IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes.
Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
Any repair, servicing, or the replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix or an authorized
service representative.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Use grounded outlet only.
DO NOT
remove ground.
DO NOT
use an adapter.
DO NOT
use an extension cord.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.
20.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blade base on the motor base unless assembled to
the container.
21.
DO NOT leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in either container as this will
damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may cause injury.
22.
Never attempt to operate the blender with damaged blades.
23.
Never attempt to operate the blender without the seal in place between the blade base and
either container.
24.
The lid and lid plug MUST be firmly in place when blending with the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container. The lid
plug should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
25.
When making nut butters or oil-based foods, do not process for more than one minute after the mixture
starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer periods can cause dangerous overheating.
NOTICE:
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY
AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
PARTS AND FEATURES
20 ounce (0.6 L) Container
(top rack dishwasher safe,
DO NOT use in a microwave)
Pulse Feature
is to the left of the stop position
on the Control Knob
Control Knob
is used to
select programs or to
control the blade speed from
1 to 10 (low to high)
Tamper
is used to maintain circulation by preventing
air pockets in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container.
See page 11.
(top rack dishwasher safe)
Spill-Proof Vented Lid
with removable lid plug
(top rack dishwasher safe)
DO NOT use in a microwave)
40 ounce (1.2 L) Container
shatter-resistant container
(top rack dishwasher safe,
DO NOT use in a microwave)
Seals
Two seals are supplied with your
blender. Refer to page 9 for more
information about seals.
Interchangeable Blade Base
is used to blend in with the 20 ounce (0.6 L)
and 40 ounce (1.2 L) containers
(top rack dishwasher safe)
DO NOT use in a microwave)
Overflow Opening
is located on the back
of the motor base. It
directs liquid away
from the motor in
case of a leak. If you
experience leaks, refer
to Tips and Techniques
on page 9.
Flip-Top Lid
The seal MUST be in place to
avoid leaks when using the
20 ounce (0.6 L) container as
a to-go cup.
(top rack dishwasher safe,
DO NOT use in a microwave)
Interlock Tab
Both containers have two
interlock tabs that must be
positioned in the cutouts in
the motor base for the motor
to operate.
Motor Base
(top rack dishwasher safe)
DO NOT use in a microwave)
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