Vita-Mix NA manual

Owner ’ s Manual Read and sa ve these ins tructions Vita-Mix ® Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.800.848.2649 / 1.440.235.4840 vitamix.com CERTIFIED RECONDITIONED - NEXT GENERATION - PROGRAMMED * Product image ma y dier slightly from your c onfiguration[...]

2 Conten ts ................................................................................................................................ 2 Let’ s Get Started ................................................................................................................. 3 Service and Regis tration ............................................[...]

3 Congr atulations! Y ou are about to see ho w quick, easy , and delicious healthy eating can be! Please read all the saf ety information, w arnings, and instructional material found in this booklet befor e getting started. Set your V itamix machine on a dry , level surface . Make sure that the po wer switch is se t to Off , and that the machine is[...]

4 SER VICE AND REGISTRA TION Vitamix Servic e Recor d the model number and serial number of your Vitamix in the spaces pro vided below for futur e refer ence. These numbers can be found on the back of the motor base. Model Number Serial Number Date of Pur chase Purchased Fr om Befor e returning this pr oduct for any reason, including r epair , firs[...]

5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, S AFEGUARD S, AND W ARNINGS BEFORE OPER A TING BLENDER. 1. Read all instructions. 2. Not intended for use b y or near children or persons with reduc ed physical, sensory , or mental capabilities or lack of e xperience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when an y appliance is used by or near children or incapacita[...]

6 W ARNING To Avoid Injury. Read and understand instruction manual before using this machine. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating. Any repair, servicing, or the replacement of parts must[...]

7 W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock. NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THA[...]

8 Drive Sock et Blade Assembly Lid Plug 2-Part Lid Lid Flaps Container Retainer Nut Centering P ad Start / Stop S witch T amper V ariable Speed Dial Pulse Switch Motor Base P ART S AND FEA TURES * Product image ma y dier slightly from your c onfiguration[...]

9 WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. On / O Switch: The On / O (or Power) Switch is on the right-hand side of the machine base. The On / O Switch controls the power to the machine. Start / Stop Switch: Pressing down on the Start / Stop Switch will initiate the blending pro[...]

10 Front Back On/O Switch P ART S AND FEA TURES To Lock the Lid in Place: Position lid on container with lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially hot liquids that may scald. Nev er operate the blender without checking t [...]

11 1. On / O Switch: The On / O (or Power) Switch is located on the lower right-hand side of the machine. The On / O Switch controls the power to the machine. BEFORE moving the On / O Switch to the On (I) position, make sure the marker on the Variable Speed Dial is pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial. After plugging in[...]

12 CAUTION Nev er Start on Speeds Abo ve 1 with Hot Liquids to A void P ossible Burns. Escaping steam, splashes or c ontents may scald. T o secure the cont ents, lock the lid and lid plug securely in plac e prior to operating the machine. Alwa ys start on V ariable 1, slowly incr ease to 10 . C ONTROL P ANEL 3. Pulse Switch ( ): Variable Speed: Pre[...]

13 W et Blade Container: Designed for pr ocessing liquids, including juice, fr ozen mixtur es, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and f or wet chopping. The w et blades can also grind grain and knead dough, but the y are not quite as efficient as the dry blades in this application. If used for grinding, y our container will mar and become cloudy ; see[...]

14 CAUTION Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types, and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. How to Determine the Tamper that Can Be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and eectively with a particular contain[...]

15 T AMPER To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper it should easily fit into the opening but will not come in contact with the blades no matter how you move the tamper inside the container. IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE BLADES AT ANY AN[...]

16 W ARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. • DO NOT put hands, spatulas, etc. in the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base. • Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types, and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. IMPORTANT! [...]

17 V ariable Speed Before using the Variable Speed option, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial marker pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial. 1. Rotate the dial right to Variable Speed 1. 2. To activate the blending process, press down on the Start / Stop Switch. 3. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depen[...]

18 Progr ams Programs vary in blending speed and duration and will automatically stop at the end of the program. • The Smoothie ( ) program runs for approximately 45 seconds. • The Frozen Dessert ( ) program runs for approximately 55 seconds. • The Hot Soup ( ) program runs for approximately 5 minutes 45 seconds. • The Purée ( [...]

19 W et Blade Container The Wet Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purées, batters, and for wet chopping. 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. 1. Move t[...]

20 8. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups and sauces. 9. Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over-processing. 10. After pressing the Start / Stop switch to stop the cycle, w[...]

21 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Activate the machine by pressing the Start / Stop Switch. Your container will shift and get into an aligned position. • Variable Speed - slowly increase the Variable Speed to the desired speed. • Programs - The programs vary in blending speed and duration and will automatically stop at the end of the program.[...]

22 Container To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning below. This will clean the unit and break-in the motor. Normal Cleaning Before using the Variable Speed or Program options, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial. 1. Fill the container half full [...]

23 Motor Base 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid detergent and warm water. Do not place the motor base in water. 3. The centering pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning. 4. Thoroughly clean the switches so they work freely. They may become [...]

24 Aut omatic Overload Pr otection Your Vitamix machine is equipped with a special feature: Automatic Overload Protection. This built-in feature is designed to protect the motor and prevent your machine from overheating. When engaged, this Automatic Overload Protection will cause the motor to shut o and possibly emit a light odor. If your Automa[...]

25 Full 5- Y ear Reconditioned Machine W arranty 1. PRODUCT REGISTRA TION. Vita-Mix® Corpor ation (“Vitamix”) str ongly encourages y ou to regist er your purchase b y completing and returning the pr oduct registr ation card that came with this Machine. Y ou can regis ter online at vitamix. com/ warranty; or b y calling our Customer Servic e De[...]

26 REP AIR, REPLA CEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ARE THE EX CLUSIVE REMEDIES OF PURCHASER AND THE SOLE LIABILITY OF VIT AMIX UNDER THIS W ARRANTY . NO EMPL OYEE OR REPRESENT A TIVE OF VIT AMIX IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL W ARRANTY OR ANY MODIFICA TION TO THIS W ARRANTY WHICH MA Y BE BINDING UPON VIT AMIX. AC CORDINGL Y , PURCHASER [...]

27 Within the U.S.A., this W arranty is honored dir ectly through the Vita-Mix® Corpor ation. Vita-Mix® Corpor ation 8615 Usher Road Clev eland, Ohio 44138-2199 1-800-848-2649 service@vitamix.c om Y ou will be deemed to hav e accepted the r eturned product “as is” upon deliv ery unless y ou notify Vitamix of any problem, including shipment da[...]

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