Yes, there are recipes available in the instruction book as well as on Oster.com.
Parts can be purchased through our retail partner..
Check the following:
Is the blender plugged into a working outlet?
Is the jar positioned on the base correctly?
Is the blade assembly tightened all the way?
Check the following:
Is the grey sealing ring in the blade assembly?
Is the blade assembly attached tight enough?
Is the jar cracked?
Is the blade assembly cracked?
Is the grey sealing ring cracked, broken or rotting?
Does the item being blended exceed jar capacity?