Troubleshooting; Specifications; Warranty And Service - Vita-Mix Total Nutrition Center Important Instructions Manual

Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect from overheating and overcurrent conditions during use. Both features will shut off the motor.
The motor will possibly emit a slight odor. Follow the procedures below to reset the motor for either situation. If you continue to experience
problems after following these instructions, contact your local distributor immediately for instructions.
Overheat Protection Reset Procedure
If the motor shuts off due to overheating while blending, allow the machine to cool for 20 to 45 minutes before beginning another blending
cycle. If the motor will not start after being allowed to cool, perform the Automatic Overcurrent Protection Reset Procedure below.
Overcurrent Protection Reset Procedure
1. Push the On/Off switch down to the Off position (O).
2. Unplug the unit.
3. Remove the container.
4.
Turn the motor base on its side.
5.
Press the reset button on the bottom of the machine.
6. Plug unit in and continue with the blending cycle.
Tips to prevent "overloading" your Vitamix machine:
• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the machine
• Do not process recipes at lower or higher speeds than recommended
• Do not process recipes longer than recommended
• Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around
and through the blades
Refer to the product label on the machine for Motor and Electrical specifications.
If you are buying a new electrical item, the Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive will recycle your old one for free
(where applicable).
This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE.
Used appliances may not be disposed of in the dustbin! If the appliance has reached the end of its service life,
every user is obliged by law not to dispose of used appliances in the domestic dustbin, but rather separated from
household trash, e.g. at a community or neighbourhood collection point. This is to ensure that used appliances are
professionally recycled in order to avoid damage to the environment. That is why electric appliances are marked with
the following symbol:
Find more information on WEEE recycling and locate your local recycling centre at www.recyclenow.com.
Refer to vitamix.com/international for distributor listing for information about warranty and service.
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