Blending Tips - Vita-Mix XL Use And Care Manual

1. If your ingredients freeze 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 an XL
2. Place liquids and soft foods in your container first. Hard items and ice should be placed last.
3. Whole, hard or frozen ingredients should be small. Solid frozen fruit is extremely difficult to
blend. For best results, use semi-frozen fruit. Using same-size batches of semi-frozen fruit
and ice will keep your drinks consistent. If you notice chunks, reevaluate the batch size.
4. When creating recipes, always allow for enough liquid to ease the blending process. For
recipes with minimal liquid, use the VARIABLE
SPEED DIAL to run the machine on its lowest
setting until it is processing smoothly.
5. When using the Extra Large Capacity container,
both hands should be used when pouring. Slide
one hand under the spout and use the other
hand to hold the handle (Figure A).
6. When blending hot product be sure to use the
container with the protective sure-grip hand
guard (Figure A). Gloves and long sleeves should
be worn when pouring.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
• Check your blades daily. If you find something is loose, nicked or missing, replace the blade
assembly before use (see page 19). Do not tighten hex-headed screw (on top of blade assembly).
If loose, replace blade assembly.
• 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 practiced when operating and
maintaining any appliance.

BLENDING TIPS

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FIGURE A
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