Used my new Blendtec Total Blender

[pippin07]

I hope it is just a fluke because this the first time I have used it and I am not impressed.

I made a pineapple, mango, spinach smoothie and there are shreds of pineapple in it. I even put it back in to blend a second time.

I used the smoothie button and had to up the speed to get it really going.

I'm I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

[Revvell]

Yeah, you're using a BlendTec instead of a VitaMix.

O.k., kidding. I've never had that happen with my BT and mine's an older one so, can't really help here. I'm hoping it works for you. SOMEone here can help fer chure.

[pippin07]

Yeah, you're using a BlendTec instead of a VitaMix.

O.k., kidding. I've never had that happen with my BT and mine's an older one so, can't really help here. I'm hoping it works for you. SOMEone here can help fer chure.

LOL Revvell Actually that was the first thought that crossed my mind. I actually do have a VitaMix which I bought on Alissa's site a few years ago. I watched a Blendtec demo at Costco, was very impressed, and we know how this story turned out, LOL

Just made a second smoothie for my daughter. I used apple juice as a base, added frozen berries, frozen bananas, and spinach. It took a while but finally took off but only after stalling on me a couple times.

I will have to do some more experimenting before I decide I wasted my money, should have stuck to my VM, and return it. I really, really, do want it work like it did in the store.

[DebB]

I would recommend that you have a bit of liquid in the bottom. I love using young Thai coconut water - but tap water works just fine. I've got a BT and can say that I've not had pineapple shreds in there and I also use the core. *Ü*