I have it, while blending a soup, the blade stopped turning but the motor was still working. Any idea why?
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A lot of people say that the plastic drive shaft strips out after only a few months. Probably what has happened to yours. I think you can just take the two pieces apart and look at the plastic drive shaft (there is a picture of a stripped on on Amazon's site under the manufacturer photos) to see if that is indeed your problem.
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I'm not sure what could have gone wrong. The mixing blades should be constantly turning when the machine is on which would prevent them from freezing. Sorry I can't say anything else.
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I had to buy a new blade assembly (found on amazon, SPB-456-2B), something had burned/broke inside and it wouldn't spin anymore: it spun before and now that I put the new blade assembly in, it spins again.
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If going down a number doesn't work then maybe it is dull, and wasn't washer properly. I run a paper towel through mine (no water if possible cause that dulls blade) to clean blade. Mine cut easily the moment I got it, if yours didn't the fault is not yours, but whoever you purchased from.
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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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The motor burnt after a month of use. I replaced it with premier mixie Premier Super G 3 Jar Kitchen Machine Mixer Grinder 110 Volts / Premier Mixie / Premier Mixer / Premier Blender . I have been using premier for more than 2 years now. I use it everyday.
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Scott, I've had the same problem you have. I bet it's in part due to variation in manufacturing. The small, hexagonal, white plastic part that moves the blades back and forth wore out on mine in the first year--very frustrating, even though I clean and oil the blades after every use. I'm hoping Wahl has improved the product's stability, as if this happens again I won't buy another Wahl. I was going to buy just the replacement blades, but my unit actually freezes up (blades won't move even though motor is engaged), so I don't the blades are the problem, but the part you're talking about. So, no, you're not alone in your experience. Scott, I've had the same problem you have. I bet it's in part due to variation in manufacturing. The small, hexagonal, white plastic part that moves the blades back and forth wore out on mine in the first year--very frustrating, even though I clean and oil the blades after every use. I'm hoping Wahl has improved the product's stability, as if this happens again I won't buy another Wahl. I was going to buy just the replacement blades, but my unit actually freezes up (blades won't move even though motor is engaged), so I don't the blades are the problem, but the part you're talking about. So,... » Read More Scott, I've had the same problem you have. I bet it's in part due to variation in manufacturing. The small, hexagonal, white plastic part that moves the blades back and forth wore out on mine in the first year--very frustrating, even though I clean and oil the blades after every use. I'm hoping Wahl has improved the product's stability, as if this happens again I won't buy another Wahl. I was going to buy just the replacement blades, but my unit actually freezes up (blades won't move even though motor is engaged), so I don't the blades are the problem, but the part you're talking about. So, no, you're not alone in your experience. « Show Less
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It does that when I put downward pressure on the knife. Just use the weight of the knife only. You'll get a good edge and the motor won't grind down. If it does, I'd return it
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Is it struck rigid and the blades are not rotating. If it is so yes I too had the same issue. I disassembled the Jar allowed it to Dry and put coconut oil in all the moving parts. Then leave it aside for few days and season it with one or two more cycles of coconut oil and then assemble it it should work. Leave the jar dry after every use and this issue would not re appear. If its some other issue or the above did not help, contact the distributors in "US perfect peninsula inc, sweet grass trial, flowermont, texas - +1-9726910686". Hope I could help.
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The best advice I can give you is to return it. Even if it turns on, it is worthless. The motor is very weak and it will not do the job. I had this product and literally threw it away a week after I bought it (I had already threw out the receipt, so I could not return it). It is worthless. Bite the bullet and buy a better mini processor, like a Cuisinart. You will be happy you did.
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The only issue I had was with the top part connected to the motor. It can't really be washed, just wiped. I've only used it twice and food has gotten stick both times in two little areas - one near the side where there's a screw/hole and the part that connects to the blades. I've tried q-tips, paper towels, etc. but I can't get the stuff out! I hope it doesn't mold...
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Just to add my two cents, as John said it is the same coupling--in fact we are using our old blade assembly with the new unit since the new blade seems to splash a lot more (why would they do that?!). Our old coupling was indeed the part that broke, necessitating the replacement, but it happened after years of regular service when we accidentally tried to blend a metal spoon with it. So to agree again with John, I think if you stick with blending non-metallic objects it should last a reasonably long time.
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Does it get juice when turned on? If it does, and just not cutting, maybe the blade is not snapped in place all the way, or dull? If it is and just vibrating and just wont cut, I would send back!
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The standard motor that comes with the unit has burned out on my last two units. I bought a whole new unit to replace the first and the motor burned up on it in two seasons. I only make ice cream on occaision and in no way over taxed the motor on either of the first two. I purchased this replacement motor on amazon and it says it has an industrial strength motor. I haven't use my new one yet, so I'm interested to see if it will ouitlast the others. I would suggest replacing the motor and making ice cream without delay. I'm figuring it's part of the cost of operation.
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email the maker of the knife/ send the knife to the maker for replacement, but get their ok before you send it, hope this helps.
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I do not have that problem. I sharpen maybe 7-8 knives in about 15-20 mins. The motor does not get hot. If you do not have it on for more than 15-20 minutes, it should not be getting so hot. If you are sharpening 50-100 knives over a 2 hr. period, then ya, it could get a little hot. If it is just a few knives, I would say your unit is defective and I would return it. There may be a dangerous wiring problem in the unit. Be careful.
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I have not experienced this problem. Might try rinsing with white vinegar. I would also make sure there isn't any food residue stuck under the blade area.