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3600/4000 CONTAINER Use and Care 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 vitamix.com...
CON TEN TS Contents .............................2 Important safeguards ......................3 Compatibility..........................5 Parts and Features ......................... 6 Tamper ............................8 How to Use the Tamper .......................10 About the Blades ........................11 Operating Instructions ......................12 Care and Cleaning ......................... 13 Warranty ..........................14...
Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer. Alteration or modification of any part of the blender base or container, including the use of any part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
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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. NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
Adapter Kit, Item Number 000400, is available from Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840. If purchased outside the U.S.A. or Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer. Twelve Spline Drive Shaft Six Sided Drive Shaft...
PARTS AN D F EA TU RES Lid Plug Lid Latch Lid Seal Container Tabs Container Blade Assembly Retainer Nut Tamper WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly marked. CAUTION : Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types, and sizes.
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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 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840, or your local dealer immediately for instructions.
Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. Do not use a tamper without a step in this Vitamix Container. How to Determine the Tamper that Can Be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container.
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IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE 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 service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840 or e-mail service@vitamix.com to order a new tamper.
Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. Do not use a tamper without a step in this Vitamix Container. IMPORTANT: Tamper • The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper...
ABO UT TH E B L AD ES WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. The blades are designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping.
O PE RAT IN G INS TR U C T ION S To minimize splatter, always begin the blending process with the Speed Control Knob set to Low or Forward Speed 1 and slowly increase the speed to the desired setting. Do not begin processing on High or Forward Speed 7. Load the container before placing it on the motor base.
C AR E A N D CL EAN IN G Container To prepare your new container for initial use, follow this cleaning procedure. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the container. Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into locked position.
3 years from the date of purchase. Vitamix will, within 30 days of receipt of the returned product, repair the failed Container or Container Component free of charge.
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The Warranty is also void if repairs to the machine, Container, Container Component or any portion of the blade assembly are performed by someone other than Vitamix or an authorized Vitamix Service Provider or if any part subject to this Warranty is used in combination with a motor-base or container that is not expressly authorized by Vitamix.
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