7
Follow these instructions if you prefer not to wash your container in the dishwasher.
To Clean the 64 LP Container:
1.
Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid.
2.
Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3.
Press Start/Stop. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
4.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
5.
Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start/Stop.
6.
Rinse and drain all pieces.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
1.
Wipe the base with a warm damp cloth and wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. Wash the container, lid, lid plug, and
tamper with warm, soapy water. Rinse all parts. Wipe dry with a dry, soft cloth.
2.
Choose a space on the counter that is level, dry and clean. Plug the blender into a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
Note:
Your Vitamix container is designed to be completely cleanable without removing the retainer nut and blade assembly.
DO NOT attempt to remove the retainer nut or blade assembly from the container. Our Normal Cleaning and Sanitizing
procedures or a dishwasher cleaning cycle will ensure a complete and thorough cleaning of your container and it’s
components. If your container is damaged, please do not use. Contact Vitamix Customer Service IMMEDIATELY for assistance.
1.
Before using this container for Programs or the Variable Speed option,
always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol ( )
at the top of the dial.
2.
Move the On/Off switch to the On position.
3.
Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and
soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last. Although not
necessary for blending, you may want to cut or break food into smaller
pieces for more precise measuring of ingredients.
4.
Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when
blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening).
Especially when blending hot ingredients, make sure that the lid is securely
latched.
5.
With the motor off, set the container on the motor base by aligning it over
the centering pad. Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating
motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.
6.
Use the Variable Speed dial to select a function.
•
Variable Speed - Rotate the dial right of center to Variable Speed 1.
Liquids
Dry Goods
Leafy Greens
Fruits & Veggies
Ice & Frozen
Ingredients
•
Programs - Rotate the dial left of center to the desired program.
7.
Activate the blades by pressing the Start/Stop Switch. Your container may shift as it gets into an aligned position.
•
Variable Speed - slowly rotate the Variable Speed dial to the right to the desired speed.
•
Programs - The programs vary in blending speed and duration and will automatically stop at the end of the program.
Programs can be interrupted by pushing down the Start/Stop switch at any time. If reactivated by pushing down the
Start/Stop switch, the program will start at the beginning.
8.
If the mixture stops circulating, you may have trapped an air bubble. To resolve Insert the tamper through the lid plug and stir
until it “burps.” If this does not work, press the On/Off switch to stop the motor. Remove the container from the motor base,
and use a rubber spatula to press the air bubble away from the blades. Return the container to the motor base, replace the
lid, and continue blending.
9.
After blending, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the blender base.
Tips to prevent ‘overloading’ your blender:
•
Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender.
•
Do not process recipes at lower or higher speeds than recommended.
How to use the Tamper:
IMPORTANT! The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper from hitting the blades when the lid
is secured properly in the locked position.
•
The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used during blending.
•
To avoid overheating during blending, DO NOT use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.
•
If the food does not circulate, the blender may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug, while making
sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening.
•
Holding the tamper straight down may not help the ingredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper towards the sides
or corners of the container. DO NOT try to force the tamper deeper into the container.
c
a r e
a n d
c
l e a n i n g
