Vitamix VM0197 - Blender Operation and Maintenance; Control Panel Features; Blending Instructions

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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
To Avoid Possible Burns, Never Start on Speeds Above 1 when Processing Hot Liquids in a
Large Container.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents may burn. Always start on Variable 1, then slowly increase
to 10.
DO NOT use your 20 ounce cup to heat ingredients or to blend hot liquids. Heated ingredients
and liquids may create internal pressure which could cause the cup to burst and cause injury.
DO NOT continuously use your machine for more than 2 minutes with the 20 ounce cup and
Personal Cup Adapter.
If a cup becomes warm to the touch or steams or vents, immediately stop blending ingredients
and turn o or unplug blender. Allow the cup and ingredients to cool to room temperature
before removing the blade base.
Parts will become hot with extended use.
DO NOT touch the drive socket in the blender base or the drive spline in the Personal Cup
Adapter.
To avoid damage or personal injury, DO NOT use the cups (including the blade base or lids) in
the microwave.
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
The 64 oz. / 2 L Short (or Low Profile) Container uses a
tamper which is approximately 11 inches long.
A non-step tamper MUST NOT be
used with any Vitamix container.
ot h e r Vi ta m i x co n ta i n e r S a n d ta m p e r S
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
Switch
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.
Variable
Speed Dial
Pulse
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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