Vitamix 5300 - How to Use the Tamper

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WARNING
Rotating Blades Can Cause
Severe Injury.
• DO NOT put hands, spatulas etc.
into the container while the machine
is running or while the container is
still on the base.
• Lids and tampers are not
interchangeable between dierent
container styles, types and sizes.
Use the tamper that was supplied
with your machine.
IMPORTANT!
• The splash disk (near the top of
the tamper) and lid prevent the
tamper from hitting the blades
when the lid is secured properly
in the locked position.
• The container should not be
more than two-thirds full when
the tamper is used
during blending.
• To avoid overheating during
blending, DO NOT use the
tamper for more than
30 consecutive seconds.
• If the food does not circulate,
the machine may have trapped
an air bubble. Carefully remove
the lid plug, while making sure
HOW TO USE THE TAMPER
the lid stays firmly in place.
Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug
opening.
• Holding the tamper straight down may not help the ingredients circulate.
If necessary, point the tamper towards the sides or corners of the container.
DO NOT try to force the tamper more deeply into the container.
Tamper Splash Disk
Tamper
Blade
Assembly
Lid