TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Vitamix motor is designed to be protected from overheating and overcurrent conditions during use. Both features will shut off the motor. The motor will possibly emit a slight odour. Follow the procedures below to reset the motor for either situation. If you continue to experience problems after following these instructions, contact your local distributor immediately for instructions.
Overheating Protection Resetting Procedure
If the motor shuts off due to overheating while blending, allow the machine to cool for
Overcurrent Protection Resetting Procedure
1.Push the On/Off switch down to the Off position (O).
2.Unplug the unit.
3.Remove the container.
4.Turn the motor base on its side.
5.Press the reset button on the bottom of the machine.
6.Plug unit in and continue with the blending cycle.
If the blender will not start immediately, the motor has overheated. Allow the motor to cool for
Tips to prevent “overloading” your Vitamix machine:
•Only process Vitamix recipes when learning to use the machine
•Do not process recipes at lower speeds than those recommended
•Do not process recipes at higher speeds than those recommended
•Do not process recipes for longer than recommended
•Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades
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Retainer Nut Loosening
In the event that the retainer nut at the bottom of your container loosens and no longer holds the blade assembly securely in place, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE CONTAINER. Contact your local dealer or distributor immediately for instructions.
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