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V I T A M I X ® 5 2 0 0 Owner’s Manual Read and save these instructions Vita-Mix Corporation ® 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1-800-848-2649 / 1-440-235-4840 www.vitamix.com...
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. Make sure that the power switch is set to Off (O), and that the machine is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Then, follow the cleaning...
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.
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 2-Part Lid: Your new machine has our latest Lid Plug lid design. It is easy to put on and take off, and easy to clean. Always use the lid and the 2-Part Lid lid plug when the machine is in operation.
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The blade is marked “D.” Grinding grains will cloud the lower three inches (8 cm) of the container. Automatic overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, follow these instructions: 120 Volt machines: Turn off the power switch for up to 45 minutes to reset.
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.
H OW TO u S E T H E TA M p E R The tamper allows you to accelerate the process of very thick and/or frozen mixtures that cannot be processed in a regular blender. Using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from forming.
CO n T R O L pA n E L on/off Switch: Push up to turn On (|). Push down to turn Off (O). 2. High/Variable Switch: High ( ) is the fastest speed available. Switch to Variable ( ) to activate all of the lower variable speeds.
H I n TS fO R S E T T I n G S p E E DS Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable ( ) position and with the center Variable Speed Dial on 1. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used.
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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 Variable Speed Dial is set to 1 . 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.
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.
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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: 20.5 in. / 52 cm Width: 7.25 in. / 18,42 cm Depth: 8.75 in. / 22,35 cm When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix products, ® visit vitamix.com. Vita-Mix Corporation ®...
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