B
Lending
1.
Locate the two arrows on the blade base. The arrows are opposite of each other on the blade base (see Figure A).
Put a clean, dry seal onto the bottom thread of the blade base (see Figure A). The seal should fit snugly and evenly
2.
around the thread.
Note: Do not blend hot liquids in the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (240 ml) bowl.
Do not fill the cup beyond the maximum capacity with solids or liquids.
"MAXIMUM CAPACITY" is marked on the 20 oz cup. The maximum capacity of the bowl is the 8oz (240 ml) fill line.
3.
oad the cup or bowl (see Figure B for ingredient loading order).
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4.
Put the blade base onto the cup or bowl.
5.
Rotate the blade base clockwise at least two complete turns from your starting point until the arrows are within the
ranges marked on the cup or bowl. If necessary, continue to rotate clockwise until the arrows are within the ranges
below (see Figure C).
6.
Put the cup or bowl and blade base onto the blender motor base.
If the blender motor base does not recognize the cup or bowl, tighten the blade base clockwise onto the cup or bowl and
place it back onto the blender motor base. If the problem is not corrected, contact Vitamix Customer Service for support.
7.
Blend the recipe according to the instructions in the recipe.
8.
If the mixture stops circulating:
Press the On/Off switch to stop the motor. Wait until the blades stop rotating. Remove the cup or bowl and blade
base from the blender motor base. Turn the cup over. Unthread the blade base from the cup by rotating counter-
clockwise. Stir the ingredients. Add liquid if necessary. Place a clean and dry seal on the blade base. Wipe clean the
threads on the blade base and cup or bowl. Reattach the blade base according to STEP 5, place on blender base and
continue blending.
9.
After blending, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container/cup from the blender base.
10.
If necessary, use a Vitamix Blade Scraper or spatula to remove salsa, jelly, jam, peanut butter, and other thick
ingredients from under the blades only after the blender has been turned off and the container has been removed
from the motor base.
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Are
Dishwasher:
The cups, lids, blade base and seals are top-rack dishwasher safe or can be washed and sanitized
with the procedures below. The seals must be washed and dried after each use to avoid ingre-
dient build-up. The threads of the blade base must be washed and dried after each use to avoid
ingredient build-up.
In-Place Cleaning:
1.
Locate the two arrows on the blade base. The arrows are opposite of each other on the
blade base (see Figure A).
2. Put a clean, dry seal onto the bottom thread of the blade base (see Figure A). The seal
should fit snugly and evenly around the thread.
NOTE: Do not blend hot liquids in the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (240 ml) bowl.
3. Fill the cup or bowl to half-full with cold water and a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid.
4. Put the blade base onto the cup or bowl.
5. Rotate the blade base clockwise at least two complete turns from your starting point until
the arrows are within the ranges marked on the cup or bowl. If necessary, continue to rotate
clockwise until the arrows are within the ranges below (see Figure C).
6. Put the cup or bowl and blade base onto the blender motor base.
7.
Press Start / Stop. Slowly increase speed to 10 and run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
8. Reduce speed to Variable 1. Press Start / Stop.
9. Slowly unthread the blade base from the cup or bowl.
10. Rinse and drain all pieces.
To Sanitize:
1.
Follow the cleaning instructions Steps 1-2 above.
Note: Do not blend hot liquids in the 20 oz. (0.6 L) cup or 8 oz. (240 ml) bowl.
2. Fill the cup or bowl to half-full with cold water and 1/2 teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3. Put the blade base onto the cup or bowl.
4. Rotate the blade base clockwise at least two complete turns from your starting point until t
the arrows are within the ranges marked on the cup or bowl. If necessary, continue to rotate
clockwise until the arrows are within the ranges below (see Figure C).
5. Put the cup or bowl and blade base onto the blender motor base.
6. Press Start / Stop. Slowly increase speed to 10 and run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
7.
Reduce speed to Variable 1. Press Start / Stop.
8. Allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
9. Slowly unthread the blade base from the cup or bowl.
10. Pour bleach mixture out. Allow to air dry.
11. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
Arrow #1
Seal
(removable,
color not shown)
Blade Base
Arrow #2
Figure A
Liquids
DO NOT blend hot liquids!
Dry Goods
Leafy Greens
Fruits & Veggies
Ice & Frozen
Ingredients
Figure B
To tighten: rotate the blade base
clockwise at least two complete turns
from your starting point until the arrows
are withing the ranges marked on the
cup or bowl. If necessary, continue to
rotate clockwise until the arrows are
within the ranges below.
x2
Range
Range
Figure C