Vitamix Creations GC Owner's Manual
CREATIONS GALAXY CLASS (GC)
Owner’s Manual
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Vita-Mix® Corporation
8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.
800-848-2649 / 440-235-4840
www.vitamix.com
VITAMIX SERVICE
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 14 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.
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
800-848-2649 or
440-235-4840, service@vitamix.com, or contact your local dealer.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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
800-848-2649 or
Your warranty may be honored by Vita-Mix® Corporation or an authorized dealer.
Failure to register your machine will not diminish your warranty rights.
440-235-4840, press option 2
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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
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.
800-848-2649 or
440-235-4840
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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 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
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 dierent
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
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PARTS AND FEATURES
WARNING
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.
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.
Front
• 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 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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W
BLADES
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
W
D
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 and replace
blades as needed.
CAUTION
Moving Parts
May Become
Hot With
Extended
Use.
DO NOT touch.
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