The Oster® Pro Series Blender with High Performance Motor, model BLSTEPH, is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for a variety of blending tasks, from smoothies and milkshakes to salsas and frozen drinks. It features an intuitive touchscreen display for a modern and user-friendly experience.
Function Description:
The blender is equipped with a high-performance motor and dual-direction blade technology to reduce food jamming and ensure efficient blending. It offers both auto programs and manual speed settings for tailored blending. The auto programs allow for one-touch operation for specific recipes, while manual controls provide flexibility for custom blending.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Jar Capacity: 9-cup XL Tritan jar.
- Blade: 3-inch, 6-point Stainless Steel blade.
- Power: Standard household 120/127-volt, 60 Hz AC outlet.
- Motor: High performance motor with dual direction blade technology.
- Controls: Touchscreen display with power button, auto programs, manual speeds (low, medium, high), and pulse function.
- Safety: Polarized plug, safety interlock mechanism for attachments, flashing light indicator for ready-to-operate status, and automatic shut-off after a period of inactivity.
Usage Features:
- Intuitive Touchscreen Display: Modern interface for easy selection of blending functions.
- Auto Programs:
- Smoothie: For creamy, consistent smoothies.
- Milkshake: Ideal for thick and frothy milkshakes.
- Frozen Drink: Perfect for crushing ice and blending frozen ingredients.
- Salsa: For chopping and mixing ingredients to a desired salsa consistency.
- Clean: A self-cleaning program for convenience (available on select models).
- Manual Modes:
- Low, Medium, High: Continuous blending at different speeds.
- Pulse: Press and hold for ice crushing and chopping, release to stop. This allows for precise control over consistency.
- Filler Cap / 2 Ounce Measuring Cup: Integrated into the lid for precise ingredient measurement and adding ingredients during blending. It also allows steam to escape when blending hot foods.
- Jar Lid: Seals the blender jar securely with flexible latching tabs.
- Tritan Jar: BPA-free and dishwasher-safe, ensuring durability and easy cleaning.
- Sealing Ring: Features locking tabs that fit snugly into grooves of the jar bottom, preventing the blade from falling out during cleaning.
- Threaded Jar Bottom: Advanced design for simple assembly of the jar.
- Tamper Tool Accessory: Included to assist in blending tough ingredients by pushing them towards the blades (select models).
- Blend-N-Go® Smoothie Cup Accessory (Select Models Only):
- Allows blending directly into a portable cup.
- Requires proper installation onto the blender motor base, ensuring the locking lever rotates past anti-rotation tabs.
- Compatible with the grey threaded jar bottom with locking lever.
- Not suitable for hot liquids or carbonated drinks due to pressure buildup.
- Ingredients should be cut into pieces no larger than 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) by 2 inches (5.0 cm).
- Blend-N-Go® Mini Jar Accessory (Select Models Only):
- Similar to the smoothie cup, designed for smaller batches.
- Ideal for coffee beans, baby food, dips, and purees.
- Not suitable for hot liquids.
- Compatible with the grey threaded jar bottom with locking lever.
- Food Processor Accessory (Select Models Only):
- Food Pusher: Safely pushes ingredients into the slicing/shredding disk.
- Cover: Features a feed tube for adding ingredients during processing.
- Plastic Center Hub: For handling the S Blade.
- S Blade: Specially designed for chopping and mincing.
- Bowl: 5-cup capacity for processing hard-to-chop foods.
- Blade Shaft: For use with slicing/shredding disk.
- Adaptor: Transfers power from the motor base to the food processor accessory.
- Chop or Mince: Use the S Blade for chopping ingredients into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Fast pulsing technique is recommended for controlling food size. Only the "Salsa" auto program is functional when the food processor is attached.
- Slice or Shred: Use the slicing/shredding disk with the blade of choice facing up. Ingredients can be loaded into the feed tube.
- Safety Interlock: The cover must be in place for the blade to rotate.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Turn off and unplug the blender before cleaning.
- The jar lid, filler cap, and blade are dishwasher safe (top rack recommended).
- The sealing ring should be placed in the bottom basket of the dishwasher.
- All parts (except the motor base and food processor adaptor) can be washed in warm, soapy water.
- The motor base should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth and never submerged in liquid.
- The food processor adaptor should not be immersed in liquid.
- Disassembly of the jar bottom and blade is recommended for thorough cleaning.
- For stubborn stains (e.g., from carrots), use baking soda and a soft, damp cloth.
- Storage: Reassemble the blender for storage, leaving the lid open slightly to prevent odor retention. Do not store foods or drinks in the jar.
- Servicing: The appliance has no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond cleaning should be performed by an authorized service representative. If repairs are needed, contact an authorized OSTER® Appliance Service Center. Replacement parts are available on www.oster.com or by calling 1-800-334-0759 (USA) or 1-800-667-8623 (Canada).
- 3-Year Satisfaction Guarantee: Sunbeam Products, Inc. warrants the product (and ten years for the All Metal Drive) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers repair or replacement of defective products and is valid for the original retail purchaser with proof of purchase. It excludes damage from negligent use, misuse, improper voltage, unauthorized repairs, or acts of God.
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