Vitamix Aspire User Manual [nl]

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OWNER’S MANUAL AND

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

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LET’S GET STARTED!

Congratulations!

You are about to see how quick, easy and delicious healthy eating can be! We hope you will find the information in this step by step guide to be useful and beneficial. The possibilities are endless, and we know you will enjoy your new Vitamix lifestyle!

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 plug into a grounded electrical outlet. Then follow the cleaning instructions on page 9 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before the first use.

We suggest that you try our recipes first. We have spent years testing them for delicious results. Start with the recipes in this guide. We hope you will be delighted with the recipes—and the results.

Finally, use the recipe book as a guideline to create your own recipes. Start by substituting “like” ingredients. Then as you become comfortable with your machine, you will find endless ways to create your own nutritious and delicious meals the Vitamix way.

Vita-Mix® Corporation

8615 Usher Road • Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2103, USA www.vitamix.com • (800) 848-2649 • +1 (440) 235-4840 • service@vitamix.com www.vitamix.ca • (800) 848-2649 • +1 (440) 235-4840 • service@vitamix.com • fr.service@vitamix.com

If you did not purchase your machine directly from Vitamix, please contact your local dealer.

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CONTENTS

VITAMIX® OVERVIEW

Vitamix® Service ..................................................................5

Product Registration ..........................................................5

Important Safeguards .......................................................6

Parts And Features .............................................................8

About The Blades .............................................................10

How To Use The Tamper.................................................. 11

Control Panel ...................................................................... 12

Hints For Setting Speeds ............................................... 13

Operating Instructions .................................................... 14

Care And Cleaning ............................................................ 16

Trouble Shooting ............................................................... 18

Warranty ............................................................................... 18

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Juicing Whole Foods ....................................................... 21

Blending ............................................................................... 24

Dry Chopping .................................................................... 28

Wet Chopping .................................................................... 31

Making Frozen Treats ..................................................... 35

Heating ................................................................................. 38

Grinding in the Wet Blade Container ........................ 41

Grinding in the Dry Blade Container ........................44

Kneading ............................................................................. 49

VITAMIX® SERVICE

Record the model number and serial number of this appliance 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 the Vitamix

Customer Service Department at +1-440-235-4840, service@vitamix.com,

local dealer.

or contact your

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 service@vitamix.com

3. Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card (USA and Canada only)

4. Call +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 risk of electrical shock do not put 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 +1-440-235-4840 or 800-848-2649 or email service@vitamix.com 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.

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 in container such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

17. Always operate blender with lid and lid plug ﬁrmly in place. The lid plug should only be removed 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

begin processing on the lowest speed setting - Variable speed 1. Keep hands and

other exposed skin 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

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand instruction manual before servicing 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 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: 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

2-Part Lid: Your new machine has our latest lid design. It is

easy to put on and take o, and

easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid plug when the machine is in operation.

CAUTION: Lids are not

inter-changeable between dierent container styles,

types and sizes.

New lids should not be forced into place. For ease in using a new lid, lightly coat the rim and seal below the rim with vegetable oil. Wipe away excess. 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, and will not require the use of vegetable oil.

Lid Plug: Insert through the lid and secure by turning clockwise. Remove the lid plug to use the tamper or add ingredients.

To Lock the Lid in Place:

1. Position lid on container with lid ﬂaps midway between the spout and the handle.

2. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place.

3. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially hot liquids that may scald.

Lid Plug

2-Part Lid

Lid Flaps

Container

Blade Assembly

Retainer Nut

Centering Pad

Drive Socket

Control Panel

Motor Base

Feet

Tamper

PARTS AND FEATURES

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into container while machine is running.

WARNING: Never put hands, spatulas, etc. in the container while the machine

is running or while the container is still on the base.

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.

Container: Ounces, cups and milliliters are clearly marked. A second dry blade container is available for purchase to grind grain and knead bread dough. The blade is

marked “D”. Grinding grains will cloud the lower three inches (8 cm) of the container.

Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix® motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, follow these instructions:

• 120 Volt machines: Turn the power switch off for up to 45 minutes to reset.

Reset time will be extended if high room temperatures exist. To reduce the reset time, unplug the machine, remove the container and blow air into the center section of the bottom with a hair dryer on the cool setting.

• 220 Volt machines: 220/240 motors are equipped with a reset button. If the

motor shuts off, press the black reset button on the bottom of the machine.

Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with

Front

a long power cord. Store the unused portion neatly underneath.

Bottom View / Cord Wrap: Plastic cord retainers hold the cord securely. There is no need to unscrew the cord retainers to let out more cord. They are flexible, and return to position after the cord is lifted out.

Back

Reset Button:

On 220/240 volt machines only.

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ABOUT THE BLADES

The Vitamix® machine comes standard with the wet blade container. The blade is identified by a “W” for wet. This blade is used for most of your recipes. Additional containers with wet or dry blades may be purchased separately.

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into container while machine is running.

Wet Blade Container: Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping. The wet blades can also grind grain and knead dough, but they are not quite as efficient as the dry blades in this application. If used for grinding, your container will mar and become cloudy; see instructions for dry container use.

Dry Blade Container: These blades are clearly marked “D” and are designed specifically for grinding dry materials such as grains, cereal and coffee and are also used for kneading bread dough. The dry blades can NOT process liquids efficiently.

on a regular basis, you may wish to purchase a separate dry blade container and replace blades as needed.

If you grind herbs

HOW TO USE THE 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. While the machine is running, and only through the lid plug opening, use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades as you make frozen ice creams and nut butters, or purée fruits and vegetables.

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into container while machine is running.

• The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper from hitting the blades when the lid is secured properly in the locked position.

• The container should not be more than 2/3 full when

the tamper is used during blending.

• Do not use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds (to avoid overheating).

• If the food does not circulate, the machine may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug

while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening.

• Holding the tamper straight down may not always help the ingredients circulate. If need be, point the tamper toward the side or corner of the container.

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CONTROL PANEL

1. On/Off Switch (l)/(O): Push up to turn On. Push down to turn Off.

2. High/Variable Switch

Variable to activate all of the lower variable speeds.

Always make sure that the High/Variable switch is set to Variable before pushing the On/Off switch to the On position. Do not start your machine on High speed.

3. Variable Speed Dial: Selects many speed settings. It is active only when the High/Variable switch is set in the Variable position.

( )/( )

CAUTION

: High is the fastest speed available. Switch to

Never Start On High Speed With Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.

Use caution; escaping steam or splashes may scald.

Lock the lid. This will prevent

expansion from blowing it o when

the machine is turned on.

Start on Variable 1, slowly increase

to 10, then switch to High speed.

HINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS

Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable ( ) position and

with the center Variable Speed Dial on 1. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for processing on High

( ), slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the High/Variable ( )/( ) Switch up into the High ( ) position. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on the High ( ) setting.

Use High ( ) speed as much as possible to make whole food juices, soups, shakes,

frozen mixtures, purées, nut butters and for grinding grains. Processing times will

generally be less than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds). High ( ) speed

provides the best quality of refinement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit, whole fruits or

vegetables, and grains to a smooth lump-free consistency.

Use the Variable Speed Dial to start the blending process. This is always important but is especially important when starting thick mixtures, hot mixtures, stirring, chopping, grinding meat, and preparing single servings. It is also used to provide slower and more controlled blending for short periods of time.

TIP: Blending too long at too low a speed setting will overheat the machine and cause

the Automatic Overload Protection to turn the machine off. Use the High ( ) speed as often as possible to achieve the most uniform consistency. Blending on High ( ) speed

also maximizes the motor’s cooling fan to avoid overheating.

When on the highest speed, if the food does not circulate, the machine may be

overloaded or may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug while

making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening. If circulation problems continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower speed may allow food to circulate when a higher speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, increase the speed back to High ( ) and continue processing.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WET BLADE CONTAINER

Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping.

1. Make sure that the Variable speed is set to 1.

2. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods

in the container ﬁrst, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for blending, you may want to cut or break food into smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredients.

3. Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening). Especially when

blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is securely latched.

4. With the motor o, set the wet blade container on the motor base by aligning it

over the centering pad. Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.

5. Start with the High/Variable ( )/( ) Switch in the Variable ( ) position. Always start your machine on Variable 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/O (|)/(O) switch to On (|) then slowly increase to the desired speed. Your container will shift and get into an aligned position.

6. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups and sauces.

CAUTION

7. Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over processing.

8. After turning the machine o, wait until the blades completely stop before removing

the lid or container from the motor base.

Never Start On High Speed With Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.

Use caution; escaping steam or splashes may scald.

Lock the lid. This will prevent

expansion from blowing it o when

the machine is turned on.

Start on Variable 1, slowly increase

to 10, then switch to High speed.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DRY BLADE CONTAINER

If purchased, your dry blade container should only be used for hard, dry materials such as grain and for kneading dough.

1. Make sure that the Variable speed is set to 1.

2. Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid plug opening). Especially when

blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is securely latched.

3. With the motor o, set the dry blade container on the motor base by aligning it over

the centering pad. Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a container properly in place.

4. Start with the High/Variable ( )/( ) Switch in the Variable ( ) position. Always start your machine on Variable 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/O (|)/(O)

switch to On (|) then slowly increase to the desired speed. Your container will shift and get into an aligned position.

5. After turning the machine o, wait until the blades completely stop before removing

the lid or container from the motor base.

6. Due to the machine’s speed, and the sometimes short processing times, count your time carefully to avoid over processing.

7. Grinding dry material for more than 2 minutes could damage your machine. Regular

use may result in cosmetic marring of the container and cause the blades to become dull over time.

Grinding some herbs may release volatile oils, causing the container to discolor permanently. Others have strong odors that may linger in the container, affecting the flavor of other foods. The grinding of some herbs and spices may also cause the blade to dull over time, or the container to crack.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CONTAINER

To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning below. This will clean the unit, and break-in the motor.

Normal Cleaning:

1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid

dish washing detergent to the container.

2. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into locked position.

3. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10,

then to High.

4. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.

5. Turn the machine off, rinse and drain the container.

To Sanitize:

1. Follow Normal Cleaning Instructions above.

2. Fill the container half full with water and 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid bleach.

3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into locked position.

4. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10,

then to High.

5. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.

6. Turn machine off, and allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional

1 1/2 minutes.

7. Pour bleach mixture out. Allow container to air dry.

8. Do not rinse after sanitizing.

LID AND LID PLUG

Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water, and dry. Reassemble before use.

IMPORTANT: To ensure continued and effective performance, do not put the container, lid or lid plug in the dishwasher.

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