Blade Assembly - Vita-Mix Professional Series Owner's Manual

CAUTION: Grinding dry materials, such as whole wheat, for more than two minutes
can cause the flour to pack and overheat the machine. Possible permanent damage to the
container and bearing seals may result. Some herbs and spices may result in cosmetic marring
of the container and cause the blades to become dull. If you grind herbs on a regular basis,
you may wish to purchase a separate container and replace blades as needed.
Blade Assembly Removal
Caution: Do not remove blades unless absolutely necessary!
At times, it may be necessary to give your blades additional cleaning. An
easy-to-use blade assembly removal wrench (Item #15596) may be purchased
through Vita-Mix Customer Service at 800-848-2649. Never attempt to
take the blade assembly itself apart. This will void the warranty.
Turn container upside down and grip firmly. Insert retainer nut wrench in
groove of retainer nut and rotate counterclockwise to loosen. Then grip
blades with a cloth and remove retainer nut by hand.
Replacing Blade Assembly
With the container upside down, grip blades with cloth, insert into the
container bottom and align with flat sides of container opening. Place retainer
nut on and hand tighten. Last, carefully turn clockwise until secure, using
wrench. Do not force.

BLADE ASSEMBLY

Blade Agitator Assembly. Use caution when handling the
blades. They are sharp. The blade assembly is removable
(see below). When inserting the blade assembly through the
container bottom, align the flat sides. Gravity holds it in place
while the retainer nut is tightened.
Drive Spline. Mates with the drive socket on the motor base
to turn the blades.
Retainer Nut. Must be snug. A wrench is necessary to fully
tighten (see below).
PLEASE NOTE: Your Professional Series includes a standard
polycarbonate container with blades. Designed specifically for
processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups,
purees, batters and for wet chopping. These blades can also
grind grain and knead dough. Additional containers may be
purchased separately.
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Retainer Nut Wrench
Retainer Nut Wrench
in use