Key Components & Features - Vita-Mix PROFESSIONAL SERIES 500 Step-By-Step Manual

key componenTs & feaTures
pre-programmed cycles
SMOOthIeS - Set dial on Smoothie Setting and press the Start switch to
activate the program. Program cycle lasts for 45 seconds.*
FROzeN deSSeRtS - Set dial on Frozen Desserts Setting and press the
Start switch to activate the program. Program cycle lasts for 60 seconds.*
hOt SOuPS - Set dial on Hot Soups Setting and press the Start switch to
activate the program. Program cycle lasts for 4 1/2 minutes.*
*Blue indicator light will flash as program nears completion.
Always allow your machine to complete the programmed cycle.
The lid
Follow the instructions below to lock and remove the lid as explained below:
tO LOck the LId IN PLace:
1. Position lid on container with lid flaps midway
between the spout and the handle.
2. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place.
3. The lid must always be secured when processing,
especially when processing hot liquids that may scald.
cautION:
Never put hands, spatulas, etc. in the container while
the machine is running.
tO ReMOVe the LId:
1. Lift up one flap with one hand while holding on to the container grip with the other.
tO ReMOVe the LId PLug:
1. Rotate the lid plug counterclockwise from the "locked" to "unlocked" position and lift out.
professional 500
conTrol seTTings
Your Vita-Mix Professional Series 500
features pre-programmed convenience
on the most popular Vita-Mix processes
(see diagram). These settings are
time-saving, easy-to-use and promise
consistent results every time.
Note: The pre-programmed settings are
for Smoothies, Frozen Desserts and
Hot Soups, but other recipes may also
use these convenient settings.
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