Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NA Vita-Mix
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Owner ’ s Manual Read and sa ve these ins tructions Vita-Mix ® Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.800.848.2649 / 1.440.235.
2 Conten ts ................................................................................................................................ 2 Let’ s Get Started .......................................................................................
3 Congr atulations! Y ou are about to see ho w quick, easy , and delicious healthy eating can be! Please read all the saf ety information, w arnings, and instructional material found in this booklet befor e getting started. Set your V itamix machine on a dry , level surface .
4 SER VICE AND REGISTRA TION Vitamix Servic e Recor d the model number and serial number of your Vitamix in the spaces pro vided below for futur e refer ence.
5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, S AFEGUARD S, AND W ARNINGS BEFORE OPER A TING BLENDER. 1. Read all instructions. 2. Not intended for use b y or near children or persons with reduc ed physical, sensory , or mental capabilities or lack of e xperience and knowledge.
6 W ARNING To Avoid Injury. Read and understand instruction manual before using this machine. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
7 W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.
8 Drive Sock et Blade Assembly Lid Plug 2-Part Lid Lid Flaps Container Retainer Nut Centering P ad Start / Stop S witch T amper V ariable Speed Dial Pulse Switch Motor Base P ART S AND FEA TURES * Pro.
9 WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. On / O Switch: The On / O (or Power) Switch is on the right-hand side of the machine base. The On / O Switch controls the power to the machine.
10 Front Back On/O Switch P ART S AND FEA TURES To Lock the Lid in Place: Position lid on container with lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially hot liquids that may scald.
11 1. On / O Switch: The On / O (or Power) Switch is located on the lower right-hand side of the machine. The On / O Switch controls the power to the machine. BEFORE moving the On / O Switch to the On (I) position, make sure the marker on the Variable Speed Dial is pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
12 CAUTION Nev er Start on Speeds Abo ve 1 with Hot Liquids to A void P ossible Burns. Escaping steam, splashes or c ontents may scald. T o secure the cont ents, lock the lid and lid plug securely in plac e prior to operating the machine. Alwa ys start on V ariable 1, slowly incr ease to 10 .
13 W et Blade Container: Designed for pr ocessing liquids, including juice, fr ozen mixtur es, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and f or wet chopping. The w et blades can also grind grain and knead dough, but the y are not quite as efficient as the dry blades in this application.
14 CAUTION Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types, and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine.
15 T AMPER To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper it should easily fit into the opening but will not come in contact with the blades no matter how you move the tamper inside the container.
16 W ARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. • DO NOT put hands, spatulas, etc. in the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base. • Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types, and sizes.
17 V ariable Speed Before using the Variable Speed option, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial marker pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial. 1. Rotate the dial right to Variable Speed 1. 2. To activate the blending process, press down on the Start / Stop Switch.
18 Progr ams Programs vary in blending speed and duration and will automatically stop at the end of the program. • The Smoothie ( ) program runs for approximately 45 seconds. • The Frozen Dessert ( ) program runs for approximately 55 seconds.
19 W et Blade Container The Wet Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purées, batters, and for wet chopping. Before using this container for Programs or the Variable Speed option, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
20 8. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups and sauces. 9. Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over-processing.
21 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Activate the machine by pressing the Start / Stop Switch. Your container will shift and get into an aligned position. • Variable Speed - slowly increase the Variable Speed to the desired speed. • Programs - The programs vary in blending speed and duration and will automatically stop at the end of the program.
22 Container To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning below. This will clean the unit and break-in the motor. Normal Cleaning Before using the Variable Speed or Program options, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
23 Motor Base 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid detergent and warm water. Do not place the motor base in water. 3. The centering pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
24 Aut omatic Overload Pr otection Your Vitamix machine is equipped with a special feature: Automatic Overload Protection. This built-in feature is designed to protect the motor and prevent your machine from overheating. When engaged, this Automatic Overload Protection will cause the motor to shut o and possibly emit a light odor.
25 Full 5- Y ear Reconditioned Machine W arranty 1. PRODUCT REGISTRA TION. Vita-Mix® Corpor ation (“Vitamix”) str ongly encourages y ou to regist er your purchase b y completing and returning the pr oduct registr ation card that came with this Machine.
26 REP AIR, REPLA CEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ARE THE EX CLUSIVE REMEDIES OF PURCHASER AND THE SOLE LIABILITY OF VIT AMIX UNDER THIS W ARRANTY . NO EMPL OYEE OR REPRESENT A TIVE OF VIT AMIX IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL W ARRANTY OR ANY MODIFICA TION TO THIS W ARRANTY WHICH MA Y BE BINDING UPON VIT AMIX.
27 Within the U.S.A., this W arranty is honored dir ectly through the Vita-Mix® Corpor ation. Vita-Mix® Corpor ation 8615 Usher Road Clev eland, Ohio 44138-2199 1-800-848-2649 service@vitamix.
T o see the complete line of Vitamix ® pr oducts, visit vitamix.c om . Vita-Mix ® Corpor ation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.800.
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