TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Operation
• When starting your machine, hold at a low speed (1 or 2) for a few seconds until you see the blades “grab”
or begin to process the ingredients.
• Once ingredients begin circulating, increase to the speed recommended in the Vitamix recipe. Operating
at a lower speed than suggested can cause the motor to overheat. Blend for the full processing time
suggested in the recipe. The smaller blades will take a bit longer than larger Vitamix machines.
• If ingredients are not flowing easily through the blades, use the tamper in the 1.2 L (40 ounce) container,
or add more liquid to the blend. DO NOT overfill.
• Do not fill the
1.2 L (40 ounce)
container more than two-thirds full (approximately 0.8L/28 ounces) when
blending thick texture recipes (I.e., hummus or nut butters). This allows room at the top of the container to
use the tamper, to add liquid to the blend if necessary and will reduce the chances of overheating the unit.
• If the container is lifted or rocked from the motor base during blending, the machine will turn o
automatically. See page 8 for reset instructions.
Seals
There are two seals supplied with your blender. The seals are
interchangeable and their uses are:
• During the blend - place a seal on the blade base attaching the
blade base to either container.
• To travel - place a seal on the flip-top lid before attaching to the
0.6 L (20 ounce) container.
The seals are used to avoid leaks and spills. If you experience leaking:
• Make sure the seal is in place on the blade assembly before
attaching to either container.
• Thread the blade base onto the container and until it stops. Try to
thread a little further to make sure it is tight.
Keep the seals clean, allow to air dry between uses and keep in a safe
place to avoid losing them.
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