Vitamix Ascent A2300, Ascent A2500 Owner's Manual
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.
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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 otherliquid.
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
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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
I
Pulse
Standby
Program Symbols (correspond to Vitamix Recipes) - note: your blender might not include programs
Smoothies
Frozen Desserts
Soup
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pa r t S a n d fe at u r e S
OFF
ON
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 dierent 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.
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Blender with Variable Speed and Programs
Pulse
Start/Stop
Variable
Speed
Dial
with
Programs
pa r t S a n d fe at u r e S
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 dierent
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 oerings 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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