3600/4000 CONTAINER Use and Care Manual Read and save these instructions 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 Compatibility.............................................................................................................................5 Parts and Features....................................................................
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.
COMPATIBILI T Y The 3600/4000 container, Item Number 015508, is not compatible with your machine if it has a six sided drive shaft. The six sided drive shaft will not engage the twelve teeth in the nut on the bottom of the blade assembly. Use the 3600/4000 container only on a motor base that has been converted to the twelve spline drive shaft. Adapter Kit, Item Number 000400, is available from Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840. If purchased outside the U.S.A.
PARTS AND FEATU R ES Lid Plug Lid Lid Latch Lid Seal Container Tabs Container Blade Assembly Retainer Nut Tamper WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly marked. CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types, and sizes. Tamper: Using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from forming.
PARTS A N D FEA T U R ES 2-Part Lid: Always use the lid and the lid plug when the machine is in operation. Snap the lid onto the container and leave in place for a few minutes. Once the lid has been left on the container, it will be much easier to lock or remove. Lid Plug: Insert through the lid and secure by turning clockwise. Remove the lid plug to use the tamper or add ingredients. To Lock the Lid in Place: On one side of the container, position the lid latch under the container tab.
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. Do not use a tamper without a step in this Vitamix Container.
TAMP ER • 64 oz. Short Containers use Tamper 016041 that is approximately 9-¾ inches long. • 64 oz. Tall Containers use Tamper 000760 that is approximately 12-½ inches long. • 32 oz. and 48 oz. Containers use Tamper 015033 that is approximately 11 inches long. To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper.
H OW TO USE THE TAM P 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. Do not use a tamper without a step in this Vitamix Container.
ABOUT THE BLAD ES WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT reach into container while machine is running. W The blades are designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping. The blades can also grind grain and knead dough. If used for grinding, your container will mar and become cloudy. CAUTION D Moving Parts May Become Hot With Extended Use. DO NOT touch.
O PER ATING INSTRUC T ION S To minimize splatter, always begin the blending process with the Speed Control Knob set to Low or Forward Speed 1 and slowly increase the speed to the desired setting. Do not begin processing on High or Forward Speed 7. 1. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last.
CA RE AND CLEAN IN G Container To prepare your new container for initial use, follow this cleaning procedure. 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. Make sure the Speed Control Knob is set to Low or Forward Speed 1. Always start your machine on Low or Forward Speed 1.
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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