Technology - The blender, containers and cups communicate through wireless technology.
Each container is programmed to run on the base for optimum performance according to it's
size and functionality.
Legacy Vitamix Containers - Legacy Vitamix containers will not work with your Ascent
blender base. Legacy machines are Vitamix C Series, G Series and S Series. For more
information about Vitamix products, please go to vitamix.com.
On /Off (I/O) Switch - The On/Off switch (I/O) is located on the right side of the base.
The On/Off switch controls power to the machine.
Sleep Mode - The blender will enter sleep mode if the control panel is not used after 60
seconds. The screen will dim. To exit sleep mode, rotate the variable speed dial to the desired
speed or program for your next blend.
Two Touch Operation - The control panel is designed to require two interactions of the
controls to activate the blending cycle.
Container Detect - Three dashes (- - -) will display on the control panel if a container is not on
the blender base. Once a container is placed, 0:00 will show on the display.
Start/Stop ( I ) - Stop the blender at any time by pressing Start/Stop ( I ) .
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.
Display - The timer will count up when using variable speed until Start/Stop is pressed.
Each container is programmed with a specific maximum run time. The blender will shut down
automatically when the maximum run time has elapsed.
Programs - The icons are listed in Vitamix recipes. The blender will stop at the end of
the program automatically. Programs can be stopped by pressing Start/Stop at any time..
When Start/Stop is pressed mid-program; the time will be reset and the program will run from
the beginning.
Smoothies
Frozen Desserts
Error Codes - If you see an error code on the display (E1, E2, E3, E4), make note of the
numbers on the display after the error code. Call Vitamix Customer Service for help with the
issue. Recording the numbers isn't necessary, but will give the Customer Service team more
information to help with the issue.
Motor - The motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the blender will not start immediately check to make sure you have plugged the
unit in and the On/Off switch is On. If the motor has overheated, allow the motor to cool for 20-45 minutes.
Tips to prevent 'overloading' your blender:
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Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender.
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Do not process recipes at lower speeds than recommended.
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Do not process recipes at higher speeds than recommended.
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Do not process recipes for longer than recommended.
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Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades.
Tamper - Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your
blender.The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used. To avoid overheating, DO NOT use the tamper for more than
30 consecutive seconds.
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