Vitamix ASPIRE User manual

Owner’s Manual
VITAMIX® ASPIRE™
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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
vitamix.com •vitamix.co.uk •vitamix.ie

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Contents..................................................................................................................................... 2
Let’s Get Started...................................................................................................................... 3
Service and Registration.......................................................................................................4
Important Instructions for Safe Use ..................................................................................5
Parts and Features..................................................................................................................8
Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 10
About the Blades.....................................................................................................................11
Tamper.......................................................................................................................................12
How to Use the Tamper ...................................................................................................... 14
Hints for Setting Speeds ......................................................................................................15
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................16
Care and Cleaning..................................................................................................................18
Recycling Information ...........................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 20
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................21
Specifications..........................................................................................................................24
CONTENTS

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Congratulations!
You are about to see how quick, easy and delicious healthy eating can be!
Please read all the safety information, warnings and instructional material found
in this booklet before getting started. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level
surface. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF and that the machine is
plugged into an earthed electrical outlet. Then, follow the cleaning instructions
on page 18 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before
you firstuseit.
LET’S GET STARTED

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SERVICE AND REGISTRATION
Vitamix Service
Record the model number and serial number of your Vitamix 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
Vitamix Customer Service at +1.440.235.4840, email [email protected],
Tel. UK: 0808 156 6633, Tel. Ireland: 0766 709854 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 center 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. Online at vitamix.com/warranty
2. Email [e-mail]
3. Call 1.800.848.2649 or +1.440.235.4840, 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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1. Read all instructions, safeguards and warnings before operating the blender.
2. This blender is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to
be used to prepare food for commercial sale or for any other commercial use.
3. This blender is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
4. This blender is not intended for use by children, and close supervision is
necessary when used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the blender.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Use an earthed outlet only.
DO NOT remove earth.
DO NOT use an adaptor.
DO NOT use an extension cable.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or
electrical shock.
5. Operate only when the blender is on a flat and stable surface, free from
standing water. Do not let the container, motor base or power cable touch
hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or counter.
6. Do not fill the container beyond its stated capacity. The maximum capacity is
marked on the container.
7. Always begin blending with lid and lid plug firmly in place. Do not operate
blender with the lid removed. The lid plug should be removed only when
adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
8. The tamper fitting your container can only be used when the lid is firmly
locked in place. Use the lid and the tamper that fit your container. Lids and
tampers are not interchangeable between dierent container styles, types
and sizes. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct tamper for
use with the container.
WARNING
To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand the instruction
manual before using this machine.
Basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SAFE USE

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9. Always start the blender with the variable-speed dial set to 1 and the
High/Low switch in the Low position. To avoid possible burns, never start
on speeds above 1 or with the High/Low Switch in the High position when
blending hot liquids. Always blend hot liquids with the lid and lid plug firmly
in place. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid plug when
blending hot contents.
10. Never touch moving parts. Switch o the appliance and wait until the blades stop
moving before removing the container from the motor base and opening the
container.
11. Switch o the appliance and unplug before changing accessories or approaching
parts that move in use.
12. Do not leave or store foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug,
in the container. Starting the blender with a foreign object in the container will
damage the blender and may cause injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Always unplug before cleaning the motor
base or when not in use.
Do not put the motor base in water or
other liquid.
Failure to follow instructions can cause
death or electrical shock.
13. Do not operate the blender with a damaged cable or plug. If the supply cable
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
14. Blades are sharp. To avoid injury, use extreme care when emptying the bowl
and during cleaning.
15. Keep hands and utensils out of the 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 container is removed from the motor
base and the blades are not moving.
16. Do not operate with loose or damaged blades. Do not remove the blade
assembly from the container. Contact your nearest Vitamix authorised service
representative for service or replacement.
17. Do not use outdoors.
18. When making nut butter or oil-based food, do not process for more than one
minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer
periods can cause damage to the container and overheating of the motor.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SAFE USE

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SAFE USE
NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX
BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard, Risk of Fire or Injury.
Do not alter or modify any part of the motor base or
container.
Do not use attachments not expressly authorised or sold
byVitamix.
Failure to follow instructions can cause electrical shock,
fire or injury.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Lid Plug
2-Part Lid
Lid Flap
Container
Blade Assembly
Retainer Nut
Centring Pad
Drive Socket
Control Panel
Motor Base
Feet
Tamper
Variable-Speed Dial
High/Variable Switch
On/Off Switch
On/O Switch: Always start the machine with the High/Variable switch in the
Variable ( ) position and the Variable-Speed Dial pointed to 1. Lift the On/O
Switch to the On position (|) to begin blending. Press the switch to the O position
(O) to stop blending.
High/Variable Switch: Variable ( ) allows use of the Variable-Speed Dial.
High ( ) is the fastest speed available.
Variable-Speed Dial: The Variable-Speed Dial selects blade rotation speeds from
1to 10 (low to high).

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Container: Millilitres, ounces and cups are clearly marked.
CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between dierent
container styles, types and sizes.
2-Part Lid: The 2-part Lid is easy to put on and take o, and easy to clean. Always
use the lid and the lid plug during blending.
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 to add ingredients.
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 during blending.
WARNING
Rotating Blades Can Cause
SevereInjury.
DO NOT reach into container while the
machine is running.
To Lock the Lid in Place: Position the lid on the container with the lid flaps
midway between the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until
it locks into place. The lid must always be secured when processing, especially
when blending hot liquids that may scald. Never operate the blender without
checking to make sure that the lid is securely locked in place.
To Remove the Lid: Lift up one lid flap while holding the container securely.
To Remove the Lid Plug: Rotate the lid plug anti-clockwise from the “locked” to
“unlocked” position and lift out.
Power Cable: Your machine is equipped with a long power cable. Store the
unused portion neatly underneath.
Bottom View/Cable Wrap: Plastic cable retainers hold the cable securely. There
is no need to unscrew the cable retainers to let out more cable. They are flexible
and return to position after the cable is lifted out.
Automatic Overload Protection: Refer to Troubleshooting on page 20.

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1. On/O Switch: Push up to turn On (|). Push down to turn O (O).
2. High/Variable Switch: High ( ) is the fastest speed available. Switch to
Variable ( ) to activate the variable speeds. Always make sure that the
High/Variable Switch is set to Variable ( ) before lifting the On/O 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.
CONTROL PANEL
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High
Variable
On
O