CO N T E N TS Contents ................................2 Let’s Get Started ..............................3 Service and Registration ..........................4 Important Safeguards ............................5 Parts and Features ............................7 Control Panel ..............................9 Blades ...................................10 Tamper .................................. 11 How to Use the Tamper ..........................12 Control Panel ..............................
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, 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 A N D F E AT U R E S On/Off Switch: The On/Off (or Power) Switch is on the right-hand side of the machine base. The Lid Plug On/Off Switch controls power to the machine. 2-Part Lid Start/Stop Switch: Lifting the Start/Stop Switch Lid Flap...
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To Remove the Lid Plug: Rotate the lid plug counterclockwise from the “locked” to “unlocked” position and lift out. Front Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, follow these instructions.
CO N T R O L PA N E L On/Off Switch: The On/Off (or Power) Switch is on the right-hand side of the machine base. The On/Off Switch controls the power to the machine. BEFORE moving the On/Off Switch to the On (I) position, make sure the Start/Stop Switch is in the Stop ( ) position and the Variable Speed Dial is to the far left, pointed at number 1.
About the Blades 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.
BLADES AT ANY 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 Hints for Setting Speeds To minimize splatter, always begin the blending process with the Variable Speed Dial set to 1 and slowly increase the speed to the desired setting. Do not begin processing on Variable 10. Use the highest setting called out in the recipe for as much of the processing time as possible to make whole-food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées, nut butters, and for grinding grains.
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, purées, 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 container, and break-in the motor. Normal Cleaning: 1.
In the event that the retainer nut at the bottom of your container loosens and no longer securely holds the blade assembly in place, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE CONTAINER. Call Vitamix Customer Service at 800-848-2649 or 440-235-4840, or your local dealer immediately for instructions.
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: 17.5 in. / 44,5 cm Width: 7.7 in. / 19,5 cm Depth: 9.1 in. / 23,2 cm When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix products, ® visit vitamix.com ® Vita-Mix...
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