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Note: The 20 ounce cup mentioned here are optional accessories of the Explorian Blenders when used with a Vitamix Personal
Cup Adapter. Please visit vitamix.com for more information. Refer to the Personal Cup Adapter Owner’s Manual for usage details.
WARNING
To Avoid Possible Burns, Never Start on Speeds Above 1 when Processing Hot Liquids in a
Large Container.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents may burn. Always start on Variable 1, then slowly increase
to 10.
DO NOT use your 20 ounce cup to heat ingredients or to blend hot liquids. Heated ingredients
and liquids may create internal pressure which could cause the cup to burst and cause injury.
DO NOT continuously use your machine for more than 2 minutes with the 20 ounce cup and
Personal Cup Adapter.
If a cup becomes warm to the touch or steams or vents, immediately stop blending ingredients
and turn off or unplug blender. Allow the cup and ingredients to cool to room temperature
before removing the blade base.
Parts will become hot with extended use.
DO NOT touch the drive socket in the blender base or the drive spline in the Personal Cup
Adapter.
To avoid damage or personal injury, DO NOT use the cups (including the blade base or lids) in
the microwave.
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On/Off Switch (l)/(O):
The On/Off Switch controls the power to the machine base. The On/Off Switch is
located on the front of the machine. Move the On/Off Switch to the Off (O) position at night and whenever
the machine is left unattended. If the On/Off switch is moved to the Off position to stop a program mid-cycle,
wait 30 seconds for power to recycle and the timer to reset before moving the On/Off switch back to the
On position.
Start ( ) / Stop ( ) Switch:
At the start of the blend, always make sure that the
Variable Speed Dial is pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ).
Rotate the Variable Speed
Dial to Variable Speed 1 or a Program setting. Press down on the Start/Stop Switch
to initiate the blending process. Press down again to stop the process.
Variable Speed Dial:
three program settings or ten Variable Speed settings.
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To use programs: rotate the Variable Speed Dial to the left to
the desired program.
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To use Variable Speed:
a.
Rotate the Variable Speed Dial to the right to 1.
b.
Press down on the Start/Stop switch.
c.
Rotate the Variable Speed Dial between 1 and High during the blending cycle to increase or decrease the speed of the blades.
d.
At the end of the blending cycle, rotate the marker on the Variable Speed Dial back to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
Programs:
Rotating the Variable Speed Dial to the left of center allows you to select a program for Smoothies, Frozen Desserts and Soup. The programs are
optimized for these recipe categories, but may also work well with other recipe choices.
Pulse: (
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Variable Speed: Pressing down on the Pulse Switch will cause the machine to blend at the speed setting shown on the Variable Speed Dial for as
long as the Pulse Switch is held down.
Programs: The Pulse function can be used when a program is selected. Pushing down the Pulse switch when a program is selected will cause the
machine to run at 50% of high power for as long as the Pulse switch is pushed down
Start/Stop
Switch
Variable Speed Dial
with Programs
Pulse
