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CARE AND CLEANING
Motor Base:
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Wash the outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge, which has been
rinsed in a mild solution of liquid detergent and warm water. Do not place
the motor base in water.
3. The centering pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
4. Thoroughly clean the switches so they work freely. They may become sticky
from use. Use a moistened cotton swab to clean the grooves around the
water-shielded switches. Immediately dry any excess water.
5. Polish with a soft cloth.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before
cleaning machine.
Failure to follow instructions can
cause death or electrical shock.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Vitamix motor is designed to be protected from overheating during use.
This feature will cause the motor to shut o and possibly emit a light odor.
If the motor shuts o, turn o the power switch for up to 45 minutes to reset.
Reset time will be extended if high room temperatures exist.
If you continue to experience problems after allowing the motor to reset, contact
your local distributor immediately for instructions.
Tips to prevent “overloading” your Vitamix machine:
• Only process Vitamix recipes when learning to use the machine
• Do not process recipes at lower speeds than those recommended
• Do not process recipes at higher speeds than those recommended
• Do not process recipes for longer than recommended
• Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving
around and through the blades
Retainer Nut Loosening
In the event that the retainer nut at the bottom of your container loosens and no
longer holds the blade assembly securely in place, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE
THE CONTAINER. Contact your local dealer or distributor immediately.
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