cracks in the assembly. They are not too expensive to replace.
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My blender never leaks and I've had it over 2 years. You probably didn't put the gasket and blade back on correctly. Make sure you put the rubber gasket on the glass jar first, then the blade then screw on the bottom plastic piece. Hope this helps.
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You should call Hamilton Beach. They replaced my blender in a matter of 3 days. They were very helpful. We no longer have issues. Love it!!!
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Hi, good question. I became curious myself. When you open the top the filter pops out easily. Everything screws back together nicely without it.
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If the light is blinking then the blender is not secure. I would detach and try again. I wish I could help more but mine burned out after 2 months of use. The light would come on but the motor wouldn't start. Best of luck.
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I did receive an email from someone at Amazon with a phone # for the place 866-772-8522 I called them this morning and he said he would get my info to his supervisor and mail a copy of the instructions but I forgot to ask for the recipe book so I called them back and found out this is the wrong #. This place handles the Big Boss Blender not the juicer so they can't help me. I really want to keep the product but I can't figure out how to take it apart etc. I still need help trying to get intouch with them. I see you sent a request do you think I should do that also?
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This is a just below average blender, I bought it specifically for making smoothies. I saw it in our local grocery store, so I was able to really look it over before I bought it. However, the "smoothie button" is a load of garbage. I use frozen fruit and frozen veggies, liquid, and yogurt. I always put the liquid and yogurt in first and still I have to use the pulse button to get everything mixed (I have to keep stopping to mix with a utensil) and then I have to leave it on the puree button to really get it to blend smoothly. Considering I use it twice a day everyday it's kind of annoying, but while it's blending I get time to clean up. BOTTOM LINE it's takes too long for making smoothies, it IS very loud, AND worst of all it leaks, there is not a good seal no matter how tight I try to make it. Is it a good value for the money? I would have rather spent the money on the Ninja. Hope this helps!
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Hmmm, is this a new unused big blender? The pulsing handle has a locking mechanism. You'll need to lift that handle to 90 degrees up, and then pull straight up.
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Same issue with mine. Perhaps just the normal byproduct of the motor's internal moving/grinding parts. Honestly, thisnis my 2nd Blendtec. 1st one burned out after ~650 cycles. I'm no longer enthralled with this product. should have just saved $$ and went with a Ninja.
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What's the rubber issue? I have owned my blender for a number of months, use it almost daily and have no issues. I'm extremely happy.
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the blades screw out of the bottom for cleaning. Be sure to read the instructions on using the lid to unscrew the bottom! I use the blender weekly.