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VM0159

Vita-Mix

Corporation

8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.
1-800-848-2649 / 1-440-235-4840
UK: 0808 156 6633, Ireland: 0766 709854

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Page 1: ...and save these instructions VM0159 Vita Mix Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland OH 44138 2103 U S A 1 800 848 2649 1 440 235 4840 UK 0808 156 6633 Ireland 0766 709854 vitamix com CERTIFIED RECONDITI...

Page 2: ...n 4 Important Instructions for Safe Use 5 Parts and Features 7 Control panel 8 About the Blades 9 Tamper 10 How to Use the Tamper 11 Hints for Setting Speeds 12 Operating Instructions 13 Care and Clea...

Page 3: ...trical outlet Then follow the cleaning instructions on page 15 to prepare your machine for use Always clean your machine before the first use Let s get started Warning Read and understand owner s manu...

Page 4: ...s other than the United States Canada United Kingdom or Ireland your product is warranted through the International Distributor or Dealer and need not be registered with the Vita Mix Corporation Your...

Page 5: ...ressly authorized or sold by Vitamix for use with this blender including canning jars may cause fire electric shock or injury 9 Do not use outdoors 10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counte...

Page 6: ...UCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY Important Instructions for Safe Use 19 When making nut butters or oil based f...

Page 7: ...ate the blender without checking to make sure the lid is securely locked in place To Remove the Lid Lift up on one lid flap while holding the container securely To Remove the Lid Plug Rotate the lid p...

Page 8: ...ivated by pushing down the Start Stop switch the program will start at the beginning 3 Pulse Switch Variable Speed Pressing down on the Pulse Switch will cause the machine to blend at the speed settin...

Page 9: ...Blade Container These blades are clearly marked D and are designed specifically for grinding dry materials such as grains cereal and coffee and are also used for kneading bread dough The dry blades ca...

Page 10: ...using the tamper during the blending process verify that it is the correct tamper 64 oz Short Containers use Tamper P N 016041 that is approximately 11 inches long 64 oz Tall Containers use Tamper P...

Page 11: ...ked position The container should not be more than two thirds full when the tamper is used during blending To avoid overheating during blending DO NOT use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive secon...

Page 12: ...erload Protection to turn off the machine Blending on higher speed maximizes the motor s cooling fan to avoid overheating If the food does not circulate the machine may be overloaded or may have trapp...

Page 13: ...witch in the On position Always start your machine on variable speed 1 Activate the machine by lifting up the Start Stop Switch to the Start position and slowly increase the variable speed to the desi...

Page 14: ...or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place 4 Start with the On Off Switch in the On position Always start your machine on variable speed 1 Activate the machine by lifting up the...

Page 15: ...ing instructions above 2 Fill the container half full with water and 1 1 2 teaspoons of liquid bleach 3 Snap or push the complete 2 Part lid into locked position 4 Select variable speed 1 Turn machine...

Page 16: ...d can be removed for more thorough cleaning 4 Thoroughly clean the switches so they work freely They may become sticky from use Use a moistened cotton swab to clean the grooves around the water shield...

Page 17: ...s than recommended Do not process recipes longer than recommended Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades Retainer Nut Loosening In the ev...

Page 18: ...NOT COVERED This Guarantee does not apply to Machines that have been used commercially or in non household non domestic applications This Guarantee does not cover cosmetic changes that do not affect p...

Page 19: ...e Ltd Unit 4 Briarwood Business Park Walrow Industrial Estate Commerce Way Highbridge TA9 4AG United Kingdom Any repaired or replaced Machine will be guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired portio...

Page 20: ...pecifications To see the complete line of Vitamix products visit vitamix com Vita Mix Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland OH 44138 2103 U S A 1 800 848 2649 1 440 235 4840 vitamix com 2019 Vita Mix...