TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Problem:

Solution #1:

• Increased vibration

Check blade assembly for loose, damaged or

• Leaking from bottom of container

nicked components and replace.

Solution #2:

• Increased container noise

Tighten retainer nut with retainer nut wrench

 

 

moving clockwise until it is snug. See page 10.

 

 

2. Problem:

Solution #1:

• Machine will not run

Double-check to make sure power cord is

 

firmly in power outlet.

 

Solution #2:

 

Check to make sure the ON/OFF Switch is in

 

the ON position. Check to make sure

 

switches are clean and moving freely.

 

Solution #3:

 

The thermal protector may have shut the

 

machine off. Turn power off for up to 45

 

minutes to reset. Note: Cooling may be

 

quickened by placing the motor base in a

 

cool spot. (Unplug first.) Try circulating the air

 

with a vacuum or fan aimed at the bottom of

 

the motor base.

 

 

3. Problem:

Solution #1:

• Loud noise from blade area

Drive socket may be broken. Check for a

• Blades don’t spin

fine crack down the center or worn teeth -

 

replace with a new drive socket (Item

 

#891). Instructions are included with part.

 

Solution #2:

 

Blade bearings need to be replaced. Spin

 

the blades using the drive spindle at the

 

bottom of the container. If blades spin freely

 

with no resistance, replace blade assembly.

 

See page 10.

 

Solution #3:

 

Drive spindle on the blade assembly may be

 

worn. Check for worn teeth on the drive

 

spindle of the blade assembly. Replace

 

blade assembly. See page 10.

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Vita-Mix VM0141 manual Troubleshooting, Problem

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