Unusual blender noise can be a sign of worn vessel or blade parts, while an excessive load, unsuitable ingredients or blocked ventilation can strain or overheat the motor. Check the vessel, ingredients and operating limits for your full-size blender below.
Before inspecting or cleaning detachable parts, switch off, disconnect external power, wait for movement to stop and let hot parts cool completely. Keep fingers away from cutting edges and do not open the motor housing.
Leave a warm, pressurised or stuck sealed Cup closed until completely cool; do not force it open. Stop using a damaged detachable part and replace it with the correct part for your appliance.
Is the smell burning, or is there an electrical or motor-base fault?
If there is liquid inside or under the motor base, smoke, a burning smell, sparks, an electric shock, or a damaged cord, plug or base, stop using it, unplug it only if it is safe to do so, and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase). Do not restart after these signs; the checks below apply only when none of them has occurred.
If a check cannot be completed, a part will not fit securely, or the symptom remains after the checks, leave the appliance off and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
NutriBullet Triple Prep System
The NutriBullet Triple Prep System user guide explains that an overloaded vessel can stop its blade or disc and trip the motor’s thermal breaker.
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the NutriBullet Triple Prep System is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Is too much ice or too little liquid straining the blade?
- Check the NutriBullet Triple Prep System load: excess ice or hard ingredients can obstruct the blade, so check the load before another blending attempt.
- With the vessel safe to open, reduce an excessive load and use sufficient liquid for blending; do not force the blade through a solid mass of ice.
- Refit the correct blade and vessel securely before blending again; if the ingredients still cannot circulate, end the attempt rather than extending the run.
Is an excessive ingredient load overheating the motor?
- An overloaded NutriBullet Triple Prep System vessel can stop its blade or disc and trip the motor’s thermal breaker; reduce the contents in the attachment that was being used.
- For the cool Blending Pitcher, wait for the blade to stop, twist the Pitcher counterclockwise and lift it off the disconnected Motor Base. Remove the Lid, reduce the load below MAX and add sufficient liquid for blending.
- Press the Pitcher Lid firmly into place and press and twist the Lid Cap to lock it. Put the Pitcher onto the unplugged Motor Base and turn it clockwise until it clicks; use the separate Cup and Work Bowl checks for those attachments.
- A thermal-breaker stop requires one hour with the Motor Base unplugged. If the unusual noise or smell continues after correcting the load, stop instead of repeatedly restarting.
Are dry ingredients being used in an attachment that is not intended for them?
- Dry grinding in the wrong NutriBullet Triple Prep System attachment can overheat the motor or damage the cutting parts.
- Remove the unsuitable load after the appliance has stopped; do not use the blending or processing attachment to grind dry grains, cereal or coffee.
- Use only ingredients and attachments allowed by the matching guide; inspect any affected detachable cutting part before further use.
Is excessive feeding straining the Work Bowl attachment?
- Overloading the NutriBullet Triple Prep System Feed Chute or forcing the Food Pusher can overheat the motor or damage the Work Bowl.
- Switch off and unplug, wait for all blades or discs to stop, then remove the Work Bowl Lid and clear the trapped food using a scraper or spatula while the attachment is off.
- Keep processed food within the Work Bowl maximum line and reassemble the selected attachment securely. Start the processor before adding food, then use the Dual-Size Food Pusher and wait for each portion to move naturally before adding more.
- If the clear attachment still cannot process a suitable load without unusual sound or smell, stop the attempt.
Has the Single-Serve Cup been blending continuously or in repeated cycles?
- For the NutriBullet Triple Prep System Single-Serve Cup, blending longer than one minute heats and pressurises the contents; stop at that limit.
- Let the Cup contents settle for at least 10–15 minutes before another cycle. If the Cup feels warm, leave it unopened for at least 30 minutes and longer until completely cool.
- Resume only with a suitable Cup load and a fully cooled vessel; if the unusual noise or smell remains, leave the appliance off.
Are the Cup or Pitcher blades damaged or unable to move freely?
- For the NutriBullet Triple Prep System, stop the motor and disconnect power before inspecting either blending vessel; keep a warm or pressurised Cup closed until it is completely cool.
- Unlock the cool Cup counterclockwise and lift it from the base; hold the Cup upright and unscrew its Extractor Blade. Check for a damaged or missing gasket, damaged blade or visible wear without touching the cutting edges or forcing a seized blade.
- For the Pitcher, turn it counterclockwise to release it from the base, remove the Lid and inspect the blade without putting your hand inside. A damaged vessel or blade assembly must stay out of use until replaced with the correct compatible part. Buy a replacement pitcher (Australia) or pitcher (New Zealand).
- For the Cup, hand-tighten the Extractor Blade onto the Cup, invert the closed assembly and turn it clockwise on the base to lock. For the Pitcher, follow the complete lid-and-base refitting steps in the excessive-load check above.
- If sound parts will not seat firmly or the changed noise continues after correct assembly, leave the appliance off.
Could a spoon or another non-food object be in the blending vessel?
- Switch off the NutriBullet Triple Prep System, unplug it and wait for all blades to stop. If the Cup feels warm, leave it where it is on the Motor Base for at least 30 minutes without handling or opening it. Wait longer if it is still warm; never force it open.
- Once completely cool, turn the vessel counterclockwise and lift it off the Motor Base. For a Cup, point it away from your face and body and use a towel to slowly unscrew the Extractor Blade, releasing residual pressure; for the Pitcher, remove its Lid.
- Check for a spoon, utensil or other non-food object. Remove a loose object without touching the cutting edges or reaching into the Pitcher blade area; if it is trapped or cannot be removed safely, leave the vessel out of use.
- Inspect the vessel and blade for cracks, damage or wear. Replace a damaged detachable part before reassembling; do not force a seized blade or run the motor to dislodge the object.
- For a sound Cup, tighten its blade before inverting and locking it clockwise on the base. For a sound Pitcher, refit its Lid and cap securely, then turn the Pitcher clockwise on the base to lock. Stop if the noise or smell returns.
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200
On the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 NBF07500-1210DG, worn Cup, Pitcher or blade components can explain increasing noise or vibration.
Use these instructions for Blender Combo 1200 product code NBF07500-1210DG. For the Blender Combo 1200 pack NBF07500-12C or a different code, leave the blender off and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Has the motor been running too long?
- Check the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 running time; the guide warns against running the motor continuously for more than one minute.
- Stop the blending or processing cycle at that limit instead of repeatedly running a thick mixture to finish it.
- If the motor has stopped unexpectedly without the fault signs described above, leave the base unplugged for at least 15 minutes; correct the load and keep the vents clear before another use. If the sound or smell returns, end the attempt.
Are the Cup, Pitcher or blade components worn or damaged?
- Increasing noise or vibration on the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 can mean that the Cup, Pitcher or blades need replacing. Buy a replacement pitcher (Australia) or pitcher (New Zealand). Buy a replacement extractor blade (Australia) or extractor blade (New Zealand).
- Remove the stopped vessel and visually inspect its tabs, walls and blade assembly for damage; keep fingers away from the cutting edges.
- Replace a worn or damaged detachable part before use; if the sound continues with sound parts, leave the appliance off and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
Is the blade being used without enough liquid or against an unsuitable hard load?
- The NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 guide requires liquid and says not to use the blender as an ice crusher; running a Cup empty or without liquid can damage its blade.
- When movement has stopped and the vessel is cool, turn it counterclockwise and lift it from the Motor Base. For a Cup, unscrew the Extractor Blade; for the Pitcher, remove its lid. Reduce the load and add liquid without exceeding the marked MAX line.
- For a Cup, tighten its Extractor Blade before placing the assembly blade-side down on the base. For the Pitcher, fit the lid with its vented cap secured; turn the vessel clockwise on the base to lock it.
- Do not continue a run if the contents remain stuck or the unusual sound or odour continues after adjusting the load.
Could a spoon or another non-food object be in the blending vessel?
- Switch off the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200, unplug it and wait for all blades to stop. Let hot contents cool completely; leave a warm, pressurised or stuck sealed Cup closed until cool and do not force it.
- Turn the cooled vessel counterclockwise and lift it off the Motor Base. For a Cup, hold it upright and unscrew the Extractor Blade; for the Pitcher, remove its Lid.
- Check for a spoon, utensil or other non-food object. Remove a loose object without touching the cutting edges or reaching into the Pitcher blade area; if it is trapped or cannot be removed safely, leave the vessel out of use.
- Inspect the vessel and blade for cracks, damage or wear. Replace a damaged detachable part before reassembling; do not force a seized blade or run the motor to dislodge the object.
- For a sound Cup, tighten its blade before inverting and locking it clockwise on the base. For a sound Pitcher, refit its Lid and cap securely, then turn the Pitcher clockwise on the base to lock. Stop if the noise or smell returns.
NutriBullet SmartSense Blender
For poor blending with the NutriBullet SmartSense Blender, check for frozen-solid ingredients and too little liquid.
Are frozen-solid ingredients or too little liquid preventing smooth blending?
- Press the solid circle to stop the NutriBullet SmartSense Blender, disconnect power and wait for the blades to stop before adjusting ingredients.
- For an auto-cycle recipe, use enough liquid to cover all solid ingredients.
- Reattach the Pitcher securely before use. A flat line on the display with Blend and Pulse unavailable means that the Pitcher needs to be reattached.
- If the unusual noise or smell remains with a suitable load, leave the blender off and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo
Worn or damaged Cup, Pitcher or blade components can explain increased noise or vibration from the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo.
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Are the Cup, Pitcher or blade components worn or damaged?
- Increasing noise or vibration on the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo can mean that the Cup, Pitcher or blade components need replacing. Buy a replacement pitcher (Australia) or pitcher (New Zealand). Buy a replacement extractor blade (Australia) or extractor blade (New Zealand).
- Remove the vessel after the motor has stopped; inspect the Cup or Pitcher and blade assembly for cracks, damaged tabs or other visible wear, keeping fingers away from cutting edges.
- Replace any worn or damaged detachable component with the correct part before further use; if the sound persists, leave the appliance off and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
Has the motor been running too long?
- Check the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo running time; the guide warns against running the motor continuously for more than one minute.
- Stop the blending or processing cycle at that limit instead of repeatedly running a thick mixture to finish it.
- If the motor has stopped unexpectedly without the fault signs described above, leave the base unplugged for at least 15 minutes; correct the load and keep the vents clear before another use. If the sound or smell returns, end the attempt.
Is the blade being used without enough liquid or against an unsuitable hard load?
- The NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo guide requires liquid and says not to use the blender as an ice crusher; running a Cup empty or without liquid can damage its blade.
- When movement has stopped and the vessel is cool, turn it counterclockwise and lift it from the Motor Base. For a Cup, unscrew the Extractor Blade; for the Pitcher, remove its lid. Reduce the load and add liquid without exceeding the marked MAX line.
- For a Cup, tighten its Extractor Blade before placing the assembly blade-side down on the base. For the Pitcher, fit the lid with its vented cap secured; turn the vessel clockwise on the base to lock it.
- Do not continue a run if the contents remain stuck or the unusual sound or odour continues after adjusting the load.
Could a spoon or another non-food object be in the blending vessel?
- Switch off the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo, unplug it and wait for all blades to stop. Let hot contents cool completely; leave a warm, pressurised or stuck sealed Cup closed until cool and do not force it.
- Turn the cooled vessel counterclockwise and lift it off the Motor Base. For a Cup, hold it upright and unscrew the Extractor Blade; for the Pitcher, remove its Lid.
- Check for a spoon, utensil or other non-food object. Remove a loose object without touching the cutting edges or reaching into the Pitcher blade area; if it is trapped or cannot be removed safely, leave the vessel out of use.
- Inspect the vessel and blade for cracks, damage or wear. Replace a damaged detachable part before reassembling; do not force a seized blade or run the motor to dislodge the object.
- For a sound Cup, tighten its blade before inverting and locking it clockwise on the base. For a sound Pitcher, refit its Lid and cap securely, then turn the Pitcher clockwise on the base to lock. Stop if the noise or smell returns.
NutriBullet Power Core Blender
The NutriBullet Power Core Blender user guide explains that an overloaded Pitcher can stop its motor.
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the NutriBullet Power Core Blender is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Is too much ice or too little liquid straining the blade?
- Check the NutriBullet Power Core Blender load: excess ice or hard ingredients can obstruct the blade, so check the load before another blending attempt.
- With the vessel safe to open, reduce an excessive load and use sufficient liquid for blending; do not force the blade through a solid mass of ice.
- Refit the correct blade and vessel securely before blending again; if the ingredients still cannot circulate, end the attempt rather than extending the run.
Is an excessive ingredient load overheating the motor?
- The NutriBullet Power Core Blender motor can stop if the Pitcher is overloaded; check the fill level and whether the mixture has stopped moving.
- Stop, unplug and wait until the blade is still. Lift the Pitcher off the base, remove the Lid and reduce the load below MAX; loosen stuck ingredients with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, avoid blade contact and remove the utensil before refitting. Add liquid if ingredients keep sticking.
- Attach the Lid and vented cap with the rear loop opposite the spout aligned to the handle. Lower the Pitcher straight down, matching its studs to the base grooves; a click confirms it is seated.
- If overload has tripped the thermal breaker, leave the Motor Base unplugged for one hour. If the corrected load still will not circulate or the unusual sound or smell remains, end the attempt.
Are dry ingredients being used in an attachment that is not intended for them?
- Dry grinding in the wrong NutriBullet Power Core Blender attachment can overheat the motor or damage the cutting parts.
- Remove the unsuitable load after the appliance has stopped; do not use the blending or processing attachment to grind dry grains, cereal or coffee.
- Use only ingredients and attachments allowed by the matching guide; inspect any affected detachable cutting part before further use.
Have blending cycles exceeded the guide’s time limit?
- For the NutriBullet Power Core Blender, stop blending before a continuous run exceeds one minute.
- Do not run consecutive cycles that exceed one minute total.
- If the sound or smell remains after correcting the running time and load, leave the appliance unused and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
Is the Blending Pitcher damaged, or do its blades fail to turn smoothly?
- With the NutriBullet Power Core Blender switched off and unplugged, lift the Blending Pitcher off the Motor Base after the blades have stopped; inspect the Pitcher for cracks, cloudiness or other damage and keep fingers away from the blade edges.
- Stop using a damaged Blending Pitcher or one whose blades do not turn smoothly; replace the complete Blending Pitcher with the correct part rather than trying to remove or force its blades. Buy a replacement pitcher (Australia) or pitcher (New Zealand).
- For a sound replacement Pitcher, seat it straight down on the Motor Base with the grooves and studs aligned, then fit the Pitcher Lid and Lid Cap securely. If it cannot seat firmly, leave it off the base.
Could a spoon or another non-food object be in the blending vessel?
- Switch off the NutriBullet Power Core Blender, unplug it and wait for all blades to stop. Let hot contents cool completely.
- Lift the Blending Pitcher straight off the Motor Base and remove its Lid. Check for a spoon, utensil or other non-food object; do not reach into the blade area.
- Remove a loose object only while keeping clear of the cutting edges. If it is trapped against the blade or cannot be removed safely, leave the Pitcher out of use.
- Inspect the Pitcher and blade for damage. Replace the complete Pitcher if it is cracked or its blades are damaged or do not turn smoothly; never force or dismantle the blades. Buy a replacement pitcher (Australia) or pitcher (New Zealand).
- For an undamaged Pitcher, refit its Lid and vented cap, align the grooves and studs, then lower it straight onto the base until seated. Stop if the unusual noise or smell returns.
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000
The main checks for the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000 cover blade damage, adequate liquid, running time and clear ventilation.
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000 is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Has the motor been running too long?
- Check the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000 running time; the guide warns against running the motor continuously for more than one minute.
- Stop the blending or processing cycle at that limit instead of repeatedly running a thick mixture to finish it.
- If the motor has stopped unexpectedly without the fault signs described above, leave the base unplugged for at least 15 minutes; correct the load and keep the vents clear before another use. If the sound or smell returns, end the attempt.
Is the blade being used without enough liquid or against an unsuitable hard load?
- The NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000 guide requires liquid and says not to use the blender as an ice crusher; running a Cup empty or without liquid can damage its blade.
- When movement has stopped and the vessel is cool, turn it counterclockwise and lift it from the Motor Base. For a Cup, unscrew the Extractor Blade; for the Pitcher, remove its lid. Reduce the load and add liquid without exceeding the marked MAX line.
- For a Cup, tighten its Extractor Blade before placing the assembly blade-side down on the base. For the Pitcher, fit the lid with its vented cap secured; turn the vessel clockwise on the base to lock it.
- Do not continue a run if the contents remain stuck or the unusual sound or odour continues after adjusting the load.
Is the detachable blade seized, damaged or loose, or is its seal displaced?
- Inspect the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000 detachable blade before another use, particularly after blending a hard load without liquid.
- With the base disconnected and the Cup cool, remove the Cup and unscrew the blade assembly; look at the cutting parts and check that the gasket is fully seated without pulling it out.
- If the blade is seized or damaged, or its seal is loose, damaged or missing, stop using that assembly and replace the complete correct blade assembly. Do not force it or repeatedly run the motor to test it. Tighten a sound replacement onto the Cup before refitting; if the noise or smell persists, leave the blender off. Buy a replacement extractor blade (Australia) or extractor blade (New Zealand).
Could a spoon or another non-food object be in the blending vessel?
- Switch off the NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000, unplug it and wait for all blades to stop. Let hot contents cool completely; leave a warm, pressurised or stuck sealed Cup closed until cool and do not force it.
- Turn the cooled vessel counterclockwise and lift it off the Motor Base. For a Cup, hold it upright and unscrew the Extractor Blade; for the Pitcher, remove its Lid.
- Check for a spoon, utensil or other non-food object. Remove a loose object without touching the cutting edges or reaching into the Pitcher blade area; if it is trapped or cannot be removed safely, leave the vessel out of use.
- Inspect the vessel and blade for cracks, damage or wear. Replace a damaged detachable part before reassembling; do not force a seized blade or run the motor to dislodge the object.
- For a sound Cup, tighten its blade before inverting and locking it clockwise on the base. For a sound Pitcher, refit its Lid and cap securely, then turn the Pitcher clockwise on the base to lock. Stop if the noise or smell returns.
NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo
The NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo user guide explains that an overloaded Cup or Pitcher can stop its blade and overheat its motor.
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Is too much ice or too little liquid straining the blade?
- Check the NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo load: excess ice or hard ingredients can obstruct the blade, so check the load before another blending attempt.
- With the vessel safe to open, reduce an excessive load and use sufficient liquid for blending; do not force the blade through a solid mass of ice.
- Refit the correct blade and vessel securely before blending again; if the ingredients still cannot circulate, end the attempt rather than extending the run.
Is an excessive ingredient load overheating the motor?
- An overloaded NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo Cup or Pitcher can stop its blade and overheat the motor; check the affected vessel before another use.
- After stopping and unplugging, wait for the blade to be still and the contents to cool. Turn the vessel counterclockwise to lift it from the base; remove the Pitcher Lid or unscrew the Cup’s Extractor Blade and reduce the contents below MAX.
- For the Pitcher, align the Lid interlock with the opening on top of the handle and press down. Point the handle toward the Control Panel, then turn the Pitcher clockwise until it clicks. For the Cup, tighten its blade and turn the inverted assembly clockwise on the base.
- Leave the Motor Base unplugged for one hour if its thermal breaker has stopped the motor; if the symptom returns with a corrected load and secure attachment, leave the appliance off.
Are dry ingredients being used in an attachment that is not intended for them?
- Dry grinding in the wrong NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo attachment can overheat the motor or damage the cutting parts.
- Remove the unsuitable load after the appliance has stopped; do not use the blending or processing attachment to grind dry grains, cereal or coffee.
- Use only ingredients and attachments allowed by the matching guide; inspect any affected detachable cutting part before further use.
Has the Single-Serve Cup been blended for longer than one minute?
- When using the NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo Single-Serve Cup, stop before a blending cycle exceeds one minute; do not run consecutive Cup cycles.
- Let the Cup contents settle for at least 10–15 minutes before another cycle, and leave a Cup that feels warm or pressurised closed until completely cool.
- If the sound or smell remains after correcting the running time and load, leave the appliance unused and take your claim, with your receipt, to the place of purchase (the manufacturer warranty is 12 months from the date of purchase).
Are the Cup or Pitcher blades damaged or unable to move freely?
- For the NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo, stop the motor and disconnect power before inspecting either blending vessel; keep a warm or pressurised Cup closed until it is completely cool.
- Unlock the cool Cup counterclockwise and lift it from the base; hold the Cup upright and unscrew its Extractor Blade. Check for a damaged or missing gasket, damaged blade or visible wear without touching the cutting edges or forcing a seized blade.
- For the Pitcher, turn it counterclockwise to release it from the base, remove the Lid and inspect the blade without putting your hand inside. A damaged vessel or blade assembly must stay out of use until replaced with the correct compatible part.
- For the Cup, hand-tighten the Extractor Blade onto the Cup, invert the closed assembly and turn it clockwise on the base to lock. For the Pitcher, follow the complete lid-and-base refitting steps in the excessive-load check above.
- If sound parts will not seat firmly or the changed noise continues after correct assembly, leave the appliance off.
Could a spoon or another non-food object be in the blending vessel?
- Switch off the NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo, unplug it and wait for all blades to stop. If the Cup feels warm, leave it where it is on the Motor Base for at least 30 minutes without handling or opening it. Wait longer if it is still warm; never force it open.
- Once completely cool, turn the vessel counterclockwise and lift it off the Motor Base. For a Cup, point it away from your face and body and use a towel to slowly unscrew the Extractor Blade, releasing residual pressure; for the Pitcher, remove its Lid.
- Check for a spoon, utensil or other non-food object. Remove a loose object without touching the cutting edges or reaching into the Pitcher blade area; if it is trapped or cannot be removed safely, leave the vessel out of use.
- Inspect the vessel and blade for cracks, damage or wear. Replace a damaged detachable part before reassembling; do not force a seized blade or run the motor to dislodge the object.
- For a sound Cup, tighten its blade before inverting and locking it clockwise on the base. For a sound Pitcher, refit its Lid and cap securely, then turn the Pitcher clockwise on the base to lock. Stop if the noise or smell returns.
NutriBullet Power Core Plus
What should I do about a new or persistent noise or smell?
- Stop using the NutriBullet Power Core Plus and keep any suspect detachable part out of use.
- Find the product code on its rating label and note when the noise or smell occurs.
Magic Bullet Blender Combo
The Magic Bullet Blender Combo user guide explains that an excessive Cup or Pitcher load can stop its blade and overheat its motor.
Are the ventilation openings or surrounding spaces covered?
- Check where the Magic Bullet Blender Combo is standing; keep the operating surface level and leave the air spaces around the appliance clear.
- Remove any cloth, paper or other covering from beneath the base, and check the external ventilation openings for dust or lint without opening the housing.
- Before using the appliance again, the openings must be clear and the base must stand securely with space for air circulation.
Is too much ice or too little liquid straining the blade?
- Check the Magic Bullet Blender Combo load: excess ice or hard ingredients can obstruct the blade, so check the load before another blending attempt.
- With the vessel safe to open, reduce an excessive load and use sufficient liquid for blending; do not force the blade through a solid mass of ice.
- Refit the correct blade and vessel securely before blending again; if the ingredients still cannot circulate, end the attempt rather than extending the run.
Is an excessive ingredient load overheating the motor?
- An excessive Magic Bullet Blender Combo Cup or Pitcher load can stop the blade and overheat the motor; reduce the ingredients rather than forcing more blending.
- Turn the Power Control Knob to HOME, disconnect the base and wait for the blades to stop. Remove the cool Cup or Pitcher, take off the Cup’s Cross Blade or the Pitcher Lid and remove excess ingredients; keep the load below MAX with sufficient liquid.
- Secure the Cup’s Cross Blade before returning the inverted assembly to the base. For the Pitcher, check the blade is secured in the direction marked underneath, press the Lid into place, lock its vented cap, and twist the Pitcher clockwise on the Motor Base until it clicks.
- If the thermal breaker has stopped the motor, unplug the Motor Base for one hour; if the unusual sound or smell returns with a correct load, leave it off.
Are dry ingredients being used in an attachment that is not intended for them?
- Dry grinding in the wrong Magic Bullet Blender Combo attachment can overheat the motor or damage the cutting parts.
- Remove the unsuitable load after the appliance has stopped; do not use the Cross Blade to grind dry grains, cereal or coffee.
- Use only ingredients and attachments allowed by the matching guide; inspect any affected detachable cutting part before further use.
Have repeated Cup cycles heated the ingredients?
- Repeated Magic Bullet Blender Combo Cup cycles heat and pressurise the contents; after two consecutive cycles the guide requires a break of 10–15 minutes before another cycle.
- Return the control to HOME and stop. If the sealed Cup feels warm, leave it unopened and on the base for at least 30 minutes, then allow more time if it is still warm.
- Only when completely cool, disengage the Cup and slowly untwist the Cross Blade with the Cup pointed away from the face and body. Do not restart repeated cycles if the original sound or smell is unresolved.
Is the Cross Blade damaged, seized or missing its gasket?
- Inspect the Magic Bullet Blender Combo Cup, Pitcher and Cross Blade before another use; the guide says to discontinue use if the blade cannot rotate freely or its gasket is missing or damaged.
- Turn the control to HOME, unplug and wait for motion to stop. Remove the cooled vessel and check the blade, gasket and vessel for visible damage without putting fingers on the sharp edges; remove any fruit pit or non-food object from the contents.
- Replace a damaged detachable component with the correct Magic Bullet Blender Combo part. For the Pitcher, use the direction marks underneath: tighten the blade counterclockwise and release it clockwise; secure the lid and Vented Lid Cap, then turn the Pitcher clockwise onto the Motor Base until it clicks.
- For the Cup, tighten the Cross Blade securely before returning the inverted assembly to the base; if the blade remains seized or the symptom continues with properly secured parts, leave the blender off.
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The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Triple Prep System user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Power Core Blender user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Blender Combo 1000 user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: NutriBullet Power Core Blender Combo user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Magic Bullet Blender Combo user guide (PDF)