VITAMIX® CONTAINERS Use and Care Manual Read and save these instructions * Product image may differ slightly from actual container Vita-Mix® Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.800.848.2649 / 1.440.235.4840 vitamix.
CON TENTS Contents......................................................................................................................................2 Important Safeguards.............................................................................................................3 Parts and Features.................................................................................................................. 6 About the Blades............................................................................
IMPORTANT SA FEG U A R D S WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your new Vitamix® container with your Vitamix blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER. 1. Read all instructions. 2. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
IMPO R TA N T SAFEGU A R D S 14. Blades are sharp. Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the container with extreme care to avoid injury. To reduce the risk of injury, never place a blade assembly on the motor base unless assembled to the Vitamix container. 15. Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in the container as this will damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may cause injury. 16.
IMPORTA N T SAFEGUA R D S WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock. NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR NEW VITAMIX CONTAINER WITH YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID ALL WARRANTIES AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
PARTS AND FEATU R ES Lid Plug 2-Part Lid Lid Flap Container* Blade Assembly Retainer Nut Tamper * Product image may differ slightly from actual container 2-Part Lid: Your new container has a lid that is easy to put on and take off, and easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid plug when the machine is in operation. CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types, and sizes. Snap the lid onto the container and leave in place for a few minutes.
PARTS A N D FEAT UR ES To Lock the Lid in Place: 1. Position lid on container with lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. 2. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place. 3. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially hot liquids that may scald. WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. To Remove the Lid: Lift up on one lid flap while holding the container securely.
ABOUT THE BLAD ES The Vitamix machine comes standard with the wet blade container. The blade is identified by a “W” for wet. This blade is used for most of your recipes. Additional containers with wet or dry blades may be purchased separately. WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. W W Wet Blade Container: Designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping.
TAMP ER WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT put hands, spatulas in the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the motor base. 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 that Can Be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container.
TAMP ER To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper, it should easily fit into the opening but will not come in contact with the blades no matter how you move the tamper inside the container. IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE BLADES AT ANY ANGLE - DO NOT USE THE TAMPER WITH YOUR CONTAINER. If you do not have the correct tamper for your container, call Vitamix Customer service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.
O PER A TIN G IN STRUC T I ON S Wet Blade Container Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping. For operating instructions, refer to the owner’s manual that was provided with your Vitamix blender. CAUTION Never Start on High with Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns. Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald.
CARE A N D CLEA N IN G Container To prepare your new container for initial use, follow the steps below. 1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the container. 2. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into locked position. 3. Refer to owner’s manual supplied with the machine. Set the machine to the lowest speed setting. Turn machine on and increase speed to the highest speed setting. 4.
W A RRA N TY 3-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEPARATELY SOLD CONTAINER AND CONTAINER COMPONENTS 1. WHAT IS COVERED. Vita-Mix Corporation (“Vitamix”) warrants that a container (the “Container”), lid, blade assembly and/or retainer nut (the (“Container Component”) that is purchased separately from a blender motor-base will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will withstand wear and tear from ordinary household use for 3 years from the date of purchase.
W A RRA N TY 3. WHAT VOIDS THIS WARRANTY. Abuse, misuse, negligent use, alteration of the Container or Container Component or motor base, exposure to abnormal or extreme conditions, or failure to follow the operating instructions, will void this Warranty.
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