- Vitamix Blender Use and Care Manual

6. Once one of the six Pre-Set program buttons is pushed, the machine will start and
stop automatically. By pressing another Pre-Set button, the machine will stop the
blending cycle.
7. When the cycle is complete, the blender stops. Wait until blades come to a
complete stop before removing the lid and/or container from the motor base.
8. Remove the container, pour, garnish and serve the drink.
9. Press the On/O power switch to o when not in use.
Maintenance Tips
• Never bang the container against a surface to loosen the ingredients.
Remove the container from the base and use a rubber spatula to remove
thick mixtures from the bottom of your container.
• Never shake or rattle a container while in use.
• Never remove the container before the machine has come to a complete stop.
• Never start the motor before the container is in place.
WARNINGS!
• Turn power o or unplug the machine before touching movable parts.
Shut o power switch at night or whenever machine will be left unattended.
• If you detect a change in the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object
comes into contact with the blades, do not serve the drink. Inspect your blade
assembly for loose, nicked or missing parts. If parts are loose, missing, or nicked,
replace with new blade assembly. (See page 17.)
IMPORTANT NOTES!
• Check your blades daily for loose, nicked or missing parts. If you find something
is loose, nicked or missing, replace the blade assembly before use (see page 17).
Do not tighten hex-headed screw (on top of blade assembly). If loose, replace
blade assembly immediately.
• The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Manual cannot cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must
be practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.
• On all units, the built-in thermal protector keeps track of how hot the motor gets
and will warn the user and eventually shut down the motor if the motor is overheating.
When overheated, the display will instruct the user to remove the container and
run the machine until cool. This takes about two minutes. See page 23, “Cooling the
Motor,” for complete instructions. When the thermal protector shuts the motor o,
review your processing techniques and your instructions. Your recipes may be too
thick or have too much material in them. Consider adding more liquid and consult
Vitamix® Customer Service or your local Vitamix Distributor for further assistance.
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