Vitamix EXPLORIAN E320, Manual

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Follow these instructions if you prefer not to wash your container in the dishwasher.
To Clean the 64 LP Container:
1.
Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid.
2.
Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3. Press Start/Stop. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
4. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
5.
Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start/Stop.
6. Rinse and drain all pieces.
To Sanitize the 64 LP Container using Bleach:
1.
Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2.
Fill the container half full with water and 1 ½ teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3.
Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Rotate the dial clockwise to Variable Speed 1.
5. Press Start/Stop. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
6.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start/Stop.
8.
Allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
9.
Pour bleach mixture out. Allow container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
1.
Wipe the base with a warm damp cloth and wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. Wash the container, lid, lid plug, and tamper with warm, soapy
water. Rinse all parts. Wipe dry with a dry, soft cloth.
2.
Choose a space on the counter that is level, dry and clean. Plug the blender into a grounded/earthed 3-prong outlet.
Note: Your Vitamix container is designed to be completely cleanable without removing the retainer nut and blade assembly. DO NOT attempt to
remove the retainer nut or blade assembly from the container. Our Normal Cleaning and Sanitizing procedures or a dishwasher cleaning cycle will
ensure a complete and thorough cleaning of your container and it’s components. If your container is damaged, please do not use. Contact Vitamix
Customer Service IMMEDIATELY for assistance.
6.
At the end of the blend, rotate the Variable Speed Dial counter-clockwise to Variable Speed 1. Press On/Off.
7. If the mixture stops circulating, insert the tamper through the lid plug and stir until it ‘burps.’ If this does not work, press the On/Off switch to
stop the motor. Remove the container from the blender base and use a rubber spatula to press the air bubble away from the blades. Add liquid
if necessary. Replace the lid and lid plug. Return the container to the blender base and continue blending.
8.
After blending, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the blender base.
Tips to prevent ‘overloading’ your blender:
• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender.
• Do not process recipes at lower or higher speeds than recommended.
• Do not process recipes for longer than recommended.
• Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades.
How to use the Tamper:
IMPORTANT! The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper from hitting the blades when the lid is secured properly
in the locked 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 seconds.
• If the food does not circulate, the blender may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug, while making sure the lid stays firmly
in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening.
• Holding the tamper straight down may not help the ingredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper towards the sides or corners of the
container. DO NOT try to force the tamper deeper into the container.