Vitamix VM0197 - Container, Lid, and Tamper Safety

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CAUTION
Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage.
Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was
supplied with your blender.
bl e n d i n g
1. Load your container according to your recipe (liquids first, then dry goods, leafy greens, fruit & veggies and finally ice and
frozen ingredients.
IMPORTANT! Always use the lid and the lid plug on the Large Container when the machine is in operation. Never operate the
blender without checking to make sure that the lid and lid plug are securely locked in place.
2. Push the lid down into place until the two tabs snap onto the lip of the container. Insert the lid plug. Turn the lid plug
clockwise to lock.
3. Put the container onto the base.
4. Look at the variable speed dial. Make sure it is pointing to Variable speed 1. Press On/O to start the machine. The blades will
begin to turn.
5. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial between 1 and 10 during the blending cycle to increase or decrease the speed of the blades.
6. At the end of the blend, rotate the Variable Speed Dial counter-clockwise to Variable Speed 1. Press On/O.
Note: The 20 ounce cup mentioned here are optional accessories of the Explorian Blenders when used with a Vitamix
Personal Cup Adapter. Please visit vitamix.com for more information. Refer to the Personal Cup Adapter Owner’s
Manual for usage details.
WARNING
important! Kn ow yo u r Vi tam i x co n ta i n e r , li d a n d ta m p e r
Note: Vitamix Self-Detect containers will not work with the
Explorian Blender.
Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between
dierent container styles, types and sizes. Use the
tamper and lid that was supplied with your blender.
How to Determine the Tamper to be Used with Your
Container
Before using a tamper during the blending, verify that
you have the correct tamper. Only use the tamper
with the lid securely locked in place and the lid plug
removed. If a tamper came with your blender at
purchase, it is the correct tamper to use. If a tamper
did not come with your blender or you want to
determine if a tamper that you already have can be
used with your new container, please use these steps
and illustrations to determine what tamper to use.
1. Place the lid on an empty container.
64 oz. / 2,0 L (SHORT)
64 oz. / 2,0 L (TALL)
The 64 oz. / 2 L Short (or Low Profile) Container uses a
tamper which is approximately 11 inches long.
The 64 oz. / 2 L Tall Container uses a tamper which is approximately
12-½ in. long.
A non-step tamper MUST NOT be
used with any Vitamix container.
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2. Remove the lid plug and insert the tamper through the lid plug opening. The tamper should fit easily into
the opening. It should not come into contact with the blades no matter where you move the tamper inside
the container.
3. Visually inspect: IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE BLADES AT ANY ANGLE, DO NOT USE THE TAMPER
WITH YOUR CONTAINER.
4. If you do not have the correct tamper for your container, contact Vitamix Household Customer Service at
1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840 .
co n t r o l pa n e l
On /O (I/O) Switch - The On/O switch controls power to
the machine.
Variable Speed Dial - The Variable Speed Dial gives you manual
control from Variable 1 (slowest) to 10 (highest).
Pulse ( ) - The blades will rotate at the speed displayed on the
control panel when pressed.
Tamper Splash Disk
Tamper
Blade Assembly
Lid
Tamper Splash Disk
Tamper
Blade Assembly
Lid
48 oz. / 1,4 L
The 48 oz. (1.4 L) and 32 oz. (0.9 L) Containers use a tamper which is approximately
9-¾ in. long.
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