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Instructions for using the Pre-Set Program Buttons
The following is the basic settings of the six Pre-Set buttons for Touch & Go™ Advance®®. These programs, numbered 1 through 6, are blending cycles designed for the most commonly
made drinks. Depending on the viscosity of the drink you are creating, selecting one of the Pre-Set programs will run the machine for a full cycle. The machine will stop by itself when
the cycle is complete. A cycle varies in speed and length. Your machine’s Pre-Set options may differ due to program revisions or due to the difference of recipes, your results may also
vary.
BUTTON 1:
Single Thin
– (50/50 ratio liquid to ice) 15 seconds
BUTTON 2: Double Thin
- (50/50 ratio liquid to ice) 21 seconds
BUTTON 3:
Single Smoothie
- (50/50 ratio frozen fruit or ice to liquid) 26 seconds
BUTTON 4: Double Smoothie
- (50/50 ratio frozen fruit or ice to liquid) 30 seconds
BUTTON 5:
Hard Pack Shake
- (25% liquid to 75% ice cream by finished yield) 25 seconds
BUTTON 6:
Hard to Blend
- (50% more frozen fruit or ice to liquid) 35 seconds
Blending Tips
1. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for processing, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces
for more precise measuring of ingredients. Thawed or partially thawed fruit is recommended.
2. As a general rule, compared to other blenders, you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in the Touch & Go™ Advance®®. If your recipe freezes up, try
reducing the amount of ice.
3. Set the container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad anchored to the base.
(Motor must be completely stopped before positioning container.)
Containers are not to be used for hard, dry materials. Avoid running your machine with the container empty.
4. Always use a lid that is securely attached when blending.
5. Plug the machine into the nearest outlet (if unplugged). Press the On/Off switch to on. Select desired programmed setting by pressing any of the Pre-Set buttons 1
through 6. The machine will immediately begin to cycle through the selected program and turn off when the program is complete.
(NOTE: Each button has a different
pre-selected combination of speed and length for blending.)
6. Once one of the six Pre-Set program buttons is pushed, the machine will start and stop automatically. By pressing another Pre-Set button, the machine will stop the blending cycle.
7. When the cycle is complete, the blender stops.
Wait until blades come to a complete stop before removing the lid and/or container from the motor base.
8. Remove the container, pour, garnish and serve the drink.
9. Press the On/Off power switch to off when not in use.
Maintenance Tips
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Never bang the container against a surface to loosen the ingredients.
Remove the container from the base and use a rubber spatula to remove thick mixtures from the bottom of
your container.
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Never shake or rattle a container while in use.
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Never remove the container before the machine has come to a complete stop.
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Never start the motor before the container is in place.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
• Check your blades daily for loose, nicked or missing parts. If you find something is loose, nicked or missing, replace the blade assembly before use. Do not tighten the acorn nut
(on top of blade assembly). If loose, replace blade assembly immediately.
• The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Manual cannot cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced
when operating and maintaining any appliance.
• When the thermal protector shuts the motor off, review your processing techniques and your instructions. Your recipes may be too thick or have too much material in them. Consider
adding more liquid and consult Vitamix® Customer Service or your local Vitamix Distributor for further assistance.
