Vitamix Touch Go Blending Station Installation Manual

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Touch & Go

Blending Station

High Performance Commercial Blender

All Models

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 Touch & Go

Blending Station®is not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,

and before cleaning other than washing the container.

5. Never contact 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

Vita-Mix

at once for possible replacement, examination, repair, electrical or

mechanical adjustment. If you live outside the United States or Canada,

contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor, or phone the Vita-Mix International

Division at +1 (440) 782-2450 or email at international@vitamix.com for

a distributor in your country.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix

Corporation may cause fire, shock, or injury.

8. 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 the container while motor is running

to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage

to the Touch & Go Blending Station. A rubber scraper may be used, but

only when the Touch & Go Blending Station is not running.

11. CAUTION: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

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

• Do not operate with loose, knicked or damaged blades.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on

12. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed

on the container, i.e., 64 oz. (2.0 liter), 48 oz. (1.4 liter), and substantially

less with thick mixtures.

13. Always operate with the lid in place.

Service, (800) 4DRINK4, (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214

motor base without blender container properly attached.

14. 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.

• 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 non-latching lid.

15. Display window area will scratch when contacted with a scouring pad or

sharp object. Use a soft cloth to wipe the control panel area clean.

16. The Touch & Go

17. Installation for a 120 VAC unit requires you to have at least one 20 amp

outlet per machine, available within six feet of the Touch & Go Blending

Station. 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line. Consult

an electrician for proper electrical needs.

Blending Station®cannot be cleaned with a water jet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Enjoy the safety of this grounded appliance. The Touch & Go Blending

Station U.S. power cord comes equipped with a three-prong (grounding)

plug which mates with a standard three-prong wall outlet (Figure A). This

cord will vary for countries outside the United States.

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).

THREE PRONG

ADAPTERS

ARE NOT TO

BE USED IN

CANADA.

Figure A

Figure B

ontrol Panel

Start/Stop

Six Factory Pre-Set

Programs

Touch & Go®Blending Station

ON/OFF switch - Located on the side of the Motor Base the ON/OFF switch controls the

power to the machine. With the machine plugged in, switch the machine to ON to ready the

machine for blending.

START/STOP button - Pressing START/STOP once starts and runs the machine and turns

the blades. Press the START/STOP button again to stop the machine and the blades.

(NOTE: Pressing one of the PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons, while the motor is running,

will also stop the machine.) SPEED CONTROL button - Press the ▲ button to gradually increase the speed of the blades in increments of 1%, up to 100%. Press the ▼ button to gradually decrease the

speed of the blades in increments of 1%, down to 7%. SPEED CONTROL is used to set the

blending speed of the PULSE buttons (See Instructions, pg.15) and the START/STOP button

(See Instructions, pg. 16). NOTE: These settings will reset if the power is shut off.

PRE-SET PROGRAM* buttons - These buttons, numbered 1 thru 6, are pre-programmed

blending cycles designed for the most commonly made drinks. Depending on the viscosity of

the drink you are creating, pressing one of the six PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons will run the

machine for a full cycle. The machine will stop by itself when the cycle is complete. A cycle

varies in speed and length, see the Instructions on page 14 for a complete description of the

range of each PRE-SET button. Due to the difference of recipes, your results may vary. See

page 6 for information on Custom Programming these six buttons.

DISPLAY WINDOW-This area depending on what button is pressed,

displays a variety of operation messages. A ‘Ready’ message appears

when there is power to the machine.

Speed Control

Owner Controls

Display Window

High/Low Pulse

READY

*Your machines PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons function and times may be different then described in the

owners manual due to your machine being custom programmed.

OWNER CONTROLS-A control panel accessible by pressing the Vita-Mix logo.

• Press once to reveal the mode message. Press button 1 then 6

ODE

within five seconds to continue. Once the correct code is entered the

display will indicate the motor temperature (Norm, Warm, Hot), a

usage count and a total. The ‘count’ is a machine usage total and

can be reset. This can be used to keep a count of the number of

TEMP COUNT TOTAL

NORM 25 100

drinks sold in a week, day or even an hour. To clear, press and hold

the START/STOP button for 5 seconds. The ‘total’ keeps track of

the machine usage, including production and testing, and cannot

be cleared.

VITA-MIX BASIC

ROGRAM

• Press twice to reveal the name of the program controlling the

PRE-SET buttons. If you are using the factory settings this will read

VITA-MIX BASIC PROGRAM.

4 TO OVERWRITE

CURRENT PROGRAM

• Press a third time to reveal an option to reset the PRE-SET buttons

to the original factory settings.

• Press a fourth time to exit and continue blending.

HIGH/LOW PULSE button - The pulse provides a quick increase or decrease in speed

of the blades when blending. Press H to increase the motor to speeds that range from

51%-100%. Press L to decrease the motor speed down to a range of 50% -7%. The PULSE

button will override the running program (as long as it is depressed). Once released the

original program continues its cycle.

• The PULSE high(H) and low(L) speed is set by using the SPEED CONTROL buttons.

To set, while pressing and holding a PULSE button, press the SPEED CONTROL ▲ or ▼ button until the desired motor speed is reached. The PULSE speed will remain

at this setting until changed again with the SPEED CONTROL buttons.

ustom Programming

The Touch & Go®Blending Station®advanced electronic control can be custom programmed,*

requiring an optional programming chip, available from Vita-Mix for a nominal fee and with a

minimum unit purchase. Contact your Vita-Mix representative for more information.

Programming your On-Counter Touch & Go Blending Station PRE-SET buttons

1. Turn the machine on.

2. Facing the front of the machine, insert the custom pro-

grammed chip with the words, “THIS SIDE FACING TO THE

FRONT OF THE MACHINE” toward you and the silver contact

bars up, into the port located below the label area on the front

of the Touch & Go Blending Station. The DISPLAY WINDOW

will read ‘New Module’.

3. Within 10 seconds the SIX PRE-SET buttons will be re-

programmed and the DISPLAY WINDOW will read ‘Saved’

then ‘Ready’. If nothing happens when the programming chip

is fully inserted, turn the chip in the opposite direction and

try again.

4. Remove the programming chip and return it to the original package.

5. Press one of the six PRE-SET buttons to reveal, in the DISPLAY WINDOW, the name of

the program/drink.*

NOTE: If for any reason the programmed times are incorrect, they can be reset to the origi-

nal factory settings following the instructions on page 7.

Custom Programmed Chip

Programming your In Counter Touch & Go Blending Station PRE-SET buttons

1. Remove the container from the machine.

2. Turn the machine on.

3. Lift the machine from the bottom edges to reveal the motor and housing area. With the

machine facing towards you, locate the slot underneath on the right hand side of the

machine between the motor and the outer wall.

4. Insert the custom programmed chip into the slot with the words, “THIS SIDE FACING TO

THE FRONTOF THE MACHINE” turned facing out to the right of the machine. Once inserted

the DISPLAY WINDOW will read ‘NEW MODULE’.

5. Within 10 seconds the SIX PRE-SET

buttons will be re-programmed and the DISPLAY

WINDOW will read ‘Saved’ then ‘Ready’. If nothing

happens when the programming chip is fully inserted,

turn the chip in the opposite direction and try again.

6. Remove the programming chip and return

it to the original package.

7. Press one of the six PRE-SET buttons to reveal, in the

DISPLAY WINDOW, the name of the program/drink.*

8. Carefully place the Blending Station motor back into

the hole in the counter.

NOTE: If for any reason the programmed times are

incorrect, they can be reset to the original factory

settings following the instructions below.

In-Counter

Hole

Custom

Programmed

Chip

Resetting the PRE-SET buttons to the original factory settings

WARNING: Please read all steps before reprogramming. Reverting your

PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons to the original factory setting, will erase any

programming installed with a custom program chip.

1. Enter the OWNER CONTROLS (press the Vita-Mix Logo) ‘Mode’ will appear in the

display window. Press the PRE-SET buttons 1 and 6 then the display window will say

‘Count Temp Total’.

2. Press the Vita-Mix Logo two more times to reveal the instructions on resetting the

PRE-SET buttons.

3. Press and hold the #4 button until the DISPLAY WINDOW reads ‘Restoring Please Wait’.

The PRE-SET buttons are now reset to the original factory settings.

*Your machines PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons function and times may be different then described in the

owners manual due to your machine being custom programmed.

CUPS

id Assembly

Two-part Lid

48 oz. (1.4 liter) polycarbonate container

The two part lid is easy to clean and easy to put on,

take off & seal.

• To remove fully latched lid, squeeze tabs together on

both sides of the container, pull upward and off.

• Twist the center lid 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.

Two-part Lid

64 oz. (2.0 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.

• Twist the center lid plug to fasten or

remove.

Press in above container tab to remove lid

Rim

Container

One Piece Lid (optional)

64 oz. (2.0 liter) polycarbonate container (Figure C)

48 oz. (1.4 liter) polycarbonate container (Figure D)

The one piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on

and take off.

(Note: Brand new lids are a little stiff. This is temporary.)

• Follow the instructions above for placing the lid on the

container and removing it from the container.

• 48 oz. / 1.4 liter lid does not latch.

• Add ingredients through port on top.

CAUTION: Do not use non-latching lid when processing

hot ingredients.

Figure A

To secure lid plug, rotate it

so one tab locks between the

stops on top of rubber lid.

Tab

Figure B

Always latch lid when

processing hot liquids.

Figure C

Figure D

Tamper

Cover with Removable Hinge Design

Cover Door:

1. The Cover Door can be removed by opening it until the door is horizontal. Then,

gently spread the sides of the door over the round hinges and remove.

2. To reinstall the Cover Door, gently spread the sides of the door and place the door

hinge cutouts over the round hinges. (Figure E)

Back Cover:

1. To remove the Back Cover from the Blending Station:

a. First remove the Cover Door from the unit, as described above.

b. Remove the two (2) Back Cover mounting screws located on the rear of the

machine. (Figure F)

c. From the rear of the machine, firmly push the bottom of the cover forward

(towards the control panel), keeping the bottom edge of the cover against the

motor base. DO NOT tilt or strike the cover during removal.

d. Slide forward until the side latches on the front of the cover are released from the

motor base. DO NOT strike the cover to “pop” the side latches from their

tracks. Doing so will cause damage. The cover must only be removed by

sliding it forward (towards the Control Panel).

2. To replace the Back Cover on to the Blending Station:

a. Place the Back Cover on the motor base approximately one (1) inch (2.54 cm)

forward of its normal position.

b. Slide the cover towards the back of the machine (away from the Control Panel).

Make sure the side latches slide into their tracks.

c. Push until back of cover is seated against the Motor Base.

Make sure the Back Cover is fully seated in the back and the side latches

are in their grooves before inserting and tightening the mounting screws.

d. Replace and firmly tighten the two (2) Back Cover mounting screws. (Figure F)

DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT use the mounting screws to pull the Back

Cover into position. Doing so will cause damage.

Figure E

Hinge

Cover Door

Back Cover

Mounting Screws

Figure F

n-Counter Installation

Preparing the counter area:

• Before cutting holes, make sure that there is adequate clearance under the counter for the

motor. The motor will extend about 5-2/3" (14.4 cm) below the counter but it is best to allow

at least 10" (25.5 cm) from the under-counter to shelves or any other equipment under the

counter. Also, when using the removable cover design, the back of the hole must be at least

6” (15.2 cm) from any wall to allow for cover door clearance.

• An extra 6.5” (16.5 cm) of open space, above the top of the cover will be needed for

placement and removal of the In-Counter machine and for custom programming the SIX

PRE-SET Buttons.

• If installing unit into a closed cabinet, use a 4” dia. (10.1 cm) flexible vinyl duct (dryer hose)

to vent exhaust. Attach the vinyl duct to the bottom of your In-Counter Touch & Go

Blending Station®by forcing the end of the hose over the exhaust baffle of the unit. Run the

vinyl duct out of the cabinet for proper ventilation. Do not vent hose into a wall, ceiling, or a

concealed space of a building. Multiple units should not vent to a common manifold unit but

to separate places. If running your Blending Station causes a suction on your cabinet door,

place a spacer in the door frame to allow proper intake of air.

Do not use hose clamps or equivalent to attach exhaust hose on machine.

• When cutting holes for placement of multiple In-Counter units, position the edge of the

machines at least 12” (30.48 cm) apart to ensure quick cleaning and proper venting

between machines.

• In-Counter installation for a 120 VAC unit also requires you to have at least one 20 amp

outlet per machine under the counter, available within six feet of the Touch & Go Blending

Station. 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line. Consult an electrician for

proper electrical needs.

• The In-Counter Blending Station also requires a gasket (provided in the machine’s original

package) to be placed between the machine and the counter. See page 12 for instructions.

DO NOT strike the blender when removing from the counter.

Electrical requirements:

• 120 VAC • 50/60 Hz. • 11.5 amps

• All Touch & Go Blending Stations are built using a U.S. 3 prong

grounded cord and require a 20 amp outlet.

• 220/240 VAC • 50/60 Hz. • 1073-1176 Watts

• 100 VAC • 50/60 Hz. • 900 Watts

Blending Station dimensions:

IN-COUNTER

HOLE

Cut

5.5" wide x 7.5" deep

(14 cm x 19 cm)

7-1/2” (19 cm) deep

5-1/2” (14 cm) wide

12” (30.48 cm)12” (30.48 cm)

Additional Unit

(if applicable)

Additional Unit

(if applicable)

9-1/2” (24.3 cm)

17-1/2”

(44.45 cm)

5-2/3”

(14.4 cm)

6”

(15.2 cm)

21-1/2”

(54.7 cm)

12-3/4”

(32.39 cm)

• 17-1/2” (44.45 cm) high with lid closed

• 21-1/2” (54.7 cm) high with lid open

• Case depth: 12-3/4” (32.39 cm) with handle

• Case width: 9-1/2” (24.13 cm)

• Depth below counter: 5-2/3” (14.4 cm)

• Recommended distance between machines: 12” (30.48 cm) from the edge of each

machine or as far apart as possible.

n-Counter Gasket

Gasket Installation Instructions:

1. Follow the instructions on page 10 on preparing the counter area for the installation of

your In-Counter Touch & Go

in your machine’s original package) to assist you in the placement and ventilation of

your machine.

2. Lay the blender on its back with the motor pointing toward you. Allow 1-2 in. (2.54 -5.08 cm)

of the motor base to hang over the edge of the counter top to facilitate easy fitting of the

gasket.

3. Slide the power cord through the gasket, with the groove of the gasket pointing toward the

machine base.

4. Starting at one corner of the motor base, press the gasket onto the motor base, so that the

groove in the gasket seats itself onto the stepped bottom edge of the motor base.

5. Working around the bottom edge of the motor base, press the gasket onto the motor base

until the entire perimeter of the gasket is firmly attached to the motor base.

6. Carefully place the blender into the hole in the counter.

7. Be sure that the gasket is properly seated on the motor base and against the counter top.

8. Do not secure the machine to the counter with bonding materials.

This gasket was designed to protect your machine from water damage and to

reduce noise. Failure to properly install this gasket could result in moisture

damage.

Blending Station.®Also, use the Template Sheet (provided

Back

Front

lending Tips

1. If your recipe freezes up, try reducing the amount of ice. Compared to other blenders,

you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in a Touch & Go

Blending Station.

2. Place liquids and soft foods in your container first. Hard items and ice should be placed last.

3. Whole, hard or frozen ingredients should be small. Solid frozen fruit is extremely difficult to

blend. For best results use semi-frozen fruit. Using same size batches of semi-frozen fruit

and ice will keep your drinks consistent. If you notice chunks, re-evaluate the batch size.

4. When creating recipes, always allow for enough liquid to ease the blending process.

For recipes with minimal liquid, use the Speed Control buttons to run the machine on its

lowest settings until it is processing smoothly. Finish blending by using one of the Pre-Set

Programs that best matches the drinks viscosity.

5. When overheating occurs, review your techniques and instructions. The motor may be

getting hot when your recipes are too thick. Consider adding more liquid and consult

Vita-Mix, or your Vita-Mix distributor, for further assistance.

Maintenance Tips:

• Never bang the container against a surface to loosen the ingredients. Remove the

container from the base and use a rubber spatula to remove thick mixtures from the bottom

of your container.

• Never shake or rattle a container in use while seated on the motor base.

• Never remove the container before the machine has come to a complete stop.

• Never start the motor before the container is in place.

The instructions appearing in this Owner’s Manual cannot cover every possible

condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be

practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.

nstructions

How to operate your Blending Station®using the six Pre-Set Programmed Buttons.

The following is the basic factory settings of the six PRE-SET buttons (your machine’s PRE-

SET buttons may differ due to program revisions or if your Blending Station was programmed

specifically for your business).*

• Button 1: (:15) Blends thin drinks with just juice and ice. This program will quickly

ramp to a high blending speed for 15 seconds.

• Button 2: (:20) Blends light coffee drinks. Button 2 will ramp the blending speed to

medium for six seconds and ramp up to high for 14 seconds.

• Button 3: (:32) Creates a specialty drink with a thick viscosity. Button 3 runs at a

medium speed, ramps down, then increases to high speed, and finishes the drink at

medium speed.

• Button 4: (:34) This cycle is good for ice cream and regular coffee drinks that need a

little longer blending. Button 4 increases to medium speed for four seconds then ramps

up slowly to a high speed for 14 seconds.

• Button 5: (1:35) Blend a regular smoothie for an extended cycle. Button 5 runs for

45 seconds on a medium speed and then increases in speed and runs on high for

50 seconds.

• Button 6: (:25) Blend thick frozen fruits & hard ingredients for a thick but consistent

smoothie. Button 6 gradually ramps up the blending speed, maintaining intermediate

speeds and gradually progressing until it reaches full speed.

1. Place liquids and soft foods in the machines container first, solid items and ice last. Prepare

food by cutting or breaking into 1-3 in. (2.54 -7.62 cm) pieces. Frozen fruit, especially, should

be as small as practical. Thawed or partially thawed fruit is recommended. We recommend

PROGRAMMED button #5 or #6 for heavy-duty blending.

2. Set the container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad anchored to

the base. (Motor must be completely stopped before positioning container).

Containers are not to be used for hard, dry materials. Avoid running the Blending Station

with container empty.

3. Always use a lid when blending. If blending hot ingredients, the lid must be securely in place.

4. Select desired programmed setting by pressing any of the Pre-Set Buttons one through six.

The machine will begin immediately to cycle through the selected program, and turn off

when the program is complete. Each button has a different pre-selected combination of

speed and length for blending.

NOTE: If you detect a change in the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object

comes into contact with the blades, do not serve the drink. Inspect your blade assembly for

loose, knicked or missing parts. If parts are loose, missing or knicked replace with a new blade

assembly. (See page 22).

*Your machines PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons function and times may be different then described in the

owners manual due to your machine being custom programmed.

5. Once one of the six PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons is pushed the machine will start and

stop automatically. By pressing another PRE-SET BUTTON or the START/STOP button,

the machine will stop the blending cycle.

6. During any of the blending cycles, by pressing the PULSE H button the speed of the blending

can increase up to 100% of the motor speed. By pressing the PULSE L button during a

blending cycle the speed of the motor can be decreased down to 7%. Once released the

motor speed will revert back to the blending cycle of the PRE-SET PROGRAM.

(NOTE: Use the SPEED CONTROLbuttons to set the speed of the PULSE buttons. For

example, when the H or L PULSE button is pressed and held, by simultaneously pressing and holding the ▲ or ▼ SPEED CONTROL button the motor speed will increase or decrease in 1%

increments. When the SPEED CONTROL button is released, the PULSE button will remain set

at the selected speed until altered with the SPEED CONTROL buttons.)

7. When the cycle is complete the blender stops, wait until blade comes to a complete

stop before removing the lid and/or container from the motor base.

8. Remove the container, pour, garnish and serve the drink.

How to operate your Blending Station®using the Start/Stop and Speed Control button.

Although using the PRE-SET PROGRAMMED buttons is highly recommended for the best

drink, occasionally a drink may need special attention. By using the START/STOP button and

the SPEED CONTROL button you can manually control the speed of the Blending Station.

1. Follow steps one through three of ‘How To Operate Your Blending Station Using The Six

Pre-Set Programmed Buttons’ section on page 14.

2. The speed of the motor can be changed with:

• the motor off.

– Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons until the

desired speed percentage is displayed.

100% is the highest setting and 7% is

the lowest setting.

– When the START/STOP button is

pressed the motor will ramp quickly to

that speed

– Blending can be stopped by pressing

the START/STOP button at any time.

3. The PULSE buttons can also be used to quickly increase the motor speed or decrease the

motor speed. (See HIGH/LOW PULSE button description on page 5.)

4. When done blending press the START/STOP button to stop the motor.

Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before removing the lid

and/or container from the motor base.

5. Remove the container from the motor base and serve the drink.

NOTE: On all units the built-in thermal sensor keeps track of how hot the motor gets and will

warn the user and eventually shut down the motor if the motor is overheating. When overheated

the display will instruct the user to remove the container and run the machine until cool. This

takes about a minute. See page 21, “Cooling the motor,” for complete instructions. See page 13

for Blending Tips to avoid overheating the motor.

• the motor on.

– With the container in place press the

START/STOP button. The machine will

begin blending.

– While the machine is running Press the ▲

or ▼ buttons until the desired speed

percentage is displayed. 100% is the high-

est setting and 7% is the lowest setting.

– Release the SPEED CONTROL button

and the motor will now run at the desired

speed.

– The blending can be stopped by pressing

the START/STOP button.

arts List

Item# Part

#752 64 oz. (2.0 liter) - Container without lid assembly or blade assembly

#755 64 oz. (2.0 liter) - Lid plug

#756 64 oz. (2.0 liter) - Container, blade assembly & lid assembly

#1191 64 oz. (2.0 liter) - 2-piece lid assembly

#1192 64 oz. (2.0 liter) - Lid only (no plug)

#15595 64 oz. (2.0 liter) - 1-piece latching rubber lid

#1159 48 oz. (1.4 liter) - lid plug

#15502 48 oz. (1.4 liter) - Container only

#15506 48 oz. (1.4 liter) - Container, blade & lid assembly

#15507 48 oz. (1.4 liter) - 2-piece lid assembly

#18002 Back cover and cover door with removable hinge design

#18003 Cover door with removable hinge design

#18004 Back cover with removable hinge design

#890 Sound reducing centering pad

#891 Drive socket

#836 Heavy-duty retainer nut

#1151 Agitator assembly (ice blades)

#15596 Retainer nut wrench

#18005 Metal Mounting Screws - (2)

#15603 In-Counter Gasket

NOTE: Blade Assembly, Drive Socket and Retainer Nut are compatible on either the

polycarbonate or stainless steel containers. Other than the Drive Socket, Blade

Assembly and Retainer Nut, this unit is not user serviceable.

#1191

#1159

#755

#15507

#1192

#756

#18003

#752

#1151

#836

#891

#890

#15506

#15595

#15596

#15502

(container

ithout

w blade or lid)

#18002

#18004

#18005

#15603

are and Cleaning

Care Note

To ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita-Mix product, we recommend

the following products, when used as directed by the supplier:

Cleaning Product Supplier

Solid Supra, Solid Power, Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, MN

Guardian Acclaim, Solid Guardian Plus, Tel: (800) 352-5326

Solid Super Impact, Solid Insure www.ecolab.com

Diverpak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diversey, Livonia, MI

Eclipse H2 (800) 521-8140

Liqui-Safe L7

Acclean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Klenzade Products

Poly-Brite Division of Ecolab

St. Paul, MN

(612) 293-2165

Glow MB-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesmar Company, Inc.

Lustre NC-25 Seattle, WA

Lustre Plus (206)783-5344

www.wesmar.com

PSRA 41-D, PSRA 41-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anderson Chemical Co.

Liqui-Ware 1, Liqui-Ware MC Litchfield, MN

D-Flex, Sur-Met (800) 366-2477

www.andersonchemical.com

Rinse Aids Supplier

Solid Rinse Dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, MN

Solid Brilliance (800) 352-8140

Jet Dry, Rinse Dry www.ecolab.com

Destainer Supplier

NuWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diversey, Livonia, MI

(800) 521-8140

DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents or concentrated bleach when cleaning.

CARE NOTE: Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry within the container. Rinse

throughout use. Drying product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear the bearings seal

when restarted. Do not place containers in the freezer. Extremely low temperature combined

with hot ingredients and/or the immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container.

Motor Base

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Wash outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge, which has been rinsed in a mild

solution of liquid dish soap (Ivory Liquid

MOTOR BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID. NEVER POUR WATER OR ANY OTHER

LIQUID ON THE MOTOR BASE.

3. Polish with a soft cloth.

or equivalent) in warm water. NEVER IMMERSE

Control Panel

Gently wash the front panel with a soft cloth and a low pH balanced soap, being careful not

to scratch the Display Window.

NOTE: Be sure to wring excess water out of cloth or sponge when cleaning around the

controls, drive socket or any electrical part.

Lid

Separate the lid and plug, then wash in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water

and dry. Reassemble before use. (See pages 8 & 9).

Cover Door

The cover can be removed (See page 9) and cleaned by placing under running water and

washed with a soft cloth. Wipe dry and replace back on the base. NOTE: DO NOT wash

cover door in dishwasher.

In-Counter Gasket

Carefully remove the gasket from under the blender. Wash the gasket in warm, soapy water,

rinse clean and let dry. Reassemble before use (See page 12). Make sure the gasket is seated

properly against the blender and the counter.

Container

1. To clean: Fill pitcher 1/4 full with warm (110˚F / 43˚C) water and add a couple drops of dish

soap. Return container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid. Run machine for

30 seconds. Empty container. Repeat this step.

NOTE: For maximum container life DO NOT wash in dishwasher.

2. Fill pitcher 3/4 full with warm (110˚F / 43˚F) water (do not add soap). Return container to

motor base and firmly position the two part lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container.

3. If any solid residue remains, remove the blade agitator assembly (see page 17) and wash

all container parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and drain. Reassemble before next step.

Do Not soak the blade agitator assembly.

4. To sanitize: If all solid residue is gone after step 2 or after completion of step 3, fill container

3/4 full with a sanitizing solution mix.** Return container to motor base and firmly position

the two part lid. Run machine on HIGH for 30 seconds. Empty container.

5. Return container to motor base and run machine empty for an additional 5 seconds. Do not

rinse after sanitizing.

**Recommended sanitizing solution: 1-1/2 teaspoons Clorox

2 quarts (1.9 liter) water.

Important: Check your blades daily for loose, knicked or missing parts. If you

find something is loose, knicked or missing, replace the blade assembly before

use. Do not tighten hex-headed screw (on top of blade assembly). If loose,

replace blade assembly.

or other institutional bleach in

roubleshooting

Cooling the motor:

If the machine has overheated:

MOTOR HAS OVERHEATED REMOVE..

HOT SHUTDOWN

READY

• The motor will stop and the message “MOTOR HAS

OVERHEATED REMOVE THE CONTAINER, THEN PRESS

START”, will scroll across the display window, while the words

“HOT SHUTDOWN” will remain in the display window alerting

you of the problem.

• The machine will not run until the container is removed and

the motor has cooled. Remove the container, shut the cover

door and press the START/STOP button, and run the machine

for two minutes.

• When the motor is cool “READY” will appear in the display

window.

Solution #1:

A new programming chip is needed. Call

Vita-Mix Customer Service.

Solution #1:

Plug the machine into its own power supply.

Solution #2:

Make sure the machine is not running on a

long extension cord.

If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions, technical help is available by calling

800-4DRINK4 (800-437-4654), 440-235-0214. Outside the United States and Canada contact

your Vita-Mix distributor or contact Vita-Mix International at +1(440) 782-2450 or email

international@vitamix.com for a local distributor or visit us at www.vitamix.com/foodservice.

lade Agitator Assembly

Blade Agitator Assembly. Use caution when

handling the blade; it is sharp. When inserting the blade

assembly through the container bottom, grip the blades with a

soft cloth, align the flat sides of the blade assembly with the flat

sides of the container. Place the retainer nut back on the insert-

ed blade assembly and tighten clockwise. Do not force. Do not

attempt to disassemble blade assembly.

Drive Spline. Mates with drive socket on the motor base to

turn the blade. Note: Removing and replacing your container

while the coupling is still rotating will strip the drive spline

“teeth”. (This part is NOT removable.)

Retainer Nut. Must be snug. Use the available retainer nut

wrench for best results. (Refer to the diagram below to remove

or replace.)

Never use a blade assembly with loose, damaged or knicked components.

Retainer Nut Removal

• The retainer nut is easily removed using the Retainer Nut

Wrench. To order a Retainer Nut Wrench please call your

Vita-Mix distributor and ask for Item #15596.

• To remove, turn the container upside. Using the Retainer

Nut Wrench turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen

the nut. Once loosened, remove by hand.

• To replace, position retainer nut on top of blade assembly

and hand tighten. Then, using the Retainer Nut Wrench,

tighten clockwise until it stops. If it is not tight enough,

you will notice increased container noise.

Retainer Nut Wrench

arranty

Limited Warranty

Vita-Mix®Corporation warrants your Commercial Blending Station®to be free from defects

in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase when

used in accordance with the accompanying instruction booklet.

Provisions of this limited warranty are void if your Touch & Go

has been subjected to obvious abuse, negligence, accident, alteration, or failure to follow

operating instructions, or product exposure to abnormal or extreme conditions. Cosmetic

changes such as discoloration of parts of the product in the hands of the user or the effects

of the use of abrasive cleaners will not be warranted or considered defects. The cleaning or

removal of food products along with any damage caused by allowing them to build-up is not

covered by this limited warranty. Improper installation of the in-counter model is not covered

by this warranty. Also this warranty is void if the Blending Station is put into a sound reduction

chamber or otherwise prevented from receiving proper cooling. In the event your Vita-Mix

appliance needs service or repair covered by the terms of this warranty, please call the

Vita-Mix Corporation for shipping instructions.

The Blending Station must be sent in original or sufficient packaging. This limited warranty is

in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied. No representative or any other person is

authorized to make any other warranty or to assume any liability not strictly in accordance

with the foregoing. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from

state to state. Proof-of-purchase may be required to prove date of purchase.

Outside the Continental United States and Canada other warranties will apply. (Call or check

with your local Vita-Mix distributor for details.) In case of shipping damage, notify the shipper

or carrier immediately.

Blending Station

Service Contract

PLEASE NOTE: The Service Contract outlined in the following paragraph applies only to

customers in the United States and Canada. Customers in all other countries should contact

their local Vita-Mix distributor for service details.

This Blending Station

purchase. In the event your machine should need parts or repairs, covered under this

Service Contract, call Vita-Mix

date of purchase may be required. This does not cover abuse, misuse, tampering,

improper installation or extreme conditions.

The Vita-Mix Service Contract includes the following:

1. Only one extra drive socket - to facilitate simple repairs and prevent down time is included

and packaged with each machine.

2. Additional drivers and tamper, unless defective and cosmetic changes, such as discoloration

of parts are not covered. NOTE: to determine if you have a defective part, please order a

replacement part through Vita-Mix Customer Service, and when the new part arrives,

return the old part in the same packaging. Vita-Mix will inspect the returned part and, if

includes a 1-Year Service Contract effective from date of

customer service immediately for instructions. Proof of

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defective, issue a refund for the price of the new part. A part will be considered defective if

no abuse or neglect was involved with its break. Non-defective parts sent to Vita-Mix for

inspection will not be returned if deemed unusable. Service Contract covers functionality of

the machine but not abuse or lack of recommended maintenance.

3. In Continental USA, sender pays freight one way to Vita-Mix Corporation. Vita-Mix

Corporation pays UPS ground freight charges to return machine to sender. Sender pays

costs for special shipping requests. Outside Continental USA, other service contracts may

apply.

NOTE: Limited Warranty and Service Contract are honored directly through the Vita-Mix

Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio USA. Non-warranty repairs can be performed by any CFESA

service center. Call Vita-Mix at (800) 4DRINK4 (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214.

Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, please, first contact our

Customer Service Department at: (800) 4DRINK4 (800-437-4654), or 440-235-0214 to

receive a “Return Authorization Number”. Outside the USA, contact your Vita-Mix Distributor.

Blending Station®Specifications

Blending Station On-Counter:

Height of unit closed: 22” (54.56 cm)

Shipping weight: 21 lbs. (9.534 kg)

Dimensions 22” High x 9-1/4” Wide x 10-1/2” Deep

(54.56 cm x 23.45 cm x 25.86 cm)

Blending Station In-Counter:

Height of unit above counter: 17-1/2” (44.45 cm) closed

Depth of unit below counter: 5-2/3” (13.3 cm)

Shipping Weight: 18 lbs. (8.172 kg)

Dimensions: 24” total Height x 9” Width x 12-1/2” Depth

(45.03 cm x 22.65 cm x 31.28 cm)

Power Requirements:

Volts: 120 VAC Volts 220/240 VAC Volts: 100 VAC (Japan)

Amps: 11.5 Watts: 1073-1178 Watts: 900

Hz: 50/60 Hz. 50/60 Hz: 50/60

VITA-MIX®CORPORATION

Foodservice Division

8615 Usher Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2103 USA

www.vitamix.com/foodservice

by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system

Printed in U.S.A

without the written permission of the Vita-Mix Corporation.

XBS008 08/04

Vitamix Touch Go Blending Station Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Programming your On-Counter Touch & Go Blending Station PRE-SET buttons

Programming your In Counter Touch & Go Blending Station PRE-SET buttons

Resetting the PRE-SET buttons to the original factory settings

Two-part Lid

Two-part Lid

One Piece Lid (optional)

Cover with Removable Hinge Design

Preparing the counter area:

Electrical requirements:

Blending Station dimensions:

How to operate your Blending Station®using the six Pre-Set Programmed Buttons.

How to operate your Blending Station®using the Start/Stop and Speed Control button.

Care Note

Motor Base

Control Panel

Cover Door

In-Counter Gasket

Container

Top nine problems you can fix on your own:

Cooling the motor:

Blade Agitator Assembly. Use caution when

Limited Warranty

Service Contract

Blending Station®Specifications