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• Process on the High ( ) setting for as much of the processing time as
possible to make whole food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées,
nut butters and for grinding grains. Processing times will generally be less
than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds).
• TIP: Blending for too long at too low a speed setting will overheat
the machine and cause the Automatic Overload Protection to turn the
machine off. Blending on High ( ) uses the motor’s cooling fan to avoid
overheating.
• When on the High ( ), if the food does not circulate, carefully remove the
lid plug while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the mixture
by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening. If circulation problems
continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower speed may allow food to
circulate when a higher speed does not. Add liquid if necessary. DO NOT
overfill. Once the food is circulating freely, increase the speed back to High
( ) and continue processing.
• 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 damage to the container and overheating of the
motor.
•
Automatic Overload Protection
: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect
itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, turn off the power switch for
up to 45 minutes to reset.
1.
Make sure that the Variable-Speed Dial is set to 1.
2.
Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft
foods in the container irst, then solid items and, inally, ice.
3.
Fasten the 2-part lid securely. Always use the complete 2-part lid when
blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening).
When blending hot ingredients, make sure that the lid is securely latched.
4.
With the motor of, set the wet-blade container on the motor base by aligning
it over the centring pad. Do not attempt to put a container on an operating
motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.
5.
Start with the High/Variable Switch in the Variable (
) position. Always
start your machine on Variable-Speed 1. Activate the machine by turning
the On/Of Switch to On (
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) then slowly increase to the desired speed. Your
container will shift and align itself.
6. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making
hot soups and sauces.
7.
Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard
appliances.
8.
After turning the machine of, wait until the blades completely stop before
removing the lid or container from the motor base.
WARNING
The lid plug should be removed only when adding
ingredients and when using the tamper.
Always start the blender with the Variable-
Speed dial set to 1 and the High/Low switch
in the Low position. To avoid burns, never
start on speeds above 1 or with the High/Low
Switch in the high position when blending hot
liquids to avoid possible burns.
Normal Cleaning:
1.
Fill the container half full of warm water and add a few drops of washing-
up liquid to the container. Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the
locked position.
2.
Select Variable-Speed 1. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the
speed to Variable-Speed 10, then to High. Run the machine on High Speed
for 30 to 60 seconds.
3.
Turn off the machine. Rinse and drain the container.
To Sanitise:
1.
Complete the Normal Cleaning instructions above.
2.
Fill the container half full with water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of liquid bleach.
Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3.
Select Variable-Speed 1. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the
speed to Variable-Speed 10, then to High. Run the machine on High for
30 to 60 seconds.
4.
Turn off the machine, and allow the mixture to stand in the container for
an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
5.
Pour out the bleach mixture. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse
after sanitising.
Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash the parts in warm soapy water. Rinse clean
under running water, then dry. Reassemble before use.
Motor Base:
1.
Unplug the power cable.
2.
Wash the outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge, which has
been rinsed in a mild solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. Do not
place the motor base in water.
3.
The centring pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
4.
Thoroughly clean the switches so that they work freely. They may become
sticky from use. Moisten a cotton bud with a household degreaser or
cleaner and clean the grooves around the switches. Immediately dry all
surfaces.
5.
Polish with a soft cloth.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Unplug before cleaning the machine.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death
or electric shock.
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L E A N I N G
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P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Volts: 120 VAC
Amps: 11.5 (2+ peak hp*)
12.5 (3+ peak hp*)
Hz: 50/60
Volts: 220-240 VAC
Watts: 750-850 (2+ peak hp*)
Watts: 1100-1200 (3+ peak hp*)
Hz: 50/60
Volts: 100 VAC (Japan)
Watts: 900 (2+ peak hp*)
Watts: 975 (3+ peak hp*)
Hz: 50/60
Volts: 120 VAC EMC (Taiwan)
Amps: 11.5 (2+ peak hp*)
Hz: 60
*varies with voltage
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