Blade Assembly; Caring For Your Machine - Vitamix BARBOSS ADVANCE Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

M AC H I N E ASS E M B LY

Blade Assembly

Blade Agitator Assembly: The blade assembly
includes a precision-hardened stainless steel blade
with enclosed double sealed steel ball bearings for
maximum durability. The rugged blade assembly
literally explodes molecules of food and ice in the
container, helping every batch to homogenize
more effectively. The blades do not need to
be removed for normal cleaning. (Refer to the
information below to remove or replace.)
Drive Spline: Inserts into drive socket on the motor
base to turn the blade.
Note: Removing and replacing your container
while the coupling is still rotating will strip the
drive spline "teeth." (This part is NOT removable.)
Retainer Nut: Must be snug. Order the available
Retainer Nut Wrench for best results. (Refer to
the information below to remove or replace.)
Blade Assembly Removal
Retainer Nut Wrench
At times, it may be necessary to give your blades
additional cleaning. An easy-to-use blade assembly
removal wrench (Item #15596) may be purchased.
Turn the container upside down and grip firmly.
Insert retainer nut wrench in groove of retainer nut
and rotate counterclockwise to loosen. Then grip
blades with a cloth and remove retainer nut by hand.
Replacing Blade Assembly: With the container
upside down, grip blades with cloth, insert into
the container bottom and align with flat sides of
container opening. Place retainer nut on and hand
tighten. Using the retainer nut wrench, carefully
turn clockwise until secure, using wrench. Do
Retainer Nut Wrench in use
not force. If it is not tight enough, you will notice
increased container noise.
WARNINGS!
Never use a blade assembly with loose, damaged or nicked components.
Caution: Do not remove blades or blade assembly unless absolutely necessary!
Never attempt to take the blade assembly itself apart. This will void the warranty.
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C A R I N G FO R YO U R M AC H I N E
IMPORTANT NOTES!
Cleaning Products: Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or concentrated bleach when
cleaning. Do not use any cleaners containing Quatinary Sanitizers on the containers.
Cleaning: Switches may become sticky from use. Unplug the machine and use a
wet cloth, moistened with water and a mild detergent, to clean around the edges
of the switch paddles until they function freely. Clean carefully, using caution not to
allow water or other liquids to infiltrate the switch. Dry with a soft cotton cloth.
Container: Do not let mixtures, liquids or food products dry in the container.
Dry product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear the bearings seal when
restarted. Do not place containers in the freezer, the blade may crack the container.
Due to the nature of polycarbonates, microwaving and automatic dishwashing are
not recommended. Follow the cleaning instructions on page 14.
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