Vita-Mix 101807 manual General Instructions, Maintenance Tips, Important Notes

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.Place liquids and soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for processing, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredients. Thawed or partially thawed fruit is recommended. HIGH speed (or highest button on models with electronic controls) is recommended for heavy-duty blending.

2.Set the container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad anchored to the base. (Motor must be completely stopped before positioning container.) Containers are not to be used for hard, dry materials. Avoid running your machine with the container empty.

3.Always operate the machine with the complete two-part lid locked in place (unless the accelerator tool/tamper is inserted through the lid or for regular PBS applications, when the splash guard is in place). If blending hot ingredients, the lid must be securely locked in place.

When processing hot liquids, DO NOT use a non-latching or one- piece lid.

4.Select the desired timer settings, or pre-set blending program. For machines with variable speed or HIGH/LOW controls, select the desired pseed. Most foods are blended on a HIGH speed. Start heavy or thick foods on a low or variable speed then switch to a HIGH speed once the mixture begins processing. Hot mixtures and very full containers should be started on a LOW or VARIABLE speed, and then switch to a HIGH speed.

4a. If mixture stops circulating, you have likely trapped an air bubble. Either insert the accelerator tool/tamper (sold separately for some models) through the lid while blending, or stop the motor, remove the container from the base and stir or scrape the mixture from the sides of container into the center using a rubber spatula to press any air bubbles away from the blades. Replace the lid and continue blending.

4b. Due to the blending speed of the machine, processing times are greatly reduced over other manufacturers’ machines. Until you become accustomed to the speed, watch your mixture carefully to avoid over-blending.

5.After the blender has been stopped, wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the lid and/or container from the motor base.

6.Remove the container, pour, garnish and serve the drink.

7.Turn power OFF and/or unplug the machine at night or whenever machine will be left unattended.

Maintenance Tips:

•Never bang the container against a surface to loosen the ingredients. Remove the container from the base and use a rubber spatula to remove thick mixtures from the bottom of your container.

•Never shake or rattle a container while in use.

•Never remove the container before the machine has come to a complete stop.

•Never start the motor before the container is in place.

Additional Instructions for the Portion Blending System (PBS) Ice Bin

1.DO NOT fill the ice bin higher than ice bin rim.

2.Make sure ice bin lid is properly in place before operating the machine.

3.DO NOT place objects on the container or touch the container while the machine is running. This will affect ice portion control.

4.Using ice from an ice-making machine works best in the PBS. Shape and size of the ice cube may affect the machine’s operation. The colder, drier and harder the ice, the better the blended results. DO NOT use block ice or large chunks of unseparated cubed ice. Avoid using bagged ice that has been stored in a freezer at extremely low temperatures. Use of this type of ice may result in freeze-up of the shaver. When bagged ice must be used, it should be stored in an ice chest for at least one hour before use.

WARNING:

If you detect a change in the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object comes into contact with the blades, DO NOT serve the drink/food. Inspect your blade assembly for loose, nicked or missing parts. If parts are loose, missing or nicked, replace with new blade assembly. (See the machine’s detailed Use and Care Manual online for details.)

IMPORTANT NOTES!

For models with electronic controls: On all units, the built-in thermal protector keeps track of the motor temperature and will warn the user and eventually shut down the motor if the motor is overheating. When overheated, the display will instruct the user to remove the container and run the machine until cool. This takes about two minutes. When the thermal protector shuts the motor off, review your processing techniques and your instructions. Your recipes may be too thick or have too much material in them. Consider adding more liquid or testing another program.

For models with pre-set programming dials or switches: The thermal protector may shut the motor off to protect it from overheating. To restart, wait for motor to cool down with the power off (up to 45 minutes). Cooling may be quickened by placing the motor base in a cool spot. Unplug first. To speed up the process, try circulating the air with a vacuum or fan aimed at the bottom of the base. When the thermal protector shuts the motor off, review your processing techniques and your instructions. Your recipes may be too thick (add liquid), be processed too long at too low a speed setting (try another pre-set blending program if available) or have too much material in them. If the motor seems to be overheating but the thermal protector has not turned the machine off, stop the machine and remove the container from the base.

For the BarBoss and Drink Machine Timer blenders: Set the timer for 20 seconds. Turn the machine ON and let the machine run for 20 seconds. Repeat this step 3 times for a total of 1 minute. Be careful never to touch any moving parts while in use.

For the Two-Speed or Variable Speed Drink Machines, Vita-Pro and

Vita-Prep blenders: Set the dial on HIGH (#10). Turn the machine ON and let the machine run for 1 minute. Be careful never to touch any moving part while in use.

Consult Vita-Mix®Technical Support or your local Vita-Mix Distributor for further assistance if necessary.

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