I N Ts Fo R S; I N Ts Fo R E T T I N G P E E Ds - Vita-Mix VM0159 Owner's Manual

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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. Processing times will generally be
less than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds). Higher 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 of a speed setting will overheat the machine
and cause the Automatic Overload Protection to turn off the machine. Blending
on higher speed maximizes the motor's cooling fan to avoid overheating.
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 that 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 the higher setting and
continue processing.
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CAUTION
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot
Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Use Caution; escaping steam or splashes
may scald.
Lock the lid. This will prevent expansion
from affecting the position of the lid
when the machine is turned on.
Start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.