VITAMIX CREATIONS (01) PDF MANUAL

Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. Make sure the power switch is set to Off and that the machine is plugged into an earthed electrical outlet. Follow the cleaning instructions to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before you first use it.

Operate only when the blender is on a flat and stable surface, free from standing water. Do not let the container, motor base or power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or counter.

Do not fill the container beyond its stated capacity. The maximum capacity is marked on the container.

Always begin blending with the lid and the lid cap firmly in place. Do not operate the blender with the lid removed. The lid cap should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.

The tamper fitting your container can only be used when the lid is firmly locked in place. Use the lid and the tamper that fit your container. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct tamper for use with the container.

Always start the blender with the Variable Speed Dial set to 1 and the High/Low switch in the Low position. To avoid possible burns, never start on speeds above 1 or with the High/Low Switch in the High position when blending hot liquids. Always blend hot liquids with the lid and lid cap firmly in place. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid cap when blending hot contents.

Never touch moving parts. Switch off the appliance and wait until the blades stop moving before removing the container from the motor base and opening the container.

Switch off the appliance and unplug before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.

Do not leave or store foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid cap, in the container. Starting the blender with a foreign object in the container will damage the blender and may cause injury.

Blades are sharp. To avoid injury, use extreme care when emptying the bowl and during cleaning.

Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A rubber scraper or spatula may be used, but only when the container is removed from the motor base and the blades are not moving.

Do not operate with loose or damaged blades. Do not remove the blade assembly from the container.

Do not use outdoors.

When making nut butter or oil-based food, do not process for more than one minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer periods can cause damage to the container and overheating of the motor.

Use an earthed outlet only.

Do not remove earth.

Do not use an adaptor.

Do not use an extension cable.

Always unplug before cleaning the motor base or when not in use.

Do not put the motor base in water or other liquid.

If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not alter or modify any part of the motor base or container.

Do not use attachments not expressly authorised or sold by Vitamix.

To begin blending, lift the On/Off Switch to the On (|) position. To stop blending, press the switch to the Off (O) position. Always start the machine with the High/Variable switch in the Variable (⊿) position and the Variable Speed Dial pointed to 1.

The High/Variable Switch in the Variable (⊿) position allows use of the Variable Speed Dial. The Variable Speed Dial selects blade rotation speeds from 1 to 10 (low to high). The High (A) position is the fastest speed available. The Variable Speed Dial is active only when the High/Variable Switch is set in the Variable (⊿) position. Always make sure that the High/Variable Switch is set to Variable (⊿) before lifting the On/Off Switch to the On (|) position. Do not start your machine on High (A) speed.

The 2-part Lid is easy to put on and take off and easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid plug during blending. 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.

Position the lid on the container with the lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks into place. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially when blending hot liquids that may scald. Never operate the blender without checking to make sure that the lid is securely locked in place.

Lift up on one lid flap, while holding the container securely.

Rotate the lid cap anti-clockwise from the “locked” to the “unlocked” position and lift out.

The Wet-Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soup, purées, batter, and for wet chopping. The wet blades can also process grain and knead dough, but they are not quite as efficient as the dry blades in this application.

The Dry-Blade Container blades are clearly marked “D” and are designed specifically for processing dry materials such as grain, cereal and coffee, and are also used for kneading bread dough. The dry blades cannot process liquids efficiently.

Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct tamper for the container. If you want to determine if a tamper that you already have can be used with your new container, compare your container with the containers and matching tampers illustrated below.

64 oz. (2.0 L) Short Containers use Tamper 016041 that is approximately 9-3/4 inches long.

64 oz. (2.0 L) Tall Containers uses Tamper 000760 that is approximately 12-1½ inches long.

32 oz. (0.9 L) and 48 oz. (1.4 L) Containers use Tamper 015033 that is approximately 11 inches long.

To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper it should easily fit into the opening but will not come in contact with the blades no matter how you move the tamper inside the container. If the tamper touches the blades at any angle, do not use the tamper with your container.

The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper from hitting the blades when the lid is secured properly in the locked position.

The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used during blending.

To avoid overheating during blending, do not use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.

If the food does not circulate, the machine may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening. If circulation problems continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower speed may allow food to circulate when a higher speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, increase the speed back to High (A) and continue processing.

Holding the tamper straight down may not help the ingredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper toward the sides or corners of the container. Do not try to force the tamper deeper into the container.

To minimize splatter, always start the machine with the left switch in the Variable (⊿) position and with the center Variable Speed Dial on 1. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on the High (A) setting.

Process on the High (A) setting for as much of the processing time as possible to make whole food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées, nut butters and for grinding grains. Processing times will generally be less than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds). High (A) speed provides the best quality of refinement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit, whole fruits or vegetables, and grains to a smooth lump-free consistency.

Blending too long at too low a speed setting will overheat the machine and cause the Automatic Overload Protection to turn the machine off. Use the High (A) speed as often as possible to achieve the most uniform consistency. Blending on High (A) speed also maximizes the motor’s cooling fan to avoid overheating.

When on High (A), if the food does not circulate, the machine may be overloaded or may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening. If circulation problems continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower speed may allow food to circulate when a higher speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, increase the speed back to High (A) and continue processing.

Never start on speeds above 1 with hot liquids. Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald. To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid plug securely in place prior to operating the machine. Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.

Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1.

Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for blending, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredients.

Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening). Especially when blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is securely latched.

With the motor off, set the wet blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad.

Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.

Always start with the High/Variable Switch in the Variable (⊿) position and with the center Variable Speed Dial pointed at 1. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on the High (A) setting.

Activate the machine by turning the On/Off Switch to On (|) then slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for processing on High (A), slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the High/Variable Switch up into the High (A) position.

Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups and sauces.

Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over processing.

After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the motor base.

Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1.

Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening).

With the motor off, set the dry blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad. Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.

Always start with the High/Variable Switch in the Variable (⊿) position and with the center Variable Speed Dial pointed at 1. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on the High (A) setting.

Activate the machine by turning the On/Off Switch to On (|) then slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for processing on High (A), slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the High/Variable Switch up into the High (A) position.

After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the motor base.

Due to the machine’s speed, and the sometimes-short processing times, count your time carefully to avoid over-processing.

Grinding dry material for more than two minutes could damage your machine. Regular use may result in cosmetic marring of the container and cause the blades to become dull over time.

Grinding some herbs may release oils, causing the container to discolor permanently. Others have strong odors that may linger in the container, affecting the flavor of other foods. The grinding of some herbs and spices may also cause the blade to dull over time, or the container to crack.

Fill the container half full with warm water and add couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the container.

Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into locked position.

Select variable speed 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to variable speed 10, then to High.

Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.

Turn off the machine. Rinse and drain the container.

Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash the parts in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water, and dry. Reassemble before use. Do not put the container, lid, lid plug or tamper in the dishwasher.

Unplug the power cable.

Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that has been rinsed in a mild solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. Do not place the motor base in water.

The centring pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.

Thoroughly clean the switches so that they work freely. They may become sticky from use. Moisten a cotton bud with a household degreaser or cleaner and clean the grooves around the switches. Immediately dry all surfaces.

Polish with a soft cloth.

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.

If the motor shuts off due to overheating while blending, allow the machine to cool for 20-45 minutes before beginning another blending cycle. If the motor will not start after being allowed to cool, perform the Automatic Overcurrent Protection Resetting Procedure.

Unplug the unit.

Remove the container.

Turn the motor base on its side.

Press the reset button on the bottom of the machine.

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 20-45 minutes before beginning another blending cycle.

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.