Vita-Mix Vita-Pro Use And Care Manual page 3

NOTE: Vita-Mix ® blenders come with several different control options. Please be sure
you are following the instructions for your blender model.
Timer & Pulse Model
(BarBoss
ON/OFF Power Switch. Located on the front of the
machine below the control panel, the ON/OFF switch
controls the power to the machine. While plugged in,
switch to ON to ready the machine for blending.
Shut OFF the power switch at night or whenever the
machine will be left unattended.
TIMER Dial. Allows user to select a number of
timed settings. All times are total times. Increments
on timer are approximate seconds. Timer is activated
only when the power switch is ON. Blender will
shut off automatically at the end of the pre-set time.
START/STOP TIMER Switch. This is a lighted
switch. When light is lit, power is ON. Depress
START/STOP TIMER switch to activate timer
setting and again to stop a blending cycle.
During operation, you may interrupt timer by
Note on Timers: Stop mid-cycle with
pressing the START/STOP switch.
the START/STOP switch, not the
ON/OFF switch. If the ON/OFF
PULSE Switch. The PULSE switch can be used to
switch was used, wait 30 seconds for
quickly refresh product in the container by depressing
power to recycle and the timer to
the switch and holding down as long as needed.
reset before resuming operation.
The Pulse switch can only be used when the power
switch is ON.
Two-Step Timer Model
(Drink Machine)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
TIMER Dial. Allows user to select a number of
timed settings. All times are total times. Increments
on timer are approximate seconds. Timer is activated
only when the power switch is ON. Blender will
Note on Two-Step Timers: Stop mid- shut off automatically at the end of the pre-set time.
cycle with the START/STOP switch,
START/STOP TIMER Switch. This is a lighted
not the ON/OFF switch. If the ON/OFF
switch. When light is lit, power is ON. Depress
switch was used, wait 30 seconds for
START/STOP TIMER switch to activate timer
power to recycle and the timer to
setting and again to stop a blending cycle.
reset before resuming operation.
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Variable Speed Model
(Drink Machine, Vita-Prep, Vita-Prep 3, Vita-Pro)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
HIGH/VARIABLE Switch. HIGH overrides the
VARIABLE SPEED dial and is the fastest speed
available. Switch must be set to VARIABLE to use
the VARIABLE SPEED dial.
VARIABLE SPEED Dial. Allows user to select con-
tinuously variable motor speeds ranging
from 1,000 rpm to 24,000 rpm. Active only
when HIGH/VARIABLE switch is set on
VARIABLE position.
Two-Speed Model
(Drink Machine)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
HIGH/LOW Switch. Up for HIGH. Down for LOW.
NOTE: Switches may become sticky from use. Unplug the machine and use a wet
cloth, moistened with water and a mild detergent, to clean around the edges of the
switch paddles until they function freely. Work the switches back and forth a few times
to loosen any dried residue under switch. Leaving switches sticky will damage or burn
out the switches. Clean carefully, using caution not to allow water or other liquids to
infiltrate the switch. Dry with a soft cotton cloth.
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