Vitamix 6300 User manual

VITAMIX® 6300
Owner’s Manual
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Vita-Mix®Corporation
8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.
1-800-848-2649 / 1-440-235-4840
www.vitamix.com

PARTS & FEATURES
Lid Plug
2-Part Lid
Lid
64 oz. / 2 L
Container
Blade
Assembly
Retainer Nut
Centering Pad
Drive Socket
Pulse Function
Start/Stop
3 Pre-Programmed
Settings & Variable
Speed Control
Motor Base
Feet
Tamper
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2-Part Lid: Always use the lid and
the lid plug when the machine is
in operation.
CAUTION: Lids are not
interchangeable between
dierent container styles,
types, and sizes.
Snap the lid onto the container and
leave in place for a few minutes.
Once the lid has been left on the
container, it will be much easier to
lock or remove.
Lid Plug: Insert through the lid
and secure by turning clockwise.
Remove the lid plug to use the
tamper or add ingredients.
To Lock the Lid in Place:
1. Position lid on container with
lid flaps midway between the
spout and the handle.
2. Push the lid onto the container
until it locks in place.
3. The lid must always be secured
when processing, especially hot
liquids that may scald.

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Front
Back
WARNING
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.
To Remove the Lid: Lift up on one lid flap while holding the container securely.
To Remove the Lid Plug: Rotate the lid plug counterclockwise from the “locked”
to “unlocked” position and lift out.
Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly marked. A second dry blade container is available
for purchase to grind grain and knead bread dough. The blade is marked “D.” Grinding grains will
cloud the lower three inches (8 cm) of the container.
Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If
the motor shuts off, follow these instructions:
• 120 Volt machines: Turn off the power switch for up to 45 minutes to reset. Reset time will be
extended if high room temperatures exist. To reduce the reset time, unplug the machine, remove
the container, and blow air into the center section of the bottom with a hair dryer on the cool
setting.
• 220 Volt machines: 220/240 motors are equipped
with a reset button. If the motor shuts off, press
the black reset button on the bottom of the machine.
Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with a long power
cord. Store the unused portion neatly underneath.
Bottom View / Cord Wrap: Plastic cord retainers hold
the cord securely. There is no need to unscrew the
cord retainers to let out more cord. They are flexible,
and return to position after the cord is lifted out.
PARTS & FEATURES
Reset Button: On 220/240 volt machines only.

ABOUT THE BLADES
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The Vitamix machine comes standard with the wet blade container. The blade is identified by a “W”
for wet. This blade is used for most of your recipes. Additional containers with wet or dry blades
may be purchased separately.
D
WD
W
Wet Blade Container: Designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures,
sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet chopping. The wet blades can also grind grain
and knead dough, but they are not quite as ecient as the dry blades in this application.
If used for grinding, your container will mar and become cloudy; see instructions for dry
container use.
Dry Blade Container: These blades are clearly marked “D” and are designed specifically
for grinding dry materials such as grains, cereal, and coee, and are also used for
kneading bread dough. The dry blades can NOT process liquids eciently. If you grind
herbs on a regular basis, you may wish to purchase a separate dry blade container and
replace blades as needed.
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.
WARNING
CAUTION
Moving Parts
May Become
Hot With
Extended
Use.
DO NOT touch.

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The tamper allows you to accelerate the process of very thick and/or frozen mixtures that cannot be
processed in a regular blender. Using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from
forming. While the machine is running, and only through the lid plug opening, use the tamper to press
ingredients into the blades as you make frozen ice creams and nut butters, or purée fruits and vegetables.
• The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent
the tamper from hitting the blades when the lid is secured
properly in the locked position.
• The container should not be more than two-thirds full when
the tamper is used during blending.
• Do not use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds
(to avoid overheating).
• If the food does not circulate, the machine may have trapped
an air bubble. Carefully remove the lid plug while making
sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by
inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening.
• Holding the tamper straight down may not always help the
ingredients circulate. If need be, point the tamper toward the
side or corner of the container.
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT put hands, spatulas, etc. in the
container while the machine is running or
while the container is still on the base.
WARNING
HOW TO USE THE TAMPER

CONTROL PANEL
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On/O Switch (l)/( O ): The switch is located on the front left side of the machine below the control
panel and below the On/O light. The On/O switch controls the power to the machine. While plugged in,
switch to On to ready the machine for blending. Shut o the power switch at night or whenever the
machine will be left unattended.
On/O Light: The light is located on the front left side of the machine below the control panel and
above the On/O switch. (See illustration above.) When lit, the machine is plugged in and the On/O
switch is powered On. The power light will flash when a pre-programmed setting is used to indicate that
the program is near completion. Push down the Start/Stop switch to activate a program or initiate
continuous Variable speed operation.
Start/Stop Switch
l
/: Push down the Start/Stop switch to activate a programmed setting or the
Variable option. Push again to stop.
Variable Speed/Programming Dial: The center Variable dial serves two functions. When rotated left of center,
the dial is used to select one of three programs that are activated by pushing down the Start/Stop switch.
(Programs will automatically stop after a preset time.) When rotated right of center, the dial is used to select the
Variable speed of the blade. The machine is activated and stopped by pushing down the Start/Stop switch.
Pulse Switch : The pulse switch can be used to quickly refresh product in the container or to temporarily
activate the machine. In Variable settings (right of center), the pulse switch will activate at the speed setting of
the dial for the duration that the switch is held down. When the Variable dial is set on a program (settings left of
center), the pulse switch will activate at 50% of High speed for the duration the switch is held down.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Start/Stop Switch: If necessary, you may stop a program mid-cycle with the Start/Stop switch, not the
On/O switch. If the On/O switch is used by mistake, wait 30 seconds for power to recycle and the
timer to reset before resuming operation.

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HEADER COPY HEREHINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS
Always start the machine with the center Variable Speed/Programming Dial on 1. Slowly turn the Variable
Speed/Programming Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used.
Use the highest setting called out in the recipe for as much of the processing time as possible to make whole
food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées, nut butters, and for grinding grains. Processing times will
generally be less than one minute (most take less than 30 seconds). High speed provides the best quality
of refinement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit, whole fruits or vegetables, and grains to a smooth
lump-free consistency.
TIP: Blending too long at too low a speed setting will overheat the machine and cause the Automatic
Overload Protection to turn the machine o. Blending on a higher speed maximizes the motor’s cooling fan to
avoid overheating.
If the food does not circulate, the machine may be overloaded or may have trapped an air bubble. Carefully
remove the lid plug while making sure the lid stays firmly in place. Release the air bubble by inserting the
tamper through the lid plug opening. If circulation problems continue, reduce the machine speed. A lower
speed may allow food to circulate when a higher speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, increase
the speed back to the higher setting and continue processing.
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Use Caution; escaping steam or
splashes may scald.
Lock the lid. This will prevent
expansion from aecting the
position of the lid when the
machine is turned on.
Start on Variable 1, slowly
increase to High.
CAUTION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wet Blade Container
Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for wet
chopping.
1. Make sure that the Variable Speed/Programming Dial is set to 1 .
2. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first,
solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for blending, you may want to cut or break food into
smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredient s.
3. Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is
inserted through the lid plug opening). Especially when blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is
securely latched.
4. With the motor o, set the wet blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad.
Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a
container properly in place .
5. Start with the Variable Speed/Programming Dial on 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/O switch
to On (|), then push the Start/Stop switch down and slowly increase to the desired speed. Your container
will shift and get into an aligned position.
6. Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups and sauces .
7. Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until
you are accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over-processing .
8. After turning the machine o, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or
container from the motor bas e.
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Use Caution; escaping steam or
splashes may scald.
Lock the lid. This will prevent
expansion from aecting the
position of the lid when the
machine is turned on.
Start on Variable 1, slowly
increase to High.
CAUTION

SPECIAL FEATURES
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dry Blade Container
If purchased, your dry blade container should only be used for hard, dry materials, such as grain, and for
kneading dough.
1. Make sure that the Variable Speed/Programming Dial is set to 1.
2. Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is
inserted through the lid plug opening).
3. With the motor o, set the dry blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad.
Do not ever attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a
container properly in place.
4. Start with the Variable Speed/Programming Dial on 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/O switch
to On (|), then push the Start/Stop switch down and slowly increase to the desired speed. Your container
will shift and get into an aligned position.
5. After turning the machine o, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container
from the motor base.
6. Due to the machine’s speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until you are
accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over-processing.
7. Grinding dry material for more than two minutes could damage your machine. Regular use may result in
cosmetic marring of the container and cause the blades to become dull over time .
8. Grinding some herbs may release volatile oils, causing the container to discolor permanently. Others have
strong odors that may linger in the container, aecting the flavour of other foods. The grinding of some
herbs and spices may also cause the blade to dull over time, or the container to crack.

SPECIAL FEATURESOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Program Settings
Your Vitamix 6300 machine comes equipped with three program settings for the most commonly used
and requested recipes. Rotating the Variable Speed/Programming Dial to the left of the center stop
position allows you to select a program for Smoothies, Frozen Desserts, or Hot Soups. These programs
are optimized for these recipe categories, but may also work well with other recipe choices.
The programs start on a low speed and ramp to High over the course of the program, stopping
automatically at the end of the program. Programs can be interrupted by pushing down the Start/Stop
switch at any time. If reactivated by pushing down the Start/Stop switch, the program will start at
the beginning.
The Pulse function can be used when a program is selected. Pushing down the Pulse switch when
a program is selected will cause the machine to run at 50% of High power for as long as the switch
is pushed down.
Note: The automatic overload protection shuts the motor o. It does so to protect the machine from
overheating. To restart, wait for it to cool down with the power o (up to 45 minutes). (To reduce the reset
time, see page 7.) When the motor shuts o always review your processing technique and your instructions.
Your recipes may:
•betoothick
•havetoomuchmaterialinthem
•beprocessedtoolongattoolowaspeedsetting.UseHighspeedwheneverpossible.
If the motor seems to be overheating, but the automatic overload protection has not turned the machine o,
stop and remove the container.
Due to varying ice temperatures, ice shapes, softness of food, speed of processing, etc., the quantity
of ice required in a recipe and blending times may vary slightly from those mentioned in recipes.
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Use Caution; escaping steam or
splashes may scald.
Lock the lid. This will prevent
expansion from aecting the
position of the lid when the
machine is turned on.
Start on Variable 1, slowly
increase to High.
CAUTION

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Container
To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning
below. This will clean the unit, and break-in the motor.
Normal Cleaning:
1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing
detergent to the container.
2. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into locked position.
3. Select variable speed 1. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to High.
4. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
5. Turn o the machine, and rinse and drain the container.
To Sanitize:
1. Follow Normal Cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full with water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into locked position.
4. Select variable speed 1. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to High.
5. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Turn o the machine, and allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
7. Pour bleach mixture out. Allow container to air dry.
8. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
Lid and Lid Plug
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water,
and dry. Reassemble before use.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued and eective performance, do not put the container, lid, or lid
plug in the dishwasher.
SPECIAL FEATURESCARE 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.
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Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before
cleaning machine.
Failure to follow instructions can
cause death or electrical shock.
WARNING
SPECIAL FEATURESCARE AND CLEANING

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Automatic Overload Protection
Your Vitamix® machine is equipped with a special feature: Automatic Overload Protection. This built-in
feature is designed to protect the motor and prevent your machine from overheating. That means peace of
mind for you as a Vitamix owner. When engaged, this Automatic Overload Protection will cause the motor to
shut o and possibly emit a light odor.
Tips to prevent “overloading” your Vitamix machine:
• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the machine
• Do not process recipes at lower speeds than recommended
• Do not process recipes at higher speeds than recommended
• Do not process recipes 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 securely holds
the blade assembly in place, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE CONTAINER. Call Vitamix Customer
Service Department at 1-440-235-4840, or your local dealer immediately for instructions.
SPECIAL FEATURESTROUBLE SHOOTING