Vita-Mix 2600 User 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 • vitamix.co.uk • vitamix.ie

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 the power switch is set to Off
and that the machine is plugged into an earthed electrical outlet. Then, follow the cleaning instructions
on page 17 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before you first use it.

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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

Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, first contact Vitamix Customer Service at
+1.440.235.4840, email [e-mail], Tel. UK: 0808 156 6633, Tel. Ireland: 0766 709854 or contact
your local dealer.

Product Registration

If you purchased your Vitamix® machine directly from the Vita-Mix® Corporation via the company’s website or call
center by phone, your product was registered at the time of purchase and your Vitamix machine’s warranty has
been activated.

If you purchased your Vitamix machine from an International Distributor or Dealer in countries other than the
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or Ireland, your product is warranted through the International Distributor
or Dealer and need not be registered with the Vita-Mix Corporation.

Your machine is not yet registered with Vitamix if you:

1. Purchased from a Dealer in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or Ireland

2. Purchased from a military base

3. Purchased from a retail or wholesale store

4. Received your Vitamix machine as a gift

5. Are not the original owner of the machine

Enjoy faster and easier service in the future by taking a few minutes to register your Vitamix machine today.

Choose one of these easy ways to register your machine:

1. Online at www.vitamix.com/warranty

2. Email [e-mail]

3. Call 1-800-848-2649 or [phone], press option 2

Your warranty may be honored by Vita-Mix® Corporation or an authorized dealer.

Failure to register your machine will not diminish your warranty rights.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual
before using this machine.

Basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.

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

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

commercial sale or for any other commercial use.

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 an earthed outlet only.

DO NOT remove earth.
DO NOT use an adaptor.
DO NOT use an extension cable.
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 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.

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.
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.

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.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

11. Switch off the appliance and unplug 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 cap, 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 unplug before cleaning the 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 cable or plug. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. Do not operate with loose or damaged blades. Do not remove the blade assembly from the container. Contact
your nearest Vitamix authorised 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 authorised or sold by Vitamix.

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

17. Do not use outdoors.

18. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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 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.

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.

Lid Cap

2-Part Lid

Lid Flaps

2 L/64 oz. Container

Blade Assembly

Retainer Nut

Centering Pad

Drive Socket

3 Programmes & Variable
Speed Control

Pulse Function
Start/Stop

Motor Base

Feet

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.

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.

Tamper

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PARTS AND FEATURES

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into the container while the
machine is running.

To Lock the Lid in Place: 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.

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

To Remove the Lid Cap: Rotate the lid cap anti-clockwise from the “locked” to the “unlocked” position and

lift out.

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

Bottom View/Cable Wrap: Plastic cable retainers hold the cable securely. They are flexible and return to position
after the cable is lifted out.

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