Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 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 PROFESSIONAL SERIES™ 500 vitamix.c om • vitamix.co .uk • vitamix.ie[...]

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3 Congratulations! You are about to see how quick, easy and delicious healthy eating can be! Please read all the safety information, warnings and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. Make sure the power switch is set to Off and that the machine is plugged into an eart[...]

4 SER VICE AND REGISTRA TION Vitamix Servic e Record the model number and serial number of your Vitamix in the spaces provided below for future reference. These numbers can be found on the back of the motor base. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased From Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, first contact [...]

5 1. Read all instructions, safeguar ds and warnings befor e operating the blender . 2. This blender is intended f or HOUSEHOLD USE ONL Y and is not intended t o be used to prepar e food for commer cial sale or for any other commercial use . 3. This blender is not intended f or use by persons with reduc ed physical, sensory or mental capabilities, [...]

6 11. Switch off the applianc e and unplug before changing acc essories or approaching parts that mo ve in use . 12. Do not leav e or store f oreign objects, such as spoons, forks, kniv es or the lid cap, in the container . Starting the blender with a for eign object in the container will damage the blender and ma y cause injury . 13. Do not operat[...]

7 Lid Cap 2-Part Lid Lid Flaps 2 L/64 o z. Container Blade Assembly Retainer Nut Centering P ad Drive Sock et Pulse Function Start/St op 3 Progr ammes & V ariable Speed Contr ol Motor Base Feet T amper On/Off Switch: The On/Off (or Power) Switch is on the front of the machine base. The On/Off Switch controls the power to the machine. Start/Stop[...]

8 To Lock the Lid in Place: Position the lid on the container with the lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks into place. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially when blending hot liquids that may scald. Never operate the blender without checking to make sure that the li[...]

9 1. On/Off Switch (l)/(O): The On/Off Switch controls the power to the machine base. The On/Off Switch is located on the front of the machine. After plugging in the unit, make sure that the marker on the Variable Speed Dial points to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial and move the On/Off Switch to the On position. Move the On/Off Switch to[...]

10 4. Pulse Switch ( ): Variable Speed: Pressing down on the Pulse Switch will cause the machine to blend at the speed setting shown on the V ariable Speed Dial for as long as the Pulse Switch is held down. Programmes: The Pulse function can be used when a programme is selected. Pushing down the Pulse switch when a programme is selected will cause [...]

11 W ARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into the container while the machine is running. Wet-Blade Container: Designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soup, purees, batter, and for wet chopping. The wet blades can also process grain and knead dough, but they are not quite as efficient as t[...]

12 CAUTION Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. How to Determine the Tamper to be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container. If a [...]

13 W ARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. • DO NOT put hands, spatulas etc. into the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base. • Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. IMPORT ANT! • Th[...]

14 V ariable Speed Befor e using the Variable Speed option, alw ays begin with the V ariable Speed Dial marker pointing to the Stop S ymbol ( ) at the top of the dial. 1. Rotate the dial to the right t o Variable Speed 1. 2. T o activat e the blending process, pr ess down on the Start/ Stop S witch. 3. Slowly turn the V ariable Speed Dial to the de[...]

15 Wet-Blade Container The Wet-Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soup, purées and batter. Before using this container with Programmes or the Variable Speed option, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointing to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial. 1. Move the On/Off switch t[...]

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

17 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 Always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointing to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial. 1. Fill the container half full of warm water and add a few drops of washing-up li[...]

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

19 Your Vitamix motor is designed to be protected from overheating and overcurrent conditions during use. Both features will shut off the motor. The motor will possibly emit a slight odour. Follow the procedures below to reset the motor for either situation. If you continue to experience problems after following these instructions, contact your loc[...]

20 Full 7-Year Machine Warranty 1. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Vita-Mix Corporation (“Vitamix”) strongly encourages you to register your purchase. You can register by emailing our customer service department at service@vitamix.com or calling 0808 156 6633 (UK) or 0766 709854 (Ireland). Failure to register your product purchase will not diminish your g[...]

21 5. WHAT VOIDS THIS WARRANTY. Abuse, misuse, mishandling, negligent use, alteration of the Machine, exposure to abnormal or extreme conditions, usage with voltage supply other than that specified on the Machine, or failure to follow the operating instructions will void this Guarantee. The Guarantee is also void if repairs to the Machine or any c[...]

22 This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer and complies with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation. The 'crossed-[...]

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24 Motor: 2 peak output horsepower motor Electrical: 220 / 240 V, 50 Hz, 1100-1200 W Dimensions: Height: 52 cm / 20.4 in. Width: 18.5 cm / 7.2 in. Depth: 22.25 cm / 8.75 in. T o see the complete line of V itamix ® products, visit vitamix.c om, vitamix.co .uk or vitamix.ie Vita-Mix ® Corpor ation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.8[...]