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Vita-Mix XTG012 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 F O O D S E R V I C E Owner’s Manual Read And Save These Instructions Blending Station ® Maximum Performance Commercial Blender All Models...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    International Division at +1-440-782-2450 or email international vitamix.com for a distributor in your country. 7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation may cause fire, shock or injury. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
  • Page 3 13. Always operate with the lid in place. 14. WARNING: When processing hot liquids: • The two-part latching lid must be securely in place. This allows steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on. •...

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    ontrol Panel Start/Stop Six Factory Pre-Set Programs Blending Station ON/OFF switch - Located on the side of the Motor Base, the ON/OFF switch controls the power to the machine. With the machine plugged in, switch the machine to ON to ready the machine for blending. START/STOP button - Pressing START/STOP once starts and runs the machine and turns the blades.
  • Page 5 DISPLAY WINDOW - This area, depending on what button is pressed, displays a variety of operation messages. A “READY” message appears when there is power to the machine. OWNER CONTROLS - A control panel accessible by pressing the Vita-Mix logo. • Press once to reveal the mode message. Press button READY 1 then 6 within five seconds to continue.

  • Page 6: C Ustom Programming

    ustom Programming The Blending Station Please keep the chip in a safe, easily accessible spot and always keep it in the original package. This chip is used to program your machine with the six smoothie programs optimized for the MP48 container. Although your machine comes from the factory pre-set with the MP programs, follow these instructions, when using the supplied programming chip, in the event your machines PRE-SET buttons were altered.
  • Page 7 Press the PRE-SET buttons 1 and then 6. The display window will say “COUNT TEMP TOTAL.” 2. Press the Vita-Mix Logo two more times to reveal the instructions on resetting the PRE-SET buttons. 3. Press and hold button 4 until the DISPLAY WINDOW reads “RESTORING PLEASE WAIT.”...
  • Page 8 Vita-Mix does not fit on the centering pad and will not properly engage into the drive socket, the container is not compatible with your machine. Contact Vita-Mix for more information. One-Piece Lid 48 oz. (1.4 liter) Maximum Performance Container The one-piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on and take off.
  • Page 9 Tamper Back Cover: 1. To remove the Back Cover from the Blending Station: a. First remove the Cover Door from the unit, as described above. b. Remove the two (2) Back Cover mounting screws located on the rear of the machine. (Figure D) c.

  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements

    n-Counter Installation Preparing the counter area: • Before cutting holes, make sure that there is adequate clearance under the counter for the motor. The motor will extend about 5-2/3" (14.4 cm) below the counter but it is best to allow at least 10" (25.5 cm) from the under-counter to shelves or any other equipment under the counter.
  • Page 11 All 120 VAC Blending Stations MP are built using a U.S. three-prong grounded cord and require a 20 amp outlet. • 220/240 VAC • 50/60 Hz • 1300-1550 Watts • 100 VAC (Japan) • 50/60 Hz • 1300 Watts Blending Station dimensions: •...
  • Page 12 n-Counter Gasket Gasket Installation Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on page 10 on preparing the counter area for the installation of your In-Counter Blending Station Sheet (provided in your machine’s original package) to assist you in the placement and ventilation of your machine. 2.

  • Page 13: B Lending Tips

    lending Tips 1. If your recipe freezes up, try reducing the amount of ice. Compared to other blenders, you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in a Blending Station ® 2. Place liquids and soft foods in your container first. Hard items and ice should be placed last.
  • Page 14 nstructions How to operate your Blending Station the six Pre-Set Programmed Buttons. The following is the basic MP settings of the six PRE-SET buttons (your machine’s PRE-SET buttons may differ due to program revisions or if your Blending Station MP was programmed specifically for your business). Button 1: •...
  • Page 15 4. Select desired programmed setting by pressing any of the PRE-SET BUTTONS 1 through 6. The machine will begin immediately to cycle through the selected program and turn off when the program is complete. Each button has a different pre-selected combination of speed and length for blending. NOTE: If you detect a change in the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object comes into contact with the blades, do not serve the drink.
  • Page 16 This takes about two minutes. See page 25, “Cooling the motor,” for complete instructions. When overheating occurs, review your techniques and instructions. The motor may be getting hot when your recipes are too thick. Consider adding more liquid and consult Vita-Mix for further assistance. • the motor on.

  • Page 17: B Lade Agitator Assembly

    Retainer Nut Removal • The retainer nut is easily removed using the Retainer Nut Wrench. To order a Retainer Nut Wrench please call your Vita-Mix distributor and ask for Item #15596. • To remove, turn the container upside. Using the Retainer Nut Wrench turn the wrench counter- clockwise to loosen the nut.

  • Page 18: Parts List

    Vita-Mix polycarbonate or stainless steel containers. Other than the drive socket, blade assembly and retainer nut, this unit is not user serviceable. Outside the United States and Canada, your Blending Station may come with a different container configuration. Contact your local Vita-Mix distributor for part numbers. ®...
  • Page 19 #15574 #15566 #15567 #18002 #1159 #15575 #15569 OUNCES #15598 #15585 #891 #15579 #18003 #18005 #15603 #15576 #15596 PGM121 #18004...

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    Cleaning Care Note To ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita-Mix product, we recommend the following products, when used as directed by the supplier: Cleaning Products Solid Supra, Solid Power, ... .Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, MN...

  • Page 21: Motor Base

    CARE NOTE: Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry within the container. Rinse throughout use. Drying product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear the bearings seal when restarted. Do not place containers in the freezer. Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and/or the immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container.
  • Page 22 are and Cleaning CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Container 1. To clean: Fill pitcher 1/4 full with warm (110˚F/43˚C) water and add a couple drops of dish soap.* Return container to motor base and firmly position the two- part lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container. Repeat this step. *NOTE: For maximum container life, do not wash in dishwasher.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    pecifications Blending Station Height of unit closed: 22" (55.88 cm) Shipping weight: 21 lbs. (9.534 kg) Dimensions 22" High x 9-1/2" Wide x 10-1/2" Deep (55.88 cm x 24.3 cm x 26.67 cm) Blending Station MP In-Counter: Height of unit above counter: 17-1/2" (44.45 cm) closed Depth of unit below counter: 5-2/3"...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Check to make sure there is power to the machine. Solution #2: Call Vita-Mix Customer Service. Solution #1: Let the machine cool down for an hour, then restart. Solution #2: Call Vita-Mix Customer Service if the machine does not work after sitting at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Page 25 If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions, technical help is available by calling 800-4DRINK4 (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214. Outside the United States and Canada contact your local Vita-Mix Dealer or contact Vita-Mix International at +1-440-782-2450, Email international@vitamix.com or visit us at www.vitamix.com/foodservice.

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    Also this warranty is void if the Blending Station MP is put into a sound reduction chamber or otherwise prevented from receiving proper cooling. In the event your Vita-Mix appliance needs service or repair covered by the terms of this warranty, please call the Vita-Mix Corporation for shipping instructions.

  • Page 27: Service Contract

    Service, and when the new part arrives, return the old part in the same packaging. Vita-Mix will inspect the returned part and, if defective, issue a refund for the price of the new part. A part will be considered defective if no abuse or neglect was involved with its break.
  • Page 28 8615 Usher Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2103 USA www.vitamix.com/foodservice ©2004 Vita-Mix Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita-Mix Corporation.

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