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Vita-Mix Blending Station MP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 F O O D S E R V I C E Owner’s Manual Read And Save These Instructions Blending Station ® Maximum Performance Commercial Blender All Models...
  • Page 2 3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children. 4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix machine is ® not in use, before disassembling, when putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, other than washing the container.
  • Page 3 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr., and substantially less with thick mixtures. 14. Always operate the Vita-Mix machine with a lid in place. 15. Display window area will scratch when contacted with a scouring pad or sharp object. Use a soft cloth to wipe the control panel area clean.

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    ontrol Panel Display Window Speed Control Start/Stop AXIMUM ERFORMANCE Six Factory Pre-Set Owner Controls High/Low Pulse Programs Blending Station ® ON/OFF Power Switch - Located on the side of the motor base, the ON/OFF switch controls the power to the machine. While plugged in, switch to ON to ready the machine for blending.
  • Page 5 DISPLAY WINDOW - This area, depending on which button is pressed, displays a variety of operation messages. A “READY” message appears when there is power to the machine. OWNER CONTROLS - A control panel accessible by pressing the Vita-Mix logo. • Press once to reveal the mode message. Press button READY 1 then 6 within five seconds to continue.

  • Page 6: C Ustom Programming

    6. Press one of the six PRE-SET buttons to reveal, in the display window, the name of the program/drink. Programming your In-Counter Blending Station MP PRE-SET Buttons 1. Turn the machine on. 2. Remove the container and lift the machine from the bottom edges to reveal the motor and housing area.
  • Page 7 Hole Programmed Chip the program/drink. 7. Carefully place the Blending Station MP motor back into the hole in the counter. Resetting the PRE-SET Buttons to the Original Factory Settings CAUTION: Please read all steps before reprogramming. Resetting the PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons will revert the six program buttons to times that are not optimized for the XP container.
  • Page 8 The 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr. Xtreme Performance (XP) container may not work with earlier Vita-Mix models. The 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. standard container will not fit in the compact cover used on the Blending Station MP. Call Vita-Mix Port on Customer Service or your distributor for more information.
  • Page 9 Back Cover: 1. To remove the Back Cover from the Blending Station: a. First remove the Cover Door from the unit as described above. b. Remove the two (2) Back Cover mounting screws from the rear of the machine (see Figure D).

  • Page 10: Installation

    • It is recommended that for a 120 VAC unit In-Counter installation, you have at least one 20 amp outlet per machine under the counter, available within 6 ft. / 1.8 m of the Blending Station MP. 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line. Consult an electrician for proper electrical needs.
  • Page 11 Electrical Requirements: • 120 VAC • 50/60 Hz • 15 Amps The 120 VAC Blending Station MP is built using a U.S. three-prong grounded cord. 20 amp outlet per machine is recommended. • 220/240 VAC • 50/60 Hz • 1300-1550 Watts •...
  • Page 12 n-Counter Gasket Gasket Installation Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on page 10 for preparing the counter area for the installation of your In-Counter Blending Station. Also, use the Template Sheet ® (provided in your machine’s original package) to assist you in the placement and ventilation of your machine.

  • Page 13: B Lending Tips

    lending Tips 1. If your recipe freezes up, try reducing the amount of ice. Compared to other blenders, you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in a Blending Station ® 2. Place liquids and soft foods in your container first. Hard items and ice should be placed last.
  • Page 14 nstructions Blending Station MP Instructions Using the Six ® PRE-SET Program Buttons The following is the basic XP setting of the six PRE-SET buttons for the Blending Station MP machines. These programs, numbered 1 through 6, are blending cycles designed for the most commonly made drinks. Depending on the viscosity of the drink you are creating, selecting one of the PRE-SET programs will run the machine for a full cycle.
  • Page 15 Although using the PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons is highly recommended for the best drink, occasionally a drink may need special attention. By using the START/STOP button and the SPEED CONTROL button, you can manually control the speed of the Blending Station MP. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16...
  • Page 16 “Cooling the Motor,” for complete instructions. When the thermal protector shuts the motor off, review your processing techniques and your instructions. Your recipes may be too thick or have too much material in them. Consider adding more liquid and consult Vita-Mix ® or your local Vita-Mix Distributor for further assistance.

  • Page 17: Blade Assembly

    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 your Vita-Mix Distributor. Turn the container upside down and grip firmly. Insert retainer nut wrench in groove of retainer nut and rotate counterclockwise Retainer Nut Wrench to loosen.

  • Page 18: Parts List

    NOTE: Other than the drive socket, blade assembly and retainer nut, this unit is not user serviceable. Outside the United States and Canada, your machine may come with a different container configuration. Contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor for item numbers.
  • Page 19 #1159 Items Sold Separately: #15574 #15575 #15569 #15566 #15606 Software OUNCES Kit – USB Version #15567 #15644 Extra #15598 Programming Chip for Software Kit #15585 #891 #15576 One-Piece Lid #15579 #18005 #15596 #15603 Retainer Nut Wrench #18007 #18008 #18006...

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    Cleaning Care Note To ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita-Mix machine, we recommend the following products, when used as directed by the supplier: Cleaning Products Suppliers in USA Solid Supra, Solid Power, ... .Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, MN...
  • Page 21 Container: Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry in the container. Rinse throughout use. Dry product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear the bearings seal when restarted. Do not place containers in the freezer. Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and/or the immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container.
  • Page 22 Return container to motor base and firmly position the two-piece lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container. Repeat this step. *NOTE: To prolong polycarbonate container life, Vita-Mix recommends using soaps with a low Ph balance, such as a liquid dishwashing detergent (Ivory Liquid ®...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Overall dimensions: 19.5 in. / 49.5 cm High x 9.5 in. / 24.13 cm Wide x 10.5 in. / 26.67 cm Deep Shipping weight: 19.5 lbs. / 8.9 kg Blending Station MP In-Counter: Overall dimensions: 15 in. / 38.1 cm above counter 5.67 in. / 14.4 cm below counter x 9 in.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Solution #1: • Display window reads Let the machine cool down for an hour, then restart. MOTOR LOCKED PROGRAM Solution #2: TERMINATED Call Vita-Mix Technical Support if the machine does not work after sitting at room tempera- ture for 24 hours.
  • Page 25 • When the motor is cool, “READY” will appear in the display window. If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions, technical help is available by calling Vita-Mix Technical Support at 800-886-5235. If outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor or telephone the Vita-Mix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or email international@vitamix.com for a distributor in your country.

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    ® model is not covered by this warranty. Warranty is void if the Vita-Mix machine is put into a sound reduction chamber or prevented from receiving proper cooling. In the event your Vita-Mix machine needs service or repair covered by the terms of this warranty, please call the Vita-Mix Corporation for shipping instructions.

  • Page 27: Service Contract

    Service and, when the new part arrives, return the old part in the same packaging. Vita-Mix will inspect the returned part and, if defective, issue a refund for the price of the new part. A part will be considered defective if no abuse or neglect was involved with its break.
  • Page 28 8615 Usher Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2103 USA ©2007 Vita-Mix Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita-Mix Corporation. Printed in U.S.A.

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