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Im p o r ta n t sa f e G ua r d s
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER.
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not use blender for other than intended use.
3. 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the blender.
4. WARNING: To avoid inadvertent activation, turn o and unplug before cleaning.
5. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal
cut-out, this blender must not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and o by
the utility.
6. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in water or
other liquid.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking o parts, and
before cleaning.
8. Always check that the blender is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn OFF the blender, then remove plug from wall outlet.
9. Illuminated icons and numbers on the control panel indicates ready to operate.
Avoid inadvertent contact with the touch screen.
10. Avoid contacting moving parts.
11. 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
once for examination, repair, replacement, or adjustment. If purchased outside
the U.S.A. or Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer.
12. Alteration or modification of any part of the blender, including the use of any
part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury and may void your warranty.
13. 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.
14. Do not use outdoors.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
17. 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.
18. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
19. Blades are sharp. Clean around the blade assembly in 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.
20. Care should be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the
container and during cleaning.
WARNING:To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your
Vitamix blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following.