Vita-Mix Vita-Pro, Vita-Prep, BarBoss User Manual

FOODSERVICE

Use and Care Manual

Read And Save These Instructions

BarBoss,®Drink Machine,

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Vita-Prep

High-Performance Commercial Blenders

Includes: BarBoss • Drink Machine

(Two-Step Timer, Two-Speed, Variable Speed)

Vita-Prep 3 • Vita-Prep • Vita-Pro

&Vita-Pro

All Models

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Important Safeguards

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 machine is used by or near children.

4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix
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 machine with a damaged cord or plug, if the appliance
malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. In the US and Canada,
call

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

at once for examination, repair, possible replacement, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment. If you live outside the United States or Canada, contact your local
Vita-Mix Distributor, or telephone the Vita-Mix International Division at
+1.440.782.2450 or email [e-mail] for a distributor in your country.

7. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation.

Do not use outdoors.

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9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a heated
oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage
your machine.

11. 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 machine. A
rubber spatula may be used, but only when the Vita-Mix machine is not running.
With the flexible rubber lid in place, the Vita-Mix accelerator tool (available with
some models) may be used while motor is running.

WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

12.

• 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.

13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e., 64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr., 48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr. and substantially less with thick mixtures.

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

15. When making nut butters or oil based foods, do not process for more than
one minute after mixture starts circulating. Overprocessing can cause
dangerous overheating.

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machine is not in

16. 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.

17. Always operate the Vita-Mix machine with a lid in place.

18.

CAUTION: On all machines 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, or unplug the machine before touching movable parts. Shut OFF the
power switch at night or whenever the machine will be left unattended.

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WARNING: When processing hot liquids:

• The two-part latching lid must be securely locked 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 processing hot liquids on HIGH speed. Always start processing hot
liquids on LOW speed, then switch to HIGH speed while the machine is running.

• Use caution with hot liquids. Liquids may spray from under the lid plug or escaping
steam may cause scalding.

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

Save These Safety Instructions

Enjoy the safety of this grounded machine. 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). 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

Figure A

CANADA.

The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Manual cannot cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution
must be practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.

Figure B

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NOTE: Vita-Mix®blenders come with several different control options. Please be sure
you are following the instructions for your blender model.

Timer & Pulse Model

(BarBoss®)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Located on the front of the

machine below the control panel, the ON/OFF switch
controls the power to the machine. While plugged in,
switch to ON to ready the machine for blending.
Shut OFF the power switch at night or whenever the
machine will be left unattended.

TIMER Dial. Allows user to select a number of
timed settings. All times are total times. 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/STOP TIMER Switch. This is a lighted
switch. When light is lit, power is ON. Depress
START/STOP TIMER switch to activate timer
setting and again to stop a blending cycle.

Note on Timers: Stop mid-cycle with
the 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.

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

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

Variable Speed Model

(Drink Machine, Vita-Prep, Vita-Prep 3, Vita-Pro)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
HIGH/VARIABLE Switch. HIGH overrides the

VARIABLE SPEED dial and is the fastest speed
available. Switch must be set to VARIABLE to use
the VARIABLE SPEED dial.

VARIABLE 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

(Drink Machine)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
HIGH/LOW Switch. Up for HIGH. Down for LOW.

NOTE: Switches may become sticky from use. Unplug the machine and use a wet

cloth, moistened with water and a mild detergent, to clean around the edges of the
switch paddles until they function freely. 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. Clean carefully, using caution not to allow water or other liquids to
infiltrate the switch. Dry with a soft cotton cloth.

Note on Two-Step Timers: Stop mid­cycle with the 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-Step Timer Model

(Drink Machine)
ON/OFF Power Switch. Up for ON. Down for OFF.
TIMER Dial. Allows user to select a number of

timed settings. All times are total times. 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.

TIMER Switch.

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ART/ST

ST

switch. When light is lit, power is ON. Depress
START/STOP TIMER switch to activate timer
setting and again to stop a blending cycle.

This is a lighted

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NOTE: Vita-Mix®lids come in several different styles. Please be sure you are following
the instructions for your style of lid.

Unlock

Lock

Two-Piece Lid

64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. Polycarbonate Container

The two-piece lid is easy to clean and easy
to put on and take off.

• The lid has a continuous rim which latches
inside the container tabs. Push one side of

Figure A

Top view of lid showing Locking Icons.

Press in above
container tab
to remove lid

Position

Indicator Tab

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.

• To secure lid plug: Position the lid plug over
the lid and align either of the position indicator

Rim

tabs with an unlocked icon. Press the plug into
the lid and turn until an indicator tab is aligned
with one of the locked icons. (Turn the lid over

Container
Tab

to be sure that plug is properly locked – the
locking feet must be seated into the lid locking
notches.) The bottom surface of the plug
should be snug against the top of the lid.

Figure B

Always lock lid when processing hot

liquids. See warning on page 3.

• The lid plug can be removed when using the
accelerator tool or adding ingredients. Turn
plug to an unlocked icon to remove.

One-Piece Lid

(Optional)

64 oz. / 2.0 Ltr. Polycarbonate Container

The one-piece lid is easy to put on or take off,
and to clean, for quick operation.

• 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 one-piece lid
when processing hot ingredients. Not for use with

Figure C

an accelerator tool.

Two-Piece Lid

Compact 32 oz. / 0.9 Ltr. Polycarbonate/
Stackable Container

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

• The lid has a continuous rim which fits tightly
inside the container. Push lid into container
until the side latches are snapped under the
container lip.

• To remove lid, pull up gently on the side lid
latches.

• To secure lid plug: Position the lid plug over
the lid and align either of the position indicator
tabs with one of the unlocked icons. Press
the plug into the lid and turn until an indicator
tab is aligned with a locked icon. (Turn the lid
over to be sure that plug is properly locked –
the locking feet must be seated into the lid
locking notches.) The bottom surface of the
plug should be snug against the top of the lid.

• The lid plug can be removed when using the
accelerator tool or adding ingredients. Turn
plug to an unlocked icon to remove.

Lock

Figure D

Top view of lid showing Locking Icons.

Press in above
container tab
to remove lid

Position

Indicator Tab

Figure E

Always lock lid when processing hot

liquids. See warning on page 3.

Rim

Two-Piece Lid

48 oz. / 1.4 Ltr. Polycarbonate/Stackable
Container

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

• Push lid into container until the side latches are
snapped under container lip. (See F(1) - F(3).)

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

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

F(1) Unsealed/Unlatched F(2) Sealed F(3) Fully Latched

Figure F

Unlock

Side lid
latches

This is temporary. To make new lids easier

NOTE: Brand new lids may be a little stif

f.
to insert and remove, rub a light coating of cooking oil around rim where it seals. Place
it in container for several minutes, remove and lightly wipe oil of

f lid.

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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.

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