Vita-Mix XL VM0141 User Manual

Vita-Mix®Corporation

Use and Care Manual

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LARGE CAPACITY BLENDER

VARIABLE SPEED

Model: VM0141

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, when 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 that malfunctions, has a damaged cord or plug, has
been dropped, or is damaged in any manner. If you purchased your equipment in
the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, or Guam, call Vita-Mix Technical
Support, 800-886-5235 for examination, repair, possible replacement, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment. For all other countries, please contact your local
Authorized Vita-Mix Distributor, or contact the Vita-Mix International Division by
telephone [phone]) or email ([e-mail]) to locate a
distributor near you.

7. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation. Doing
so will void the warranty.

not recommended as such may result in bodily injury.

8.

Do not use outdoors.

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
the 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.
The Vita-Mix accelerator tool may be used with the two-piece lid in place while the
motor is running.

12.

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.

13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e., 64 oz. / 2.0 L.

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 while accelerator
tool is in place.

15.

CAUTION:

damage may result if machine is operated in sound chambers other than those
approved by Vita-Mix.

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Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual motor

Alteration or modification of this product in any form is

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machine is not in

Important Safeguards

16. 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 as well as damage the container.

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

WARNING:

18.

• The two-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 or the highest speed setting. Always start hot liquids
on LOW speed or the lowest setting, then increase speed as the machine is running.

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

WARNING:

• Be sure the container has the protective sure-grip hand guard.

• Wear long sleeves and gloves for protection.

19.

CAUTION:

Shut OFF power switch at night or whenever machine will be left unattended.

Save These Safety Instructions

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).

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).

When processing hot liquids:

When pouring hot liquids and mixtures:

Turn power OFF or unplug the machine before touching movable parts.

This

WARNINGS!

THREE-PRONG ADAPTERS ARE NOT TO BE USED IN CANADA.

Figure A

IMPORTANT NOTES!

IMPORTANT NOTES!

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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CONTROL PANEL

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LARGE CAPACITY BLENDER

V

ARIABLE SPEED

Start/Stop Switch

Variable Speed Dial

Pulse Switch

XLTM– Variable Speed

ON/OFF Switch.

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.

START/STOP Switch –

left side of the control panel when facing the machine. Activate the
machine by depressing the top of the switch button to start ( ),
and stop the machine by depressing the bottom of the switch to stop ( ). The START/STOP
switch will activate the blades at the selected variable speed dial setting.

VARIABLE SPEED DIAL

ranging from 1,500 rpm to 28,000 rpm.

PULSE Switch

stopped or the ( ) position. The pulse switch can be used to quickly refresh product in the
container by depressing the switch and holding down as long as needed. When activated,
the pulse switch operates the machine at the selected variable speed dial setting.

Located on the side of the machine, the ON/OFF

The START/STOP switch is located on the

– Allows the user to select continuously variable motor speeds

– Pulse switch can only be used when the START/STOP switch is in the

IMPORTANT NOTES!

Cleaning: 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.

WARNING: When the machine is not in use, turn the ON/OFF Switch to OFF, or unplug the machine

from the outlet.

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BLENDING TIPS

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

TM

you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in an XL

Blender.

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, reevaluate the batch size.

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

recipes with minimal liquid, use the VARIABLE

SPEED DIAL to run the machine on its lowest

setting until it is processing smoothly.

5. When using the Extra Large Capacity container,

both hands should be used when pouring. Slide

one hand under the spout and use the other

hand to hold the handle (Figure A).

6. When blending hot product be sure to use the

container with the protective sure-grip hand

guard (Figure A). Gloves and long sleeves should

be worn when pouring.

FIGURE A

IMPORTANT NOTES!

• Check your blades daily. If you find something is loose, nicked or missing, replace the blade

assembly before use (see page 19). Do not tighten hex-headed screw (on top of blade assembly).

If loose, replace blade assembly.

• 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.

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LID ASSEMBLY

Two-Piece Accelerator
Tool Lid

64 oz. / 2.0 L Advance Container

• To secure lid, place on top of container and
gently press down until lid snaps into place,
making sure the latches are secured around
the top of the container rim.

• To remove a fully latched lid, lift one of the
two tabs and pull upward and off.

• Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove.

• The lid plug can be removed when using the
accelerator tool or adding ingredients.

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

Lift lid tabs
to remove lid

FIGURE B

Two-Piece Lid (optional)

64 oz. / 2.0 L Advance Container

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

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

• To secure lid, place on top of container and
gently press down until lid snaps into place,
making sure the latches are secured around
the top of the container rim.

• To remove a fully latched lid, lift one of the
two tabs and pull upward and off.

• Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove.

•

DO NOT USE WITH ACCELERATOR TOOL

FIGURE A

IMPORTANT NOTES!

Containers:

TM

Blenders are optimized for use with the Vita-Mix 1.5gal. / 5.7 L & Advance 64 oz. / 2.0 L containers.

• XL

Use of other Vita-Mix standard containers (64 oz. / 2.0 L, 48 oz. / 1.5 L, or compact 32 oz. / 0.9 L)

are not compatible. Call Vita-Mix Customer Service or your distributor for more information.

Lids:

• To make new lids easier to insert and remove, rub a light coating of cooking oil around the rim

where it seals. Place it in a container for several minutes, remove and lightly wipe oil off lid.

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Lift lid tabs
to remove lid