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How to Program a Blendtec Connoisseur 825

Troubleshooting a Blendtec Blender

Blendtec Connoisseur 825 blenders come with 42 different pre-programmed blend cycles to choose from. They range from smoothies and milkshakes to salsa, coffee and more. Below you will find a step-by-step guide on how to change blend cycles and set your blender buttons to the cycle you want. 

Changing the Button Presets

If there is a specific blend cycle that you want to pre-set your machine buttons with, you can easily do that through the programing menu. You will be able to check out the 42 pre-programmed blend cycles and set any of the buttons “1” through “5” to your desired blend cycle.

  • Step 1. Enter programming mode - Touch and hold the “2” and “4” buttons at the same time, for 1 second. This will bring you to the main menu.
  • Step 2. Scroll through the menu options - Press the “1” button to scroll through the main menu. When you get to the option named “Blend Cycles” hit the “5” button to select it.
  • Step 3. Select Standard Cycles - Scroll through the cycle menu by pressing the “1” button. When you get to “Standard Cycles” press the “5” button to select it.
  • Step 4. Scroll through options - Press the “1” button to scroll through the 42 preprogrammed blend options available.
  • Step 5. Select the desired cycle - Once you have found the cycle you want, press the “5” button to select it.
  • Step 6. Press the button you want to assign - Press the button number you want to assign this cycle to, then press the “5” button to confirm. 
    • NOTE: to cancel and return to the menu option, press the “pulse” button

Changing the Blending Profile

The preloaded blending profiles come with a set of blending cycles that are designed for specific usage, like smoothies, coffee, milkshakes or multipurpose. When using any of these pre-set blend profiles, the buttons are assigned the perfect blend cycle for each drink. 

  • Step 1. Enter programming mode - Touch and hold the “2” and “4” buttons at the same time, for 1 second. This will bring you to the main menu.
  • Step 2. Scroll through the menu options - Press the “1” button to scroll through the main menu. When you get to the option called “Profiles” hit the “5” button to select it.
  • Step 3. Select Standard Profiles - Scroll through the options by pressing the “1” button. When you get to “Standard Profiles” press the “5” button to select it.
  • Step 4. Scroll through the profiles - Press the “1” button to scroll through the four profile choices. These are smoothie, coffee, multipurpose and milkshake. 
  • Step 5. Select the desired profile - Once you decide which profile you would like to use, press the “5” button to select it. All 5 buttons will have changed to the pre-set cycles for your desired profile. 

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