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Vitamix XL™ Variable-Speed
On/Of Power Switch:
Located on the side of the machine
(Figure A) , the On/Of switch controls the power to the
machine. While plugged in, switch to on to ready the
machine for blending. Shut of the power switch at night
or whenever the machine will be left unattended.
Start/Stop Switch:
The Start/Stop switch is located on the
left side of the control panel when facing the machine. Activate the machine by depressing
the top of the switch to Start (
), and stop the machine by depressing the bottom of
the switch to Stop (
). The Start/Stop switch will activate the machine at the selected
Variable-Speed Dial setting.
Variable-Speed Dial:
Allows the user to select continuously variable motor speeds.
Pulse Switch:
The pulse (
) switch can only be used when the Start/Stop switch is
in the stopped (
) position. The pulse switch can be used to quickly refresh product in
the container by depressing the switch and holding down for as long as needed. When
activated, the pulse switch operates the machine at the selected Variable-Speed Dial
setting.
Start/Stop Switch
Variable-Speed Dial
Pulse Switch
Vitamix XL
™
Variable-Speed
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FIGURE A
IMPORTANT NOTES!
Vitamix machines come with several diferent control options. Please ensure that you are following the instructions for your model.
Start/Stop Switch
Programme Dial
Pulse Switch
Vitamix XL
™
Programmable
OFF
ON
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FIGURE B
Vitamix XL™ Programmable
On/Of Power Switch:
Located on the side of the machine
(Figure B), the On/Of switch controls the power to the machine.
While plugged in, switch to on to ready the machine for
blending. Shut of the power switch at night or whenever the
machine will be left unattended.
Start/Stop Switch:
The Start
/Stop
switch is located on
the left side of the control panel when facing the machine. This is a lighted switch. When the
light is lit, the power is on. Activate the machine by depressing the switch to run one of the six
programmes. The Start/Stop switch can be depressed to stop a programme in the middle of a
blending cycle.
Programme Dial:
Allows the user to select a number of pre-programmed settings. The blender
will shut of automatically at the end of the programme. A programme can only be activated
when the power switch is on.
Pulse Switch:
The pulse (
) switch is located on the right side of the control panel when
facing the machine. Quickly refresh product in the container by depressing and holding the
switch down for as long as needed. The pulse switch can only be used when the power switch
is on.
The Vitamix XL™ Programmable is pre-programmed with blending cycles that are optimised for a variety of applications. The
programmes can be customised by using a programming chip or programmer software kit available from Vitamix®. Call your
distributor or Customer Services for more information.
Although your machine comes from the factory pre-set with the Vitamix XL™ programmes, follow these instructions when
using a custom programming chip.
Programming with a Custom Chip
1. Turn the power to the machine on using the On/Of switch located on the side of the machine.
2. Remove the container and locate the programming port (Figure A) which is on the side of the machine next to the On/
Of switch. Insert the custom programming chip with the silver contact bars and the words, ‘This Side Facing to the Front
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ON
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FIGURE A
Circuit Breaker
On/Of Switch
Programming Port
of the Machine’ up into the port located below the label area.
3. Within 5 seconds, the six pre-set programmes will be re-programmed.
4. Remove the programming chip, return it to the original package and store in a safe, easily accessible spot.
Resetting Pre-Set Programmes to Factory Settings
1. Turn the power to the machine of using the On/Of switch located on the side of the machine.
2. Hold down the pulse switch while turning the power back on using the On/Of switch.
