Vitamix S30 Owner's Manual

VITAMIX® S-SERIES

Owner’s Manual

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Vita-Mix® Corporation 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.

440.235.4840 / 800.848.2649

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CONTENTS

Contents and Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Service and Registration ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

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

Parts and Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Blending in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) Container ........................................................................................................................ 10

Tamper ..............................................................................................................................................................................................11

Blending in the 20 ounce (0.6 L) Container ........................................................................................................................12

Care, Cleaning and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................13

Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................................14

SYMBOLS

Warning

Read and understand owner’s manual

Electrical shock hazard

Unplug while not in use, before cleaning, changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use

Never touch moving parts

Do not immerse or place the motor base in water

Hot surface - DO NOT touch

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 bottom 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 or email: service@vitamix.com.

Product Registration

If you purchased your Vitamix® machine directly from the Vita-Mix® Corporation your product was registered at the time of purchase and your machine’s warranty has been activated.

Your machine is not yet registered with Vitamix if you:

1. Purchased from a retail or wholesale store

2. Received your machine as a gift

3. 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. For persons without internet access, call 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840, press option 1 and then

option 1 again.

Your warranty may be honored by Vita-Mix® Corporation.

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. This appliance is 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 the appliance 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. Contact 440.782.2443 at once for examination, repair, replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. Alteration or modiﬁcation of any part or component of the blender assembly, including the use of any

part, component, or accessory that is not a genuine authorized Vitamix part, may cause ﬁre, electric shock, or injury.

8. DO NOT attempt to defeat the interlock.

9. 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.

10. DO NOT blend hot liquids in the 20 ounce (0.6 L) container.

11. DO NOT use the 20 (0.6 L) or 40 ounce (1.2 L) container, blade base, seals or lids in the microwave.

12. When blending hot liquids or ingredients in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container, spray or escaping steam may

cause scalding and burns. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.

13. If your machine is equipped with a variable speed functionality, always start at lowest speed setting.

14. DO NOT use the appliance for purposes other than its intended use.

15. DO NOT ﬁll the containers beyond the maximum capacity. The 40 ounce (1.2 L) container should not be

more than two-thirds full (26 ounces) when the tamper is used during blending.

16. DO NOT use outdoors.

17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter or make contact with hot surfaces, including

the stove.

18. Keep hands and utensils out of 40 ounce (1.2 L) container while blending to reduce the risk of

severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The tamper can be used during blending in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container. A rubber scraper or spatula may be used, but only when the blender is not running.

19. Blades are sharp. Handle or remove the blade base from either container with extreme care to

avoid injury.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

20. To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blade base on the motor base unless assembled to

the container.

21. DO NOT leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in either container as this will

damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may cause injury.

22. Never attempt to operate the blender with damaged blades.

23. Never attempt to operate the blender without the seal in place between the blade base and

either container.

24. The lid and lid plug MUST be ﬁrmly in place when blending with the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container. The lid

plug should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.

25. 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.

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 AND FEATURES

Overow Opening

is located on the back of the motor base. It directs liquid away from the motor in case of a leak. If you experience leaks, refer to Tips and Techniques on page 9.

Flip-Top Lid

The seal MUST be in place to avoid leaks when using the 20 ounce (0.6 L) container as a to-go cup. (top rack dishwasher safe, DO NOT use in a microwave)

20 ounce (0.6 L) Container

(top rack dishwasher safe, DO NOT use in a microwave)

Motor Base

Pulse Feature

is to the le of the stop position

on the Variable Speed Control

Variable Speed Control

is used to select blade speed

from 1 to 10 (low to high)

Spill-Proof Vented Lid

with removable lid plug (top rack dishwasher safe) DO NOT use in a microwave)

40 ounce (1.2 L) Container

shatter-resistant container (top rack dishwasher safe, DO NOT use in a microwave)

Interlock Tab

Both containers have two interlock tabs that must be positioned in the cutouts in the motor base for the motor to operate.

Seals

Two seals are supplied with your blender. Refer to page 9 for more information about seals. (top rack dishwasher safe) DO NOT use in a microwave)

Interchangeable Blade Base

is used to blend in with the 20 ounce (0.6 L) and 40 ounce (1.2 L) containers (top rack dishwasher safe) DO NOT use in a microwave)

Tamper

is used to maintain circulation by preventing air pockets in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container. See page 11. (top rack dishwasher safe)

CONTROL PANEL

1. Power Indication: When the stop symbol (O) brightens, this indicates that the machine is plugged in

and power is ﬂowing. control is pointed at the stop symbol (O).

The light at the stop symbol on the control panel will behave in these ways:

Slow ﬂash – machine is plugged in but the container is not properly in place on the motor base Solid (no ﬂash) – machine is plugged in, the container is in place, and the machine is ready to blend Fast ﬂash – error caused by one of the following: (reset required, see instructions below) A. The motor base is plugged in while the variable speed control is not in the stop position (O). B. The container was placed on the machine while the variable speed control was not pointed at the

stop symbol (O).

C. The container was removed from machine while operating (could include lifting the container away

from the motor base and the interlock tabs losing contact with the base during tamping).

To Reset:

A. Make sure that both interlock tabs on the container are fully seated in the cutouts in the motor base. B. Turn the variable speed control counterclockwise back to the stop symbol (O).

Before beginning any blending cycle, always make sure that the variable speed

Unplug the machine whenever it will be left unattended.

2. Variable Speed Control: Selects blade rotation speeds from 1 to 10 (low to high). Always begin

the blending with the variable speed control set to the stop symbol (O). To begin, rotate the variable

speed control clockwise to the desired speed setting. To stop, rotate the variable speed control counterclockwise back to the stop symbol (O).

3. Pulse ( ): Rotating the variable speed control to the pulse position will cause the machine to blend at

50% of high speed for as long as it is held in this position. The pulse feature can be used to chop ingredients by quickly rotating the variable speed control to the pulse position, releasing and repeating until the desired consistency is reached.

Seals

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

There are two seals supplied with your blender. The seals are interchangeable and their uses are:

• During the blend - place a seal on the blade base attaching the blade base to either container.

• To travel - place a seal on the ﬂip-top lid before attaching to the 20 ounce (0.6 L) container.

The seals are used to avoid leaks and spills. If you experience leaking:

• Make sure the seal is in place on the blade assembly before attaching to either container.

• Thread the blade base onto the container and until it stops. Try to thread a little further to make sure it is tight.

Keep the seals clean, allow to air dry between uses and keep in a safe place to avoid losing them.

Blade Base

Flip-top Lid

During the Blend

Seal

To Travel

Seal

Ingredients

• Cut ingredients into 1-inch pieces.

• Cubed ice blends better than crushed ice.

• The order to add ingredients to each container is important. Place ingredients into each container in the

order they appear in the recipe.

Operation

• When starting your machine, hold at a low speed (1 or 2) for a few seconds until you see the blades “grab”

or begin to process the ingredients.

• Once ingredients begin circulating, increase to the speed recommended in the Vitamix recipe. Operating

at a lower speed than suggested can cause the motor to overheat. Blend for the full processing time suggested in the recipe. The smaller blades will take a bit longer than larger Vitamix machines.

• If ingredients are not ﬂowing easily through the blades, use the tamper in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container,

or add more liquid to the blend. DO NOT overﬁll.

• Do not fill the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container more than two-thirds full (approximately 28 ounces) when

blending thick texture recipes (I.e., hummus or nut butters). This allows room at the top of the container to use the tamper, to add liquid to the blend if necessary and will reduce the chances of overheating the unit.

• If the container is lifted or rocked from the motor base during blending, the machine will turn o

automatically. See page 8 for reset instructions.

BLENDING IN THE

40 OUNCE (1.2 L) CONTAINER

WARNING

Parts will become hot with extended use.

DO NOT touch the drive socket in the underside of the blade base or the drive spline inside the motor base.

When blending hot liquids in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container, escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald.

To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid plug securely in place prior to blending hot liquids in the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container.

Rotating blades can cause severe injury.

DO NOT reach into container while machine is running.

To avoid damage or personal injury, DO NOT use the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container (including the blade base, seal, lid and lid plug) in the microwave.

This icon corresponds to suggested recipes for the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container in your cookbook.

1. To begin, put a seal onto the bottom thread of the blade

base. The seal should ﬁt snugly and evenly around the thread.

2. Thread the blade base onto the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container

in a clockwise direction just until tight. Do not overtighten or leaking can occur.

3. Load the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container according to

the recipe.

4. Put the lid onto the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container.

Make sure that the tabs on the lid snap onto the container.

5. Insert the lid plug into the opening in the lid.

Turn the lid plug counterclockwise to lock. Pull up on the lid plug to make sure it is secure.

6. With the variable speed control pointed at stop

(O), set the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container onto the motor base with the container handle facing you. The interlock tabs on the 40 ounce (1.2 L) container will lower into the cutouts in the motor base.

7. Begin blending by slowly turning the variable speed control to the desired variable speed setting or left

of center to pulse. Follow the recipe guidelines to ﬁnish the blend.

8. Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before removing the lid or the container from the

motor base.

9. Empty the container. Unthread the blade base from the container in a counter-clockwise direction.

Ice and Frozen Ingredients

Fruits and Veggies

Dry Goods (grains, seasonings, powders)

Liquids (water, juice, yogurt)

Seal

Blade Base

Leafy Greens

Blade Base

40 ounce (1.2 L)

Container

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