Vitamix 6500 - How to Use the Tamper; Tamper Usage Guidelines and Precautions

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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
HOW TO USE THE TAMPER
an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug, while making sure 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