Tips to prevent 'overloading' your blender:
• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the
blender.
• NEVER process recipes at lower or higher speeds than
recommended.
• NEVER process recipes for longer than recommended.
• Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep
ingredients moving around and through the blades.
How to Use the Tamper:
IMPORTANT! The splash disk (near the top of the tam-
per) and lid prevent the tamper from hitting the blades
when the lid is secured properly in the locked position.
• The container should not be more than two-thirds full
when the tamper is used during blending.
• To avoid overheating during blending, NEVER use the
tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.
• If the food does not circulate, the blender may have
trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug,
while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the
air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug
opening.
• Holding the tamper straight down may not help the in-
gredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper towards
the sides or corners of the container. NEVER
try to force the tamper deeper into the container.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
1.
Wipe the base with a warm damp cloth and wipe
clean with a dry, soft cloth. Wash the container,
lid, lid plug, and tamper with warm, soapy water.
Rinse all parts. Wipe dry with a dry, soft cloth.
2.
Choose a space on the counter that is level, dry
and clean. Plug the blender into a grounded,
3-prong outlet.
NOTE: Your Vitamix container is designed to be complete-
ly cleanable without removing the retainer nut and blade
assembly. NEVER attempt to remove the retainer nut or
blade assembly from the container. Our Normal Cleaning
and Sanitizing procedures or a dishwasher cleaning cycle
will ensure a complete and thorough cleaning of your con-
tainer and its components. If your container is damaged,
please do not use. Contact Vitamix Customer Service
IMMEDIATELY for assistance.
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Follow these instructions if you prefer not to wash your
container in the dishwasher.
TO CLEAN THE CONTAINER WITH WATER:
1.
Fill the container half full with warm water and add
a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid.
2.
Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the
locked position.
3.
Press the Start/Stop Switch. Slowly increase the
variable speed to 10.
4.
Run the appliance for 30 to 60 seconds.
5.
Rotate the Variable Speed Dial back to Variable
Speed 1. Press the Start/Stop Switch.
6.
Rinse and drain all pieces.
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