Operating Instructions - Vitamix PROFESSIONAL SERIES 300 Owner's Manual

O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S
Wet Blade Container
Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups,
purées, batters and for wet chopping.
1. Make sure that the Variable Speed dial is set to 1.
2. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Put liquids and soft
foods in the container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary
for blending, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces for more
precise measuring of ingredients.
3. Securely fasten the 2-Part lid. Always use the complete 2-Part lid when
blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening).
Especially when blending hot ingredients, make sure that the lid is securely
latched.
4. With the motor off, set the wet blade container on the motor base by aligning
it over the centering pad. Never attempt to put a container on an operating
motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.
5. Start with the On/Off Switch in the On position. Always start your machine on
Variable Speed 1. Activate the machine by lifting up the Start/Stop Switch to
the Start ( ) position and slowly increase the Variable Speed to the desired
speed. Your container will shift and get into an aligned position.
6. If the mixture stops circulating, you may have trapped an air bubble. Reduce
the speed on the dial to Variable Speed 5. Use the tamper to stir until it 'burps'.
If these methods do not work, stop the motor, remove the container from the
motor base and use a rubber spatula to press the air bubble away from the
blades. Return the container to the motor base, replace the lid and continue
blending.
7. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making
hot soups and sauces.
8. Due to the machine's speed, processing times are much quicker than standard
appliances. Until you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully
to avoid over-processing.
9. After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before
removing the lid or container from the motor base.
CAUTION
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot
Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald.
To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid plug
securely in place prior to operating the machine.
Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.
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