Vitamix Creations Turbo Owner's Manual
CREATIONS® TURBO
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
vitamix.com
CONTENTS
Contents ................................................................................................................................ 2
Let’s Get Started ................................................................................................................. 3
Service and Registration ..................................................................................................4
Important Safeguards ....................................................................................................... 5
Parts and Features ............................................................................................................. 8
Control Panel .......................................................................................................................11
About the Blades ............................................................................................................... 12
Tamper ..................................................................................................................................13
How to Use the Tamper ...................................................................................................14
Hints for Setting Speeds .................................................................................................15
Operating Instructions .....................................................................................................16
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................20
Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 21
Notes .................................................................................................................................... 23
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 18 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
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 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
Failure to register your machine will not diminish your warranty rights.
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Corporation or an authorized dealer.
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 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 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
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. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
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.
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
Lid Plug
2-Part Lid
Lid Flaps
Container
Blade Assembly
Retainer Nut
Centering Pad
Drive Socket
High/Low Switch
Control Panel
On/Off Switch
Motor Base
Feet
Tamper
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