Oster Pro 1200: How To Remove Blender Cap-Addendum

In this video I show how to remove the blender cap to access the blades. (I apologize for not mentioning this in my previous video demonstrating how to disassemble the blade assembly.) :/
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[@kaleighsue8463]

FOR ANYONE WHO TRIED IT THIS WAY AND IT DIDNT WORK... I had been struggling with this for days. I finally figured out a solution. Put it back in the motor base (unplugged) and carefully but forcefully turn counter clockwise. Having it in the motor base will give you the grip you need on the threaded jar bottom to unscrew it!

[@Marcus.Robinson]

OMG thank you! I'd been struggling with this too and it worked

[@nathangodwin7729]

If this still doesnt work, run warm/hot water over the part where the glass and plastic connect for 5-10 min. Opened easily for me after.

[@amjain81]

Thank you, I have been struggling for the past many months. And finally was able to get open this with your smart trip 👍

[@dkrusee]

BINGO! Worked like a charm! Thanks for posting!!

[@chaosakazero]

This isn't working for me either

[@WildeFyre69]

I bought this blender just the other day and was baffled by the clip thing. As you mention, there is nothing in the manual that is helpful in any way. I am amazed at how tight you have to screw the base on to prevent leaking. Also a bit of a warning... do NOT use carbonated beverages in the 'to go' cup. The released gasses increase the air pressure inside the cup and it's not long before it starts to leak, especially when you remove the cup from the base. The jug works fine as there are the slots in the jug lid assembly that preclude the gas buildup you get with the 'to go' cup. Having said that, I am having a blast making slushies out of different flavours of various carbonated beverages such as Orange Crush and lemon flavoured carbonated soda water. I also make a Mocha Ice Cap copykat that is spot on in recreating the delicious beverage sold at Tim Horton's Donuts. I am already saving a ton of money by making these beverages instead of buying them. I figure the blender will pay itself off in no time at all. I also make mundane, but tasty, milkshakes and iced/slushy coffee. I am for now at least, a happy camper. Thanks for the video, it helped!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! I love this blender, use it every single day. Thanks for the tip on carbonated beverages. I add a healthy dose of Kombucha to our smoothies in the morning which is fermented so it has plenty of natural carbonation going on. Good to know! Thanks for watching! :)

[@kristabankhead]

This was very helpful. I just got my blender and I was about to wash it when I realized I don't know how to take the base off, so I'm so grateful you had this on here. Thank you very much.

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Glad I could help. :) Yea, when I first got this blender last year, I couldn't figure out what that little lever was for. But it works great, now that I know how to get the cap off without such a difficult struggle! (Be sure to check out my other video showing how to put the blade assembly and gasket back together to prevent leaks.) Thanks for watching! :)

[@Jacmo3Boyz]

Best advice ever! Thank you 😊

[@jenht1022]

Wow somethig so simple but at the same time so helpful.. thank you. I almost broke it because I got so frustrated trying to open it.

[@helpfulnatural]

I know, right?! I couldn't figure out what the little lever was for until I read a Q & A on the Oster website where someone else had asked what it was for. It makes life a whole lot easier when taking the blade assembly off of the jar but they never mention this in the owner's manual. :/ I'm glad my video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you didn't break your blender! :D

[@chuycarranza3055]

Hi, I was having a really hard time every time I tried to remove the cap and blades, the wide base is kind of difficult to handle for this and thought to look for some help in youtube and found your videos. Now we remove the blades so easily. Thanks for sharing this info.

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! I have small hands and as you said, the base is very wide and difficult to remove without the lever. So glad my videos helpful! Thanks for watching! :)

[@MadeMarvelously]

Thank you so much for this! I left it in the base which made it even easier.

[@helpfulnatural]

Yes that does work well to remove the cap. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Jmpaul26]

Very helpful! Just bought this model and love the power for my daily smoothies, but noticed some leakage after a few days of use. Hopefully this and your previous video will help. It doesn't leak very quickly but it still does over time, for me

[@helpfulnatural]

Check out my other videos showing my DIY gaskets for this model. 🙂

[@Jmpaul26]

@@helpfulnatural will do!

[@ronyerke9250]

So THAT'S how to unlock the bottom ring thingy. My Oster was given to me by someone who wanted to "upgrade", but without any manual at all. BTW, feet = lugs. TYVM! :-)

[@helpfulnatural]

Yup, that's how you do it! :) It's so silly that this important step is not described in detail in the owner's manual. Thanks for watching! :)

[@santoscielostv]

I TOOK OFF THE LITTLE SCREWS AND GOT FRUSTRATED SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!

[@charitableheart23]

I have a ninja and its about the same as taking apart. Thanks so much for your help

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome!

[@hyliasknight]

Oh no. I pulled that lever OUT to open it, and I was looking for the intended way to reset it. Removing and then reinstalling the two screws made it work, for the record.

[@rik9833]

Thank you, I was kinda stressed out before finding this vid

[@briannasmith2129]

THANK YOU!! You are a LIFESAVER

[@anneg.weaver7749]

Life saver!!! Thank you!

[@brendajones5411]

I cannot remove the glass from my blender

[@helpfulnatural]

Try setting the jar onto the base and turn the jar using the handle.

[@YevgeniyShcherbakov]

See my solution above. Works 100%. Other solutions are garbage. Put it in a boiling water for several minutes. Plastic will expand. Put it in the blender and turn the pitcher to unscrew.

[@krystlegoulais714]

Thank you! I couldn't figure it out.

[@oatmilk4454]

hi hun just found the video back... thanks again

[@Creativebetty180]

My lever is alite broken and now the bottom is stuck and I cannot clean it. What should I do?

[@helpfulnatural]

Contact Oster.

[@turnsoonest]

There is no troubleshooting for when this doesn't work. Ive been fighting with mine for over a week.

[@AnaMaljkovic]

Hi there, thank you for the video. Have you ever had an issue that the blender is on but the blade is not spinning? I set it up on high and all the sudden the upper 2 buttons started flashing and the motor stopped. I would appreciate any help! Thank you!

[@helpfulnatural]

I would contact Oster about this. Mine had an issue about 5 months after purchase. Explain what's going on to see if they can help.

[@LoveRise]

Amazing thank you!

[@rc010]

Omfg i just stuck some thing in the blade and was trying to take that s#it out from last 2 hours😐 just found this video and it tool me about 2 minutes to clean that mess up XD thanks alot great video 👍

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome. :) Thanks for watching!

[@skirtonbear1]

I put it back in the base for more grip & torque pressure, but nope, it’s still stuck. 😞

[@marisolbalderas27]

Does this work for The cup as well?

[@helpfulnatural]

No, the blade assembly only locks onto the glass blender jar. It's much easier to attach and remove from the plastic to-go cup. Hope this helps. :)

[@tenchmartinez9471]

Hi I also own this blender but recently broke the jar glass and I don’t know where to get an other jar do you happen to have the part number please thanks you so much would really appreciate it

[@helpfulnatural]

I don't have a part number for the jar. It's the only one Oster has that fits this blender model. They used to be available on the Oster website but I suspect it has been discontinued. I don't know for a fact since I do not work for Oster nor have ever sold their products but I checked the website about 6 month ago and they had almost nothing available for this particular blender. You might try looking on ebay for a used one and cannibalize it for spare parts.

[@carlosvesta]

thank you

[@KontryBoy706]

how often do you need to disassemble it and thoroughly wash it with your amount of use?

[@helpfulnatural]

It depends on how often you use your blender. I use mine every day and disassemble it for a thorough cleaning maybe once per week. If you make more than just smoothies like pesto sauce with garlic, hot soups or spicy things like salsa, you may want to do it frequently to make sure you don't have any food particles building up around the edge of the rubber gasket. Thanks again for watching! :)

[@wendyeesue]

Is there suctions on any of the legs

[@helpfulnatural]

No suction cups. It doesn't walk around while blending.

[@Rosalizchan890]

thank you!

[@C0raBr0wn]

Thanks for your video. I was baffled by the locking lever. The manual is no help about how to use it.

[@andymancilla3891]

Omg wow thanks

[@kimberlywelch5794]

Please let me know if i can repair it

[@kimberlywelch5794]

Hi my name is Kimberly i just got a new blender but i accidentally drop it and it crack down the sides where the handle is can i repair it

[@helpfulnatural]

The glass cannot be repaired but you can purchase a new blender container from the Oster website. www.oster.com/parts-and-accessories/blenders/jars/oster-pro-6-cup-glass-jar/178891-000-000.html#start=3 Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! :)

[@kimberlywelch5794]

@@helpfulnatural thank u so much yes it does help i appreciate it.

[@fakhreldinishag2221]

My blinder got broken so i want to remove the cap but i can't it's rusty what to do

[@helpfulnatural]

The cap is plastic, not metal. Is it the blade assembly that rusted? Have you ever taken it apart before? If not, I'm guessing there's probably a food buildup stuck between the cap and blades. If it were me, I would try spraying WD-40 around the cap so it can seep down between the cap and jar, let it sit overnight with the blender jar sitting upright (not upside-down), so the WD-40 can sit in there all night long. The next morning turn it over and try again to remove the cap. It that doesn't work, contact Oster for advice on how to fix the problem.

[@juliezhuk7016]

I’m not able to remove the black cap part on the bottom.

[@helpfulnatural]

Have you tried turning it while holding down the lever on the cap? It's a bit awkward to use but the lever is supposed to unlock the cap. If that doesn't work, give Oster customer service a call so they can help you with it. 800-334-0759. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. :)

[@XimenaGuadalupe_]

i did not get a manual with my blender

[@helpfulnatural]

Here is the link to the user manual: s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/NewellRubbermaid/DASH/S7_int/2020/IB_BLSTMB-Pro1200-with-FP.pdf

[@abhishekv3353]

Unfortunately, the blender base is stuck to the glass pitcher. Guess I’ll have to return it :(

[@helpfulnatural]

If it's the black plastic cap that is stuck, try setting the jar back onto the base as mentioned by another commenter, then using the jar handle, turn the jar to unscrew it from the cap.

[@athompson8484]

Well dang, I STILL can't remove it and we've tried all week! And we've only used it once😩 maybe hubby put it on wrong

[@helpfulnatural]

Oh no! You could try the hot water method. Pour some hot tap water into a bowl large enough to hold the bottom of the blender jar, about 2-3 inches. Let it sit in the water for 1 minute. Then remove from the water and place a folded dish towel or washcloth over the jar cap for a better grip and try to unscrew it. Remember to also hold down the locking lever as you turn it. Another trick is to use a thin piece of rubber or silicone used to open jars. This will also give you a better grip on it. I hope some of this helps. :)

[@athompson8484]

helpfulnatural we tried using a rubber grip. I'll try using the hot water helps right now!!

[@helpfulnatural]

@@athompson8484 I've got my fingers crossed! :-)

[@athompson8484]

helpfulnatural I'm just going to think it's stuck forever. Won't budge at all. So frustrating!

[@helpfulnatural]

@@athompson8484 Give Oster a call, they may be able to help you out with this. Here is their #: 800-334-0759.

[@gaylacook2963]

Mine doesn't have a Lever to push on

[@gaylacook2963]

Oh yay I got it unstuck

[@helpfulnatural]

@@gaylacook2963 Glad to hear! You can also place the pitcher back onto the base and use it as leverage to turn the pitcher to unscrew the cap.

[@mirai1577]

What if I broke the little lever

[@helpfulnatural]

If your blender runs fine without it, then you wouldn't need to do anything. The lever unlocks the plastic cap on the bottom of the jar. You can also use the blender base to remove the cap by simply setting the jar onto the base, then holding the base with one hand and using the jar handle to turn with the other hand, the cap should unscrew from the jar. If you want a new cap you'd have to either contact Oster or look on ebay for it. Hope this helps.

[@fivestarsteve]

We bought that and can’t loosen that lid without risking injury ..

[@helpfulnatural]

Try placing the blender jar on the base, then with one hand on the base and with the other hand, grab the jar's handle and try to twist the jar to loosen the cap.

[@juliezhuk7016]

I got it thanks

[@helpfulnatural]

Good to hear! :)

[@Silasx4]

My ouster blender has no latch so how do I remove it ?

[@helpfulnatural]

What model is your Oster blender? If it has the black cap on the bottom that holds the blade assembly in place, then you would just unscrew the cap to remove it, the blades and gasket. The Pro 1200 is the only jar that has the locking latch on the cap. Hope this helps.

[@YevgeniyShcherbakov]

No latch? You were sold a fake Oster product!

[@overson15]

You should take it off to clean properly.

[@helpfulnatural]

That's what the video is about!

[@winniethedictator2777]

Thank you