F O O D S E R V I C E Owner’s Manual Read And Save These Instructions PORTION BLENDING SYSTEM TM Portion Control Ice Shaver Blender All Models
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all instructions. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put shaver 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 Portion Blending SystemTM (PBS) is not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning other than washing the container. 5. Appliance must be positioned so the power cord plug is accessible. 6.
17. The maximum capacity is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container, i.e. 64 oz. (2 liters), 48 oz. (1.4 liters), and substantially less with thick mixtures. 18. Do not use more then 5 cups (1.3 liters) of cleaning solution when cleaning the ice bin. See Care and Cleaning Instructions, page 20. 19. Always operate the blender with the splash guard or two piece lid in place. 20. Display window area will scratch when contacted with a scouring pad or sharp object.
Ice Bin Lid Ice Bin Ice Shelf Ice Chute Splash Guard Shaver Base 64 oz.
Setting Up The PBS Place the PBS on a sturdy, level surface or counter. Packaged inside the Ice Bin are items necessary for the operation of the PBS. Remove the Ice Bin Lid and take out the following items: • Container • Container Lid with Lid Plug • Ice Chute • Drain Kit • Splash Guard • Drive Socket Kit Level Feet Adjustment - Use a level and adjust the feet on the bottom of the machine to level your PBS on the counter.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Using the Drain Hose Kit Clamps The Drain Hose Kit contains one 90˚ elbow and two hose clamps. When routing to a sink, bucket, or similar receptacle use the Drain Hose Kit to eliminate possible kinking of the drain hose. Kinking can be caused by a sharp 90˚ bend created by the edge of a counter. 1. Once the machine is positioned on the counter, run the drain hose from under the machine to a proper drain receptacle. 2. Cut the hose at the point it reaches the end of the counter.
• Avoid using bagged ice that has been stored in a freezer at extremely low temperature. Use of this type of ice may result in freeze-up of the shaver. When you must use bagged ice, it should be stored in an ice chest for a least an hour before use. Replace the Ice Bin Lid and your machine is ready for use. Ice Bin Lid NOTE: For the Ice Shaver to work the Ice Bin Lid must be positioned properly on top of the Ice Bin.
Start/Stop Blender Speed Control Display Window READY Owner Controls Four Factory Pre-Set Programs TM Shave Only Pre-Set Specialty Drink Buttons Blend Only Portion Blending System TM OFF ON ON/OFF switch - Located on the back of the machine the ON/OFF switch controls the power to the PBS. With the machine plugged in, switch the machine to ON to ready the machine for shaving ice and blending. START/STOP button - Pressing START/STOP once starts and runs only the blender on the PBS.
SHAVE ONLY button - Allows the operator to add more ice after a shave/blend cycle or even shave ice without the blender running. Press and hold the SHAVE ONLY button to dispense ice. Shaved ice will be dispensed until the button is released. NOTE: The container must be in place. Avoid overfilling the container. BLEND ONLY button - Allows the operator to use the blender motor without adding any ice. Place the container on the machine, press and hold the BLEND ONLY button.
Each buttons factory Pre-Set Application. Use the following chart to determine which button you will need. NOTE: The chart below uses the factory settings in determining the use of each PRE-SET button (your machines PRE-SET buttons may be different if your PBS was programmed specifically for your business). Button 1 will shave enough ice for one 12 oz. (355 ml) drink, when using 5 oz. (145 ml) of liquid cocktail mixes, purees, or coffee liquors only. Button 2 will shave enough ice for two 12 oz.
5a. When the blending cycle is complete, and more ice is needed, press and hold the SHAVE ONLY button. By pressing the SHAVE ONLY button more ice will be added to the container. Release the SHAVE ONLY button to stop the shaving of the ice. NOTE: If you wish to blend the contents of the container while adding the additional ice, press the START/STOP button to start the blender then add more ice by pressing the SHAVE ONLY button. 5b.
The Portion Blending SystemTM advanced electronic controls can be custom programmed, by either using the Control Panel or 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 on a programming chip. Programming your PBS with the Control Panel This process will allow you to reprogram any one of the PRE-SET buttons with different blending times and amounts of ice being shaved into the container. 1.
Press SAVED Press 5. With the display reading ‘ICE +01’ press the ▲ select button to increase the amount of ice to an increment of +05 and release the select button. NOTE: Range of adjustments will vary from button to button. 6. After the desired changes have been made press the START/ STOP button to save the changes, then press the Owner Control button (Vita-Mix Logo) to return to blending and test the adjustments made on Button One.
Blade Agitator Assembly Blade Agitator Assembly. Use caution when handling the blade; it is sharp. When inserting the blade assembly through the container bottom, grip the blades with a soft cloth and align the flat sides of the blade assembly with the flat sides of the container. Place the retainer nut back on the inserted blade assembly and tighten clockwise. Do not force. Do not attempt to disassemble blade assembly. Drive Spline. Mates with drive socket on the motor base to turn the blade.
Removal and Installation The PBS Shaving Blade is two blades in one. The blade has two shaving edges so that a fresh edge can be exposed by simply rotating the blade 180˚. Your machine was shipped from the factory with a double edged blade installed. The following instructions can be used to either rotate the blade to expose a fresh edge, or to install a new blade (Item #1550). WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury unplug the unit before rotating or removing the Ice Shaver Blade. 1.
Item# 120/100V 752 220/240V 752 Description 64 oz. (2 L) - Container with ice blade, no lid assembly 755 755 Lid Plug (for Two Piece Lid) 758 758 64 oz.
#755 #1550 #1191 #1192 #758 PLS511 #752 #1151 or #1552 #836 PLS509 #802 #RBB502 #1222 PLS504 #1551 CST500 PLS503 RBB506 17
Removing Ice from the Ice Bin WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury unplug the unit before removing ice from the Ice Bin. Do not operate without lid in place. 1. With the machine off and unplugged remove the Ice Bin Lid. 2. Use an ice scoop to remove as much ice as possible from above the Ice Shelf. 3. Remove the Ice Shelf and pour in 8 cups (1.9 liters) of warm water in a circular motion in the Ice Bin and allow to drain.
CARE NOTE: Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry inside 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 crack the container. The Splash Guard, Ice Chute, Ice Shelf, and Thermoplastic Rubber Lid are dishwasher safe.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Ice Chute & Splash Guard Remove and separate the chute and guard from the Ice Bin, then wash in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water and dry. Reassemble before use. (See pages 5). WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury unplug the unit before removing ice from the Ice Bin. Do not operate without lid in place. Ice Bin 1. To clean: Empty out the remaining ice before cleaning. (See page 18 for ice removal instructions.) 2.
If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions, technical help is available by calling the Vita-Mix Service Hot Line at 1-800-886-5235, or emailing PBSservice@vitamix.com. For customers outside the US and Canada please contact your local Vita-Mix distributor. 1. Problem: • Drinks not fully blended or have improper consistency. 2. Problem: • Quantity of ice dispensed varies and is not consistent. Solution: Change blending time or ice quantity. See page 12 for instructions.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 6. Problem: • Machine will not run. • Display screen does not say ‘READY’. 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. Solution #3: Machine will not run unless the Ice Bin lid is placed properly back into position to engage the safety interlock switch. Solution #4: Turn the ON/OFF switch to off, then on, to reboot the electronics. Solution #5: Shaving Wheel may be locked.
Portion Blending System: Height of unit: 27 1/2” H (69.85 cm) Additional height needed above machine for adding ice: 20” (50.8 cm) Shipping weight (product only): 58 lbs. (26.5 kg) Dimensions 27 1/2” high x 14 3/4” wide x 16 1/2” deep with lid (69.85 cm x 37.47 cm x 41.91 cm) Power Requirements: Volts: 120 VAC Amps: 12.
Warranty Information Your Portion Blending System, depending on the model purchased, may or may not have a Limited One-Year Warranty provided by Vita-Mix or the distributor in the country (outside the US and Canada) in which your machine was purchased. If your machine has a warranty from Vita-Mix (which would be designated by the item number purchased), please complete and mail back the included warranty card. This card must be on file at Vita-Mix for your machine to be serviced.
