(other than simply washing the container). 5. Never touch moving parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if the Professional Series malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call Vita-Mix Customer Service at 440-235-4840 or 800-848-2649 at once for examination, repair, replacement, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
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Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, please first contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT 440-235-4840 or 800-848-2649 to receive a “RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER” If purchased outside the United States or Canada, please contact your local Vita-Mix dealers. ® This Vita-Mix Professional Series is for household use only.
REGISTRATION & SERVICE IMPORTANT: Register your Professional Series within 60 days to ensure a full warranty even if proof of purchase is not available. – Product Registration IMPORTANT! PLEASE DO THIS NOW. To properly register your purchase, and receive the full benefits of the warranty, complete the Owner Registration Card and return it to the Vita-Mix Corporation.
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OVERVIEW Lid Plug See page 7 Two-Part Lid Press inward on side of lid (directly above one of the See page 7 container tabs) to remove lid. Container Tab See page 7 64 oz / 2 Ltr Container Accelerator Tool See page 10 Blades See page 8...
CARE & CLEANING To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow Step 1 of the container cleaning instructions below. This will clean the unit and break-in the motor. Motor Base/Control Panel 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Gently wash the outside surface with a damp soft cotton cloth, moistened with a mild solution of warm water and non-abrasive household dish detergent or non-abrasive liquid spray cleaner.
LID / CONTROL PANEL Your new machine has our latest lid design. It is easy to put on To secure lid plug, rotate it and take off and easy to clean. Always use the lid when the so one tab locks between the machine is in operation.
Retainer Nut. Must be snug. A wrench is necessary to fully tighten (see below). PLEASE NOTE: Your Professional Series includes a standard polycarbonate container with blades. Designed specifically for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters and for wet chopping.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Some exciting things are about to happen in your kitchen – if you’ll do three things: First . . . Follow the cleaning instructions on page 6 and clean your machine before initial use. Please read thoroughly all instructional material found in this booklet. Second .
They are flexible and will return to position after the cord is lifted out. Automatic Temperature Protection. Your Vita-Mix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, turn the power switch OFF for up to 45 minutes to reset. Reset time will be extended if high room temperatures exist.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS How To Operate Your Machine 1. Set the Professional Series container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad. (The motor must be completely stopped.) 2. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for processing, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredients.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When processing hot liquids always: • Use caution; escaping steam or splashes may scald. • Lock the lid. This allows steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on. •...
30-day period of receipt of the product. • In lieu of repair or replacement of products determined to be defective, Vita-Mix may elect to refund the purchase price if no replacement product is available and if timely repair cannot be made.