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 machine is used by or near children.

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

5.Never touch moving parts.

6.Do not operate any machine that malfunctions, has a damaged cord or plug,

has been dropped or is damaged in any manner. If you purchased your equipment in the U.S.A., call Vitamix Technical Support, 800-886-5235for examination, repair, possible replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you purchased outside of the U.S.A., please contact your local authorized Vitamix Distributor,

or contact the Vitamix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or email international@vitamix.com for a distributor near you.

7.The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Vitamix may cause fire, shock, or injury. Do not use attachments not recommended or

sold by Vitamix, doing so will void the warranty. Alteration or modification of this product in any form is not recommended as such may result in bodily injury.

8.Do not use outdoors.

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

10.Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a heated oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage the machine.

11.Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vitamix machine.

A rubber spatula may be used, but only when the Vitamix machine is not running.

12.WARNING: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

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

Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blades – replace immediately.

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

13.The maximum capacity is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container, and is substantially less with thick mixtures.

14.Container should not be more than 2⁄3 full when the accelerator tool is left in place while blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending while accelerator tool is in place.

15.CAUTION: Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual motor damage may result if machine is operated in sound chambers other than those approved by Vitamix®.

16.When making nut butters or oil based foods, do not process for more than one minute after mixture starts circulating. Over processing can cause dangerous overheating as well as damage the container.

17.Always operate the Vitamix machine with the lid in place and securely attached.

18.WARNING: When processing hot liquids:

The two-part latching lid must be securely in place. This allows steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on.

Do not start on high speed or the highest speed setting. Always start hot liquids on low speed or the lowest setting, then increase speed as the machine is running.

Use caution with hot liquids. Spraying from under the lid plug can occur, or escaping steam may cause scalding.

Wear long sleeves and gloves for protection when pouring hot liquids and mixtures.

19.CAUTION: Turn power off or unplug the machine before touching movable parts. Shut off power switch at night or whenever machine will be left unattended.

Save These Safety Instructions

The Vitamix blender’s U.S.A. power cord comes equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong wall outlet (Figure A).

This cord will vary for countries outside the United States of America.

Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the plug or power cord.

Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall outlet is grounded through the building wiring. With a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet, ground the machine by attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of the screw in the center of the cover (Figure B).

WARNINGS!

Three-prong adapters are not to be used in Canada.

FIGURE A

FIGURE B

IMPORTANT NOTES!

The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Manual cannot cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.

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