Hints For Setting Speeds - Vitamix VM0104 Owner's Manual

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Hints for Setting Speeds

Always start the machine with the High/Low Switch in the Low ( ) position.
Increase speed as needed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for
processing on High ( ) , start on Low ( ) and then switch the High/Low Switch
up to the High ( ) position. Do not begin processing on the High ( ) setting.
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 low speed 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. Blending on
High ( ) speed also maximizes the motor's cooling fan to avoid overheating.
When on the 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, switch
to Low ( ) Speed. Using low speed may allow food to circulate when high
speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, switch back to High ( ) and
continue processing.
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Never Start on High with Hot Liquids
to Avoid Possible Burns.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents
may burn.
To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid
plug securely in place prior to operating the
machine and always start on Low and then
switch to High.
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