Blendtec Cycle Conversions
What if my blender doesn't have the Batters cycle? I don't see a Whole Juice button on my Blendtec - what speed should I use? If you have found yourself asking these questions, you are not alone.
Our Fresh Blends Recipe Book and many of the recipes on our website were created specifically for the Total Blender Classic Series, which has 6 preprogrammed blend cycles, manual speed up & speed down controls, and a pulse button. Since then, many new Blendtec models have been created and they don't all have the same options. However, they all have the same capabilities!
Designer 725 Interface
We're working on creating a prettier conversion chart, but for now, use these instructions to convert blend cycles:
SMOOTHIE Blend on a Medium speed for 40-50 seconds.
SAUCES/DIPS/DRESSINGS/BATTERS Blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30 seconds.
ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT Blend on a Low speed for 15 seconds, then blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 30 seconds.
WHOLE JUICE Blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50-60 seconds.
SOUPS/SYRUPS/FONDUES Blend on a High speed for 90-180 seconds, blending longer for hotter soup.
CLEAN CYCLE Blend for 10-20 seconds, starting at a low speed and gradually increasing to a high speed, then decreasing again before stopping.
ICE CRUSH/MILKSHAKE Blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30-40 seconds.
Keep an eye on it as to not over- or under-blend.
*These cycles are meant to be guides. You may want to blend less or more depending on the consistency you're looking for (and the ingredients you're using). Any questions? Ask us in the comments below. Happy blending!
I didn’t receive any books with my blender an have sent several email no response called the store was told to contact you but nothing. Not happy with my blender lots of money wasted
That button is the Clean cycle. When you’re done blending, add enough water to the jar to cover the blade, and add 1 drop of soap. Secure the lid and press the Clean cycle. Here is a link to get a digital copy of the user guide: http://www.blendtec.com/support/guides.
I have a 575. Would like to know what the water drop button is for. There is no picture with explanation. Thanks
I bought a Blendtec Total blender and loved it. My parents did too so I gave it to them. I just bought another one and had to do a fair amount of searching to find the Total Blender (new.) I don’t see a sauce button, in fact, no text, all pictures. What button should I use for sauce? And what numbers correlate to low, medium, high etc. I am not happy that this Total Blender is not the same as the one I gave away, I relied on the presets heavily and this one doesn’t even have one for sauce as far as I can tell.
Thanks Jay, we’re glad you are loving your blender. What model do you have? If you don’t have the Ice Crush button, the best way to blend a frozen cocktail is to blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30-40 seconds. Keep an eye on it as to not over- or under-blend.
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