Vitamix Creations II User manual

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
CREATIONS® II

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2-Part Lid: Your new machine has our latest
lid design. It is easy to put on and take o, and
easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid
plug when the machine is in operation.
CAUTION: Lids and tampers 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.
PARTS & FEATURES
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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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.
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. Refer to “How to Use the Tamper” on page 10.
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 AND FEATURES
Front
Back
Reset Button: On 220/240 volt machines only.

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WARNING
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.
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.
D
WD
W
ABOUT THE BLADES
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.
CAUTION
Moving Parts
May Become
Hot With
Extended
Use.
DO NOT touch.

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WARNING
HOW TO USE THE TAMPER
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.
• Lids and tampers are not
interchangeable between dierent
container styles, types, and sizes.
Use the tamper that was supplied
with your machine.
Tamper Splash Disk
Tamper
Blade Assembly
Lid
IMPORTANT:
• 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.
• To avoid overheating during blending, DO NOT use the
tamper for more than 30 consecutive seconds.
• 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 help the
ingredients circulate. If necessary, point the tamper
toward the sides or corners of the container. DO NOT try
to force the tamper deeper into the container.

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CONTROL PANEL
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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HINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS
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 10.
CAUTION
Hints for Setting Speeds
Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable ( ) position and with the center Variable
Speed Dial on 1. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a
recipe calls for processing on High ( ), slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the
High/Variable Switch up into the High ( ) position. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on
the High ( ) setting.
Process on the High () setting 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 off. Use the High ( ) speed as often as possible to achieve the
most uniform consistency. Blending on High ( ) speed also maximizes the motor’s cooling fan to avoid
overheating.
When on the High ( ), 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 High ( ) and continue processing.

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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 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 High/Variable Switch in the Variable ( ) position. Always start your machine on
Variable speed 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/O Switch to On (|) then 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 .
8. 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 .
9. 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 10.
CAUTION

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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 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). Especially when blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is
securely latched .
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 High/ Variable Switch in the Variable ( ) position. Always start your machine on
Variable speed 1. Activate the machine by turning the On/ O Switch to On (|) then 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, and the sometimes short processing times, count your time carefully to
avoid over processing .
7. Grinding dry material for more than 2 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, affecting the flavor of other foods. The grinding of
some herbs and spices may also cause the blade to dull over time, or the container to crack.

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CARE AND CLEANING
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 machine on and slowly increase speed to variable speed 10, then to High.
4. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
5. Turn off 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 machine on and slowly increase speed to variable speed 10, then to High.
5. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Turn off 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, Lid Plug and Tamper
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash the parts in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water, and
dry. Reassemble before use.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued and effective performance, do not put the container, lid, lid plug or
tamper in the dishwasher.

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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.

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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.
If your Automatic Overload Protection should ever be activated, refer to page 8 in this manual to easily
reset your machine.
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 at
1-800-848-2649 or 1-440-235-4840, or your local dealer immediately for instructions.
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