Optimum 9200A Questions & Answers (page 3 of 3)

Hello FarFed,

Thank you for your query, please see below our answers to your questions :-)

1.The base plate of the Optimum 9200A is stainless steel with a plastic coating whereas the Optimum 9400 is stainless steel with a nylon coating.
2. All of our High Speed Vortex Blender models come with a built in protection circuitry which if the machine feels it is going to overheat, it will shut itself off. In this instance we have an overload protection switch on the base of the machine to be pressed which will reset the machine.
3.With the recent update of the Optimum 9200A the longer blades of the 9400 (that are effective for chopping and grinding) were placed in the 9200A due to popularity.

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

Hello James, better late than never :)

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 Michelle,

Thank you for your query.

The supplier Optimum is currently looking into producing a smaller size Jug for the Optimum 9400.

The Optimum 9200A has button controls, with three speed settings (Slow, Medium and Fast) and three timer settings (20 seconds, 35 seconds and 45 seconds).

The timer settings are pre-set to work at a fluctuating speed for the pre-set amount of time. You can put your smoothie ingredients in a jug and press the 35 second button and the blender will blend the smoothie and stop automatically after 35 seconds.

Whereas the speed settings of Slow, Medium and Fast will keep the blender operating until you turn off manually. For instance when making a soup you would press the Fast and the machine would run for the 5-6 minutes required before you manually stop it.

There are video demonstrations of our Vortex blenders in action on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/user/FroothieTV

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

Hope this helps!

Kind Regards :-)
Froothie Support

Hello Apple1,
Thank you for your query :-)
Can you please advise where you are based, so we can ensure to send you through the correct pricing information.

The Optimum 9200A is extremely easy to clean; simply fill the Jug with warm water and a few drops of washing liquid and place it back on the machine. Blend for 20-30 seconds, rinse out and leave to air dry.

The base of the Optimum 9200A is approximately 22cm x 22cm, and the height with both the base and Jug is approximately 52cm.

You can also contact our 24/7 Support Team at www.froothiesupport.com
Have a lovely day :-)
Kind Regards.

Hi xlucindaaaa,

I apologise for the confusion. The Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) has been relaunched but the packaging currently does still say 9200. The blender has had a significant number of changes, including improving the motor for increased speed and power, using higher quality parts, the jug and the overall appearance.

If the Slow button doesn’t work, this does sound there is an issue with the blender base. Please contact our Repairs and Warranty department on their 24/7 website at www.froothiesupport.com and we will be able to investigate and rectify this for you.

Have a lovely day :)

Hi Germanguy, better late than never :-) I'm happy to say that the 2nd generation of the Optimum 9400 was launched earlier last year. As expected, we were overwhelmed with orders from customers such as yourself that really loved the 1st generation of the Optimum 9400 and currently, the product is Sold Out. Hope you got your chance to get it by now :-). If not, you can give the Optimum 9200A a go and if it doesn't fit your blending needs you can always return it within the 30 Day Trial Period.

The Speed settings on the Optimum 9200A control pad have the following functionality:

SLOW speed - Use to chop and slice. Always switch to SLOW speed when adding food or liquid
during blending. 13000RPM +5%/-10%

MED (Medium) speed - Ideal for slightly harder to blend mixtures and to avoid significant heat rise of
jug contents. 23000RPM +5%/-10%

FAST speed - Use to refine grains, break down ice, and to blend frozen fruit, whole fruits and
vegetables. 26000RPM +5%/-10%

With pulse button: 48000RPM

Hope this helped and cheers to your health!

Francois N.

Hello Liat. R;

Below is a great comparison between our most popular models, the Optimum 9200A and 9400:

The Optimum 9200A is our commercial best-selling model, perfect for making smoothies, juices, nut butters, hot soups, ice creams, salsas, dips etc. The Optimum 9200A is a commercial-grade blender, therefore will last you many years without any issues. It is also equipped with a great timer function, perfect for making smoothies on the go

The Optimum 9400 is identical to the Optimum 9200A, manufactured using the same high-quality durable parts. The main difference is functionality: dial (9400) vs. buttons (9200A). The benefits of the dial are more control, and the benefit of the buttons is the automatic timer function which is great for smoothies and juices on the go. The dial allows you more control over the speed, which is great when using the Blender for chopping, grinding and food preparation.

The Optimum 9200A is also slightly faster than the Optimum 9400 due to the stronger motor, 3HP with a speed of 44,000RPM (9400) vs. 3.5HP with a speed of 48,000RPM (9200A).

The Optimum 9200A is most recently updated model.

Kind Regards.

Hello Rachel,

With the Optimum 9200A you have three timer options and three speed options, these work independently of each other.
The automatic timer function works at a fluctuating speed, which is great for smoothies and juices on the go.
The speed settings; LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH, work manually and need to be pressed to be turned on and pressed again to turn them off.

When making a hot soup, you would use the speed setting HIGH, for 5-6 minutes until it reaches a steaming temperature.

You can absolutely use the Optimum 9200A to make dough, by following these instructions:
Step 1. Put the ingredients in the Blender, making a well with the flour for the liquid ingredients.
Step 2. Press the PULSE button 4-5 times.
Step 3. Scrape down the sides.
Step 4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 until you reach the desired consistency.

Have a lovely day :-)
Kind Regards

Hello Lifestyle change, better late than never :)

For hot food processing, the Optimum has the option of blending food at a HIGH speed, spinning the six stainless steel blades very fast to produce friction heat. In a few minutes, the soup or other food will be served steaming hot.

Here are some videos on how to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TkylvkNpPw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ncYdAYYDYc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T66xjBDR_J8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIHawRAFNZU

Hope that helps :)

Hey Deborah4, better late than never ;)
Like Betsy already mentioned I can only confirm that the Optimum 9200A can puree carrots and celery in seconds :)

Hi Julie, definitely, within seconds :-) You can see the various functions here on the supplier's website: http://www.optimumblender.com/domestic-buyers.html

Hi Cornish, I may have been a bit too late with this reply but hopefully, you'll still find it useful after all this time. I don't think Optiblend is still on the market but I can say for sure that the Optimum range is still running strong.

As Matthew M was pointing out a while ago, the Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) is still one of our top blender models that rivals the Vitamix 5200 but for more than half the price.

You can easily prepare Nut Butter, Nut Milk, Crush Ice, Grind Coffee beans and even Hot Soup in the Optimum 9200A and if you have time, here's a comparison video vs the Thermomix from one our partners - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjzJ7TsootE

Cheers to your health!

Francois N.

Hello cornish1, better late than never ;)

All our Optimum blenders can easily make any flour you like. You can check our YouTube channel youtube.com/user/FroothieTV for some recipe ideas. Here is one video of the 9200A making flour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzwXvvkY40I

You can purchase Optimum appliances in one of our online shops: https://froothieinternational.com/, on Amazon, Ebay, Catch and Gumtree. Alternatively, if you prefer you can call our office at 1300 309 900 to arrange a pick up from our warehouse in Melbourne.
Hope that helps!