I M P O RTA N T SA F E G UA R DS
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Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor
base in water or other liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vitamix® machine is not in use,
before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, other than
washing the container.
5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
6. Do not operate any machine that malfunctions, has a damaged cord or plug,
has been dropped or is damaged in any manner. If you purchased your equipment
in the U.S.A., call Vitamix Technical Support, (800) 886.5235 for examination,
repair, possible replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you purchased
outside of the U.S.A., please contact your local authorized Vitamix Distributor,
or contact the Vitamix International Division at +1 (440) 782.2450 or
email international@vitamix.com for a distributor near you.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by
Vitamix may cause fire, shock, or injury. Do not use attachments not recommended
or sold by Vitamix, doing so will void the warranty. Alteration or modification of this
product in any form is not recommended as such may result in bodily injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner,
in a heated oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat
sources can damage the machine.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vitamix machine.
A rubber spatula may be used, but only when the machine is not running. With the
flexible rubber lid in place, the Vitamix accelerator tool (sold separately) may be
used while motor is running.
12. WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on motor base
without blender container properly attached.
13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e., 32 oz. / 0,9 L and substantially less with thick mixtures.
14. Container should not be more than 2/3 full when the accelerator tool is
left in place while blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous
blending with accelerator tool in place.
15. CAUTION: Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual
motor damage may result if machine is operated in sound chambers other
than those approved by Vitamix.
16. Always operate the Vitamix machine with a lid in place.
17. CAUTION: The light in the front panel Start/Stop switch, when lit, indicates the
power to blender is on and blender could start. Turn power off, or unplug the
machine before touching movable parts. Shut off power switch at night or
whenever machine will be left unattended.
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Save These Safety Instructions
• The Vitamix blender's U.S.A. power cord comes equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong wall outlet (Figure A).
This cord will vary for countries outside the United States of America.
• Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the plug or power cord.
• Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall outlet is grounded through
the building wiring. With a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet, ground the
machine by attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of
the screw in the center of the cover (Figure B).
WARNINGS!
Three-prong adapters are not to be used in Canada.
FIGURE A
IMPORTANT NOTES!
The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Manual cannot cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.
FIGURE B
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