Important Safeguards

1.Read all instructions.

2.To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid.

3.Close adult supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children.

4.Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Blending Station® MP is not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning other than washing the container.

5.Never contact moving parts.

6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call

Vita-Mix®Service, 800-4DRINK4 (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214 at once for possible replacement, examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you live outside the United States or Canada, contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor or telephone the Vita-Mix International Division at +1-440-782-2450 or email international@vitamix.com for a distributor in your country.

7.The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation may cause fire, shock or injury.

8.Do not use outdoors.

9.Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

10.Keep hands and utensils out of the container while motor is running to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Blending Station MP. A rubber scraper may be used, but only when the Blending Station MP is not running.

11.CAUTION: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

•Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.

•Do not operate with loose, knicked or damaged blades.

•To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on motor base without blender container properly attached.

12.The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container, i.e., 48 oz. (1.4 liter), and substantially less with thick mixtures.