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To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using this machine. Basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
ONLY use an earthed outlet.
DO NOT remove the earth.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cable.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE
OPERATING THE BLENDER.
1. Read all instructions.
2. DO NOT IMMERSE. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put the motor base
in water or any other liquid.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
6. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet when the Vitamix® machine is not in use,
before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, other than
washing the container.
7. To protect against risk of electrical shock turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the
outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
8. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
9. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
10. Do not operate the machine if it malfunctions, has a damaged cable 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 on (800) 886 5235 for examination, repair, possible
replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you purchased outside of the
U.S.A., please contact your local authorised Vitamix Distributor, or contact the Vitamix
International Division on +1 (440) 782 2450 or email international@vitamix.com to find
a distributor near you.
11. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Vitamix
may cause fire, shock or injury. Do not use attachments that are not recommended
or sold by Vitamix, doing so will void the warranty. Alteration or modification of this
product in any form is not recommended, and as such may result in bodily injury.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not let the power cable touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or work
surface.
14. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electric hob, in a heated oven, or
allow the machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage the machine.
15. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while the 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 machine is not running. With the flexible rubber
lid in place, the Vitamix tamper (sold separately) may be used while the motor is running.
16. WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove the blade while the container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place the blade assembly on the motor
base without the blender container properly attached.
17. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the liters listed on the container, i.e. 0.9-liter
and substantially less with thick mixtures.
18. The container should not be more than 2/3 full when the tamper is left in place while
blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending with the tamper in place
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19. CAUTION: Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual motor damage
may result if the machine is operated in sound chambers other than those approved
by Vitamix.
20. Always operate the Vitamix machine with a lid in place.
21. CAUTION: The light in the front panel Start/Stop switch, when lit, indicates that the
power to blender is on and the blender could start. Turn off the power, or unplug the
machine before touching movable parts. Shut off the power switch at night or whenever
the machine is left unattended.
22. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 practised
when operating and maintaining any appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
Any repair and servicing, or the replacement of parts, must be performed by Vitamix or an
authorised service representative.
NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
• The blender's power cable comes equipped with a three-prong (earthed) plug which mates
with a standard three-prong power socket (Figure A). This cable 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
(earth) prong from the plug or power cable.
• Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall socket is earthed through the building's
wiring. With a properly earthed two-prong wall socket, earth 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).
• One 20 amp circuit per machine is recommended for 120V installation. One dedicated
circuit per machine is recommended for 220-240 V and 100 V installation. Consult your local
electrical codes for proper installation.
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FIGURE B