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1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other
liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix
®
machine is not in
use, before disassembling, when putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning, other than washing the container.
5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
6. Do not operate any machine with a damaged cord or plug, if the machine
malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. In the US and
Canada, call
Vita-Mix Technical Support, 800-886-5235
at once for examination,
repair, possible replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you live
outside the United States or Canada, contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor, or
telephone the Vita-Mix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or email
[email protected] for a distributor in your country.
7. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation. Doing
so will void the warranty.
Alteration or modification of this product in any form is
not recommended as such may result in bodily injury.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a heated
oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage
the machine.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vita-Mix machine. A
rubber spatula may be used, but only when the Vita-Mix machine is not running.
12.
WARNING:
Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on motor base
without blender container properly attached.
13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e., 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr., and substantially less with thick mixtures.
14. Always operate the Vita-Mix machine with a lid in place.
15. Display window area will scratch when contacted with a scouring pad or sharp
object. Use a soft cloth to wipe the control panel area clean.
16. The Blending Station cannot be cleaned with a water jet.
17. It is recommended that for a 120 VAC installation, you have at least one 20 amp
outlet per machine, available within 6 ft. / 1.8 m of the Blending Station. 220 VAC
and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line.
Consult an electrician for proper
electrical needs.
Important Safeguards
