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  • Page 1 Getting Started Getting Started A Step-By-Step Guide A Step-By-Step Guide...
  • Page 2 Customer Service: If you have questions regarding use of your machine, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 848-2649 or (440) 235-4840 or email service@vitamix.com. For customer service outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact your local Vita-Mix dealer. ® Vita-Mix Corporation 8615 Usher Road •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Vita-Mix Overview ® The Vita-Mix Machine ........4 The Lid ............5 Care and Cleaning .......... 6 Cleaning and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables 8 Step-By-Step Instructions Juicing Whole Foods ........9 Blending............12 Dry Chopping ..........16 Wet Chopping ..........19 Making Frozen Treats ........

  • Page 4: The Vita-Mix Machine

    2-part in operation. Lid Seal - Seals lid to container. BLadeS All Vita-Mix models come with a high impact container equipped with ham- mermill and cutting blades designed for liquids, frozen mixtures, batters, chopping and much more. The wet blades have four pointed edges and look like these to the left.

  • Page 5: The Lid

    The Lid Depending on the type of lid you received with your Vita-Mix machine, follow the instructions below to lock and remove the lid as explained below: To Lock the Lid in Place: To Lock the Lid in Place: 1. Align lid latch of 2-part lid under 1.

  • Page 6: Care And Cleaning

    4. Be sure the complete 2-part lid is secure. Run machine on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds. Turn machine off. 5. At HIGH speed, your Vita-Mix machine becomes its own dishwasher. However, some recipes may require additional light cleaning.
  • Page 7 At times, it may be necessary to remove the entire blade assembly and give your blades additional cleaning. An easy-to-use blade assembly removal wrench is available from Vita-Mix. For detailed instructions visit www.vitamix.com. In the U.S. and Canada, call Customer Service at 1-800-848-2649 or email service@vitamix.com.
  • Page 8 Cleaning and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Wash all produce well to remove dirt, germs or pesticides that might be on the surface. A drop of mild dishwashing detergent in a sink will remove more pesticides than water alone. You may also use one of the special products formulated for fruit and vegetable washing that are currently available.
  • Page 9 ® food preparation appliance. When you juice, a process unique to the Vita-Mix machine is initiated and the cell walls of whole fruits and vegetables are pulverized...thereby releasing the juice, yet retaining all of the nutritious whole food fiber. Unlike juice from a juice extractor, Vita-Mix whole food juice delivers all the health benefits of both the juice and the fiber.

  • Page 10: Juicing Whole Foods

    Juicing Whole Foods step-by-step Garden Fresh Cocktail Speed: Variable to High Time: 1 1/2 minutes Yield: 1 3/4 cups (420 mL) 1 cup (180 g) fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup (15 g) spinach 1/4 cup (30 g) carrots 1 tablespoon (10 g) onion 1 sprig parsley 1/4 cup (40 g) bell pepper 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • Page 11 Juicing Whole Foods simple blending recipes to get you started Pineapple Juice Speed: Variable to High Place all ingredients in the Time: 1 minute container in the order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select Yield: 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) VarIaBLe speed #1. Turn machine On and quickly 2 1/2 cups (400 g) chunks increase speed to #10;...

  • Page 12: Blending

    This may be the most enjoyable feature of your Vita-Mix machine. ® The precision engineering of the Vita-Mix machine makes it possible to achieve the best blended recipes on any speed. Whether you’re mak- ing creamy smoothies, emulsifying a tangy salad dressing, whipping delicious creams, creating milk substitutes, mixing drinks or blending butters and batters, the Vita-Mix machine makes it all so easy.
  • Page 13 Following this procedure will give you the best machine performance and result in the best taste. The high performance Vita-Mix machine will produce creamy combinations blended to perfection.
  • Page 14 Blending simple blending recipes to get you started Whole Fruit Margarita Speed: Variable to High Notes: This drink contains alcohol Time: 40 to 45 seconds Place all ingredients into container and secure the lid. Yield: 2 servings Select VarIaBLe speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly 1/2 orange, peeled increase speed to #10;...
  • Page 15 Blending simple blending recipes to get you started Frozen Capuccino Speed: Variable to High Place all ingredients in container Time: 10 to 15 seconds in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VarIaBLe, speed #1. Yield: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to #10;...
  • Page 16 Chopping Here’s another tedious chore that is so easy with the Vita-Mix machine. ® Dry chopping is used for such things as carrots, olives, nuts, coconut, onions, eggs and cheese. With the Vita-Mix machine, these tasks are quick, easy and require little cleanup. For best results, chop only one cup at a time.

  • Page 17: Dry Chopping

    dry Chopping step-by-step Mincing Onions and eggs 1. Secure lid on container (without the lid plug). 2. Select VarIaBLe speed #3. 3. Turn machine On; drop hard-boiled egg white, yolk or quartered red onion onto the blades while machine is running and continue running until desired texture/coarseness is reached.
  • Page 18 dry Chopping simple dry chopping recipes to get you started Grating Cheese for Pasta 1. Secure complete 2-part lid. 2. Cut cold cheese into 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) pieces. Measure 1 cup (130 g). Select VarIaBLe speed #5 or #6. 3.
  • Page 19 Chopping The difference between wet chopping and dry chopping is that this method uses water or another liquid as the medium that circulates the items being chopped. Water draws the item into the blades resulting in a uniform chop. The type of chop, whether coarse or fine, is determined by the speed selected on the Variable Speed Dial.

  • Page 20: Wet Chopping

    Wet Chopping step-by-step Chopping Cabbage for Slaw 1. Cut cabbage (green, red or both) in 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) wedges and place in the container. Cover with enough water to float cabbage off the blades. 2. Secure complete 2-part lid. 3.
  • Page 21 Wet Chopping simple wet chopping recipes to get you started Crushing Ice for drinks and desserts It’s easy, it’s effortless and the job’s done in just three seconds! Pour off the water and you’ll be amazed at how uniformly the ice is crushed.
  • Page 22 Yield: 4 cups (960 mL) additional seasoning to taste 1 medium carrot (60 g) Place all ingredients, except 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil the bay leaf, in the Vita-Mix (optional) container in the order listed. 3 garlic cloves Secure 2-part lid. Select 2 small onions, peeled VarIaBLe speed #5 or #6.
  • Page 23 ® a delicious frozen treat. And what’s even more amazing is that you’ll make it in under a minute! Vita-Mix frozen desserts start with a frozen ingredient-that’s no secret! The real secret is the high performance hammermill and cutting blades that crush and cut up frozen ingredients in seconds.

  • Page 24: Making Frozen Treats

    Making Frozen Treats step-by-step Strawberry yogurt Freeze Speed: Variable to High Time: 30 seconds Yield: 4 cups (960 mL) 1 cup (240 mL) nonfat yogurt (plain, vanilla or strawberry) 1 pound (450 g) whole frozen strawberries, unsweetened 1 tablespoon (15 mL) honey* or other sweetener, to taste.
  • Page 25 Making Frozen Treats simple frozen treat recipes to get you started Peach Ice Cream Speed: Variable to High Place all ingredients in the Time: 30 seconds container in the order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select Yield: 4 cups (960 ml) VarIaBLe speed #1.

  • Page 26: Cooking

    It’s simple science-and simply amazing-with Vita-Mix ! Cooking ® with the Vita-Mix machine starts with fresh, whole produce and in four to six minutes you’ll get a fresh, hot soup complete with all nutrients. The Vita-Mix blades turn so fast they generate enough friction to create cooking heat.
  • Page 27 5 ounces (140 g) cooked chicken breast, cut up Salt to taste 1. Place onion, two potatoes, soup stock, rosemary and skim milk in Vita-Mix container. 2. Secure 2-part lid. 3. Process and serve. Select VarIaBLe, speed #1.
  • Page 28 Cooking simple cooking recipes to get you started Pesto Sauce Speed: Variable Place all ingredients in the Time: 1 minute container in the order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select Yield: 1 cup (240 mL) VarIaBLe speed #1. Turn machine On and quickly 1/2 cup (120 mL) olive oil increase speed to #7.
  • Page 29 Grinding in the Wet Blade Container Our Wet Blade container is best suited for grinding foods that contain moisture, such as nuts and meat. The wet blades draw the mixture down and into the blender for proper processing and the customized hammermill and cutting blades do all the work for you.
  • Page 30 Grinding in the Wet Blade Container step-by-step Peanut Butter 1. Measure 3 cups (680 g) roasted peanuts. 2. Load nuts into container. 3. Secure 2-part lid. Remove the lid plug. 4. Process and serve. Turn machine on HIGH and use tamper to push nuts into blades.
  • Page 31 Grinding in the Wet Blade Container step-by-step Cooked or raw Meats 1. Prepare meat for processing. a. Cooked: cut into 2" cubes b. Raw: partially frozen, cut into 1" cubes. Note: Be sure to follow safe handling procedures when processing raw meats. 1.
  • Page 32 ® designed for grinding whole wheat, rice and coffee. Freshly ground flours take only one minute in your new Vita-Mix machine. The container with the blades marked “Dry” is used to grind whole grains into flours. Take whole wheat berries, such as hard red, soft winter white or Golden 86 and turn them into wonderful fresh breads, rolls and hot cereals.
  • Page 33 Grinding in the dry Blade Container step-by-step Grind your Own Coffee 1. Place 2 cups (400 g) of coffee beans in the container. 2. Secure 2-part lid. 3. Select VarIaBLe speed #3. Turn machine On and allow to run or 10 to 15 seconds. The longer you process the beans, the finer the grind and the stronger your coffee! Make Fresh Bread Crumbs...
  • Page 34 Grinding in the dry Blade Container step-by-step Powder your Own Sugar 1. Place 2 cups (450 g) of sugar in the container. 2. Secure 2-part lid. 3. Select VarIaBLe speed #1. Turn machine On and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds.
  • Page 35 Grinding in the dry Blade Container step-by-step Whole Wheat Flour Speed: High Yield: 2 cups (240 g) 1 3/4 cup (400 g) whole kernel wheat berries (or 2 1/2 cups [300 g] whole wheat flour) 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt (optional) 1.
  • Page 36 Grinding in the dry Blade container Grinding grains and making bread dough with the Vita-Mix machine is fun and easy. The previous section explained how to grind grains with the Dry Blade container. This next section will explain how easy it is to knead dough...right in...

  • Page 37: Kneading

    Dry Blade container with little or no effort. Making bread from start to finish is so quick and easy, you can make healthy, preservative-free bread fresh daily. Bread made the Vita-Mix way is superior to commercially produced white bread in many different ways...more dietary fiber,...
  • Page 38 Kneading step-by-step Whole Wheat Bread 1. Measure and prepare water, yeast and honey. a. Measure 1 1/4 cup (300 mL) water. b. Add 1 tablespoon (10 g) yeast and 1 tablespoon (15 mL) honey to water. c. Stir and set aside for 3 to 5 minutes. 2.
  • Page 39 Kneading Kneading step-by-step 3. Mix dough. a. Secure 2-part lid. b. Turn machine on HIGH and run for 1 second. 4. Knead dough. a. With the machine OFF, remove lid. Use a wet rubber spatula to scrape dough from sides of container, pulling the dough toward the center of the mixture.
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  • Page 41 Vita-Mix! We hope that you find the information in this step-by-step guide to preparing healthy, delicious recipes in your Vita-Mix machine both beneficial and helpful. You’ll soon be ready to move on to trying the hundreds of other recipes found in your...
  • Page 42 30 kitchen processes! The Vita-Mix “Let’s Get Started!” cooking class on DVD is another invaluable part of your new Vita-Mix lifestyle package. It will dem- onstrate all the processes covered in this Getting Started guide and give you quick tips that you can use when making all the fabulous recipes in your Vita-Mix Whole Food Recipes Cookbook —...

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