VITAMIX A2500, A2300 User Manual [nl]

A2300 And A2500 HigH-PerformAnce Blenders

Ascent Series

VM0185A

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Im p o rta n t Sa f e g u a r dS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your Vitamix® blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not use blender for other than intended use.

3. 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 blender is used by or near children or incapacitated persons. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the blender.

4. WARNING: To avoid inadvertent activation, turn o and unplug before

cleaning.

5. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the

thermal cut-out, power to this blender must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and o by the utility.

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

water or other liquid.

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

and before cleaning.

8. Always check that the blender is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet. To

disconnect, turn OFF the blender, then remove plug from wall outlet.

9. Illuminated icons and numbers on the control panel indicates ready to

operate. Avoid inadvertent contact with the touch screen.

10. Avoid contacting moving parts.

11. Do not operate any blender with a damaged cord or plug or after the

blender malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840 or email service@ vitamix.com at once for examination, repair, replacement, or adjustment. If purchased outside the U.S.A. or Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer.

12. GFI circuit breakers might be installed in your kitchen. Look for them in outlets

near sinks. If the blender won’t operate, unplug the blender. Reset the wall outlet or circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker continues to trip, unplug the blender from the outlet. Allow the blender to sit for 24 hours before attempting to use it again. Contact Vitamix Customer Service if the problem persists.

13. Alteration or modiﬁcation of any part of the blender, including the use of any

part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may cause ﬁre, electric shock, or injury and will void your warranty.

14. 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. Use in this way will void your warranty.

15. Do not use outdoors.

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

17. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in or on a heated oven.

18. 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 blender is not running.

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

place.

20. Blades are sharp. Clean around the blade assembly in 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.

21. Care should be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the

container and during cleaning.

22. 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 blender and may cause injury.

23. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.

24. Never attempt to operate with the centering pad removed.

25. 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.

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

26. When blending hot liquids or ingredients in the 64 oz. container, use

caution; spray or escaping steam may cause burns. Do not ﬁll container to the maximum capacity. Always begin processing on the lowest speed setting, variable speed 1. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from lid opening to prevent possible burns.

27. DO NOT use your 20 ounce cup or 8 ounce cup to heat ingredients or to

blend hot liquids. Heated ingredients and liquids may create internal pressure which could cause the cup to burst and cause injury.

28. DO NOT continuously use your machine for more than 2 minutes with the 20

ounce cup or 45 seconds for the 8 ounce cup.

29. If a cup becomes warm to the touch or steams or vents, immediately stop

blending ingredients and turn o or unplug blender.

30. 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 overheating.

31. Make sure that the container or cup and blade base are ﬂush with the

centering pad to ensure that the drive spline is engaged with the drive socket before operating.

32. Make sure to use the seal on the blade base and tighten the cup adequately

to the blade base before blending.

33. Never place the blending adapter onto the blade base without the cup

attached.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand instruction manual before using this machine.

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 replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix or a Vitamix authorized service representative. NOTICE: THE 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.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Use grounded outlet only.

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

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.

WARNING

Sp e c I f I c at I o n S

Voltage: 120 V Height (with 64 oz. container on base): 17 inches

Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz Width: 8 inches

Amps: 12 Amps Depth: 11 inches

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

• This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Information can be obtained at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct/index-eng.php

CAUTION

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Sy m b o l S

Warning and Caution

NEVER touch moving parts. Keep hands and utensils out of the container

Electric Shock Hazard

High temperature when blending hot liquids

Unplug while not in use, before cleaning, changing accessories or touching parts that move while the blender is in use

Operate with the lid and lid plug in place

Read and understand owner’s manual

DO NOT immerse

Parts will become hot with extended use. DO NOT touch the drive socket in the motor base or the drive spline in the adapter

On/Off

I/O

Start/Stop

Pulse

Standby

Program Symbols (correspond to Vitamix Recipes) - note: your blender might not include programs

Smoothies

Frozen Desserts

Soup

OFF

pa r t S a n d fe at u r e S

Technology - The blender, containers and cups communicate through wireless technology. Each container is programmed to run on the base for optimum performance according to it’s size and functionality.

Legacy Vitamix Containers - Legacy Vitamix containers will not work with your Ascent blender base. Legacy machines are Vitamix C Series, G Series and S Series. For more information about Vitamix products, please go to vitamix.com.

On /O (I/O) Switch - The On/O switch (I/O) is located on the right side of the base. The On/O switch controls power to the machine.

Sleep Mode - The blender will enter sleep mode if the control panel is not used after 60 seconds. The screen will dim. To exit sleep mode, rotate the variable speed dial to the desired speed or program for your next blend.

Two Touch Operation - The control panel is designed to require two interactions of the controls to activate the blending cycle.

Container Detect - Three dashes (- - -) will display on the control panel if a container is not on the blender base. Once a container is placed, 0:00 will show on the display.

Start/Stop ( I ) - Stop the blender at any time by pressing Start/Stop ( I ) .

Variable Speed Dial - The Variable Speed Dial gives you manual control from Variable 1

(slowest) to 10 (highest).

Pulse ( ) - The blades will rotate at the speed displayed on the control panel when pressed.

Display - The timer will count up when using variable speed until Start/Stop is pressed.

Each container is programmed with a speciﬁc maximum run time. The blender will shut down automatically when the maximum run time has elapsed.

Programs - The icons are listed in Vitamix recipes. The blender will stop at the end of the program automatically. Programs can be stopped by pressing Start/Stop at any time.. When Start/Stop is pressed mid-program; the time will be reset and the program will run from the beginning.

Smoothies Frozen Desserts Soups

On/O Switch

Blender with Variable Speed

Pulse

Start/Stop

Variable

Speed

Dial

Error Codes - If you see an error code on the display (E1, E2, E3, E4), make note of the numbers on the display after the error code. Call Vitamix Customer Service for help with the issue.. Recording the numbers isn’t necessary, but will give the Customer Service team more information to help with the issue.

Motor - The motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the blender will not start immediately check to make sure you have plugged the unit in and the On/O switch is On. If the motor has overheated, allow the motor to cool for 20-45 minutes. Tips to prevent ‘overloading’ your blender: Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender. Do not process recipes at lower speeds than recommended. Do not process recipes at higher speeds than 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.

Tamper - Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your blender. The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used. To avoid overheating, DO NOT use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.

Blender with Variable Speed and Programs

Pulse

Start/Stop

Variable

Speed

Dial

with

Programs

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Lid Plug (in place)

2-Part Lid

64 oz. Container

Centering Pad

Tamper

Base

Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage.

Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your blender.

Container, Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper

• Always use the lid and the lid plug when operating the blender.

• Never operate the blender without checking to make sure that the lid is securely locked in place.

• The lid plug is marked so it can be used as a measuring cup.

• Ounces, Millilitres and Cups are clearly marked.

• Insert the lid plug through the lid plug opening. Lock the plug in place by turning clockwise. To remove, turn counter-clockwise and lift out.

• Remove the lid plug to use the tamper or to add ingredients.

• Legacy Vitamix containers (C, G and S Series) will not work on the Ascent blender base.

Accessories

Accessories are available for creative recipe development. Visit vitamix.com for product oerings and inspiration.

WARNING

DO NOT use your 20 ounce cup or 8 ounce cup to heat ingredients or to blend hot liquids. Heated ingredients and liquids may create internal pressure which could cause the cup to burst and cause injury.

DO NOT continuously use your machine for more than 2 minutes with the 20 ounce cup or 45 seconds for the 8 ounce cup. If a cup becomes warm to the touch or steams or vents, immediately stop blending ingredients and turn o or unplug blender.

Parts will become hot with extended use. DO NOT touch the drive socket in the motor base or the drive spline in the adapter. To avoid damage or personal injury, DO NOT use the cups (including the adapter or lids) in the microwave.

Lid

CAUTION

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