CO N T E N TS Contents .........................2 Let’s Get Started ....................3 Symbols ........................3 Service and Registration ..................4 Important Instructions for Safe Use ............5 Parts and Features .....................7 Control Panel ......................9 About the Blades ....................10 Tamper ........................11 How to Use the Tamper.................. 12 Hints for Setting Speeds ................
Please read all the safety information, warnings and instructional material found in this booklet. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. Make sure the power switch is set to Off. Plug the machine into an grounded electrical outlet.
S ER VIC E A N D R EG I S T R A T I O N Record the model number and serial number of your Vitamix in the spaces provided below for future reference. These numbers can be found on the back of the motor base.
If purchased outside the U.S.A. or 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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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 Control Panel: For more information, refer to Control Panel on Page 9. CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. For more information, refer to Tamper on Page 11.
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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. To Lock the Lid in Place: Position the lid on the container with the lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle.
CO N T R O L PA N E L High Variable ASPIRE Push up to turn On (|). Push down to turn Off (O). On/Off Switch (l)/(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 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.
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, contact your local Vitamix Dealer. 64 oz. / 2,0 L (SHORT) 64 oz. / 2,0 L (TALL) 48 oz.
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. into 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 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 plug securely in place prior to operating the machine.
O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S During your first few uses, you may notice a slight burning odor as the motor is primed. This is completely normal and will dissipate quickly. Wet-Blade Container The Wet-Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soup, purées and batter.
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O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S 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 plug securely in place prior to operating the machine.
C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G 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. During your first few uses, you may notice a slight burning odor as the motor is primed.
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In the event that the retainer nut at the bottom of your container loosens and no longer holds the Blade blade assembly securely in place, Assembly DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE CONTAINER. Contact Vitamix customer service immediately for instructions. Container Retainer Nut...
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Your Vitamix motor is designed to be protected from overheating during use. This feature will shut off the motor. The motor will possibly emit a slight odor.
5 years from the date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship or as a result of normal wear and tear from ordinary household use, Vitamix will, within 30 days of receipt of the returned product, repair the failed Machine or component part of the Machine free of charge.
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Machine are performed by someone other than either Vitamix or an authorized Vitamix Service Provider or if any component part of a Machine 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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WA R R A N T Y For customer service in Australia and New Zealand, please contact: Vitamix Australia 167 King Street Newcastle NSW2300 Australia 1-800-766437 (AUS) 050-853-0697 (NZ) vitamix.com.au Service@Vitamix.com.au Service@Vitamix.co.nz...
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220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1000-1200 W Dimensions: Height: 44.2 cm/17.4 in. (with 1.4 L/48 oz. container in place) Width: 18.4 cm/7.25 in. Depth: 22.2 cm/8.75 in When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix products, ® visit vitamix.com Vita-Mix Corporation ®...
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