2. The speed of the motor can be changed with:
3. The PULSE button can also be used to quickly increase the motor speed or decrease the
motor speed. (See HIGH/LOW PULSE button description on page 5.)
4. When finished blending, press the START/STOP button to stop the motor. Wait until blade
comes to a complete stop before removing the lid and/or container from the motor base.
5. Remove the container, pour, garnish and serve the drink.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
• Use the SPEED CONTROL buttons to set the speed of the PULSE buttons. For example, when the H
or L PULSE button is pressed and held, by simultaneously pressing and holding the
▲
or
▼
SPEED
CONTROL button, the motor speed will increase or decrease in 1% increments. When the SPEED
CONTROL button is released, the PULSE button will remain set at the selected speed until altered
with the SPEED CONTROL buttons.
• On all units, the built-in thermal protector keeps track of how hot the motor gets and will warn the
user and eventually shut down the motor if the motor is overheating. When overheated, the display
will instruct the user to remove the container and run the machine until cool. This takes about two
minutes. See page 25, “Cooling the Motor,” for complete instructions. When the thermal protector
shuts the motor off, review your processing techniques and your instructions. Your recipes may be
too thick or have too much material in them. Consider adding more liquid and consult Vita-Mix
®
or
your local Vita-Mix Distributor for further assistance.
• the motor off:
– Press the
▲
or
▼
buttons until the
desired speed percentage is
displayed. 100% is the highest setting
and 7% is the lowest setting.
– When the START/STOP button is
pressed, the motor will ramp quickly
to that speed.
– Blending can be stopped by pressing
the START/STOP button at any time.
• the motor on:
– With the container in place, press the
START/STOP button. The machine will
begin blending.
– While the machine is running, press the
▲
or
▼
buttons until the desired speed
percentage is displayed. 100% is the
highest setting and 7% is the lowest
setting.
– Release the SPEED CONTROL button and
the motor will now run at the desired
speed.
– The blending can be stopped by pressing
the START/STOP button.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17
Blade Agitator Assembly.
The blade assembly includes
a precision-hardened stainless steel blade with enclosed
steel ball bearings for maximum durability. The rugged
blade assembly literally explodes molecules of food and
ice in the container, helping every batch to homogenize
more effectively. The blade does not need to be removed
for normal cleaning. (Refer to the information below to
remove or replace.)
Drive Spline.
Mates with drive socket on the motor base
to turn the blade.
Note:
Removing and replacing your
container while the coupling is still rotating will strip the
drive spline “teeth.” (This part is NOT removable.)
Retainer Nut.
Must be snug. Order the available
Retainer Nut Wrench for best results. (Refer to the
information below to remove or replace.)
At times, it may be necessary to give your blades additional
cleaning. An easy-to-use blade assembly removal wrench (Item
#15596) may be purchased through your Vita-Mix Distributor.
Turn the container upside down and grip firmly. Insert retainer
nut wrench in groove of retainer nut and rotate counterclockwise
to loosen. Then grip blades with a cloth and remove retainer nut
by hand.
Replacing Blade Assembly
With the container upside down, grip blades with cloth, insert
into the container bottom and align with flat sides of container
opening. Place retainer nut on and hand tighten. Last, carefully
turn clockwise until secure, using wrench.
Do not force.
If it is
not tight enough, you will notice increased container noise.
Blade Assembly Removal
4
8
16
24
32
WARNINGS!
Never
use a blade assembly with loose, damaged or nicked components.
Caution:
Do not remove blades unless absolutely necessary! Never attempt to take the blade
assembly itself apart. This will void the warranty.
Retainer Nut Wrench in use.
RETAINER NUT WRENCH
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