Professional Series 500 (Australia) Owner's Manual

PROFESSIONAL SERIES™ 500

Owner’s Manual

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Vita-Mix® Corporation

8615 Usher Road

Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.

1-800-848-2649 / 1-440-235-4840

vitamix.com or vitamix.com.au

CONTENTS

Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Let’s Get Started .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Service and Registration ...................................................................................................................................4

Important Instructions for Safe Use ............................................................................................................. 5

Parts and Features .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

About the Blades .................................................................................................................................................11

Tamper ....................................................................................................................................................................12

How to Use the Tamper....................................................................................................................................13

Hints for Setting Speeds ................................................................................................................................. 14

Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................................15

Care and Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................19

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Recycling Information ......................................................................................................................................22

Notes .......................................................................................................................................................................23

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................24

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LET’S GET STARTED

Congratulations!

You are about to see how quick, easy, and delicious healthy eating can be!

Please read all the safety information, warnings, and instructional material found in this booklet before
getting started. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. Make sure that the power switch is set
to Off, and that the machine is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Then, follow the cleaning
instructions on page 17 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before the first use.

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SERVICE AND REGISTRATION

Vitamix Service

Record the model number and serial number of your Vitamix in the spaces provided below for future reference.
These numbers can be found on the back of the motor base.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Purchased From

For customer service and registration in Australia and New Zealand, please contact your local distributor
including:

Peter McInnes Pty Ltd

Free Call 1800 990 990 AUS, 0800 881 200 NZ

From Mobiles: [phone] (when calling from mobiles)

Manufactured by Vita-Mix Corporation

vitamix.com.au (English only) / vitamix.com (English only) / [e-mail] (English only)

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand instruction manual before
using this machine.

Basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.

1. Read all instructions, safeguards, and warnings before operating blender.

2. This blender is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used to prepare food for

commercial sale or in other commercial uses.

3. This blender is not intended for use by persons 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.

4. This blender is not intended for use by children and close supervision is necessary when used near
children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the blender.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Use grounded outlet only.

DO NOT remove ground.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.

Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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.

9. Always start the blender with the variable speed dial set to 1 and the High/Low switch in the low

position. Never start on speeds above 1 or with the High/Low Switch in the the high position when
blending hot liquids to avoid possible burns. Always blend hot liquids with the lid and lid plug firmly in
place. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid plug when blending hot contents.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

10. 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.

11. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from power supply before changing accessories or approaching
parts that move in use.

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

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Always disconnect power before
cleaning motor base or when not in use.

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

Failure to follow instructions can cause
death or electrical shock.

13. Do not operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug. 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.

14. Blades are sharp. Use extreme care when emptying the bowl and during cleaning to avoid injury.

15. Keep hands and utensils out of 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.

16. Do not operate with loose or damaged blades. Do not remove blade assembly from the container.
Contact your nearest Vitamix authorized service representative for service or replacement.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard, Risk of Fire or Injury.

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

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

Failure to follow instructions can cause electrical shock, fire or
injury.

17. Do not use outdoors.

18. When making nut butters or oil-based foods, 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
motor overheating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

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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 center Variable Speed Dial

serves two functions; the use of three programs or the
use of ten variable speed settings.

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

Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters 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 plug 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 Plug: Insert through the lid and secure by
turning clockwise. Remove the lid plug to use the
tamper or add ingredients.

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

Lid Plug

2-Part Lid

Lid Flaps

64 oz. / 2 L
Container

Blade
Assembly

Retainer Nut

Centering Pad

Drive Socket

3 Programs &
Variable Speed
Control

Pulse Function

Start / Stop

Motor Base

Feet

Tamper

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PARTS AND FEATURES

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.

To Lock the Lid in Place: Position lid on container with lid flaps midway between the spout and the
handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place. The lid must always be secured when
processing, especially hot liquids that may scald. Never operate the blender without checking to

make sure the lid is securely locked in place.

To Remove the Lid: Lift up on one lid flap while holding the container securely.

To Remove the Lid Plug: Rotate the lid plug counterclockwise from the “locked” to “unlocked” position

and lift out.

Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with a long power
cord. Store the unused portion neatly underneath.

Bottom View / Cord Wrap: Plastic cord retainers hold the

cord securely. They are flexible, and return to position after the
cord is lifted out.

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