Blender Dead as a Doornail

I was using my blender (Cuisinart SmartPower Duet). Turned it off and when I tried to turn it on again, nothing. I don't know what to do. Tried the food processor attachment, but the problem seems to be with the motor.

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Anonymous Mar 02, 2008

After using the blender it just quit running.
blessed4d1 Oct 26, 2008

I just bought the Cuisinart FPB-5CHB SmartPower Duet on 10/24/08. We used it one time. Now (on 10/26/08) I just tried to use it and nothing happens. The lights come on but when I hit the speed button the motor doesn't turn on.
fsahaf Dec 11, 2008

I was using my blender (Cuisinart SmartPower Duet). Turned it off and when I tried to turn it on again, nothing moves. Tried the food processor attachment, but the problem seems to be with the motor.

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Open unit wil find thermal fuse replace.alternative the lid that covers bowl normally turns cliickinto position .this activates aswitch check if properly locked in

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