I’ve done a lot of work in the culinary field and I like to cook often. One summer, I was experimenting with different types of dips for our big Labor Day BBQ. And that’s when it happened – I tossed together some hummus and mixed it up using my immersion blender. With each passing moment, a new sensation began to befall me. The blades started spinning with so much heat, as if they were actually blending something in the bowl of the blender instead of just ingredients. And then there was this intense smell, being emitted from the bowl itself – an unmistakable blend between smashed garlic and burnt metal that made my eyes water involuntarily at first before my sinuses adjusted to it after a few seconds. It was only then did I realize that I actually cooked something in the bowl of my immersion blender. And that’s when I became enlightened and understood what happened to the food in the blender before it smelled like garlic and metal.
Let’s backtrack a bit here and try to understand immersion blenders first. After all, most of us are aware of them since they’ve been around for quite some time now and are easy to find on store shelves in every supermarket. Some of us might even own one. But do we actually know what an immersion blender is? And do we really know what it does?
Immersion blenders, sometimes called hand blenders or stick blenders, are handheld kitchen appliances that allow you to blend food in a bowl or cooking pot instead of transferring it to the blender itself. They’re often used for soups, sauces, and pureed meals. More often than not, the blades are concealed inside a tube-like shaft running through its handle that allows users to immerse it into any type of liquid without fear of chopping up their hands. And because it’s handheld, users can hold onto the blender while they blend their ingredients.
It was assumed immersion blenders were created to avoid the mess of transferring food from the cooking liquid to the blender itself. And that’s what led me to experiment with my first batch of hummus in a bowl and not in a traditional blender. But as I held my newly-acquired immersion blender above the bowl of food, I couldn’t help but wonder how this gadget actually worked and how it got its name.
Why Is My Blender Blade Won’t Spin?
If you’re seeing the same issue with your immersion blender, it could be just a matter of oil mixing with water inside the blade. The best way to fix this problem is by removing any oil from your immersion blender’s shaft and cleaning up the blades. You can either wipe it off with a cotton swab and some rubbing alcohol or soak it in some vegetable oil before immersing it again into the liquid.
Here are a few tips for fixing immersion blenders:
Water is your best friend when dealing with broken immersion blenders because water alone can easily dissolve unwanted buildup that might have collected inside the shaft. Soak your handheld blender as much as possible using warm to hot water. This is one of the easiest ways to loosen up any build-up inside the shaft without the use of more powerful tools.
Rubbing alcohol can also come in handy when cleaning your blender. However, be careful not to soak it too long because prolonged alcohol exposure can weaken certain components inside your immersion blender.
You can also use a specially-designed cleaner for immersion blenders, specifically designed for removing unwanted buildup from your handheld appliance’s blade and shaft. Look for them online or try asking in a hardware store near you.
Why Did My Blender Suddenly Stopped Working?
A broken immersion blender isn’t something you should take lightly. More often than not, it’s a sign of a bigger problem in your household appliances. Before you fix your immersion blender by yourself and end up spending more money for someone to fix it for you, try consulting with an appliance repair service in your area first. They can help you narrow down what exactly is wrong with your appliance and help you get back to cooking again in no time at all.
It’s also advisable to contact a professional appliance repair service if the problem persists after a few attempts at fixing the blade yourself. Even if you know what to do and how to fix your immersion blender, it still might require special attention that can be provided only by an appliance repair service.
Even though immersion blenders are often associated with cooking sprays and cleaners, it is worth noting that they’re actually used for blending many types of liquids. They usually come with different size bowls and blades according to your preference when using them.
Fearing I would accidentally blend the hummus and create a kind of dip that’s even more powerful than the original, I decided to leave it alone and let my guests do their thing. As the smell lingered over our backyard, my family and friends approached me with plates in hand and voracious appetites ready for some homemade hummus. As I scooped a handful into a plate for one of my guests, that’s when I realized something else about immersion blenders.
It doesn’t matter how long you blend your food or what it actually is – an immersion blender can easily blend anything that doesn’t burn or melt (at least not on its own).
How Do I Fix Blender Not Working?
As you might have read above, there are both DIY solutions and professional appliance repairs available if the problem persists. However, if you do fix your blender yourself, here are a few tips to avoid the same situation happening again:
Be sure to dry your immersion blender off after washing it in hot water and make sure it doesn’t soak in water for too long because prolonged exposure to water can lead to parts breaking inside the appliance.
Some immersion blender parts can be broken by using excessive force or over-tightening them during installation. This is why this type of appliance is known as a kitchen workhorse and is constantly being used by chefs, home cooks, and everyday family members alike.
How Do You Repair An Immersion Blender?
Repairing an immersion blender is easier than you think. By taking out the parts inside the blade, you can fix your blender almost immediately. If there is any build-up in your immersion blender, it’s best to dissolve it first using either water or rubbing alcohol before proceeding with your repair. Use an old toothbrush to remove build up and dust from the shaft and make sure you wipe off any oil residue from the blades and shaft itself.
Here are a few of the most common reasons why your immersion blender might be malfunctioning:
The motor isn’t getting enough power because of a loose or faulty wire connection. Disconnect the power supply, take out the blade, and check the motor shaft’s connections to make sure they’re tight. Tighten all necessary connections if you find any loose wires.
The motor is overheating even though you think it’s warm enough. This is a common problem especially of a motor with less than one year of usage. You can solve this by cleaning it out with rubbing alcohol and then drying it off completely before using it again.
The blades are damaged because they got stuck somewhere in the shaft or somewhere else inside your immersion blender (knives and metal parts are usually what gets stuck).
How To Take Apart Immersion Blender?
Before you start, make sure you have lots of paper towels and a dish towel to clean the blade and shaft, especially if you’re cleaning it with warm water.
To take apart your immersion blender, you need:
Cotton swabs of varying thicknesses (for the blade and shaft)
Rubbing alcohol or vegetable oil
A cloth or soft rag to wipe off the blades and shafts (to prevent damage to both)
Before tearing down your blender do not use excessive force as this could damage certain parts inside your blender. Also avoid doing any other work such as moving furniture or lifting things that could cause this type of appliance to get out of its place in the future.
Step 1: Put out the fire
Using a small fire extinguisher, spray the inside of the immersion blender until it stops burning. You can also use a towel by putting it on the burning part and holding it until you feel the flames are out.
Step 2: Remove all removable parts from your immersion blender’s shaft or blade
Use a wrench to remove any removable parts from your immersion blender’s blade or shaft. After removing these parts, set them aside for later.
Step 3: Douse your blender in warm water
Put your immersion blender in warm water and let it soak for at least one hour. Make sure to wipe off any water on the shaft as this could cause rusting.
Step 4: Clean your immersion blender
Take your washing cloth or soft rag and wipe off the blades and shafts. Do not use too much force as this could damage either of these parts, especially if they’re already rusted. Also, avoid touching the blades while they are still wet as that could cause rusting. Use rubbing alcohol or vegetable oil to clean these parts in case you have any persistent dirt.
Step 5: Disassemble the blades from the motor
Using a wrench to remove each side of the blade from both sides, take them out and set them aside for later use.
Step 6: Clean the blades and shaft using vegetable oil
Using your cloth or soft rag, wipe off any rust or other materials on your blade shaft. Pay extra attention to the areas that are very difficult to get such as in-between each groove found in the blades’ shaft. It is best to use vegetable oil as this will help you clean up any rust without damaging the outer part of your immersion blender.
Step 7: Clean out your blade shaft using rubbing alcohol
Use a cotton swab soaked with rubbing alcohol and clean out each groove found on your blade’s shaft. Be sure to thoroughly dry out each area after cleaning them for rusting or other similar forms of damage.
Step 8: Clean the blades and shaft using vegetable oil
Using your cloth or soft rag, wipe off any rust or other materials on your blade shaft. Pay extra attention to the areas that are very difficult to get such as in-between each groove found in the blades’ shaft. It is best to use vegetable oil as this will help you clean up any rust without damaging the outer part of your immersion blender.
Step 9: Take out all parts from inside the motor
Take out each side of the motor from both sides by removing screws and washers, then unhooking wires from their connections and cleaning them with a towel dampened with rubbing alcohol or vegetable oil.
Step 10: Clean the motor with rubbing alcohol
Using a cotton swab, soaking it in rubbing alcohol, and wipe off all the components inside the motor.
Step 11: Disassemble your blade from its shaft
Using screws, remove the blade as well as any screwholes found in its shaft with a pliers. Take out both sides of the blade using a wrench or pliers and set them aside for later use.
Step 12: Clean the blade shaft using vegetable oil
Using your cloth or soft rag, wipe off any rust or other materials on your blade’s shaft. Pay extra attention to the areas that are very difficult to get such as in-between each groove found in the blades’ shaft. It is best to use vegetable oil as this will help you clean up any rust without damaging the outer part of your immersion blender.
Step 13: Clean out your motor using cotton swabs soaked with rubbing alcohol
Use a cotton swab soaked with rubbing alcohol and clean out each groove found on your motor’s blade. Be sure to thoroughly dry out each area after cleaning them for rusting or other similar forms of damage.
Step 14: Clean the motor using vegetable oil
Using a cotton swab, soaking it in vegetable oil, and clean out each groove found on your motor’s blade. Be sure to thoroughly dry out each area after cleaning them for rusting or other similar forms of damage.
Step 15: Reassemble your immersion blender and blades with fingers
Reassemble your immersion blender by putting any components back together carefully with the help of your fingers (fingers are delicate). Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 16: Reassemble the motor with the shaft
Put your rear blades back on their shafts by plugging them back in carefully. Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the blade’s shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 17: Put in your blade’s front and rear legs (if there are any)
Using screws and washers, put back in your blade’s front and rear legs (if there are any). Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the blade’s front and rear legs. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 18: Put your blade in its slot and secure it with screws
Satisfy all the screws and fasten them securely to each other by tightening them down. Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the blade’s shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 19: Put your immersion blender back together
Put your front blades back into their slots by plugging them back in carefully. Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the blade’s shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 20: Put on your motor and make sure its cables connect properly
Make sure that the cables attached to your motor’s shaft are properly connected. Using screws and washers, put them back on securely. Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the motor’s shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 21: Put your immersion blender together again
Reassemble your immersion blender by putting all components back together carefully with the help of your fingers (fingers are delicate). Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the blade’s shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 22: Test your immersion blender
Test your immersion blender by running a few cycles to ensure that the blades turn properly. Be sure that the motor spins properly and be sure not to overload it with too much wet food.
Step 23: Put in your attachment parts
Put in any attachment parts of your immersion blender, such as a whisk or egg beater, by screwing them back on securely. Make sure that all the screws are secure, especially those on the blade’s shaft. Be sure to replace any damaged pieces with new ones.
Step 24: Run your immersion blender for a few cycles to ensure that all components are properly connected
Run the immersion blender for a few cycles to ensure that all the blades turn properly and that the motor is working well. Ensure that it does not overload itself, and wipe off any debris on its shaft with a tissue. This concludes your final guide on how to disassemble an immersion blender.
Final Thoughts:
The information provided in this book is intended to provide you with some of the basic knowledge you need on how to clean various types of vinyl albums so they stay minty fresh in their new condition or better yet, make them look like they have never been abused by dust, grime, and other forms of damage. The goal of this book is to provide you with all the information you need to clean your vinyl albums correctly, and in the best possible way.
Although professional cleaners may be able to successfully clean your old album, their fees may be too fees for a casual collector who does not want to worsen the condition of his or her albums. Therefore, it is best that you take care of these cleaning techniques and apply them to your records immediately. Remember that you are doing this for the preservation and safety of your records so that they can last longer.
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