® VITAMIX TURBOBLEND TWO SPEED Use and Care Manual Read and save these instructions Vita-Mix® Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 440-235-4840 / 800-848-2649 www.vitamix.
I M P O RTA N T SA F E G UA R DS WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury when using 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.
18. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid. Do not fill container to the maximum capacity. Always begin processing on the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns. 19. When making nut butters or oil based foods, do not process for more than one minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer periods can cause dangerous overheating.
S E RV I C E & R E G I ST R AT I O N Congratulations! You are about to see how quick, easy and delicious healthy eating can be. The possibilities are endless, and we know you will enjoy your new Vitamix lifestyle. 1. Read all instructional material found in this booklet. 2. Follow the cleaning instructions on page 11 to prepare your machine for use. 3. T ry our recipes first. We have spent years testing them for delicious results.
E X P LO D E D PA RTS 2-Part Lid: Your new machine has our latest lid design. It is easy to put on and take off, and easy to clean. Always use the lid when the machine is in operation. New lids should not be forced into place. For ease in using a new lid, lightly coat the rim and seal below the rim with vegetable oil. Wipe away excess. Snap the lid onto the container and leave in place for a few minutes.
B L A D E ASS E M B LY CAUTION: Use a cloth to protect your hands while handling the blades; they are sharp. Blade Agitator Assembly: The blade assembly is removable (see below). When inserting the blade assembly through the container bottom, align the flat sides. Do not allow blade assembly to move from position while installing and tightening the retainer nut. If this occurs, leaking will take place. Test with small amount of water before putting container on base to operate.
About the Blades The Vitamix machine comes standard with the wet blade container. The blade is identified by a “W” for wet. This blade is utilized for most of your recipes. The dry blade container is considered an accessory and may be purchased separately. The dry blades are found exclusively in the 32 oz container, while the wet blades come in all containers. W Wet Blade Container: Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping.
CO N T R O L PA N E L Low On/Off Switch (l )/(O): Push up to turn ON. Push down to turn OFF. High/Low Switch ( ) /( ): High is the fastest speed available. Switch to Low to activate the lower speeds. Hints for High/Low Speed Always start machine with left switch on the down position. Increase speed as needed depending on the recipe used. This is especially important when starting thick mixtures, hot mixtures, stirring, chopping, grinding meat, and preparing single servings.
How to use the tamper The tamper allows you to accelerate the process of very thick and/or frozen mixtures that cannot be processed in a regular blender. Using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from forming. While the machine is running, and only through the lid plug opening, use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades as you make frozen ice creams and nut butters, or purée fruits and vegetables. CAUTION: Use the tamper only with the lid locked in place and lid plug removed.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Bottom View / Cord Wrap Front Plastic Cord Retainers hold the cord securely. There is no need to unscrew the cord retainers to let out more cord. They are flexible, and return to position after the cord is lifted out. Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with a six foot long cord. Store the unused portion neatly underneath. Automatic Overload Protection Your Vitamix machine is equipped with a special feature: Automatic Overload Protection.
CARE AND CLEANING To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow Step 1 of the container cleaning instructions below. This will clean the unit, and break-in the motor. Motor Base Before using your Vitamix machine for the first time, see Step 1 of the container cleaning instructions below to clean your machine and break in the motor. Then, after each use . . . 1. Unplug the power cord. 2.
G E N E R A L I N ST R U C T I O N S Two Speed Operation 1. S et the Wet Blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad. (The motor must be completely stopped.) Note: Use the Dry Blade and container only for hard dry materials such as grain grinding and bread kneading. 2. W hen loading container remove from the machine base. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last.
Note: The automatic overload protection shuts the motor off. It does so to protect the machine from overheating. To restart, wait for it to cool down with the power OFF (up to 45 minutes). (To reduce the reset time, see page 10.) When the motor shuts off always review your processing technique and your instructions. Your recipes may: • be too thick • have too much material in them • be processed too long at too low a speed setting. Use High speed whenever possible.
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Vitamix® TurboBlend Two Speed Motor: ≈2 peak output horsepower motor Electrical: 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 A Uses a U.S.A. three–prong grounded cord. Dimensions: Height: 17.4 in. / 44,2 cm Width: 8.8 in. / 20,32 cm Depth: 9.0 in. / 22,86 cm When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix® products, visit vitamix.com Vita-Mix® Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 440-235-4840 / 800-848-2649 www.vitamix.com ©2011 Vita-Mix Corporation.
