Optimum 8200 Questions & Answers (page 2 of 3)

Hi Caron,

Thank you for your query,

We can confirm that the Optimum 8200 and the Froothie Optimum 8200 are the same blender :)

Optimum is the supplier and Froothie is the distributor.

If you have any other queries please do not hesitate to contact our 24 x 7 support team at www.froothiesupport.com

Have a lovely day.

Hi Lil,

Thank you for your query,

The Optimum 8200 high speed blender is absolutely capable of blending rice (cooked) and boiled meat, we have many customers who use the blender for this purpose, for example blending a casserole.
It can even blend through raw rice, milling it into rice flour

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our 24 x 7 support team at www.froothiesupport.com

Have a lovely day

Hi Lois,

Please contact our sales team on 1300 309 900 and we can go through the up to date pricing with you over the phone,

Alternatively you can email us at [email protected]

Have a lovely day :)

Hi Adrian,

Please raise this with our 24 x 7 warranty and support team at www.froothiesupport.com

They will attend to your query promptly.

Have a great day :)

Hi Helen,

Thank you for your query,

The Optimum 8200 is a great affordable blender, able to perform many functions that you would expect of a high speed blender. This includes blending frozen fruits such as bananas.

A great comparison to the Breville blender can be viewed on our website via this link https://www.froothie.com.au/breville-boss-to-go-comparison-review with the main difference being that the Optimum is faster and much more powerful.

This is also the case when compared to the Magimix and KitchenAid blenders (either the KSB560 or their diamond blender) the Optimum is again much faster and much more powerful.

Due to the high speed of the blades and the powerful motor, a glass is an unsafe option for high speed blenders like Optimum, the Magimix and KitchenAid both come with a glass jug – which leads us to believe that they are not high speed blenders.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our 24 x 7 support team at www.froothiesupport.com

Have a great day.

Hello Garry, better late than never :)

The Optimum 8200 can easily make nut butters, blend ice and much more!

Here are a few tips and tricks on how to master nut butters and nut recipes:

Here are a few great How-To videos!

Kisane from Froothie TV!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyWFyaLeo9k

Candy from our office in Melbourne :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eio8gQWZS4Y

Sunny Side Up, our partner from Romania!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeq_w5QsWXA

Here are a few points we've compiled that are important to achieving the best results

1. Roasted nuts release their oil content more readily than raw nuts, this makes the process of forming a butter quicker and simpler. The less time the nuts take to blend, the less heat is generated which is good for both the nuts and the blender! Note: the roasted nuts need to be completely cool before you attempt to blend them. This isn't to say you can't make nut butter from raw nuts but we suggest you get used to the process with roasted nuts first and then make the transition once you're comfortable!

2. High Speed - Make sure to use the highest speed on the blender when making any thick recipe, especially nut butter. Using high speed gets the job done faster, generating less heat and reducing strain on the motor.

3. Use the Tamper tool - The tamper tool needs to be used to constantly press the ingredients down from the sides of the jug, making sure it's being processed by the blades. Air pockets will naturally form if nothing is done to stop them so we recommend constantly tamping around the edge of the jug until the process is completed. Note: Make sure not to rest the tamper in the center of the jug (directly above the blades) while blending, this will effectively close the center of the vortex and block air from circulating.

4. Make sure the nuts are dry - If you soak or activate nuts for nut butter, please ensure that they're totally dry before attempting to blend. Using a dehydrator will achieve the fasted/best results though make sure the nuts are totally cooled before blending.

5. Quantity - As a rule of thumb, you should always at least cover the blades by 1-2cm. We recommend a maximum of 3 to 4 cups of nuts to make sure you're not overloading the blender. This figure can vary depending on the natural oil content of the nuts. The higher the oil content, the larger the quantity that can be blended at once. On the contrary, if you're using nuts with lower oil content, a lower quantity may be applicable.

6. Adding liquid - Avoid adding water into the mixture, it will likely make the mixture clumpy and prevent it from properly forming butter. If you're adding any flavorings or powders, please add them once the butter has already formed. If the mixture is too dry, you can add small amounts of oil, we prefer an oil with a neutral flavor. This shouldn't affect blending, just flavor.

If you find the process taking far too long or notice any smoking or steaming coming from any part of the blender please stop the process and contact customer service to make sure your blender is functioning correctly.

Here are some great recipes to use:
https://www.froothie.com.au/veggie-vegan-and-raw-blender-recipes

To get the best results, place food in the jug in the following order:
1. First liquids.
2. Then soft foods/vegetables.
3. Last add frozen produce and ice.

Hope that helps!

Hello Gerry, thank you for your query :-)

Please contact our 24/7 Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com and they are able to assist you with acquiring a new lid insert

Have a lovely day :-)

Kind Regards

Hi Bex,

The Optimum 8200 can definitely perform the functions you have mentioned with ease, and the 9200A and 9400 can perform those functions even better :-)

Blending/juicing whole vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, pumpkin into juices, smoothies or soups is a very simple task for the Optimum, which has enough power to blend a whole avocado (including the stone) within seconds.

The Optimum is also able to make sorbets, hot soups, nut butters, nut milks, kneading dough, chopping/slicing and much more.

Here is an example of making bread dough in an Optimum vortex blender https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRCEPJFNngA

Independent reviews available here: http://www.froothie.com.au/optimum-blender-reviews/

Froothie also has a 24x7 Support & Warranty team that operate via www.froothieuspport.com if you ever have any questions regarding the appliance or recipes.

Have a lovely day.

Hi Lizzi :)

We do not recommend placing the jug or lid into the dishwasher as this may harm its components.

All Optimum jugs should be cleaned by the below steps.
1. After each use, rinse the jug thoroughly with warm water—not hot.
2. Place one to two drops of dish soap in your jug and fill it halfway with warm water.
3. Secure the lid in place
4. Start the machine on Variable Speed 1, slowly increase to Variable Speed 10, and then switch to High.
5. Run on High for 10-30 seconds.
6. Pour contents out and rinse thoroughly.
7. Turn the jug upside down and let air dry.
8. Check the base of the jug where the cog is, if this section has got wet please thoroughly dry it with a towel to ensure the bearing is not water damaged

For a deep clean, perform the following steps monthly or as needed:
Place 4 cups of cool water and 4 cups of white vinegar into the jug and let it soak for about four hours. Pour contents out and rinse thoroughly. Then follow the appropriate cleaning instructions above.

Have a lovely day :)
Froothie Support Team

Hello DCH and thank you for your query :-)

The Optimum 8200 is absolutely capable of making soup, it does this by fast speed of the six stainless steel blades to produce friction heat. In a few minutes, the soup will be served steaming hot

For further assistance you can contact our 24/7 Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com

Kind Regards :-)

Hello Anne, better late than never :)

The Optimum 9200A (2nd gen) and the 9400 are higher quality appliances to the Optimum 8200. Below is a summary of the differences:

The Optimum 9200A/9400 have a faster and more powerful motor. This leads to quicker blending and better consistency for thick contents

The longer blades of the 9400 also allows it to chop, grind and slice more effectively (Note: The 8200 still has longer blades than most competition like Omniblend for example)

The 9200A/9400 have an iron cooling fan for the motor vs. plastic for the 8200

The 9200A/9400 also have a metal plate at the bottom of the jug instead of plastic

The bearings of the 9200A/9400 have more seals and better quality ball bearings, leading to increased longevity and the ability to be used commercially with no issues
The Optimum 9200A 2nd Gen is a commercial grade blender that can be used commercially up to 500 – 600 times a day where the Optimum 8200 blender is only for domestic use.

Although the 8200 is less advanced than the 9400/9200A blender it is a great affordable blender, still better than other high-speed blenders in the same price range and even some more expensive blenders like Omniblend, NutriBullet, Breville and Sunbeam.

The main difference between the 9200A and the 9400 is functionality:
Dial (9400) vs. Buttons (9200A)
The Dial allows for more finite control, while the buttons provide automatic timer functions which is great for smoothies and juices on the go.

Below are some independent reviews:

– http://omnomally.com/2013/10/08/optimum-9200-blender-review/

– http://www.healthyeah.co.nz/1/post/2013/11/optimum-9400-the-blender-review.html

– http://perthrawfoodies.com.au/category/blender-reviews/

Hope that helps :)

Hello Paul,

Anything which the NutriBullet can blend, the Optimum 8200 can blend more effectively without food being stuck under the blades and without the use of the tamper.

Optimum (and our main competitor Vitamix) offers customers a tamper to use when blending very thick contents like bliss balls, nut butters with no oil, desert bases, sorbets, etc. All functions which cannot be performed with the NutriBullet and most blenders.

Once the Optimum Vortex Blender is turned on, the high speed and shape of the jug will create a strong Vortex pulling the ingredients instantly and constantly towards the blades.

For further queries you can contact our 24x7 Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com

Hope this helps :-)
Froothie Support

Hello Vanessa,

Thank you for your query.

The Optimum 8200 can absolutely be used to grind flax, sesame, and chia seeds down to a powder, as well as oats and coffee beans :-)

When making nut butters you can choose to use oil, however this is optional. The alternative is using activated or roasted nuts. We always suggest following a recipe especially when first starting out :-)

For further queries you can contact our 24/7 Warranty and Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com; our Support Team are happy to assist with tips, tricks and recipe ideas :-)

Kind Regards

Hello Vinwood,

You can absolutely make Nut Butters in the Optimum 8200.
All of our Optimum Vortex Blender models are able to make thicker mixtures such as Nut Butters, Nut Milks, Raw Desserts, Dips and much more; as well as Smoothies and Juices.

For further queries you can contact our 24/7 Warranty and Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com

Kind Regards’

Hello Gloria,

The Optimum 8200 comes standard with 1.5L Jug with an optional 2L jug.

For further queries you can contact our 24/7 Warranty and Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com

Kind Regards’

Hello Pranom,

Please contact our 24x7 Warranty and Technical Support team at www.froothiesupport.com and they will attend to the matter ASAP

Kind Regards

Hello Didi, the Optimum blender can be cleaned within seconds and with ease, a great video demo by Zane in available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZibTMfVzyF8

Hope this helps :-)
Froothie Support