Vitamix 6000 Owner's Manual

VITAMIX® 6000™

Owner’s Manual

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Vita-Mix® Corporation

8615 Usher Road

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

800.848.2649 / 440.235.4840

vitamix.com

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................ 5

Parts and Features ..................................................................................................................8

Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................10

About the Blades ....................................................................................................................12

Tamper .......................................................................................................................................13

How to Use the tamper ....................................................................................................... 14

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

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

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................18

Warranty ....................................................................................................................................19

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

Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, first
contact Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840,
email [e-mail], 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 vitamix.com/warranty

2. Email [e-mail]

3. Call 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840, 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 SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your

Vitamix® blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER.

1. Read all instructions.

2. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical,

sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Close
supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or
incapacitated persons.

3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in

water or other liquid.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking o parts, and

before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call
Vitamix Customer Service at 800.848.2649 or 440.235.4840 or email
[e-mail] at once for examination, repair, replacement, or
electrical or mechanical adjustment. If purchased outside the U.S.A. or
Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer.

7. Alteration or modification of any part of the blender base or container,

including the use of any part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix
parts, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

8. The use of attachments not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix for

use with this blender, including canning jars, may cause fire, electric shock,
or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.

12. 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 Vitamix blender is not running.

13. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is

in place.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

14. Blades are sharp. Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the
container with extreme care to avoid injury. To reduce the risk of injury,
never place a blade assembly on the motor base unless assembled to the
Vitamix container.

15. Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in
the container as this will damage the blades and other components when
starting the machine and may cause injury.

16. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.

17. Always operate blender with lid and lid plug firmly in place. The lid plug

should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.

18. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, use caution; spray or escaping
steam may cause scalding and burns. Do not fill container to the maximum
capacity.

always start at lowest speed setting.

away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.

19. 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 dangerous overheating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If your machine is equipped with a variable speed functionality,

Keep hands and other exposed skin

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand instruction manual
before using this machine.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be
used for commercial purposes.

Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.

Any repair, servicing, or the replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix
or an authorized service representative.

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.

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

Lid plug

2-part lid

Lid flaps

64 oz. / 2 L
Container

Blade assembly

Retainer nut

Centering pad

Drive socket

Timer dial
Pulse switch

Start/Stop switch

Motor base

Feet

Tamper

On/O switch: The On/O (or power) switch is on the front of the machine base.
The On/O 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.

Timer dial: The timer dial allows the use of six timed cycle settings.

Pulse switch ( ): The Pulse switch can be used when using a timed cycle setting.

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