Vitamix ASPIRE User manual

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let's get started
CONGRATULATIONS!
We hope that you find the information
in this step-by-step guide to preparing
healthy, delicious recipes in your Vitamix
machine both beneficial and helpful.
You’ll soon be ready to move on to
trying the hundreds of other recipes
found in your recipe book, as well as our
very latest recipes at www.vitamix.com.
Every recipe is specially developed for
the Vitamix machine and thoroughly
tested in our Vitamix kitchens.
We know that after you spend time
getting to know everything this
amazing machine can do, you and
your family and friends will find endless
ways to create your own nutritious and
delicious meals the Vitamix way!
Vita-Mix® Corporation
8615 Usher Road •Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2199 USA
Tel. US: [phone] •Tel. UK: 0808 156 6633 •Tel. Ireland: 0766 709854
Email: [email protected]om
If you did not purchase your machine directly from Vitamix, please contact your local dealer.
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VITAMIX® OVERVIEW
Vitamix® Service .............................................................................iii
Product Registration.....................................................................iii
Important Safeguards ................................................................. iv
Parts And Features....................................................................... vi
About The Blades ....................................................................... viii
How To Use The Tamper............................................................. ix
Control Panel ................................................................................... x
Hints For Setting Speeds........................................................... xi
Operating Instructions ............................................................... xii
Care And Cleaning......................................................................xiv
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................xvi
Warranty......................................................................................... xvi
Specifications .............................................................................xviii
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Juicing Whole Foods..................................................................... 1
Blending............................................................................................. 4
Dry Chopping .................................................................................. 8
Wet Chopping .................................................................................11
Making Frozen Treats ..................................................................15
Heating..............................................................................................18
Grinding In The Wet Blade Container ...................................21
Grinding In The Dry Blade Container...................................24
Kneading .........................................................................................29
Emulsify ...........................................................................................32
RECIPES
Beverages........................................................................................36
Soups................................................................................................70
Dips & Spreads..............................................................................86
Sauces ............................................................................................100
Breads & Breakfast ..................................................................... 114
Desserts ......................................................................................... 128
Dressings & Marinades.............................................................144
contents
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vitamix service
Record the model number and serial number of this appliance in the spaces provided below
for future reference. These numbers can be found on the back of the motor base.
Model Number ____________________________________________________________
Serial Number_____________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase __________________________________________________________
Purchased From ___________________________________________________________
Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, first contact the Vitamix Customer
Service Department at
[phone], servic[email protected]om, or contact your local dealer.
product registration
If you purchased your Vitamix® machine directly from the Vita-Mix® Corporation via the
company’s website or call centre by phone, your product was registered at the time of
purchase and your Vitamix machine’s Warranty has been activated.
If you purchased your Vitamix machine from an International Distributor or Dealer in
countries other than the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or Ireland, your product is
warranted through the International Distributor or Dealer and need not be registered with the
Vita-Mix® Corporation.
Your machine is not yet registered with Vitamix if you:
1. Purchased from a Dealer in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or Ireland
2. Purchased from a military base
3. Purchased from a retail or wholesale store
4. Received your Vitamix machine as a gift
5. Are not the original owner of the machine
Enjoy faster and easier service in the future by taking a few minutes to register your Vitamix
machine today.
Choose one of these easy ways to register your machine:
1. Email [e-mail]
2. Call [phone], press option 2
Your warranty may be honored by Vita-Mix® Corporation or an authorized dealer.
Failure to register your machine will not diminish your warranty rights.
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important safeguards
WARNING:To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your Vitamix®
Blender, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER.
1. Read all instructions.
2. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or near children or incapacitated persons.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put blender base in water or other liquid.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call Vitamix Customer Service
800-848-2649 or 440-235-4840 or email [e-mail] at once for examination,
repair, replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If purchased outside the U.S.A.
or Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer.
7. Alteration or modification of any part of the blender base or container including the use
of any part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
8. The use of attachments not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix for use with this
blender, including canning jars, may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
12. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury
to persons or damage to the blender. A rubber scraper or spatula may be used but only
when the Vitamix blender is not running.
13. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the container with
extreme care to avoid injury. To reduce the risk of injury, never place a blade assembly
on the motor base unless assembled to the Vitamix container.
15. Do not leave foreign objects in container such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug as
this will damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may
cause injury.
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important safeguards
16. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
17. Always operate blender with lid and lid plug firmly in place. The lid plug should only be
removed when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
18. When blending hot liquids or ingredients use caution; spray or escaping steam may
cause scalding and burns. Do not fill container to the maximum capacity. Always begin
processing on the lowest speed setting - variable speed 1. Keep hands and other exposed
skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.
19. When making nut butters or oil based foods, do not process for more than one minute
after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer periods can
cause dangerous overheating.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for
commercial purposes.
Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.
Any repair, servicing, or the replacement of parts, must be performed by Vitamix or an
authorized service representative.
NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER
THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand instruction manual
before using this machine.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Use grounded outlet only.
DO NOT remove ground.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death
or electrical shock.
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parts and features
2-Part Lid: Your new machine
has our latest lid design. It is easy
to put on and take off, and easy
to clean. 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.
Lid Plug
2-Part Lid
Lid Flaps
Container
Blade
Assembly
Retainer Nut
Centering Pad
Drive Socket
Control Panel
Motor Base
Feet
Tamper
Variable
Speed Dial
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parts and features
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. 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.
Front
Back
Reset Button:
On 220/240 volt machines only.
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.
WARNING
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about the blades
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.
WARNING
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.
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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 efficient 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 coffee, and are also used for kneading bread dough. The dry blades
can NOT process liquids efficiently. If you grind herbs on a regular basis,
you may wish to purchase a separate dry blade container and replace
blades as needed.
CAUTION
Moving Parts
May Become
Hot With
Extended
Use.
DO NOT touch.
WARNING
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.
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how to use the tamper
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.
CAUTION
Moving Parts
May Become
Hot With
Extended
Use.
DO NOT touch.
WARNING
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.
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control panel
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1. On/Off Switch: Push up to turn On (|). Push down to turn Off (O).
2. High/Variable Switch: High ( ) is the fastest speed available. Switch to Variable ( )
to activate all of the lower variable speeds.
Always make sure that the High/Variable Switch is set to Variable ( ) before pushing the
On/Off Switch to the On (|) position. Do not start your machine on High ( ) speed.
3. Variable Speed Dial: Selects many speed settings. It is active only when the High/Variable
Switch is set in the Variable ( ) position.
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