Vita-Mix FoodCycler Eco 5 User Manual

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Vitamix® FoodCyCler® eCo 5
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Warning and Caution NEVER touch moving parts. DO NOT reach your hand inside of bucket when
bucket is inserted in the FoodCycler food recycler. Remove the bucket from the
FoodCycler food recycler if adjustment of bucket contents is necessary.
On/Off Electrical Shock Hazard - see Important Safeguards
Read and understand owner’s manual. DO NOT touch any hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs provided for safe handling.
Allow the FoodCycler food recycler components to cool completely before opening the lid
(approximately 35 minutes after the cycle has completed).
DO NOT immerse the base unit in any
liquid, including water.
Pinch point
Lock Unlock
Remove the plug from the power outlet if the appliance is to be left unattended, not in use, before attempting to move the appliance, before cleaning,
disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance. Always unplug the FoodCycler food recycler before opening the lid.
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Vita-Mix FoodCycler Eco 5 Specifications

General

Product Name	Vita-Mix FoodCycler Eco 5
Category	Kitchen Appliances
Type	Food Recycler
Material	Plastic
Color	White
Warranty	1 year
Cycle Time	4-8 hours
Capacity	5 liters
Power Consumption	0.8 kWh per cycle
Weight	27 lbs

Summary

Important Safeguards

Electrical and Water Safety

Keep electrical components away from liquids and unplug unit when not in use.

Operational Safety Precautions

Avoid moving parts, hot surfaces, opening lid during cycles, and pinching hazards.

Internal Component Safety

Blades are sharp; never reach inside unit or bucket when plugged in or running.

Unit Condition and Usage

Do not operate damaged units, use unauthorized attachments, operate outdoors, or place on hot surfaces.

User Interface

On/Off Button Operation

Control unit functions: start, pause, or enter standby mode.

What Can Be Cycled?

Acceptable Food Waste

Lists food items that can be processed directly.

Unacceptable Food Waste

Lists items that should not be processed.

Running a Cycle

Adding Food Waste

Ensure waste is within bucket; do not overload or pack down.

Starting the Cycle

Close lid, plug in unit, and press power button to begin.

FAQs

Processing Food Waste

Best results with varied foods; avoid high concentrations of starches or sugars.

Unacceptable Materials

Do not process glass, metal, hard bones, pits, candy, wood, or nuts.

Troubleshooting

Abnormal Air Temperature

Unit will not proceed; move to a suitable room and restart.

Motor Overload

Unit detected overload; clear obstruction from bucket grinding teeth.