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- Page 1 CERTIFIED RECONDITIONED - ENERaTION Owner’s Manual Read and save these instructions VM0159 Vita-Mix Corporation ® 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1-800-848-2649 / 1-440-235-4840 UK: 0808 156 6633, Ireland: 0766 709854 vitamix.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: E T S G E T Sta Rt E D
’ s g e t sta r t e d Congratulations! You are about to see how quick, easy, and delicious healthy eating can be! Please read all the safety information, warnings, and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. -
Page 4: E Rv I C E A N D Eg I St Rat I O N
0808 156 6633, Tel. Ireland: 0766 709854 or email service@vitamix.com. Product Registration If you purchased your Vitamix® machine directly from the Vita-Mix® Corporation via the company’s website or call center by phone, your product was registered at the time of purchase and your Vitamix machine’s warranty has been activated. -
Page 5: I M P O Rta N T I N St R U C T I O N S Fo R S
mportant nstruCtions for WARNING To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your Vitamix® blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER. Read all instructions. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. - Page 6 mportant nstruCtions for 19. When making nut butters or oil-based foods, do not process for more than one minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer periods can cause dangerous overheating. 20. To protect against risk of electrical shock turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
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Page 7: Parts A N D F E At U R E S
a r ts a n d e at u r e s Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly marked. 2-Part Lid 2-Part Lid: The 2-part Lid is easy to put on and take off and easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid plug when the machine is in operation. - Page 8 o n t r o L a n e L On / Off Switch: The On / O ff (or Power) Switch is located on the lower right-hand side of the machine. The On / O ff Switch controls the power to the machine. BEFORE moving the On / Off Switch to the On (I) position, make sure the marker on the Variable Speed Dial is pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
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Page 9: L A D E S
b o u t t h e L a d e s The Vitamix machine comes standard with the wet blade container. The blade is identified by a “W” for wet. This blade is used for most of your recipes. Additional containers with wet or dry blades may be purchased separately. -
Page 10: Tamper
a m p e r CAUTION Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types, and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. How to Determine the Tamper that Can Be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container. -
Page 11: Ow To U
ow to s e t h e a m p e r WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. • DO NOT put hands, spatulas etc. into the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base. •... -
Page 12: I N Ts Fo R S
i n ts f o r e t t i n g p e e ds Hints for Setting Speeds To minimize splatter, Always begin the blending process with the Variable Speed Dial set to 1 and slowly increase the speed to the desired setting. Use the highest setting called out in the recipe 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. -
Page 13: E R At I N G N St R U C T I O N S
p e rat i n g 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. Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. - Page 14 p e rat i n g n st r u C t i o n s 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.
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Page 15: C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G
a r e a n d L e a n i n g Container To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning below. This will clean the unit, and break-in the motor. Normal Cleaning: Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the container. - Page 16 a r e a n d L e a n i n g Motor Base: Unplug the power cord. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning machine. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock. Wash the outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge, which has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid detergent and warm water.
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Page 17: T R O U B L E S H O Ot I N G
r o u b L e s h o ot i n g Automatic Overload Protection Your Vitamix machine is equipped with a special feature: Automatic Overload Protection. This built-in feature is designed to protect the motor and prevent your machine from overheating. -
Page 18: W A R Ra N T Y
Full 5-Year Reconditioned Machine Warranty PRODUCT REGISTRATION Vita-Mix Corporation (“Vitamix”) strongly encourages you to register your purchase. You can register by emailing our customer service department at service@vitamix.com or calling 0808 156 6633 (UK) or 0766 709854 (Ireland). Failure to register your product purchase will not diminish your guarantee rights. - Page 19 PLEASE NOTE it is essential that the Machine be received by Vitamix no later than the last day of the Guarantee period. Late claims will not be considered. This Guarantee is honored directly through Vita-Mix Corporation. Returns should be sent with the Return Authorisation Number to: Vita-Mix Europe Ltd.
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Page 20: S P E C I F I C At I O N S
©2019 Vita-Mix Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita-Mix® Corporation. 131740 Rev A 1/19...
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