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Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect from overcurrent and overheating during use. Both features will
shut off the motor. The motor will possibly emit a slight odor. Follow the procedures below to reset the motor
for either situation. If you continue to experience problems after following these instructions, contact your
local distributor immediately for instructions.
Overheat Protection Reset Procedure
If the motor shuts off due to overheating while blending, allow the machine to cool for 20‑45 minutes
before beginning another blending cycle. If the motor will not start after being allowed to cool, perform the
Automatic Overcurrent Protection Reset Procedure below.
Overcurrent Protection Reset Procedure
1.
Push the On/Off switch down to the Off position (O).
2. Unplug the unit.
3. Remove the container.
4. Turn the motor base on its side.
5. Press the reset button on the bottom of the machine.
6. Plug unit in and continue with the blending cycle.
If the blender will not start immediately, the motor is
overheated. Allow the motor to cool for 20‑45 minutes
before beginning another blending cycle.
Tips to prevent “overloading” your Vitamix
machine:
• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the
machine
• Do not process recipes at lower speeds than
recommended
• Do not process recipes at higher speeds 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 event that the retainer nut at the bottom of your container loosens and no longer securely holds the blade
assembly in place, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE CONTAINER. Contact your local dealer or distributor
immediately for instructions.
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