Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 owner manual Parts And Features, Variable Speed Dial: The centre

PARTS AND FEATURES

On/Off Switch: The On/Off (or Power) Switch is on the front of the machine base. The On/Off Switch controls the power to the machine.

Start/Stop Switch: Pressing down on the Start/Stop Switch will initiate the blending process. Pressing down on the Start/Stop Switch again will stop the blending process.

Variable Speed Dial: The centre

Variable Speed Dial serves two functions: the use of three programmes or the use of ten Variable Speed settings.

Pulse Switch (): The Pulse Switch can be used when using Variable Speeds

or Programmes.

Lid Cap

2-Part Lid

Lid Flaps

2 L/64 oz. Container

Blade Assembly

Container: Millilitres, ounces and cups are clearly marked.

CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes.

2-Part Lid: The 2-part Lid is easy to put on and take off, and easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid cap when the machine is in operation.

Snap the lid onto the container and leave in place for a few minutes. Once the lid has been left on the container, it will be much easier to lock or remove.

Lid Cap: Insert through the lid and secure by turning clockwise. Remove the lid cap to use the tamper or to add ingredients.

Retainer Nut

Centering Pad

Drive Socket

3 Programmes & Variable

Speed Control

Pulse Function

Start/Stop

Motor Base

Feet

Tamper

Tamper: The tamper allows you to accelerate the process of very thick and/or frozen mixtures that cannot be processed in a standard blender. Using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from forming during blending.

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