The design of the Total Blender's jar has been patented by Blendtec. Because it is square in shape, contents are able to be poured from any of three slightly tapered corners, all of which resemble spouts. The container itself has a capacity of two quarts (64 ounces) and is made of a high-strength Bisphenol A (BPA)-free copolyester. Measurements in ounces and cups are marked on two sides of the jar incrementally up to one quart (32 ounces/4 cups). It is also marked with the registered NSF International stamp, meaning it meets the foundation's (formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation) requirements for equipment and material intended for commercial foodservice, a general benchmark for public health standards.
The blade assembly features a single 3" stainless steel blade that turns in one direction, clockwise. This assembly is sonically fused onto the jar and does not detach. From the underside of the jar, the slotted metal end of the blade shaft fits perfectly into the correspondingly-grooved drive socket of a titanium coupling. Along with the blade shaft/drive socket connection, a 1 ¼"-deep continuous lip extends from the bottom of the jar, insuring it rests securely on the upper extension of the motor base while the blender is in use.
The jar's lid has undergone several revisions since the model's inception. Now a two-piece design, the latest form consists of a rubber primary cover, molded to form a lip that fits snugly around the top edge of all four sides of the container. On each corner of this lid are subtle flaps designed for easy removal from the jar using just a thumb and forefinger. A 2" by 2" opening in the center of the primary cover receives the second piece of the two-piece assembly, a removable, hard-plastic cap which, when fitted into the opening, creates a four-way vent from which pressure escapes during the blending of hot recipes. The removal of this cap from the primary cover also allows for the addition of ingredients into the jar while the blender runs without having to remove the entire lid.
A 245-page recipe book called Lifestyles contains instructions on blender use, health and nutrition information, a Glycemic Index chart, dry and liquid measurement equivalents tables, an ingredient substitution chart, and over 300 recipes. Paired with each recipe is a nutritional content table similar to those found on food packaging, as well as its content yield.
Completing the Total Blender package is a 19-page owner's manual and user guide providing safety information, a more detailed overview of the blender's six blend cycles, troubleshooting tips, and details on the machine's standard warranty, which is three years from the date of purchase. Purchases made at leading membership clubs - Costco and Sam's Club, for example - include a warranty extension good for an additional four years on the motor base. The titanium coupling (the drive socket for the blade assembly) and the stainless steel blade, however, are covered beyond the standard warranty. Though this is not specifically mentioned in the warranty's wording, both of these parts are guaranteed against defect for the life of the machine.
Traditional knobs and levers used to operate the machine are absent on the Total Blender. Instead, the interface consists of nine small buttons, each labeled with its corresponding function. Six are pre-programed "blend cycle" buttons. From left to right, they are labeled Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt, Ice Crush/Milkshake, Soups/Syrups/Fondues, Sauces/Dips/Dressings/Batters, Whole Juice, and Smoothies. Just above the row of blend cycles, one button manually speeds the machine up, one manually slows it down, and, finally, one is for pulsing. When lit, a small blue light next to the Pulse button indicates the main power is on. Just below the interface panel is a blue LCD screen which displays information such as the particular blend cycle in use, time remaining in cycle, overload indication (if implemented), and total number of cycles run.
The design of the Total Blender's jar has been patented by Blendtec. Because it is square in shape, contents are able to be poured from any of three slightly tapered corners, all of which resemble spouts. The container itself has a capacity of two quarts (64 ounces) and is made of a high-strength Bisphenol A (BPA)-free copolyester. Measurements in ounces and cups are marked on two sides of the jar incrementally up to one quart (32 ounces/4 cups). It is also marked with the registered NSF International stamp, meaning it meets the foundation's (formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation) requirements for equipment and material intended for commercial foodservice, a general benchmark for public health standards.
The blade assembly features a single 3" stainless steel blade that turns in one direction, clockwise. This assembly is sonically fused onto the jar and does not detach. From the underside of the jar, the slotted metal end of the blade shaft fits perfectly into the correspondingly-grooved drive socket of a titanium coupling. Along with the blade shaft/drive socket connection, a 1 ¼"-deep continuous lip extends from the bottom of the jar, insuring it rests securely on the upper extension of the motor base while the blender is in use.
The jar's lid has undergone several revisions since the model's inception. Now a two-piece design, the latest form consists of a rubber primary cover, molded to form a lip that fits snugly around the top edge of all four sides of the container. On each corner of this lid are subtle flaps designed for easy removal from the jar using just a thumb and forefinger. A 2" by 2" opening in the center of the primary cover receives the second piece of the two-piece assembly, a removable, hard-plastic cap which, when fitted into the opening, creates a four-way vent from which pressure escapes during the blending of hot recipes. The removal of this cap from the primary cover also allows for the addition of ingredients into the jar while the blender runs without having to remove the entire lid.
A 245-page recipe book called Lifestyles contains instructions on blender use, health and nutrition information, a Glycemic Index chart, dry and liquid measurement equivalents tables, an ingredient substitution chart, and over 300 recipes. Paired with each recipe is a nutritional content table similar to those found on food packaging, as well as its content yield.
Completing the Total Blender package is a 19-page owner's manual and user guide providing safety information, a more detailed overview of the blender's six blend cycles, troubleshooting tips, and details on the machine's standard warranty, which is three years from the date of purchase. Purchases made at leading membership clubs - Costco and Sam's Club, for example - include a warranty extension good for an additional four years on the motor base. The titanium coupling (the drive socket for the blade assembly) and the stainless steel blade, however, are covered beyond the standard warranty. Though this is not specifically mentioned in the warranty's wording, both of these parts are guaranteed against defect for the life of the machine.
Operation
Using the Total Blender can be as simple as loading the jar and pushing a button. For the majority of recipes, though, excellent results using the pre-programed blend cycles do require a bit of forethought from the user. Key to desired consistency with any blender is a proper ratio of liquid to dry ingredients. When making ice cream, for example, too much liquid in relation to ice or frozen fruit results in a less-than-solid (runny) consistency. Likewise, too much ice in relation to liquid might result in a not-so-smooth (crunchy) dessert. In every Lifestyles recipe, both the volume and ratios of all ingredients have been pre-calculated to - when paired with their corresponding blend cycles - yie
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