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Portion Blending System

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ON/OFF switch - Located on the back of the machine the ON/OFF switch controls
the power to the PBS. With the machine plugged in, switch the machine to ON to
ready the machine for shaving ice and blending.

START/STOP button - Pressing START/STOP once starts and runs only the blender on the
PBS. While the blender is running you may add ice by pressing and holding the SHAVE
ONLY button. Release the SHAVE ONLY button to stop adding ice. Press the START/STOP
button again to stop the blender and the container blades. 
(

NOTE:

Pressing one of the PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons or the PRE-SET SPECIALTY

DRINK buttons, while the motor is running, will also stop the machine.)

BLENDER SPEED CONTROL button - Press the 

▲ 

button to gradually increase the

speed of the blender blades in increments of 1%, up to 100%. Press the 

▼ 

button to gradu-

ally decrease the speed of the blender blades in increments of 1%, down to 7%. SPEED
CONTROL is used to set the blending speed of the BLEND ONLY button and the
START/STOP button. 

NOTE:

These settings will reset if the power is shut off.

PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons - These buttons, numbered 1 thru 4, are pre-programmed
blending cycles designed for your most commonly made drinks. These four buttons would
commonly be programmed to produce from one to four 12 oz. (355 ml) drinks. (Button 1
builds one 12 oz. (355 ml) drink, Button 2 builds two 12 oz. (355 ml) drinks, etc.) 
Pressing one of the four PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons will run the machine for a full cycle.
The machine will stop by itself when the cycle is complete. A cycle varies in ice weight and in
speed and length, see Instructions on page 10 for a complete description of the range of each
PRE-SET button. See page 12 for information on Custom Programming these four buttons.

PRE-SET SPECIALTY DRINK buttons - These buttons, A thru B, are also pre-programmed
blending cycles designed for specialty drinks, drinks of the week, and secret recipe drinks.
See page 10 for instructions on using the SPECIALTY DRINK buttons. See page 12 for 
information on Custom Programming these buttons.

TM

READY

Start/Stop

Blender Speed Control

Four Factory

Pre-Set

Programs

Pre-Set Specialty Drink Buttons

Owner Controls

Blend Only

Shave Only

Display Window

8

OFF

ON

Summary of Contents for PORTION BLENDING SYSTEM

Page 1: ...All Models PORTION BLENDING SYSTEM TM Portion Control Ice Shaver Blender Owner s Manual Read And Save These Instructions F O O D S E R V I C E...

Page 2: ...national Division at 1 440 235 5494 or email at international vitamix com for a distributor in your country 9 The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita Mix Corporation may cause fire shoc...

Page 3: ...Blending SystemTM US power cord comes equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong wall outlet Figure A This cord will vary for countries outside the United Stat...

Page 4: ...4 Ice Bin Lid Ice Bin Control Panel Leveling Feet 64 oz 2 L Polycarbonate Container Splash Guard Container Pad Ice Chute Ice Shelf Shaver Base...

Page 5: ...the underside of the Ice Bin Figure B The Ice Chute and Blade Cartridge will click and lock together indicating proper placement Ice Shelf Placement WARNING To reduce the risk of injury unplug the uni...

Page 6: ...r 5 Reposition the PBS so that the elbow rests properly against the edge of the counter NOTE If the position of the machine on the counter changes it may be necessary to replace the Drain Hose to avoi...

Page 7: ...Lid is used when cleaning the container or using the PBS as a variable speed blender only See page 11 for instructions on using the PBS as a variable speed blender The Two Piece Lid is easy to clean...

Page 8: ...tton NOTE These settings will reset if the power is shut off PRE SET PROGRAM buttons These buttons numbered 1 thru 4 are pre programmed blending cycles designed for your most commonly made drinks Thes...

Page 9: ...motor temperature NORM or normal WARM HOT a usage count and a total The COUNT is a machine usage total and can be reset This can be used to keep a count of the number of times the machine has been use...

Page 10: ...ct amount of ice DO NOT rest your hand or any object against or on the container during the blending or shaving cycle If you detect a change in the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object...

Page 11: ...e can be used without dispensing ice from the Ice Bin The blender motor is powerful enough to blend hard or soft ingredients with just a little bit of liquid 1 Place liquids and soft foods into the co...

Page 12: ...display will read SAVED At this point you can either press another program button 1 4 A B and alter its shaving and blend time using the instructions above or press the Owner Controls button Vita Mix...

Page 13: ...chip 5 Be sure to remove the programming chip and return it to the original package 6 Press one of the four PRE SET buttons to reveal in the Display Window the name of the program drink Resetting the...

Page 14: ...n when handling the blade it is sharp When inserting the blade assembly through the container bottom grip the blades with a soft cloth and align the flat sides of the blade assembly with the flat side...

Page 15: ...er Wheel sticks and is difficult to remove tap the end of the mounting shaft lightly with a hammer to loosen 4 With the Shaver Wheel removed locate the two screws holding the Shaver Blade remove the s...

Page 16: ...191 Two Piece Lid 1192 1192 Lid Only no plug 1222 1222 Retainer nut wrench 1550 1560 Shaving Blade with Shim 1551 1551 Drain Hose Kit Includes hose clamps and plastic elbow PLS503 PLS503 Ice Shelf PLS...

Page 17: ...752 758 1151 or 1552 836 RBB502 802 1192 1551 PLS504 PLS503 CST500 RBB506 PLS509 PLS511 1550 1222 755 1191 17...

Page 18: ...e supplier Cleaning Product Supplier Solid Supra Solid Power Ecolab Inc St Paul MN Guardian Acclaim Solid Guardian Plus Tel 800 352 5326 Solid Super Impact Solid Insure www ecolab com Diverpak Diverse...

Page 19: ...rn container to motor base and firmly position the two piece lid CAUTION Do not operate without lid in place Use the START STOP button to run the blender for 30 seconds Empty container Repeat this ste...

Page 20: ...the cleaning solution while cleaning fluid is still in the Ice Bin 6 Hold the Shaver Button for 30 seconds 7 Release the Shaver Button and allow the cleaning solution to drain out of the Ice Bin 8 Usi...

Page 21: ...consistent Solution 1 Clean center hole of drive socket Solution 2 Replace drive socket if worn or loose Solution 3 Clean the gap between the rubber container pad and the machine housing Solution 4 M...

Page 22: ...tion This indicates the motor must be cooled Remove the container from the machine Press the START STOP button Machine will run at a high speed cooling the motor down 22 6 Problem Machine will not run...

Page 23: ...ine for adding ice 20 50 8 cm Shipping weight product only 58 lbs 26 5 kg Dimensions 27 1 2 high x 14 3 4 wide x 16 1 2 deep with lid 69 85 cm x 37 47 cm x 41 91 cm Power Requirements Volts 120 VAC Am...

Page 24: ...utside the US and Canada in which your machine was purchased If your machine has a warranty from Vita Mix which would be designated by the item number purchased please complete and mail back the inclu...

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