Important Notes - Vitamix VM0100 Manual

To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using this machine. Basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
ONLY use an earthed outlet.
DO NOT remove the earth.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cable.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE
OPERATING THE BLENDER.
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put the motor base in water or any
other liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet when the Vitamix® machine is not in use,
before disassembling, putting on or taking of parts, and before cleaning, other than
washing the container.
5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
6. Do not operate the machine if it malfunctions, has a damaged cable or plug, has been
dropped or is damaged in any manner. If you purchased your equipment in the U.S.A.,
call Vitamix Technical Support on (800) 886 5235 for examination, repair, possible
replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you purchased outside of the
U.S.A., please contact your local authorised Vitamix Distributor, or contact the Vitamix
International Division on +1 (440) 782 2450 or email international@vitamix.com to ind
a distributor near you.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Vitamix
may cause ire, shock or injury. Do not use attachments that are not recommended
or sold by Vitamix, doing so will void the warranty. Alteration or modiication of this
product in any form is not recommended, and as such may result in bodily injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cable touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or
work surface.
10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electric hob, in a heated oven, or allow
the machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage the machine.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while the motor is running to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vitamix machine. A rubber
spatula may be used, but only when the machine is not running. With the lexible
rubber lid in place, the Vitamix tamper (sold separately) may be used while the motor
is running.
12. WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove the blade while the container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place the blade assembly on the motor base
without the blender container properly attached.
13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the litres listed on the container, i.e. 0.9-litre
and substantially less with thick mixtures.
14. The container should not be more than 2/3 full when the tamper is left in place while
blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending with the tamper in place.
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15. CAUTION: Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-of and eventual motor damage
may result if the machine is operated in sound chambers other than those approved
by Vitamix.
16. Always operate the Vitamix machine with a lid in place.
17. CAUTION: The light in the front panel Start/Stop switch, when lit, indicates that the
power to blender is on and the blender could start. Turn of the power, or unplug
the machine before touching movable parts. Shut of the power switch at night or
whenever the machine is left unattended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTES!

The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Manual cannot cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practised
when operating and maintaining any appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
Any repair and servicing, or the replacement of parts, must be performed by Vitamix or an
authorised service representative.
NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
• The blender's power cable comes equipped with a three-prong (earthed) plug which mates
with a standard three-prong power socket (Figure A). This cable will vary for countries
outside the United States of America.
• Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or remove the third
(earth) prong from the plug or power cable.
• Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall socket is earthed through the building's
wiring. With a properly earthed two-prong wall socket, earth the machine by attaching the
tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of the screw in the centre of the cover
(Figure B).
FIGURE A FIGURE B