Vita-Mix PROFESSIONAL 750 Owner's Manual

Vita-Mix PROFESSIONAL 750 Owner's Manual

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P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R I E S ™ 7 5 0
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Vita-Mix
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8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2103 U.S.A.
1.800.848.2649 / 1.440.235.4840
vitamix.com • vitamix.co.uk • vitamix.ie

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  • Page 1 P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R I E S ™ 7 5 0 Owner's Manual Read and save these instructions Vita-Mix Corporation ® 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.800.848.2649 / 1.440.235.4840...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CO N T E N TS Contents ............................2 Let’s Get Started ........................3 Service and Registration ......................4 Important Instructions for Safe Use ................... 5 Parts and Features ........................8 Control Panel ..........................11 About the Blades ........................13 Tamper ............................14 How to Use the Tamper ......................16 Hints for Setting Speeds .......................17 Operating Instructions ......................19 Care and Cleaning ........................22...
  • Page 3: Let's Get Started

    L E T ’ S G E T STA RT E D Congratulations! You are about to see how quick, easy and delicious healthy eating can be! 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.
  • Page 4: Service And Registration

    Tel. UK: 0808 156 6633, Tel. Ireland: 0766 709854 or contact your local dealer. Product Registration If you purchased your Vitamix® machine directly from the Vita-Mix® Corporation via the company’s website or call centre by phone, your product was registered at the time of purchase and your Vitamix machine’s warranty has been...
  • Page 5: Important Instructions For Safe Use

    I M P O RTA N T I N ST R U C T I O N S FO R   SA F E U S E WARNING To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your Vitamix® blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE BLENDER.
  • Page 6 I M P O RTA N T I N ST R U C T I O N S FO R   SA F E U S E 15. Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in the container as this will damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may cause injury.
  • Page 7 I M P O RTA N T I N ST R U C T I O N S FO R   SA F E U S E IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Page 8: Parts And Features

    PA RTS A N D F E AT U R E S Lid Cap 2-Part Lid Lid Flaps Blade Assembly Container Retainer Nut Drive Socket Centring Pad Start / Stop Switch Pulse Switch Motor Base Feet Variable- Speed Dial Tamper...
  • Page 9 PA RTS A N D F E AT U R E S WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into the container while the machine is running. On / Off Switch: The On / Off (or Power) Switch is on the right-hand side of the machine base.
  • Page 10 PA RTS A N D F E AT U R E S To Lock the Lid in Place: Position the lid on the container with th lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks into place.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    CON TR OL PA N E L On / Off Switch: The On / Off (or Power) Switch is located on the lower right-hand side of the machine. The On / Off Switch controls the power to the machine. BEFORE moving the On / Off Switch to the On (I) position, make sure that the marker on the Variable Speed Dial is pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
  • Page 12 CO N T R O L PA N E L CAUTION To Avoid Possible Burns, Never Start on Speeds Above 1 when Processing Hot Liquids. Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald. To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid cap securely in place prior to operating the machine.
  • Page 13: About The Blades

    ABOU T T HE BL AD ES The wet-blade container comes as standard with the Vitamix machine. 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. WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury.
  • Page 14: Tamper

    TA M P E R CAUTION Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. How to Determine the Tamper to be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container.
  • Page 15 TA M P E R To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid cap and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper, it should fit easily into the opening, but should not come into contact with the blades no matter where you move the tamper inside the container.
  • Page 16: How To Use The Tamper

    H O W TO US E TH E T A MP E R WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. • DO NOT put hands, spatulas etc. into the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base. •...
  • Page 17: Hints For Setting Speeds

    H I N TS FO R S E T T I N G S P E E DS CAUTION To Avoid Possible Burns, Never Start on Speeds Above 1 when Processing Hot Liquids. Escaping steam, splashes contents may scald. To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid cap securely in place prior to operating the machine.
  • Page 18 H I N TS FO R S E T T I N G S P E E DS Programmes Programme blending speeds and duration vary and will stop automatically at the end of the programme. • The Smoothie ( ) programme runs for approximately 45 seconds. •...
  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    O PE R ATI NG IN STR UC T I O NS Wet-Blade Container The Wet Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purées, batters and for wet chopping. Before using this container with programmes or the Variable-Speed option, always begin with the Variable-Speed Dial pointing to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
  • Page 20 O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and when making hot soup and sauces. CAUTION To Avoid Possible Burns, Never Start on Speeds Above 1 when Processing Hot Liquids.
  • Page 21 O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S Activate the machine by pressing the Start / Stop Switch. Your container will shift and align itself. • Variable Speed - slowly increase the Variable Speed to the desired speed. •...
  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    C ARE A N D C LE A N IN 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 Before using the Variable-Speed option, always begin with the Variable-Speed Dial marker pointing to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
  • Page 23 C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position. Perform one of the following procedures: • Variable Speed: Rotate the Variable-Speed dial to 1. Press the Start / Stop switch.
  • Page 24 C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Motor Base Unplug the power cable. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Unplug before cleaning machine. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock. Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that has been rinsed in a mild solution of washing-up liquid and warm water.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    T R OUB LE S HO OT I NG Your Vitamix motor is designed to be protected from overheating and over-current conditions during use. Both features will shut off the motor. The motor will possibly emit a slight odour. Follow the procedures below to reset the motor for either situation.
  • Page 26 T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Tips to prevent “overloading” your Vitamix machine: • Only process Vitamix recipes when learning to use the machine • Do not process recipes at lower speeds than those recommended •...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    WA R R A N T Y Full 7-Year Machine Warranty PRODUCT REGISTRATION Vita-Mix Corporation (“Vitamix”) strongly encourages you to register your purchase. You can register by e-mailing our customer services department at service@vitamix.com or calling 0808 156 6633 (UK) or 0766 709854 (Ireland).
  • Page 28 The purchaser is responsible for the costs of special shipping requests. PLEASE NOTE: it is essential that the Machine be received by Vitamix no later than the last day of the Guarantee period. Late claims will not be considered. This Guarantee is honoured directly through Vita-Mix Corporation.
  • Page 29 WA R R A N T Y United States United Kingdom Vita-Mix® Corporation Vita-Mix® Corporation 8615 Usher Road c / o Sparks Transport Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2199 USA Wells Road +1.440.235.4840 Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9AG service@vitamix.com 0808 156 6633 (UK) or 0766 709854 (Ireland) Any repaired or replaced Machine will be guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired portion of this Guarantee.
  • Page 30: Recycling Information

    R E CYC L I N G I N FO R M AT I O N This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer complies with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002 / 96 / CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation.
  • Page 31: Notes

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  • Page 32: Warranty

    Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the written permission of the Vita-Mix® Corporation. Printed in the U.S.A. 104521 6 / 13...

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