Weird noises...should I be worried?

[Canadian Kangaroo]

I am making the veggie stock right now and have chopped everything no worries.  I am now 10 minutes in to the 20 minute cooking time on speed one, Varoma.  Once in a while the motor sounds like it's struggling and almost makes a grinding squealing sound and slows down like it's stuck.  Then after a couple seconds it's fine again. It's done this twice in 10 minutes.  Is that normal or should I be concerned?

[jo_nz]

Sounds like maybe a chunk of something is getting caught up under the blade...?  Maybe increase speed for just a few seconds to break up the veges.

I find with with the stock since it's pretty thick I need to give it a stir or two during cooking so it doesnt catch and burn on the bottom of the jug, and sometimes increase the speed to 2 just to make sure it's moving well.

When you aren't cooking anything, take the blades out and make sure around the seal is really clean - that's what needed a clean when I had some odd noises.

Good luck!

[Canadian Kangaroo]

Thanks...it hasn't done it again so I'm thinking you are right and something was caught.  It's all done now and looks great with no burnt bits

[timfulford]

usually something under the blade try reverse and a slightly higher speed