Vitamix Certified Reconditioned Standard Owner's Manual
CERTIFIED RECONDITIONED - STANDARD
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 and Registration ................................................................................................................................4
Important Safeguards .....................................................................................................................................5
Parts and Features ...........................................................................................................................................7
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................9
About the Blades ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Tamper ..................................................................................................................................................................11
How to Use the Tamper.................................................................................................................................12
Hints for Setting Speeds ...............................................................................................................................13
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 14
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Notes .....................................................................................................................................................................21
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 16 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 service@vitamix.com, or contact your local dealer.
Product Registration
Your reconditioned Vitamix® machine was purchased directly from the Vita-Mix® Corporation. Your product was
registered at the time of purchase and the machine’s warranty has been activated.
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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 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.
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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.
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PARTS AND 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
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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 turn off the power switch 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.
Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with a long power
cord. Store the unused portion neatly underneath.
Front
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.
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