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17.
CAUTION:
Turn power OFF, or unplug the machine before touching movable parts.
Shut OFF power switch at night or whenever machine will be left unattended.
Save These Safety Instructions
Enjoy the safety of this grounded machine. The Vita-Mix blender’s U.S. power cord
comes equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-
prong wall outlet (Figure A). This cord will vary for countries outside the United States.
Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the plug or power cord.
Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall outlet is grounded through the
building wiring. With a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet, ground the machine by
attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of the screw in the
center of the cover (Figure B).
Important Safeguards
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1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other
liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix
®
machine is not in
use, before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, other
than washing the container.
5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
6. Do not operate any machine with a damaged cord or plug, if the machine
malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Call Vita-Mix
Customer Service, 800-4DRINK4 (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214
at once for
examination, repair, possible replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
If you live outside the United States or Canada, contact your local Vita-Mix
Distributor, or telephone the Vita-Mix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or
email [email protected] for a distributor in your country.
7. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a heated
oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage
the machine.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vita-Mix machine. A
rubber spatula may be used, but only when the Vita-Mix machine is not running.
With the flexible rubber lid in place, the Vita-Mix accelerator tool (sold separately)
may be used while motor is running.
12.
WARNING:
Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on motor base
without blender container properly attached.
13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e., 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr. and substantially less with thick mixtures.
14. Container should not be more than 2/3 full when the accelerator tool is left in place
while blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending with accelerator
tool in place.
15.
CAUTION:
Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual motor
damage may result if machine is operated in sound chambers other than those
approved by Vita-Mix.
16. Always operate the Vita-Mix machine with a lid in place.
Important Safeguards
Figure A
Figure B
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 practiced when operating and
maintaining any appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
WARNINGS!
THREE-PRONG ADAPTERS ARE NOT TO BE USED IN CANADA.
