Vitamix Venturist V1200, VM0185B - High-Performance Blender Manual

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	Warning and Caution
	NEVER touch moving parts. Keep hands and utensils out of the container
	Electric Shock Hazard
	High temperature when blending hot liquids
	Unplug while not in use, before cleaning, changing accessories or touching parts that move while the blender is in use
	Operate with the lid and lid plug in place
	Read and understand owner's manual
	DO NOT immerse
	Parts will become hot with extended use. DO NOT touch the drive socket in the blender base or the drive spline in the blade base
	DO NOT use your 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl to heat ingredients or to blend hot liquids.
I/O	On/Off
	Start/Stop
	Pulse

Specifications

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safeguards

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.

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not use blender for other than intended use.
3. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any blender is used by or near children or incapacitated persons. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the blender.
4. 
   To avoid inadvertent activation, turn off and unplug before cleaning.
5. 
   In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, power to this blender must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
6. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in water or other liquid.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
8. Always check that the blender is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn OFF the blender, then remove plug from wall outlet.
9. Illuminated icons and numbers on the control panel indicates ready to operate. Avoid inadvertent contact with the touch screen.
10. Avoid contacting moving parts.
11. Do not operate any blender with a damaged cord or plug or after the blender malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840 or email service@vitamix.com at once for examination, repair, replacement, or adjustment. If purchased outside the U.S.A. or Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer.
12. GFI circuit breakers might be installed in your kitchen. Look for them in outlets near sinks. If the blender won't operate, unplug the blender. Reset the wall outlet or circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker continues to trip, unplug the blender from the outlet. Allow the blender to sit for 24 hours before attempting to use it again. Contact Vitamix Customer Service if the problem persists.
13. 
    Alteration or modification of any part of the blender, including the use of any part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury and will void your warranty.
14. 
    The use of attachments not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix for use with this blender, including canning jars, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use in this way will void your warranty.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in or on a heated oven.
18. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A rubber scraper or spatula may be used, but only when the blender is not running.
19. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
20. Blades are sharp. Clean around the blade assembly in the container with extreme care to avoid injury. To reduce the risk of injury, never place a blade assembly on the blender base unless assembled to the Vitamix container.
21. Care should be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the container and during cleaning.
22. Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in the container as this will damage the blades and other components when starting the blender and may cause injury.
23. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
24. Never attempt to operate with the centering pad removed.
25. Always operate blender with lid and lid plug firmly in place. The lid plug should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
26. 
    When blending hot liquids or ingredients in the 64 oz. (2 L) container, use caution; spray or escaping steam may cause burns. Do not fill container to the maximum capacity. Always begin processing on the lowest speed setting, variable speed 1. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from lid opening to prevent possible burns.
27. DO NOT use your 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl to heat ingredients or to blend hot liquids. Heated ingredients and liquids may create internal pressure which could cause the cup to burst and cause injury.
28. DO NOT continuously use your machine for more than 75 seconds for the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl.
29. If a cup becomes warm to the touch or steams or vents, immediately stop blending ingredients and turn off or unplug blender.
30. 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 overheating.
31. Make sure that the container or cup and blade base are flush with the centering pad to ensure that the drive spline is engaged with the drive socket before operating.
32. Make sure to use the seal on the blade base and tighten the cup adequately to the blade base before blending.
33. Never place the blade base onto the blender base without the cup attached.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand instruction manual before using this machine.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
Any repair, servicing, or replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix or a Vitamix authorized service representative.

NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Electrical Shock Hazard.
Use grounded outlet only.
DO NOT remove ground.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Always unplug before cleaning the blender base or when not in use.
Do not put the blender base in water or other liquid.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.

Parts and Features

Technology - The blender, containers and cups communicate through wireless technology. Each container is programmed to run on the blender base for optimum performance according to it's size and functionality.

Legacy Vitamix Containers - Legacy Vitamix containers will not work with your Venturist blender base. Legacy machines are Vitamix C Series, G Series and S Series. For more information about Vitamix products, please go to vitamix.com.

On /Off (I/O) Switch - The On/Off switch (I/O) is located on the right side of the blender base. The On/Off switch controls power to the machine.

Sleep Mode - The blender will enter sleep mode if the control panel is not used after 30 seconds. The screen will dim. To exit sleep mode, rotate the variable speed dial to the desired speed or program for your next blend.

Container Detect - Three dashes (- - -) will display on the control panel if a container is not on the blender base. Once a container is placed, 0:00 will show on the display.

Start/Stop ( ) - Stop the blender at any time by pressing Start/Stop ( I ).

Variable Speed Dial - The Variable Speed Dial gives you manual control from Variable 1 (slowest) to 10 (highest).

Pulse ( ) - The blades will rotate at the speed displayed on the control panel when pressed.

Display - The timer will count up when using variable speed until Start/Stop is pressed. The timer will count down if a program is selected to run. Each container is programmed with a specific maximum run time. The blender will shut down automatically when the maximum run time has elapsed.

Programs - The icons are listed in Vitamix recipes. The blender will stop at the end of the program automatically. Programs can be stopped by pressing Start/Stop at any time. Program times are not adjustable with the timer function. When Start/Stop is pressed mid-program; the machine will stop and the program time will reset on the display to the beginning of the run time. If the dial is moved to Standby ( ), 0:00 will be visible on the display. Smoothies Frozen Desserts Soups Self-Cleaning

Error Codes - If you see an error code on the display make note of the numbers on the display after the error code. Call Vitamix Customer Service for help with the issue.. Recording the numbers isn't necessary, but will give the Customer Service team more information to help with the issue.

Motor - The motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the blender will not start immediately check to make sure you have plugged the unit in and the On/Off switch is On. If the motor has overheated, allow the motor to cool for 20-45 minutes. Tips to prevent 'overloading' your blender: Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender. Do not process recipes at lower speeds than recommended. Do not process recipes at higher speeds than recommended. Do not process recipes for longer than recommended. Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades.

Tamper - Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your blender. The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used.

Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage.
Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the container and tamper that was supplied with your blender.

Container, Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper

• Always use the lid and the lid plug when operating the blender.
• Never operate the blender without checking to make sure that the lid is securely locked in place.
• The lid plug is marked so it can be used as a measuring cup.
• Ounces (oz), Liters (L), Milliliters (ml) and Cups (c) are clearly marked.
• Insert the lid plug through the lid plug opening. Lock the plug in place by turning clockwise. To remove, turn counter-clockwise and lift out.
• Remove the lid plug to use the tamper or to add ingredients.
• Legacy Vitamix containers (C, G and S Series) will not work on the Venturist blender base.
• The container, lid, lid plug and tamper are dishwasher safe.

To Avoid Injury. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS.
Keep hands and utensils out of containers and cups during blender operation.
DO NOT insert fingers or utensils around the blades while the blades are spinning.
The blades will continue to spin until they come to a complete stop at the end of the blend cycle. Allow the blades to come to a complete stop before handling the blade base and cups.
Firmly tighten the blade base onto the cup or bowl before blending.
If the cup becomes un-threaded from the blade base during operation, turn the machine OFF and wait until the motor and blades come to a complete stop before attempting to remove the cup and blade base from the motor base.

To Avoid Possible Burns, Never Start on Speeds Above 1 when Processing Hot Liquids in a Large Container.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents may burn. Always start on Variable 1, then slowly increase to 10.
DO NOT use your 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl to heat ingredients or to blend hot liquids. Heated ingredients and liquids may create internal pressure which could cause the cup to burst and cause injury.
DO NOT continuously use your machine for more than 75 seconds for the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl.
If a cup becomes warm to the touch or steams or vents, immediately stop blending ingredients and turn off or unplug blender. Allow the cup and ingredients to cool to room temperature before removing the blade base.
Parts will become hot with extended use.
DO NOT touch the drive socket in the blender base or the drive spline in the blade base.
To avoid damage or personal injury, DO NOT use the cups (including the blade base or lids) in the microwave.

Blending

1. The On/Off switch is on the right hand side of the blender base. Press the On/Off switch to the On (I) position.
2. Load your container according to your recipe or the load order in the illustration here. Note: Recipe ingredients for cups load in the opposite order of the large containers. DO NOT blend hot liquids in the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl.

Always use the lid and the lid plug on the Large Container when the machine is in operation. Never operate the blender without checking to make sure that the lid and lid plug are securely locked in place.

3. Perform one of the following:
   • Large Containers - Put the lid onto the container. Push the lid down into place until the two tabs snap onto the lip of the container. Insert the lid plug. Turn the lid plug clockwise to lock.
     
   • 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl
     1. Put a seal on the bottom thread of the blade base. The seal should fit snugly and evenly around the thread.
     2. Thread the blade base onto the cup or bowl in a clockwise direction. Firmly tighten the blade base onto the cup or bowl before blending.
        
4. Put the container (or cup and blade base) onto the blender base. 0:00 will display when a container/cup is detected and the blender is ready to operate.

If the motor base does not recognize the cup or bowl, tighten the blade base further onto the cup or bowl and place it back on the motor base. If the problem continues, contact Vitamix Customer Service for support.

5. Perform one of the following:

• To use variable speed:
  1. Turn the variable speed dial to Variable Speed 1.
  2. Press Start/Stop. The blades will begin to turn and the timer will count the minutes and seconds that the blend has been processing. To set a blend time, use the +/- icons on the controls.
  3. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial between 1 and 10 during the blending cycle to increase or decrease the speed of the blades.
  4. At the end of the blend, rotate the Variable Speed Dial counter-clockwise to Variable 1. Press Start/Stop.
• To use Programs:
  Note: The soup program is not available for use with the cups. DO NOT blend hot liquid in the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl. _0_ will be visible on the display when a program is not available.
  1. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial counter-clockwise to the desired program. (The program time will display on the control panel).
  2. Press Start/Stop to start the program. (The blender will automatically stop at the end of the program.) Press Start/Stop at any time to stop the program.

To Avoid Injury. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS.
Keep hands and utensils out of containers and cups during blender operation.
DO NOT insert fingers or utensils around the blades while the blades are spinning.
The blades will continue to spin until they come to a complete stop at the end of the blend cycle. Allow the blades to come to a complete stop before handling the blade base and cups.
If the cup becomes un-threaded from the blade base during operation, turn the machine OFF and wait until the motor and blades come to a complete stop before attempting to remove the cup and blade base from the motor base.

5. If the mixture stops circulating:
   • Large Containers - Insert the tamper through the lid plug and stir until it 'burps'. If this does not work, press the On/Off switch to stop the motor. Remove the container from the blender base and use a rubber spatula to press the air bubble away from the blades. Add liquid if necessary. Replace the lid and lid plug. Return the container to the blender base and continue blending.
   • 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (225 ml) bowl - Press the On/Off switch to stop the motor. Wait until the blades stop rotating. Remove the cup and blade base from the blender base. Turn the cup over. Unthread the blade base from the cup. Stir the ingredients. Add liquid if necessary. Reattach the blade base, place on blender base and continue blending.
6. After blending, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container/cup from the blender base.
7. If necessary, use the Blade Scraper to remove salsa, jelly, jam, peanut butter, and other thick ingredients from under the blades only after the blender has been turned off and the container has been removed from the motor base.

Care and Cleaning

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Wipe the base with a warm damp cloth and wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. Wash the container, cups, lids, lid plug and tamper with warm, soapy water. Rinse all parts. Wipe dry with a dry, soft cloth.
2. Choose a space on the counter that is level, dry and clean. Plug the blender into an grounded, 3-prong outlet.

Note: Your Vitamix container is designed to be completely cleanable without removing the retainer nut and blade assembly. DO NOT attempt to remove the retainer nut or blade assembly from the container. Our Normal Cleaning and Sanitising procedures or a dishwasher cleaning cycle will ensure a complete and thorough cleaning of your container and its components. If your container is damaged, please do not use. Contact Vitamix Customer Service IMMEDIATELY.

Care and Cleaning of Large Containers

To Clean:

1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid.
2. Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3. Perform one of the following:
   • Variable Speed:
     1. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
     2. Press the Start / Stop.
     3. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
     4. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
     5. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
4. Rinse and drain all pieces.

To Sanitize: (Bleach) (Full-size Containers)

1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full of water and add 1 ½ teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Perform one of the following procedures:
   • Variable Speed:
     1. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
     2. Press the Start / Stop.
     3. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
     4. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
     5. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
5. Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
6. Pour out the bleach mixture. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.

To Sanitize: (Vinegar) (Full-size Containers)

1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Prepare the vinegar solution: for the 2-litre container, dilute 475 ml of vinegar in 475 ml water.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Perform one of the following procedures:
   1. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
   2. Press the Start / Stop.
   3. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
   4. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
   5. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
5. Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 3 full minutes. Total contact time of the vinegar solution in the container should equal 5 minutes.
6. Pour the vinegar solution out of the container over the inside surface of the 2-part lid. Repeat the sanitization procedure a second time.
7. Allow the container and lid to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitising. If necessary, rinse immediately before the next use.

Lids, Lid Plug, Centring Pad and Tamper
The parts are dishwasher-safe. If preferred, wash the parts in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water, then dry.

In-Place Cleaning

(8 oz. bowl [0.6-litre] and 20 oz. [225 ml] cups)

1. Fill the container half full with water and add a couple of drops of washing-up liquid. DO NOT BLEND HOT WATER.
2. Put a seal on the bottom thread of the adapter. The seal should fit snugly and evenly around the thread. Thread the adapter onto the cup in a clockwise direction just until tight.
3. Put the cup and adapter onto the base.
4. Press Start / Stop. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
5. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Rotate the Variable-Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start / Stop.
7. Rinse and drain all pieces.

To Sanitize: (Bleach) (8 oz. [0.6-litre] bowl and 20 oz. [225 ml] cups)

1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full with water and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid bleach. DO NOT BLEND HOT WATER.
3. Put a seal on the bottom thread of the adapter. The seal should fit snugly and evenly around the thread. Thread the adapter onto the cup in a clockwise direction just until tight.
4. Put the cup and adapter onto the base.
5. Press Start / Stop.
6. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
7. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
8. Rotate the Variable-Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start / Stop.
9. Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
10. Pour out the bleach mixture. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.

To Sanitize the 8 oz. [0.6-litre] bowl and 20 oz. [225 ml] cups with Vinegar (minimum 5% acidity):
Note: If the vinegar has greater acidity, the water can be increased to get a minimum 2.5% solution.
For example, for 10% acidity use 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water.

1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container 150 ml with water and 150 ml white vinegar (60 ml with water and 60 ml white vinegar). DO NOT BLEND HOT WATER.
3. Put a seal on the bottom thread of the adapter. The seal should fit snugly and evenly around the thread. Thread the adapter onto the cup in a clockwise direction just until tight. Put the cup and adapter onto the base.
4. Use Variable Speed:
   • Variable Speed:
     1. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
     2. Press the Start / Stop.
     3. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
     4. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
     5. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
5. Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 4 minutes (5 minutes total contact time).
6. Pour the vinegar mixture out. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitising.

To Avoid Injury and Damage.
To avoid inadvertent activation, turn off and unplug the blender before cleaning.

Electrical Shock Hazard.
Always unplug before cleaning the blender base or when not in use.
Do not put the blender base in water or other liquid.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.

Unit Base

1. Turn off and unplug the blender.
2. Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that has been rinsed in a mild solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. Do not place the blender base in water. The centring pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
3. Immediately dry all surfaces and polish with a soft cloth.

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

• This device complies with Health Canada's Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada's requirement. Information can be obtained at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct/index-eng.php.

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Documents / Resources

References

• High Performance Blenders - Blending Machines | Vitamix
• Understanding Safety Code 6: Health Canada's radiofrequency exposure guidelines - Canada.ca

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