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1. Vita Mix Corporation Use and Care Manual Read and Save These Instructions XL VARIABLE SPEED LARGE CAPACITY BLENDER FOODSERVICE no a ie a o co 19 Important Safeguards Read all instructions To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put motor base in water or other liquid Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita Mix machine is not in use before disassembling when putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning other than washing the container Never contact moving parts especially the blades Do not operate any machine that malfunctions has a damaged cord or plug has been dropped or is damaged in any manner If you purchased your equipment in the United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico or Guam call Vita Mix Technical Support 800 886 5235 for examination repair possible replacement or electrical or mechanical adjustment For all other countries please contact your local Authorized Vita Mix Distributor or contact the Vita Mix International Division by telephone 1 440 782 2450 or email international vitamix com to locate a distributor near you Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita Mix Corporation Doing so will void the warranty Alteration or modification of this product in any form is not recommended as such may result in bodily injury Do not use2. n 0 45 6 cm with 64 oz with i 12 5 in 2 0L 1 5 gal advance si U 31 75 cm container container H G i So ei 5 j j E 19 in 83 in oe LL o me a pa 195 58 cm Overall motor base dimensions 12 5 in 31 75 cm High x 8 5 in 21 59 cm Wide x 19 in 48 26 cm Deep With 1 5 gal 5 7 L Container 18 25 in 45 6 cm High With 64 oz 2 0 L Advance Container 17 63 in 44 77 cm High Ship weight of machine 50 Ibs 22 7 kg Power Requirements Volts 120 VAC Amps 15 Hz 50 60 When applicable Wus To see the complete line of Vita Mix products visit www vitamix com foodservice VITA MIX CORPORATION Foodservice Division FOODSERVICE 8615 Usher Road Cleveland Ohio 44138 2103 USA 2008 Vita Mix Corporation No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita Mix Corporation Printed in U S A 015943 11 08
3. Vita Mix warrants that e if the motor base fails within thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Vita Mix will replace the motor base without charge e if the motor base fails after thirty 30 days but within one year from the date of purchase due to a defect in materials or workmanship Vita Mix will assume the cost of all parts and labor necessary to repair the motor base e if the motor base fails after one year but within three 3 years from the date of purchase due to a defect in materials or workmanship Vita Mix will assume the cost of the parts deemed necessary to repair the base Container Lid Blade Assembly Drive Socket and Sound Enclosure if included The container lid blade assembly drive socket and where included a Vita Mix manufactured sound enclosure are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Conditions e The warranties contained herein run only to the original end user and are not transferable To make a warranty claim proof of purchase may be required e The warranties contained herein do not cover normal wear and tear abuse misuse negligent use alteration of the base or container or the sound enclosure or exposure to extreme conditions The warranties are only valid if the Equipment is used in accordance with this owners manual which may also be accessed at www vitamix com foodservice e Improper installation or ventilation in the case of t
4. o e Machine is running irregularly Try plugging the machine into a new outlet e Machine starts by itself Solution 2 e Machine was turned off for a period Call Vita Mix Customer Service of time and turned on but there is no power e Machine did not work right out of the box Cooling the Motor Machine may stop working if it is overloaded on low speed Reset by turning power off for up to 30 seconds If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions technical help is available by calling Vita Mix Technical Support 800 886 5235 If outside the United States and Canada contact your local Vita Mix Distributor or telephone the Vita Mix International Division at 1 440 782 2450 or email international vitamix com for a distributor in your country IMIPORTANT NOTES e The automatic overload protection shuts the motor off when the resettable circuit breaker pops out It does so to protect the motor from overheating If the motor shuts off it could be do to Recipe being too thick Recipe having too many ingredients in it Recipe was being processed too long at too low a speed THERMAL PROTECTOR The thermal protector may shut the motor off to protect it from overheating To restart wait for motor to cool down with the power off up to 45 minutes Cooling may be quickened by placing the motor base in a cool spot Unplug first To speed up the process try circulating the air with a vacuum or fan aimed at the bottom of
5. 1 500 rpm to 28 000 rpm PULSE Switch Pulse switch can only be used when the START STOP switch is in the stopped or the position The pulse switch can be used to quickly refresh product in the container by depressing the switch and holding down as long as needed When activated the pulse switch operates the machine at the selected variable speed dial setting IMPORTANT NOTES Cleaning Switches may become sticky from use Unplug the machine and use a wet cloth moistened with water and a mild detergent to clean around the edges of the switch paddles until they function freely Work the switches back and forth a few times to loosen any dried residue under switch Leaving switches sticky will damage or burn out the switches Clean carefully using caution not to allow water or other liquids to infiltrate the switch WARNING When the machine is not in use turn the ON OFF Switch to OFF or unplug the machine from the outlet BLENDING TIPS Ul 6 When using the Extra Large Capacity container If your ingredients freeze up try reducing the amount of ice Compared to other blenders you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in an XL Blender Place liquids and soft foods in your container first Hard items and ice should be placed last Whole hard or frozen ingredients should be small Solid frozen fruit is extremely difficult to blend For best results use semi frozen fruit Us
6. L Extra Large Container The two piece lid is easy to clean easy to put on take off and seal e To secure lid place on top of container and gently press down until lid snaps into place making sure the latches are secured around the top of the container rim e To remove a fully latched lid lift one of the two tabs and pull upward and off Figure D e Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove e The lid plug can be removed when using the accelerator tool or adding ingredients To secure lid plug rotate it so one tab locks between the notches on top of rubber lid Lift lid tabs to remove lid mi FIGURE C FIGURE D GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS e When the machine is not in use unplug the machine from the outlet e f you detect a change in the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object comes into contact with the blades do not serve the contents Inspect your blade assembly for loose nicked or missing parts If parts are loose missing or nicked replace with new blade assembly See page 19 When processing hot liquids always e Use caution escaping steam or splashes may scald e Lock the lid This will prevent the lid from blowing off when the machine is activated e Start on VARIABLE SPEED 1 and quickly increase to 10 Never start on the highest speed when blending hot ingredients XL Blender Instructions 1 Place liquids and soft foods in the container first Placing we
7. outdoors Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter 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 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 The Vita Mix accelerator tool may be used with the two piece lid in place while the motor is running 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 The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces liters listed on the container i e 64 oz 2 0 L 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 while accelerator tool is in place 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 Important Safeguards 16 When making nut butters or oil based
8. 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 WARNINGS THREE PRONG ADAPTERS ARE NOT TO BE USED IN CANADA gala S Ee a 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 CONTROL PANEL Start Stop Switch Variable Speed Dial Pulse Switch LARGE CAPACITY BLENDER Vita Mix XL Variable Speed ON OFF Switch Located on the side of the machine the ON OFF switch controls the power to the machine While plugged in switch to ON to ready the machine for blending Shut OFF 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 button to start and stop the machine by depressing the bottom of the switch to stop The START STOP switch will activate the blades at the selected variable speed dial setting VARIABLE SPEED DIAL Allows the user to select continuously variable motor speeds ranging from
9. the base When the thermal protector shuts the motor off review your processing techniques and your instructions Your recipes may be too thick or have too much material in them If the motor seems to be overheating but the thermal overload protector has not turned the machine off stop the machine and remove the container from the base Turn the machine ON and let the machine run for 20 seconds Repeat this step 3 times for a total of 1 minute Be careful never to touch any moving parts while in use 17 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY In order to maximize the life and keep your Vita Mix product in good working order it is important that you follow a few simple maintenance instructions 1 Periodically inspect the drive socket and replace with the extra drive socket that is enclosed with your purchase Additional replacement parts are available as needed by calling our Technical Service Department at 800 886 5235 2 Manually rotate the blade bearing assembly to make sure it turns without hesitation 3 Never run the machine without the centering pad properly placed on the base Vita Mix Corporation hereinafter Vita Mix warrants to the original end user proof of purchase required that this commercial Vita Mix blender hereinafter the Equipment is free from defects in material and workmanship for the warranty periods applicable to the Equipment as described herein and subject to the conditions set forth below Motor Base
10. water do not add soap Return container to motor base and firmly position the two piece lid Run machine for 30 seconds Empty container If any solid residue remains remove the blade assembly see page 8 and wash all container parts in warm soapy water Rinse and drain Reassemble before next step Do not soak the blade assembly To Sanitize If all solid residue is gone after step 2 or after completion of step 3 fill container 3 4 full with a sanitizing solution mix Return container to motor base and firmly position the two piece lid Run machine on a high speed for 30 seconds Turn machine off and allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 1 2 minutes Pour out sanitizing solution mixture Return container to motor base and run machine empty for an additional 5 seconds Do not rinse after sanitizing Allow container to air dry IMPORTANT NOTES Be sure to wring excess water out of cloth or soonge when cleaning around the controls or any electrical part To prolong container life Vita Mix recommends using soaps with a low Ph balance such as a liquid dishwashing detergent Ivory Liquid Recommended sanitizing solution 1 5 tsp 7 4 ml institutional or household bleach in 2 gt 2 0 Ltr water PARTS LIST XL Blender Item Part 15900 Lid and plug for 1 5 gal 5 7 L Large Capacity Container 15899 1 5 gal 5 7 L Large Capacity Container blade assembly amp lid assemb
11. your mixture carefully to avoid over blending 6c The lower the speed the coarser the blend The higher the speed the finer the blend In order to avoid over processing always start at the lowest variable speed and work your way up 6d If during blending the mixture seems too thick remove the lid plug and slowly add liquid through the lid opening while processing 7 Set the ON OFF switch to ON 8 When blending hard to blend mixtures such as dips and spreads or mixtures using frozen ingredients use the accelerator tool see page 11 to help ingredients flow into the blades Continuously moving the tool around in a circular motion during blending will help eliminate air pockets and encourage an even blend 9 After the blender has been stopped wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the lid or container from the motor base 10 To use the PULSE switch Turn the dial to the desired variable speed With the container on the motor base depress the pulse switch Release the switch to stop the motor Repeat multiple times until mixture is blended to desired consistency 11 Unplug the machine when not in use Maintenance Tips e Never bang the container against a surface to loosen the ingredients Remove the container trom the base and use a rubber spatula to remove thick mixtures trom the bottom of your container e Never shake or rattle a container while in use e Never remove the container before the mach
12. ade area e Blades don t spin Solution 1 Check blade assembly for loose damaged or nicked components and replace Solution 2 Tighten retainer nut with retainer nut wrench moving clockwise until it is snug See page 10 Solution 1 Double check to make sure power cord is firmly in power outlet Solution 2 Check to make sure the ON OFF Switch is in the ON position Check to make sure switches are clean and moving freely Solution 3 The thermal protector may have shut the machine off Turn power off for up to 45 minutes to reset Note Cooling may be quickened by placing the motor base in a cool spot Unplug first Try circulating the air with a vacuum or fan aimed at the bottom of the motor base Solution 1 Drive socket may be broken Check for a fine crack down the center or worn teeth replace with a new drive socket Item 891 Instructions are included with part Solution 2 Blade bearings need to be replaced Spin the blades using the drive spindle at the bottom of the container If blades spin freely with no resistance replace blade assembly See page 10 Solution 3 Drive spindle on the blade assembly may be worn Check for worn teeth on the drive spindle of the blade assembly Replace blade assembly See page 10 4 Problem Solution e Loud grinding noise from the blender Motor bearings need to be replaced Call motor Vita Mix Customer Service 5 Problem Solution 1
13. emove lid the top of the container rim e To remove a fully latched lid lift one of the two tabs and pull upward and off e Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove e The lid plug can be removed when using the accelerator tool or adding ingredients FIGURE B To secure lid plug rotate it so one tab locks between the notches on top of rubber lid Two Piece Lid optional 64 oz 2 0 L Advance Container The two piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on Lift id tabs take off and seal Jun Demei e To secure lid place on top of container and gently press down until lid snaps into place making sure the latches are secured around the top of the container rim e To remove a fully latched lid lift one of the two tabs and pull upward and off e Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove e DO NOT USE WITH ACCELERATOR TOOL FIGURE A IMPORTANT NOTES Containers e XL Blenders are optimized for use with the Vita Mix 1 5 gal 5 7 L amp Advance 64 oz 2 0 L containers Use of other Vita Mix standard containers 64 oz 2 0 L 48 oz 1 5 L or compact 32 oz 0 9 L are not compatible Call Vita Mix Customer Service or your distributor for more information Lids e To make new lids easier to insert and remove rub a light coating of cooking oil around the rim where it seals Place it in a container for several minutes remove and lightly wipe oil off lid Two Piece Lid 1 5 gal 5 7
14. foods do not process for more than one minute after mixture starts circulating Overprocessing can cause dangerous overheating as well as damage the container 17 Always operate the Vita Mix machine with a lid in place 18 WARNING When processing hot liquids The two part latching lid must be securely in place This allows steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on Do not start on HIGH speed or the highest speed setting Always start hot liquids on LOW speed or the lowest setting then increase speed as the machine is running Use caution with hot liquids Spraying from under the lid plug can occur or escaping steam may cause scalding WARNING When pouring hot liquids and mixtures Be sure the container has the protective sure grip hand guard Wear long sleeves and gloves for protection 19 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 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
15. he in counter model of the Equipment or placing the Equipment in a sound enclosure not manufactured by Vita Mix will void the warranty e The warranty is void in the event that repairs to the Equipment are performed by someone other than Vita Mix or an authorized Vita Mix Service Center Vita Mix will not be responsible for the cost of any unauthorized repairs e The sole obligation of Vita Mix under the warranties herein is to repair or replace the warranted part or parts as determined exclusively by Vita Mix In no event whether based on contract indemnity warranty tort including negligence strict liability or otherwise shall Vita Mix be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages whatsoever including without limitation loss of profit or revenue The above limited warranty is the exclusive remedy and Vita Mix hereby expressly disclaims all other warranties express or implied including the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and without limiting the generality of the foregoing the original end user and Vita Mix hereby expressly exclude to the extent permitted by law the application of any sale of goods legislation and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods as may be applicable The foregoing constitutes the original end user s sole remedy and the sole liability of Vita Mix No employee of Vita Mix
16. ine has come to a complete stop e Never start the motor before the container is in place IMIPORTANT NOTES e The automatic overload protection shuts the motor off when the resettable circuit breaker pops out It does so to protect the motor from overheating If the motor shuts off it could be due to Recipe being too thick Recipe having too many ingredients in it Recipe was being processed too long at too low a speed e The machine may stop working if it is overloaded on low speed Reset the machine by turning power off for 30 seconds THERMAL PROTECTOR The thermal protector may shut the motor off to protect it from overheating To restart wait for motor to cool down with the power off up to 45 minutes Cooling may be quickened by placing the motor base in a cool spot Unplug first To speed up the process try circulating the air with a vacuum or fan aimed at the bottom of the base When the thermal protector shuts the motor off review your processing techniques and your instructions Your recipes may be too thick or have too much material in them If the motor seems to be overheating but the thermal overload protector has not turned the machine off stop the machine and remove the container from the base Turn the machine ON and let the machine run for 20 seconds Repeat this step 3 times for a total of 1 minute Be careful never to touch any moving parts while in use BLADE ASSEMBLY WARNINGS Never use a blade assemb
17. ing same size batches of semi frozen fruit and ice will keep your drinks consistent If you notice chunks reevaluate the batch size When creating recipes always allow for enough liquid to ease the blending process For recipes with minimal liquid use the VARIABLE SPEED DIAL to run the machine on its lowest setting until it is processing smoothly both hands should be used when pouring Slide one hand under the spout and use the other hand to hold the handle Figure A When blending hot product be sure to use the container with the protective sure grip hand guard Figure A Gloves and long sleeves should be worn when pouring FIGURE A IMIPORTANT NOTES e Check your blades daily If you find something is loose nicked or missing replace the blade assembly before use see page 19 Do not tighten hex headed screw on top of blade assembly If loose replace blade assembly e 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 LID ASSENIBLY To secure lid plug rotate it so one tab locks Two Piece Accelerator a between the notches on top of rubber lid Tool Lid 64 oz 2 0 L Advance Container e To secure lid place on top of container and gently press down until lid snaps into place Lift lid tabs making sure the latches are secured around to r
18. ite Division of Ecolab St Paul MN 612 293 2165 SAVE e E eestica ereiew Ser a es Wesmar Company Inc Lustre NC 25 Seattle WA Lustre Plus 206 783 5344 www wesmar com PSRA 41 D PSRA 4T Esere trea ceed i oak ade Anderson Chemical Co Liqui Ware 1 Liqui Ware MC Litchfield MN D Flex Sur Met 800 366 2477 www andersonchemical com RINSE AIDS SUPPLIERS IN USA Solid Rinse Dry Solid Brilliance LL Ecolab Inc St Paul MN Jet Dry Rinse Dry 800 352 5326 www ecolab com DESTAINER SUPPLIERS IN USA VON ee a oes rea oe Aa ae On Ae a ee Diversey Livonia MI 800 521 8140 IMIPORTANT NOTES CLEANING PRODUCTS Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or concentrated bleach when cleaning Use the cleaning products and rinse aids specifically recommended by Vita Mix CLEANING Switches may become sticky from use Unplug the machine and use a wet cloth moistened with water and a mild detergent to clean around the edges of the switch paddles until they function freely Work the switches back and forth a few times to loosen any dried residue under switch Leaving switches sticky will damage or burn out the switches Clean carefully using caution not to allow water or other liquids to infiltrate the switch Dry with a soft cotton cloth CONTAINER Do not let mixtures liquids and food products dry in the container Rinse throughout use Dry product may lock around the blade and weaken tear the bearings seal when restarted Do not place containers in the f
19. ly 15896 1 5 gal 5 7 L Large Capacity Container only 15897 XL blade agitator assembly for Large Capacity Container 15901 XP retainer nut for Large Capacity Container 15892 Accelerator Tool Lid and plug for 64 oz 2 0 L Advance Container 15894 64 oz 2 0 L Advance Container blade assembly amp Accelerator Tool Lid assembly 15893 64 oz 2 0 L Large Capacity Container only 15941 XL Blade agitator assembly for Advance Container 15942 XP retainer nut for Advance Container 15902 Drive socket 15895 XL Centering Pad 755 Lid Plug for Large Capacity Container and Advance Container 760 Accelerator Tool IMPORTANT NOTES Outside the United States and Canada your machine may come with a different container configuration Contact your local Vita Mix Distributor for item numbers e Other than the drive socket blade assembly and retainer nut this machine is only serviceable and repairable by an authorized Vita Mix service provider Do not attempt to service or repair your machine on your own gt Items Sold Separately 755 15899 15596 Retainer Nut Wrench 15896 15897 Fa r 15902 ae Ne 15895 CP 755 15892 760 15894 15893 A 15941 n 15942 15 ppeiele i 8 ol lele J pie 1 Problem e Increased vibration e Leaking from bottom of container e Increased container noise 2 Problem e Machine will not run 3 Problem e Loud noise from bl
20. ly with loose damaged nicked or missing components Caution Do not remove blades or blade assembly unless absolutely necessary Never attempt to take the blade assembly itself apart This will void the warranty OUNCES LS SS SSS es CH Db Blade Agitator Assembly The blade assembly includes a precision hardened stainless steel blade with enclosed steel ball bearings for maximum durability The rugged blade assembly literally explodes molecules of food and ice in the container helping every batch to homogenize more etfectively The blade does not need to be removed for normal cleaning Refer to the information below to remove or replace Drive Spline Mates with drive socket on the motor base to turn the blade Note Removing and replacing your container while the coupling is still rotating will strip the drive spline teeth This part is NOT removable Retainer Nut Must be snug Order the available Retainer Nut Wrench for best results Refer to the information below to remove or replace Removing Blade Assembly At times it may be necessary to give your blades additional cleaning An easy to use blade assembly removal wrench Item 15596 may be purchased through your Vita Mix Distributor Turn the container upside down and grip firmly Insert retainer nut wrench in groove of retainer nut and rotate counterclockwise to loosen Then grip blades with a cloth and rem
21. or any other person is authorized to make any warranty in addition to or amendment of the warranties made herein In the event your Vita Mix blender needs service or repair covered by the terms of this warranty please call the Vita Mix Corporation for shipping instructions For machines sold in the United States call Vita Mix Technical Support 800 886 5235 If you live outside the United States Canada or Latin America contact your local Vita Mix Distributor or telephone the Vita Mix International Division at 1 440 782 2450 or email international vitamix com for a distributor in your country Any item sent to Vita Mix pursuant to the terms hereof must be sent in original or sufficient packaging Customer is responsible for in bound freight costs for warranty service Do not return or send in products without the approval trom Vita Mix All product returns must have the Return Authorization number clearly marked on the outside of the box Any product that is sent to Vita Mix without prior authorization or approval will be returned to the shipper s address as is without repair SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions a 17 63 in 18 25 in
22. ove retainer nut by hand Replacing Blade Assembly With the container upside down grip blades with cloth insert into the container bottom and align with flat sides of container opening Place retainer nut on and hand tighten Last carefully turn clockwise until secure using wrench Do not force If it is not tight enough you will notice increased container noise Retainer Nut Wrench in use ACCELERATOR TOOL WARNINGS When processing hot liquids or mixtures e The two part latching lid must be securely locked in place DO NOT use the one piece lid or a non latching lid This allows steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on e Do not start processing hot liquids on HIGH speed Always start processing hot liquids on LOW speed then switch to HIGH speed while the machine is running e Use caution with hot liquids Liquids may spray from under the lid plug or escaping steam may cause scalding DO NOT force the accelerator tool into the container Excessive force may cause the accelerator tool to extend too far into the container and may cause damage to the blades DO NOT use the older accelerator tool that has a straight and smooth surface and no step Use of the older model may cause damage to the blades The accelerator tool prevents an air bubble from forming while blending and allows for the processing of very thick and or difficult to process frozen mi
23. reezer Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and or the immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container Follow the cleaning instructions on page 73 Motor Base Control Panel 1 2 Unplug the power cord Gently wash the outside surface with a damp soft cotton cloth moistened with a mild solution of warm water and nonabrasive detergent or nonabrasive liquid spray cleaner NEVER IMMERSE MOTOR BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID Thoroughly clean switches so that they work freely They may become sticky from use Unplug the machine and use a wet cloth moistened with water and a mild detergent to clean around the edges of the switch paddles until they function freely Work the switches back and forth a few times to loosen any dried residue under switch Leaving switches sticky will damage or burn out the switches Clean carefully using caution not to allow water or other liquids to infiltrate the switch Dry with a soft cotton cloth Lid Separate the lid and plug Wash in warm soapy water Rinse clean under running water and dry Reassemble before use See page 6 Container 1 Ul To Clean Fill container 1 4 full with warm 110 F 43 C water and add a couple drops of liquid dishwashing detergent Return container to motor base and firmly position the two piece lid Run machine for 30 seconds Empty container Repeat this step To Rinse Fill container 3 4 full with warm 110 F 43 C
24. t ingredients towards the blades helps to start the vortex that allows the other ingredients to be pulled into the blades Although not necessary for processing cutting or breaking food into smaller pieces 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm allows for more precise measuring of ingredients Thawed or partially thawed fruit is recommended The highest speed is recommended for heavy duty blending 2 Set the container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad anchored to the base Motor must be completely stopped before positioning container Containers are not to be used for hard dry materials Avoid running your machine with the container empty 3 Always use a lid when blending If blending hot ingredients the lid must be securely latched in place When processing hot liquids DO NOT use a non latching or one piece lid 4 To achieve the best blend always make sure you fill the 1 5 gal 5 7 L container to the 48 oz 1 4 L level or higher with ingredients If finished volume is less than 48 oz 1 4 L use the Advanced container 5 Plug the machine into the nearest outlet if unplugged 6 Select the desired speed It is recommended to start on variable speed 1 and slowly work the variable speed dial to attain the desired blend consistency 6a To prevent possible splashing lightly rest your hand on the lid while turning the machine on except when processing hot liquids or mixtures 6b Until you become accustomed to the speed watch
25. xtures While the machine is running use the accelerator tool to push ingredients into the blades Using the Accelerator Tool __ Splash Disk S e f thick mixtures stop circulating you may have trapped an air bubble Insert the accelerator tool through the lid and stir to release it e Use it only with the lid locked in place and lid plug removed e The splash disk near the top of the accelerator tool and lid prevent the accelerator tool from hitting the blades e The container should not be more than 2 3 full when the accelerator tool is used e Do not use the accelerator tool for more than 30 consecutive seconds to avoid overheating e Holding the accelerator tool straight should allow extra thick ingredients to circulate If not point the accelerator tool toward the side or corner of the container 11 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE Care Note To ensure that you get the longest possible lite trom your Vita Mix machine we recommend the following products when used as directed by the supplier CLEANING PRODUCTS SUPPLIERS IN USA Solid Supra SONG POWCL corrieri casearia Ecolab Inc St Paul MN Guardian Acclaim Solid Guardian Plus 800 352 5326 Solid Super Impact Solid Insure www ecolab com DWC RR RC E PETE Diversey Livonia MI Eclipse H2 Liqui Safe L7 800 521 8140 Aei gore ence RR RE Klenzade Products Poly Br
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