VITAMIX Blender TNC rouge User Manual

VITAMIX® TOTAL NUTRITION CENTER® S

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

www.vitamix.com

CONTENTS

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

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

Service & Registration ..........................................................................................................................................4

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

Parts & Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

About the Blades ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Tamper ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

How to use the Tamper .......................................................................................................................................11

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

Hints for Setting Speeds ....................................................................................................................................13

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

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................16

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

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

Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................................21

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................24

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 16 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before the first use.

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 service@vitamix.com, 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 service@vitamix.com

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.

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 off 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 1-800-848-2649 or 1-440-235-4840 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, 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 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 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 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.

PARTS & FEATURES

On/Off Switch:

with the High/Variable switch in the Variable ( ) position and the Variable Speed Dial pointed to 1.

Always start the machine

Lift the On/Off Switch to the On position (|) to begin blending. Press the switch to the Off position (O) to stop blending.

High/Variable Switch: Variable ( ) allows use of the Variable Speed Dial. High ( ) is the fastest speed available.

Variable Speed Dial: The Variable Speed Dial selects blade rotation speeds from 1 to 10 (low to high).

Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters 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 plug during blending.

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

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 during blending.

Lid Plug

2-Part Lid

Lid Flaps

Container

Blade Assembly

Retainer Nut

Centering Pad

Drive Socket

High/Variable Switch Variable Speed Dial

On/Off Switch

Motor Base

Feet

Tamper

PARTS AND FEATURES

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into container while machine is running.

To Lock the Lid in Place: Position lid on container with lid flaps midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially hot liquids that may scald. Never operate the blender without checking to make

sure 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 Plug: Rotate the lid plug counterclockwise from the “locked” to “unlocked” position

and lift out.

Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the motor shuts off, press the black reset button on the bottom of the machine.

Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with 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.

Front

Back

Reset Button

CONTROL PANEL

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

2. High/Variable Switch: High the variable speeds. Always make sure that the High/Variable Switch is set to Variable ( ) before lifting the On/Off Switch to the On (|) position. Do not start your machine on High

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

( )

is the fastest speed available. Switch to Variable ( ) to activate

TOTAL NUTRITION CENTER®

( )

speed.

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.

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. If you grind

herbs on a regular basis, you may wish to purchase a separate dry blade container.

CAUTION

Moving Parts May Become Hot With Extended Use.

DO NOT touch.

TAMPER

CAUTION

Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage.

Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types, and sizes.

supplied with your machine.

How to Determine the Tamper that Can Be Used with Your Container

Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct tamper for the container. If a tamper did not come with your

container, or you want to determine if a tamper that you already have can be used with your new container, please compare your container with the containers and matching tampers to the illustration below. Before using the tamper during the blending process, verify that it is the correct tamper.

Use the tamper that was

• 64oz.Short Containers use Tamper P/N 016041 that is approximately 9-3/4 inches long.

• 64oz.TallContainers uses Tamper P/N 000760 that is approximately 12-1/2 inches long.

• 32oz.and48oz.Containers use Tamper P/N 015033 that is approximately 11 inches long.

To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper it should easily ﬁt into the opening but will not come in contact with the blades no matter how you move the tamper inside the container. IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE BLADES AT ANY ANGLE - DO NOT USE THE TAMPER WITH YOUR CONTAINER.

If you do not have the correct tamper for your container, call Vitamix Customer services at 1-800-848-2649 or 1-440-235-4840 or e-mail service@vitamix.com to order a new tamper. If purchased outside the United States or Canada, contact your local Vitamix Dealer.

HOW TO USE THE TAMPER

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury.

• DO NOT put hands, spatulas, etc. in

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

• Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types, and sizes.

Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine.

IMPORTANT:

• 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 two-thirds full when the tamper is used during blending.

• To avoid overheating during blending, DO NOT use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.

• 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 help the ingredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper toward the sides or corners of the container. DO NOT try to force the tamper deeper into the container.

Tamper

Tamper Splash Disk

Lid

Blade Assembly

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 the High/Variable Switch up into the High

on the High

( )

setting.

( )

, slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push

( )

position. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly

Process on the High 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 of refinement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit, whole fruits or vegetables, and grains to a smooth lump-free consistency.

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 most uniform consistency. Blending on High avoid overheating.

When on the High 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

( )

setting for as much of the processing time as possible to make whole food juices,

( )

speed provides the best quality

( )

speed as often as possible to achieve the

( )

speed also maximizes the motor’s cooling fan to

( )

, if the food does not circulate, the machine may be overloaded or may have trapped

( )

and continue processing.

CAUTION

Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.

Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald.

To secure the contents,

lock the lid and lid plug

securely in place prior to operating the machine. Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Wet Blade Container

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

Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1

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 ingredient

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.

With the motor off, 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

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

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

CAUTION

Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.

Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald.

To secure the contents,

lock the lid and lid plug

securely in place prior to operating the machine. Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.

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

After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the motor bas

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.

Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1.

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).

With the motor off, 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.

After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container from the motor base.

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

Grinding dry material for more than two 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 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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