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Optimum 8200 (page 2 of 9)
Blenders Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of blender would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
AntonNewcastle
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So versatile and convenient
Whether you want to make a healthy pick-me-up in the morning, a fruit smoothy at lunchtime or a homemade pesto sauce to go with your dinner in the evening, the Optimum 8200 does the lot....all in less then one minute! Unlike other appliances which usually get forgotten in the cupboard once the novelty wears off, our Optimum 8200 after a few months still conveniently sits on our kitchen bench and gets used everyday, sometimes 3 times a day. What's more washing up is a breeze, just rinse the jug and wash the lid and it is ready to go again.Worth every cent!
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JDSOrmeau
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An absolute game changer
I was all set to buy another brand but research brought up the Optimum range. Originally going to use it only for smoothies, but quickly found many other uses. Now being used up to five times daily! It replaces at least 2 other kitchen appliances. And the smoothie is just soooooo smooth. Half the price of Vitamix, and other cheaper brands are left in the dust, er, lumpy drinks. And that powerful motor - wow!
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Magic life saver
What can I say that others haven't already said its magic.
It's so quick I have never had a blender before so I did lots of research and the Optimum 8200 seemed the one for me and yes it is easy to clean. My husband doesn't like veggies but guess what he loves smoothies his favourite being banana coconut milk pineapple nuts and seeds with guess what silver beet finely I get fruit and veggies down him after 25 years as queen would say "It's a kinda Magic".
February 5th 2017 Update: Update of Optiumum 8200
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te Its been over a year now and my Optimum 8200 is still going strong though I thought I had a problem at one point but it must have been gremlins but its ok now and lots of froothies being made. noise level is no problem its not on long enough, my cats hated it at first but they don't bat an eyelid now. Great for High cholesterol Its brought mine and Hubbys right down. Thanks again Froothie from DESimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
TamGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
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Very pleased with my purchase
I've had my blender for a year now and it's still going great. I love how how well it works, how easy it is to clean and that I can purchase spare parts for it (I stupidly stuck the plunger stick into the jug with the lid off and I needed to get another one).
The staff are knowledgable, helpful and very prompt with responding to queries - this definitely didn't come with the other products I considered before my purchase last year.
If there was anything I'd do different, is I wish I got the smaller jug, which would have been more than enough (from memory, I think it was actually recommended at the order page).
Definitely happy with my decision to purchase the Optimum 8200.
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Best blender ever!
I bought this blender some time ago and it is hands down the best blender I have ever had. Priced quite well for what it actually delivers. I mainly use it for smoothies but there is a whole lot more that you can do in it. The motor is very powerful and the rugged construction literally makes you feel the solid quality. Absolutely recommend this, do not even think about wasting your money elsewhere. Go ahead and buy one now!
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Suzi QGold Coast
- 2 reviews
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Brilliant Optimum
I have had the Optimum 8200 for approximately two weeks and we love it. My husband does most of the cooking and he is enjoying the ease in making pumpkin soups and vegetable smoothies. We made a batch of chicken rissoles as per the recipe book provided and they were fantastic. I have used it for my morning fruit smoothie and to grind nuts. The motor is extremely powerful.
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Love it.
Yep, I'm another happy customer. I did toss and turn as to whether to get the more powerful blend but this one is plenty for our needs. I love how powerful it is and also how easy it is to clean. With my old blender, I use to dread having to clean it as the blades needed to be taken out and then the whole thing reassembled. Well done Froothie! I leave mine on the bench and use it often. I feel like I have my own Juice Bar at home.
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Love my Froothie, life would be so much tougher without it!
I have had my Froothie for close to 1 year now and can't fault it. I opted for the cheaper version and have no regrets as it has mastered everything i have thrown at it, or into it :)
I blend a lot of smoothies and use hard fruit/veg and it has no problems blending it all together and there are no lumps. I have made a few sorbets and ice creams and it is brilliant.
A tip for washing is give it a quick rinse first with hot water (if your hot water tap isn't hot yet, don't worry, no need to waste water) and then squirt a little detergent in it...Read more
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A great home blender
I wasn't sure about the price tag but now I have used the blender for blending raw ingredients, making soup, smoothies and juices, i am sold. it's pretty cool, takes a bit to mix the items at times but i suspect some of that is user error somewhat! It can be a bit noisy, but in general we are really happy with it and find ourselves making more things from scratch.
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Fabian Amelbourne
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Definitely the best on the market in its class...
I did my research and this baby was the winner in every aspect by far. To cut a long story short, my opinion is that you get commercial quality for domestic pricing. There are around 12 similar products out there and none come even close to matching the Optimum. It's been around a year since my purchase and I feel very satisfied with my decision still. Highly recommended...
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Kath MParkwood, Queensland
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Is It Really The Best Blender?
If you are looking for a powerful, value-for-money blender that is family-friendly, this could be the blender for you. When I purchased my Optimum 8200 Blender from www.froothie.com.au, I was initially worried as it came with the wrong jug; however staff were so helpful and quick in sending out the right jug, as well as a free nut milk bag.
Blender makes everything to a great consistency - crushed ice, smoothies, raw ice cream, hot soups, almond meal, omelettes and even rice flour. Better than Nutribullet, comparable to higher priced Vitami...Read more
x and Blendtec. A few great features this blender has are: an overload switch (minimises risk of overheating), 6 blades (more efficient than most others that have 2-4 blades), a 3 horse-power motor (38000rpm), and the Low-High and 30-90second buttons (allowing you to organise the kids in-between smoothies). My only suggestion would be to increase the warranty period, though having a 5 year warranty already included is still pretty good. Overall in my opinion a great little Aussie-owned quality product.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Green Smoothie Everyday
Beautiful powerful blender machine that I ever have. Smooth anything that I put in. Making yummy smoothies for the whole family. It's just a bit noisy. Crush ice and cut through any fruit that I put in. Blend all the vegetable perfectly even my kids love green juice and smoothies.
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LaneyJerilderie
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A life saver!!!!!
The Optimum 8200 has saved my life!! Juices, smoothies, homemade products without the factory added sugars and carcinogens... Restoring my stomach, my energy, my balance, my motivation and empowering me to mind my self, my body and in turn mind my family. THANK YOU Optimum 8200 you saved my life!!!
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Money well spent!
I own two of these well performing machines. One being the 9400 which I originally purchased for the family home, and the second purchase being the 8200. I decided to buy a second machine as I am working away a lot and didn't want to miss out on having my perfectly blended smoothies for breakfast. The 8200 is a perfect addition to our household being lighter than the 9400 it is wonderful to take on away trips but does not lack in power one bit. Another great feature is that you can pay a little more and get the bigger 1.5L jug which is perfectly compatible with this machine. I am very very happy with the Optimum products and I will continue to recommend them to many people.
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M. TAGG
- 2 reviews
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Very easy to use-great-really can't live without it!
I love my optimun high speed blender! Can fit so much more then my old nutribullet and does just as good as a job! It is so easy to rinse clean aftetr use. It seems is a lot stronger them my old nutribullet that barely lasted a year. But i use my optimum over our more times a day and still good as new after about a year.
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Love, love, love this blender!
This blender is amazing. I use it everyday for smoothies, dips & sauces. It's great for grinding flour, sugar and coffee. It also makes great soups, by heating the mixture with the friction of the blades, keeping more nutrition in the food. Price is much better than a vitamix! I highly recommend this product to anyone who eats clean and fresh.
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YinMelbourne
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Optimum 8200 Love This Blender So Much, One Of My Best Household Investment. I Recommended To My Sis
It makes blending juices, smoothies, purred vegetable so easy, I can make ice creams and soups with it. I also use it to blend supplements to powder, it is a super amazing machine, definitely worth the money. Have been using it for months, no lost power, 10 seconds easy cleaning.
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The best blender ever!
I was looking for a powerful blender to make smoothies and a Colleague at work recommended the Froothie. It is by far the best blender I have used. It blends nuts, fruits and ice cubes to a smooth consistently. It is easy to clean and doesn't make too much noise. It even comes with a recipe book. For anyone looking for a really good blender I would definitely recommend the Froothie. I love it.
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WarrenCanberra 2600, ACT
- 3 reviews
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Simply an Excellent Machine
A well made machine that just blows away the opposition.I spent several weeks researching and reviewing most machines on the market and the 8200 ended up ticking all the boxes. I use it 5 days a week and mainly for vegetable blending. Also makes superb smoothies. I have had it for almost 12 months and it's still as good as new.
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JessRopesSydney
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Used everyday without fail!
We use this blender everyday for a multitude of things, starts with the breakfast smoothy, silky smooth nut butters and ends the day with a dairy free ice- cream with all frozen fruits and minimal liquids. The machines power is beyond comparison to any other "bullett" machines out there. Its quick, efficient and just as important- easy to clean!.
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Questions & Answers
Jazminasked
Hi! What is the details of these two blenders lifetime warranty!?
Thanks.
jazmin
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Hi Jasmine. My 8200 came with a 5 year warranty. I’m not sure of the cost but it’s extra to get a lifetime warranty. Check with Froothie for the details.
Hi, the power switch is turn on and switch light is lighted up , but the blender is not working. I restart the button and still not working. What should i do ?
Athena Solutions Pty LtdOptimum Appliances
Hello Jazmin,
The extended lifetime warranty for the Optimum 8200 comes at an extra cost of $110 as per the website. The lifetime warranty for the Optimum 8200 covers the motor only.
Alternatively, the lifetime warranty for the Optimum 9200A costs the same, but it covers, motor, all parts & labor, excluding blade bearings, which are covered for 5 years & shipping cost (5 years)
I hope this helps and if there is anything else I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to contact us :)
Best
Alex
krishn lalasked
My optimum 8200 blender does not work. I was blending frozen fruits with milk. It stopped and there was a smell. I tried after cooling but it is still not working. Should I reset the button at the base ?
2 answers
Hi. You need to contact froothie for that one. It sounds like the fruit got stuck in the blades. It happened to me too but you need to always put liquid in first and make sure frozen fruit is very small when adding. Start on low speed.
Athena Solutions Pty LtdOptimum Appliances
Hey Krishn, you can contact the technical support team at: https://athenasolutions.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
As Dee already explained the order of ingredients, the speed and using of a tamper is important.
Most likely your blender has overheated so first let it cool down and then try the reset button on the bottom of the base. In case that does not work get in touch and we will be able to assist :)
Below are some blending tips for your kind reference:
1-Layering ingredients is crucial: Liquids first, then soft/light/small items, then hard/heavy/large items, especially frozen ingredients.
2-A little water in the bottom often helps: If the recipe permits, water or watery liquid like broth, lifts many ingredients off the blades so they have a more-equal chance of being caught and blended. In other words, it avoids clogging and loosening the blades.
3-Use the tamper: When the machine is empty, attach the lid and remove center cap. Drop tamper through the hole. You'll see that the rim of the lid and the collar of the tamper will always keep it from hitting the blades. For efficiency in many recipes, you want all ingredients to be moving or "dancing" before you hit the high-speed button / program.
If you get stuck on any specific recipe just let me know and we can give you some more tips!
Here are some great recipes: https://www.froothie.com.au/what-can-the-optimum-vortex-blender-make
Also check out our Youtube and Instagram channel where you can find more delicious recipes
Nomorepayienceasked
Can you put boiling water (for dissolving gelatin) directly into the Optimum 8200 (or other models)?
2 answers
It does take hot liquid and has vents in the lid for steam to escape so it won’t pop the lid off.
Athena Solutions Pty LtdOptimum Appliances
Hello Nomorepayience, you can add warm ingredients in the jug but NEVER place hot ingredients (above 65C) into the jug as per the manual :)
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