F O O D S E R V I C E Use and Care Manual Read And Save These Instructions BarBoss, Drink Machine, Vita-Prep & Vita-Pro ® ® ® High-Performance Commercial Blenders Includes: BarBoss • Drink Machine (Two-Step Timer, Two-Speed, Variable Speed) Vita-Prep 3 • Vita-Prep • Vita-Pro All Models
Important Safeguards 1. Read all instructions. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid. 3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children. 4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix® machine is not in use, before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, other than washing the container. 5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades. 6.
Important Safeguards 16. 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. 17. Always operate the Vita-Mix machine with a lid in place. 18. CAUTION: On all machines with timers, the light in the front panel START/STOP switch, when lit, indicates the power to blender is ON and blender could start. Turn power OFF, or unplug the machine before touching movable parts.
NOTE: Vita-Mix® blenders come with several different control options. Please be sure you are following the instructions for your blender model. Timer & Pulse Model (BarBoss®) ON/OFF Power Switch. Located on the front of the machine below the control panel, 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. TIMER Dial.
Variable Speed Model (Drink Machine, Vita-Prep, Vita-Prep 3, Vita-Pro) ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF. HIGH/VARIABLE Switch. HIGH overrides the VARIABLE SPEED dial and is the fastest speed available. Switch must be set to VARIABLE to use the VARIABLE SPEED dial. VARIABLE SPEED Dial. Allows user to select continuously variable motor speeds ranging from 1,000 rpm to 24,000 rpm. Active only when HIGH/VARIABLE switch is set on VARIABLE position.
NOTE: Vita-Mix® lids come in several different styles. Please be sure you are following the instructions for your style of lid. Unlock Two-Piece Lid 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. Polycarbonate Container The two-piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on and take off. • The lid has a continuous rim which latches inside the container tabs. Push one side of the rim under one tab, and with the heel of Figure A your hands push down, over the opposite tab, Top view of lid showing Locking Icons.
Two-Piece Lid Compact 32 oz. / 0.9 Ltr. Polycarbonate/ Lock Unlock Stackable Container The two-piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on, take off and seal. • The lid has a continuous rim which fits tightly inside the container. Push lid into container Figure D until the side latches are snapped under the Top view of lid showing Locking Icons. container lip. Position • To remove lid, pull up gently on the side lid Press in above Indicator Tab container tab latches.
Two-Speed or Variable Speed Drink Machines, Vita-Pro,® Vita-Prep® and Vita-Prep® 3 1. Place liquids and soft foods in container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for processing, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces for precise measuring of ingredients. Thawed or partially thawed fruit is recommended. High-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.
4. Plug the machine into the nearest outlet (if unplugged). Press ON/OFF switch to ON. Activate the timer by selecting the desired timer setting on the dial and then depressing the START/STOP TIMER switch on the left. 4a. If mixture stops circulating, you have likely trapped an air bubble.
Blade Assembly 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 effectively. 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.
Accelerator Tool/Motor Base The accelerator tool prevents an air bubble from forming while blending and allows for the processing of very thick and/or difficultto-process frozen mixtures. While the machine is running, use the accelerator tool to push ingredients into the blades. Accelerator Tool use: • If thick mixtures stop circulating, you may have trapped an air bubble. Insert the accelerator tool through the lid and stir to release it. • Use it only with the lid locked in place and lid plug removed.
Care Note To ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita-Mix machine, we recommend the following products, when used as directed by the supplier: CLEANING PRODUCTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUPPLIER Solid Supra, Solid Power,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, MN Guardian Acclaim, Solid Guardian Plus, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-352-5326 Solid Super Impact, Solid Insure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ecolab.com Diverpak.
Motor Base/Control Panel 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. 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. 3. Thoroughly clean switches so that they work freely. They may become sticky. Use a wet cloth, moistened with water* and a mild detergent, to clean around the edges of the switch paddles until they function freely.
BarBoss and Drink Machines ® NOTE: Vita-Mix® blenders come in several similar styles. Please be sure you are following the parts list for your blender model. Item # Part 755 Lid plug for 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container 1192 Lid only (no plug) for 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container 1191 Lid assembly for 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container 756 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container, ice blade & lid assemblies 758 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr.
Vita-Pro® and Vita-Prep® NOTE: Vita-Mix blenders come in several similar styles. Please be sure you are following the parts list for your blender model. Item # Part 755 Lid plug for 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container 1192 Lid only (no plug) for 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container 1191 Lid assembly for 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container 1195 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container, wet blade & lid assemblies 758 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. polycarbonate container only 1159 Lid plug for 48 oz.
1. Problem: • Increased vibration • Leaking from bottom of container • Increased container noise 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. 2. Problem: • Machine will not run Solution #1: Double-check to make sure power cord is firmly in power outlet. Solution #2: Check to make sure switches are clean and moving freely.
Dimensions: 10.82 in. / 27.48 cm 12.75 in. / 32.39 cm 20 in. / 51 cm 10 in. / 25.4 cm 9.14 in. / 23.22 cm 17.5 in. / 44 cm 8.5 in. / 21.59 cm 8 in. / 20.3 cm 8.5 in. / 21.59 cm 9 in. / 22.9 cm 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. 8 in. / 20.3 cm 9 in. / 22.9 cm 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr. Overall Dimensions of 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. Polycarbonate Container with lid and base: 20 in. / 51 cm High x 8 in. / 20.3 cm Deep x 9 in. / 22.9 cm Deep Overall Dimensions of 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr. Polycarbonate Container with lid and base: 17.
Limited Warranty Vita-Mix® Corporation warrants your Commercial Vita-Mix machine 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 Vita-Mix machine has been subjected to obvious abuse, negligence, accident, alteration, or failure to follow operating instructions, or product exposure to abnormal or extreme conditions.
PLEASE NOTE: The Service Contract outlined in the following paragraphs applies only to customers in the United States and Canada. Customers in all other countries should contact their local Vita-Mix® Distributor for service details. This Vita-Mix machine includes a 1-Year 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.
Additional Vita-Mix® Accessories Available! To rinse containers quickly between servings, the Vita-Mix Rinse-o-matic® is ideal. Rinses clean in seconds! Item #1410 To scrub tough ingredients, use the new Vita-Mix Container Brush. Soft, flexible fibers scrub in seconds but won’t scratch! Item #15639 For more information on these accessories, call 800-4DRINK4 (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214.
