Vitamix One, VM0217 - Blender Manual

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	Warning and Caution		Operate with the lid and lid plug in place		DO NOT immerse
	NEVER touch moving parts. Keep hands and utensils away from blade assembly.		Parts will become hot with extended use.		Off
	Electrical Shock Hazard		Read and understand owner's manual.		Unplug while not in use, before cleaning, changing accessories or touching parts that move while the blender is in use.
	DO NOT blend hot soups		DO NOT blend nut butters		DO NOT grind dry grains

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 OPERATION.

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not use blender for other than the 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. DO NOT IMMERSE. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in water or other liquid.
7. To protect against risk of electrical shock turn the appliance OFF (O), then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
8. Avoid contacting moving parts.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 
    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.
12. 
    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.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in or on a heated oven.
16. 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.
17. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
18. Keep hands and utensils, other than the tamper provided, out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The cover must remain in place when using the tamper through the cover opening. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
19. 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 motor base unless assembled to the Vitamix container.
20. Care should be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the container and during cleaning.
21. 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.
22. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
23. Never attempt to operate with the centering pad removed.
24. Make sure that the container is flush with the centering pad to ensure that the drive spline is engaged with the drive socket before operating.
25. A utensil may be used in the container only when the it has been removed from the motor base.
26. DO NOT put the container in a freezer or a microwave.
27. DO NOT use this blender to make hot soups, nut butters or to process dry grains.
28. If the Variable Speed Dial is pointed to "O", the machine is off.
29. If the Variable Speed Control is rotated clockwise and away from "O", the blades will spin.
30. 
    If you unplug the unit and plug it back in when the Variable Speed Dial is not pointed at "O", the motor will start at the speed indicated on the Variable Speed Dial.
31. To avoid inadvertently starting the machine, always make sure the Variable Speed Dial is pointed to "O" when finished with a blend and before plugging the machine in with the power cord.
32. DO NOT operate the blender with an empty container.
33. DO NOT continuously use the blender for more than 3 minutes.
34. DO NOT blend soup or nut butters.
35. DO NOT grind dry grains.

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 motor base or when not in use.
Do not put the motor base in water or other liquid.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.

To Avoid Damage, Always Operate with the Lid and Lid Plug in place.
Always start on low speed then slowly increase to high.

To Avoid Damage.
DO NOT use this blender to make hot soups, nut butters or to process dry grains.

Parts and Features

1. Motor Base
2. Variable Speed Dial
3. Container
4. 2-part Lid Assembly
5. Tamper

Controls

Variable Speed Dial

• The Variable Speed Dial gives you control from Low Speed (slowest) to High Speed (fastest).
• If the Variable Speed Dial is pointed to "O", the machine is off.
• If the Variable Speed Control is rotated clockwise and away from "O", the blades will spin.
• 
  If you unplug the unit and plug it back in when the Variable Speed Dial is not pointed at "O", the motor will start at the speed indicated on the Variable Speed Dial.
• To avoid inadvertently starting the machine, always make sure the Variable Speed Dial is pointed to "O" when finished with a blend and before plugging the machine in with the power cord.

Blending

1. WASH UP
   Fill the container halfway with warm water, add a drop of dish soap, and secure the lid. Start the blender, and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute, then rinse the container.
2. LOAD INGREDIENTS
   Add ingredients in the order shown here for the fastest, smoothest blend.
   
3. BLEND IT
   Start the machine, quickly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 45 to 60 seconds.
4. TASTE YOUR CREATION
   Pretty good, right?
   Congratulations, you've completed your first blend!

BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP.
Handle with extreme care to avoid injury.

To Avoid Damage.
DO NOT use this blender to make hot soups, nut butters or to process dry grains.

1. Remove all packaging materials. Keep or dispose of the materials, following all local guidelines for disposal.
2. Load your container according to your recipe.

Always use the lid and the lid plug 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. 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.
4. Put the container onto the base.
5. Look at the Variable Speed Dial. Make sure it is pointing to O.
6. To start the machine, rotate the Variable Speed Dial clockwise (to the right). The blades will begin to turn.
7. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial between Low and High during the blending cycle to increase or decrease the speed of the blades.
8. At the end of the blend, rotate the Variable Speed Dial counter-clockwise to O.
9. If the mixture stops circulating, insert the tamper through the lid plug and stir until it 'burps.' If this does not work, turn the Variable Speed Dial back to O 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.
10. After blending, turn the Variable Speed Dial back to O. Wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the blender base.

Tips to prevent 'overloading' your blender:

• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender.
• Do not process recipes at lower or higher speeds than recommended.
• Do not process recipes for longer than recommended.
• DO NOT continuously use the blender for more than 3 minutes.
• Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades.

How to use the Tamper:

The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper from hitting the blades when the lid is secured properly in the locked position.

• The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used during blending.
• To avoid overheating during blending, DO NOT use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.
• If the food does not circulate, the blender may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug, while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening.
• Holding the tamper straight down may not help the ingredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper towards the sides or corners of the container. DO NOT try to force the tamper deeper into the container.

Care

Hand Wash Only
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 Sanitizing procedures will ensure a complete and thorough cleaning of your container and it's components. If your container is damaged, please do not use. Contact Vitamix Customer Service IMMEDIATELY for assistance.

BEFORE FIRST USE:

1. Wipe the base with a warm damp cloth and wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. Wash the container, lid, lid plug, and tamper with warm, soapy water. Rinse all parts. Wipe dry with a dry, soft cloth.

To Clean the Container:

1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of dish liquid.
2. Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial clockwise away from O. Continue to rotate to the high position.
4. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds. DO NOT continuously operate the blender for more than 3 minutes.
5. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial back to O. Allow the blades to stop.
6. Rinse and drain all pieces.

To sanitize the container using bleach:

1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full with water and 1 ½ teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial clockwise away from O. Continue to rotate to the high position.
5. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds. DO NOT continuously operate the blender for more than 3 minutes.
6. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial back to O. Allow the blades to stop.
7. Allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
8. Pour bleach mixture out. Allow container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.

Lids, Lid Plug, Centering Pad and Tamper
Wash the parts in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water, then dry.

Blender Base

1. Turn off and unplug the blender.

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 electrical shock.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem

• Machine will not run after Variable Speed Dial is rotated away from O

Solution

• Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into power outlet and that the outlet has power.
• Make sure the controls are clean and moving freely.

Problem

• My device stopped working or shut off unexpectedly

Solution

• All Vitamix blenders come with thermal protection that may cause your machine to temporarily stop working. See Parts and Features for tips on preventing the motor from overheating.

Problem

• My blends aren't turning out the way I want (too chunky, too thick, etc.)

Solution

• See the Blending section to learn the best way to layer ingredients in the container. For more tips and tricks, visit vitamix.com/tips.

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8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138 USA
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Documents / Resources

References

• Tips | Vitamix
• High Performance Blenders - Blending Machines | Vitamix

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