CO N T E N TS Contents ..................................2 Let’s Get Started ..............................3 Service and Registration .............................4 Important Safeguards ............................5 Parts and 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. 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.
12. 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 A N D F E AT U R E S On/Off Switch: Always start the machine with the High/Variable switch in the Lid Plug Variable ( ) position and the Variable Speed Dial pointed to 1. Lift the On/Off 2-Part Lid Switch to the On position (|) to begin 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. Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, press the black reset button on the bottom of the machine.
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CO N T R O L PA N E L CREATIONS® GC On/Off Switch: Push up to turn On (|). Push down to turn Off (O). High/Variable Switch: High ( ) is the fastest speed available. Switch to Variable ( ) to activate the variable speeds.
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.
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.
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.
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. Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1. Load the container before placing it on the motor base.
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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: Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the container.
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C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Motor Base Unplug the power cord. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning machine. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock. Wash the outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge, which has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid detergent and warm water.
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.
120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 A Uses a U.S.A. three–prong grounded cord. Dimensions: Height: 17.4 in. (with 48 oz. container in place) Width: 7.25 in. Depth: 8.75 in. When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix products, ® visit vitamix.com. Vita-Mix Corporation ®...
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