Hints For Setting Speeds - Vitamix VM0103 Owner's Manual

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To minimize splatter, always start the machine with the left switch in the Variable (
position and with the center Variable Speed Dial on 1. Do not begin processing on Variable
10 or directly on the High ( ) setting.
Activate the machine by turning the On/Off Switch to On (|) and slowly turn the Variable
Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for processing
on High ( ) , slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the High/Variable
Switch up into the High ( ) position.
Process on the High ( ) setting for as much of the processing time as possible to make
whole food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées, nut butters and for grinding grains.
Processing times will generally be less than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds).
High ( ) speed provides the best quality of refinement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit,
whole fruits or vegetables, and grains to a smooth lump-free consistency.
TIP: Blending too long at too low a speed setting will overheat the machine and
cause the Automatic Overload Protection to turn the machine off. Use the
High ( ) speed as often as possible to achieve the most uniform consistency.
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Blending on High
avoid overheating.
When on High ( ) , if the food does not circulate, the machine may be overloaded or may
have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug while making sure the lid stays
firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening.
If circulation problems continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower speed may allow food
to circulate when a higher speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, increase the
speed back to High ( ) and continue processing.
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot
Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Escaping
may scald.
To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid
plug
the machine.
Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase
to 10.
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speed also maximizes
CAUTION
steam, splashes
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the motor's cooling
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