CO N T E N TS Contents ..................................... 2 Let’s Get Started ..................................3 Service & Registration ................................4 Important Safeguards ................................5 Parts & Features ..................................7 About the Blades ..................................9 Tamper ...................................... 10 How to Use the Tamper .................................11 Control Panel ....................................12 Hints for Setting Speeds ...............................13 Operating Instructions .................................
Please read all the safety information, warnings, and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. On the control panel, make sure that the On/Off switch is set to Off and the High/Low Switch is set to Low. Make sure the machine is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Received your Vitamix machine as a gift 5. Are not the original owner of the machine Enjoy faster and easier service in the future by taking a few minutes to register your Vitamix machine today. Choose one of these easy ways to register your machine: 1.
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 Vitamix blender is not running.
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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 the replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix or an authorized service representative. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
PA RTS & F E AT U R E S On/Off Switch : Lifting the On/Off Switch to the On ( | ) position starts the rotation of the blade Lid Plug assembly and begins the blending process. High/Low Switch: The High/Low Switch 2-Part Lid controls the speed of the rotation of the blade assembly.
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Refer to “How to Use the Tamper” on page 11. Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is Front designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, follow these instructions: •...
A B O U T T H E B L A D E S The Vitamix machine comes standard with the wet blade container. The blade is identified by a “W” for wet. This blade is used for most of your recipes. Additional containers with wet or dry blades may be purchased separately.
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ANGLE - DO NOT USE THE TAMPER WITH YOUR CONTAINER. If you do not have the correct tamper for your container, call Vitamix Customer services at 1-800-848-2649 or 1-440-235-4840 or e-mail service@vitamix.com to order a new tamper. If purchased outside the United States...
H OW TO U S E T H E TA M P E R WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. • DO NOT put hands, spatulas, etc. in the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base.
CO N T R O L PA N E L CIA™ CREATIONS® On/Off Switch: Before pushing the On/Off Switch to the On (|) position, make sure that the High/Low Switch is set to Low ( ) . Do not start your machine on High ( ) setting. Push the On/Off Switch up to turn On.
H I N TS FO R S E T T I N G S P E E DS Hints for Setting Speeds Always start the machine with the High/Low Switch in the Low ( ) position. Increase speed as needed depending on the recipe used.
O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S Wet Blade Container Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping. 1. Make sure that the High/Low Switch is set to Low ( ) . 2.
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O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S Dry Blade Container If purchased, your dry blade container should only be used for hard, dry materials such as grain, and for kneading dough.
C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Container To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning below. This will clean the unit, and break-in the motor. Normal Cleaning: 1.
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C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Motor Base: 1. Unplug the power cord. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning machine. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock. 2.
That means peace of mind for you as a Vitamix owner. When engaged, this Automatic Overload Protection will cause the motor to shut off and possibly emit a light odor.
If, in Vitamix’s sole discretion, the failed Machine or component part of the Machine cannot be repaired, Vitamix will elect to either (A) replace the Machine free of charge or (B) refund the full purchase price to the owner, unless Vitamix receives prior written notice of the owner’s preference.
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Warranty you will be provided with a return authorization number, up-to-date shipping instructions and a pre-paid return pick up label. Vitamix will pay standard shipping costs on the return of a Machine or component part for warranty service and repair and for return shipment of the product to you after the warranty repair or replacement.
Uses a U.S.A. three–prong grounded cord. Dimensions: Height: 17.4 in. / 44,2 cm Width: 8.8 in. / 20,32 cm Depth: 9.0 in. / 22,86 cm When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix products, ® visit vitamix.com. Vita-Mix Corporation ®...
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