Vita-Mix High-Performance Commercial Blenders User Manual

All Models

Bar Boss,TMDrink Machine

Vita-Prep

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& Vita-Pro

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High-Performance Commercial Blenders

Includes: Bar Boss • Two-Step Timer • Two-Speed

Variable Speed • Single-Step Timer • Vita-Prep • Vita-Pro

Owner’s Manual

Read And Save These Instructions

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18. CAUTION: On all units with timers the light in the front panel START/STOP switch,

when lit, indicates the power to blender is ON and blender could start. Turn power
off before touching movable parts.

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WARNING: When processing hot liquids:

• The 2-part latching lid must be securely in place. This allows steam to escape
naturally, and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on.

• Do not start on HIGH speed. Always start hot liquids on LOW speed then switch
to HIGH speed while the machine is running.

• Use caution with hot liquids. Spraying from under the lid plug can occur,
or escaping steam may cause scalding.

• Do not process hot liquids with the Vita-Mix non-latching lid.

Save These Safety Instructions

Enjoy the safety of this grounded appliance. The Vita-Mix blender’s U.S. power cord
comes equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
three-prong wall outlet (Figure A).

Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or remove the third

(ground) prong from the plug or power cord.

Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall outlet is grounded through the
building wiring. With a properly grounded two prong wall outlet, ground the machine by
attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of the screw in the
center of the cover (Figure B).

Important Safeguards

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1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other
liquid.

3. Close adult supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children.

4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix

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blender is not in
use, before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning other
than washing the container.

5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.

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 Vita-Mix Service,
(800) 4DRINK4, (800-437-4654) or [phone] at once for possible
replacement, examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you
live outside the USA, contact your Vita-Mix Distributor.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation may
cause fire, shock, or injury.

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Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vita-Mix blender. A
rubber scraper may be used, but only when the Vita-Mix Drink blender is not
running. The tamper may be used while motor is running with the main part of
the lid in place.

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WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.

• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade - replace immediately.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on motor base
without blender container properly attached.

12. The maximum capacity is equivalent to the ounces listed on the container, i.e. 64
oz. (2 liter), 48 oz. (1.4 liter) and substantially less with thick mixtures.

13. Container should not be more than 2/3 full when the tamper is left in place while
blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending with tamper in place.

14. When making peanut butter (or other nut butters, or oil based foods) do not
process for more than one minute after mixture starts circulating. Over-processing
will cause the mixture in the container to overheat.

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CAUTION: Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual motor
damage may result if machine is operated in sound chambers other than those
approved by Vita-Mix.

16. Always operate the Vita-Mix blender with a lid in place.

17. The maximum capacity is equivlaent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e. 64 oz. (2 liter), 48 oz. (1.4 liter), and substantially less with thick mixtures.

Important Safeguards

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Figure B

THREE PRONG
ADAPTERS
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BE USED IN
CANADA.

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Variable Speed Model

ON/OFF switch. Up for ON; down for OFF.
HIGH/VARIABLE switch. HIGH overrides the

VARIABLE SPEED dial and is the fastest speed
available. VARIABLE speed is required to use
the VARIABLE SPEED dial.

VA RIABLE SPEED dial. Allows user to select
continuously variable motor speeds ranging
from 1,000 rpm to 24,000 rpm. Active only
when HIGH/VARIABLE switch is set on
VARIABLE position.

Two-Speed Model

ON/OFF switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
HIGH/LOW switch. Up for HIGH. Down for LOW.

NOTE: Switches will become sticky from use. Use a wet cloth or sponge to flush and

clean in the groove around the water-shielded switches. You may also lightly spray
the surface around the switches with an all purpose cleaner such as Cinch

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and work the switches back and forth a few times to loosen any dried residue under
switch. Leaving switches sticky will damage or burn out the switches.

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NOTE: Blenders come with several different control options. Please be sure you are
following the instructions for your blender model.

Two-Step Timer Model

ON/OFF switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
All times are total times. During operation, you
may interrupt timer by pressing START/STOP
switch.

TIMER DIAL. Allows user to select a number
of timed settings. Increments on timer are
approximate seconds. Timer is activated

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when the power switch is ON. Blender will shut
off automatically at the end of the pre-set time.

START TIMER switch. This is a lighted switch.
When light is lit power is on. Depress START
TIMER switch to activate timer setting and again
to stop midcycle.

20 or 45 Second Timer
Model

ON/OFF switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
All times are at HIGH speed. During operation,
you may interrupt timer by turning power
switch OFF.

TIMER dial. Allows user to select a number
of timed settings. Increments on timer are
approximate seconds. Timer is activated only
when the power switch is ON. Blender will shut
off automatically at the end of the pre-set time.

START TIMER switch. This is a lighted switch.
When light is lit power is on. Depress START
TIMER switch to activate timer setting.

Note on Two-Step Timers: Stop mid
cycle with START/STOP switch, not
the power switch. If the power switch
was used, wait 30 seconds for power
to recycle and the timer to reset
before resuming operation.

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Bar Boss Timer Model

ON/OFF switch. Located on the front of the
machine below the switch panel, controls the
power to the machine. With the machine plugged
in, switch the machine to ON to ready the
machine for blending. Shut OFF power switch
at night or whenever the machine will be left
unattended.

START TIMER switch. This is a lighted switch.
When light is lit power is on. Depress START
TIMER switch to activate timer setting and again
to stop midcycle.

During operation, you may interrupt timer by
pressing START/STOP switch.

TIMER DIAL. Allows user to select a number
of timed settings. Increments on timer are
approximate seconds. Timer is activated

only

when the power switch is ON. Blender will shut
off automatically at the end of the pre-set time.

PULSE switch. Pulse button can only be used
when the power switch is ON. The PULSE
switch can be used to quickly refresh product
in the container by depressing the switch and
holding down as long as needed.

Note on Bar Boss Timers: Stop mid
cycle with START/STOP switch, not
the ON/OFF switch. If the ON/OFF
switch was used, wait 30 seconds for
power to recycle and the timer to
reset before resuming operation.

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Two-Part Lid

48 oz. (1.4 liter) Polycarbonate stackable
container

The two part lid is easy to clean and easy to
put on, take off and seal.

• To remove fully latched lid, squeeze tabs
together on both sides of the container,
pull upward and off.

• The center lid plug can be removed when
using the tamper. Twist plug to fasten
or remove.

NOTE: To make new lids easier to insert and remove, rub a light coating of cooking oil
around bottom where it seals. Place it in container for several minutes, remove and
lightly wipe oil off lid.

NOTE: To make new lids easier to insert and remove, rub a light coating of cooking oil
around bottom where it seals. Place it in container for several minutes, remove and
lightly wipe oil off lid.

NOTE: Lids come in several different styles. Please be sure you are following the
instructions for your style of lid.

CUPS

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Two-Part Lid

64 oz. (2 liter) Polycarbonate container

The two part lid is easy to clean and easy
to put on and take off. (Note: Brand new lids
are a little stiff. This is temporary.)

• The lid has a continuous rim which latches
inside the container tabs. Push one side of
the rim under one tab, and with the heel of
your hands push down, over the opposite tab,
to snap lid into position.

• To remove lid, place hands around the lid,
pressing thumbs above one of the container
tabs. Push in and lift off.

• The center lid plug can be removed when
using the tamper. Twist plug to fasten
or remove.

1 Piece Lid

64 oz. (2 liter) Polycarbonate container

The one piece lid is easy to put on or take off,
and to clean, for quick operation. (Note: Brand
new lids are a little stiff. This is temporary.)

• There is no latch on this lid. Simply hold the
lid on when starting.

• Add ingredients through port in top.

Caution: Do not use non-latching lid when
processing hot ingredients. Not for use with
a tamper.

NOTE: Lids come in several different styles. Please be sure you are following the
instructions for your style of lid.

CUPS

B(1) Unsealed/unlatched B(2) Sealed B(3) Fully Latched

(Lid resting on container
using hand to stabilize.)

(Lid pushed into container.
Side latches are not under
container lip.)

(Side latches are snapped
under container lip.)

Always latch lid when processing hot

liquids. See warning on page 3.

Press in above
container tab
to remove lid

Rim

Container
tab

To secure lid plug, rotate
it so one tab locks
between the stops on
top of rubber lid

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