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    120 V AC Models T ouch and Go TM Blending Station ® High Performance Commercial Blender Owner ’ s Manual Read And Save These Instructions FOODSERVICE[...]

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    2 1. Read all instructions. 2. T o protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid. 3. Close adult supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the T ouch and Go TM Blending Station ® is not in use, before putting on or taking off pa[...]

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    14. W ARNING: When processing hot liquids: • The 2-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. • Use caution with hot liquids. Spraying from under the lid plug can occur , or escaping steam may cause scalding. • Do not process hot [...]

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    T ouch and Go TM Blending Station ® ON/OFF switch - Located on the side of the Motor Base the ON/OFF switch controls the power to the machine. With the machine plugged in, switch the machine to ON to ready the machine for blending. ST ART/STOP button - Pressing ST ART/ST OP once starts and runs the machine and turns the blades. Press the ST ART/ST[...]

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    Due to the difference of recipes, your results may vary . See page 6 for information on Custom Programming these six buttons. DISPLA Y WINDOW - This area depending on what button is pressed, displays a variety of operation messages. A ‘Ready’ message appears when there is power to the machine. OWNER CONTROLS - A control panel accessible by pres[...]

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    The T ouch and Go TM Blending Station ® advanced electronic control can be custom programmed, requiring an optional programming chip, available from Vita-Mix for a nominal fee and with a minimum unit purchase. Contact your Vita-Mix representative for more information . Programming your T ouch and Go Blending Station PRE-SET buttons 1. Insert the c[...]

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    4. Within 10 seconds the SIX PRE-SET buttons will be re-programmed and the DISPLA Y WINDOW will read ‘Saved’ then ‘Ready’. If nothing happens when the programming chip is fully inserted, turn the chip in the opposite direction and try again. 3. Remove the programming chip and return it to the original package. 5. Press one of the six PRE-SE[...]

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    T wo-part Lid 48 oz. polycarbonate container The two part lid is easy to clean and easy to put on, take off & seal. • T o remove fully latched lid, squeeze tabs together on both sides of the container , pull upward and off. • T wist the center lid plug to fasten or remove. NOTE: T o make new lids easier to insert and remove, rub a light coa[...]

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    T amper One Piece Lid (optional) 64 oz. polycarbonate container The one piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on and take off. (Note: Brand new lids are a little stiff. This is temporary .) • There is no latch on this lid. • Add ingredients through port on top. CAUTION: Do not use non-latching lid when processing hot ingredients. Cover wit[...]

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    Preparing the counter area: • Before cutting holes, make sure that there is adequate clearance under the counter for the motor . The motor will extend about 5-2/3" (14.4 cm) below the counter but it is best to allow at least 10" from the under-counter to shelves or any other equipment under the counter . Also, when using the removable c[...]

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    Electrical requirements: • 120 V AC • 50/60 Hz. • 1 1.2 amps • All T ouch and Go Blending Stations are built using a U.S. 3 prong grounded cord and require a 20 amp outlet. Blending Station dimensions: • 17-1/2” (44.45 cm) high with lid closed • 21-1/2” (54.7 cm) high with lid open • Case depth: 12-1/2” (31.75 cm) with handle ?[...]

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    Gasket Installation Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on page 10 on preparing the counter area for the installation of your In-Counter T ouch and Go TM Blending Station ® . Also, use the T emplate Sheet (provided in your machine’s original package) to assist you in the placement and ventilation of your machine. 2. Peel off the white paper[...]

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    lending T ips 1. If your recipe freezes 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 a T ouch and Go TM Blending Station. ® 2. Place liquids and soft foods in your container first. Hard items and ice should be placed last. 3. Whole, hard or frozen ingredients should [...]

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    How to operate your Blending Station ® using the six Pre-Set Programmed Buttons. The following is the basic factory settings of the six PRE-SET buttons (your machines PRE-SET buttons may differ due to program revisions or if your Blending Station was programmed specifically for your business). • Button 1: (:1 5) Blends thin drinks with just juic[...]

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    4. Select desired programmed setting by pressing any of the Pre-Set Buttons one through six. The machine will begin immediately to cycle through the selected program, and turn off when the program is complete. Each button has a different pre-selected combination of speed and length for blending. NOTE: If you detect a change in the sound of the mach[...]

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    1. Follow steps one through three of ‘How T o Operate Y our Blending Station Using The Six Pre-Set Programmed Buttons’ section on page 14. 2. The speed of the motor can be changed with: 3. The PULSE buttons can also be used to quickly increase the motor speed or decrease the motor speed. (See HIGH/LOW PULSE button description on page 5.) 4. Whe[...]

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    Retainer Nut Removal • The retainer nut is easily removed using a standard 6” screwdriver . * T urn container upside down and insert screwdriver shaft between the lobe and drive spline. Push the screwdriver handle counterclockwise to loosen nut. Once loosened, remove by hand. • T o replace, position retainer nut on top of blade assembly and h[...]

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    Item# Part #752 64 oz. - Container without lid assembly or blade assembly #755 64 oz. - Lid plug #756 64 oz. - Container , blade assembly & lid assembly #1 191 64 oz. - 2-piece lid assembly #1 192 64 oz. - Lid only (no plug) PLS145 64 oz. - 1-piece non-latching rubber lid #1 159 48 oz. - lid plug #15502 48 oz. - Container only #15506 48 oz. - C[...]

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    #756 #752 #18002 KIT107 RBB161 #18003 #755 #1 192 #1 151 #836 #791 #802 #1 191 #15506 #15502 (container without blade or lid) #15507 #1 159 #1222 19 #18004 PLS145[...]

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    Care Note T o ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita-Mix product, we recommend the following products, when used as directed by the supplier: Cleaning Product Supplier Solid Supra, Solid Power , . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ecolab, Inc. Guardian Acclaim, Solid Guardian Plus, St. Paul, MN Solid Super Impact, Solid Insure T el: (800[...]

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    CARE NOTE: Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry within the container . Rinse throughout use. Drying product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear the bearings seal when restarted. Do not place containers in the freezer . Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and/or the immediate rapid action of the blade may crac[...]

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    Container 1. T o clean: Fill pitcher 1/4 full with warm (1 10˚F) water and add a couple drops of dish soap. * Return container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container . Repeat this step. * NOTE: For maximum container life do not wash in dishwasher . 2. Fill pitcher 3/4 full with warm (1 10˚F[...]

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    THREE PRONG AD APTERS ARE NOT T O BE USED IN CANADA. Blending Station ® On-Counter: Height of unit closed: 22” (54.56 cm) Shipping weight: 21 lbs. (9.534 kg) Dimensions 22” H x 9-1/4” W x 10-1/2” D (54.56 cm x 23.45 cm x 25.86 cm) Blending Station In-Counter: Height of unit above counter: 17-1/2” (44.45 cm) closed Depth of unit below cou[...]

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    1. Problem: • Display Panel reads Solution #1: T urn the machine of f and on again to reset the programming Solution #2: Call Vita-Mix Customer Service. THERMAL SENSOR FAILURE T op nine problems you can fix on your own: T roubleshooting 24 2. Problem: • loud noise from blender container blade area • container blades do not spin • increased [...]

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    Cooling the motor: If the machine has overheated: • The motor will stop and the message “MOTOR HAS OVERHEA TED REMOVE THE CONT AINER, THEN PRESS ST ART”, will scroll across the display window , while the words “HOT SHUTDOWN” will remain in the display window alerting you of the problem. • The machine will not run until the container is [...]

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    Limited Warranty Vita-Mix ® Corporation warrants your Commercial Blending Station ® to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase when used in accordance with the accompanying instruction booklet. Provisions of this limited warranty are void if your T ouch and Go TM Blending Station ® [...]

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    This Blending Station ® includes a 1-Y ear Service Contract effective from date of purchase. In the event your machine should need parts or repairs, covered under this Service Contract, call Vita-Mix ® customer service immediately for instructions. Proof of date of purchase may be required. This does not cover abuse, misuse, tampering, improper i[...]

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    ©2002 Vita-Mix Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy , recording or any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita-Mix Corporation. VIT A-MIX ® CORPORA TION Foodservice Division 8615 Usher Road, C[...]