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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING THE BLENDER.
1.
Read all instructions.
2.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children
or incapacitated persons.
3.
This blender is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
4.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in
water or other liquid.
5.
Unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use, before putting on or
taking of parts and before cleaning.
6.
Avoid contact with moving parts.
7.
DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug, or if the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact your
retailer or distributor at once for examination, repair, replacement or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
8.
Alteration or modiication of any part or component of the blender assembly,
including the use of any part, component or
accessory that is not a genuine
authorised Vitamix part, may cause ire, electric shock or injury.
9.
The use of attachments that are not expressly authorised or sold by Vitamix for
use with this blender, including preserving jars, may cause ire, electric shock
or injury.
10.
If your machine is equipped with a variable-speed functionality, always start at
the lowest speed setting.
11.
DO NOT use the appliance for purposes other than its intended use.
12.
The maximum normal load is equivalent to the litres listed on the container,
i.e. 2.0 L., 1.4 L. and substantially less with thick mixtures.
13.
DO NOT use outdoors.
14.
DO NOT let the cable hang over the edge of the table or work surface or make
contact with hot surfaces, including the hob.
15.
Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The tamper can be used
during blending in the container. A rubber scraper or spatula may be used,
but only when the blender is not running. Do not leave a tamper, scraper or
any other utensil in the container either when running or when the motor is
stopped.
16.
Blades are sharp. When cleaning the container, use care to avoid injury.
17.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blade assembly on the motor base
unless assembled to the container.
18.
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.
19.
Never attempt to operate the blender with damaged blades.
20.
The lid and lid plug MUST be irmly in place during blending. The lid plug
should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
21.
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.
22.
WARNING: When processing hot liquids:
•
The two-part latching lid must be securely locked in place. This allows
steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming of when
the machine is turned on.
•
Do not start processing hot liquids on a HIGH speed. Always start
processing hot liquids on a LOW speed, then switch to HIGH while the
machine is running.
•
Use caution with hot liquids. Liquids may spray from under the lid plug or
escaping steam may cause scalding.
•
Do not process hot ingredients with the Vitamix non-latching lid.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
Any repair and servicing, or the replacement of parts, must be
performed by Vitamix or an authorised service representative.
NOTICE:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR
VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using this machine.
Basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
ONLY use an earthed outlet.
DO NOT
remove the earth.
DO NOT
use an adapter.
DO NOT
use an extension cable.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.
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IMPORTANT NOTES!
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 practised when operating and
maintaining any appliance.
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