Vitamix Touch and GO User manual

120 VAC Models
Touch and GoTM
Blending Station®
High Performance Commercial Blender
Owner’s Manual
ReadAnd Save These Instructions
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1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in
water or other liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or
near children.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Touch and GoTM
Blending Station®is not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning other than washing the container.
5. Never contact 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
Vita-Mix®Service, (800) 4DRINK4, (800-437-4654) or 440-235-0214
at once for possible replacement, examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment. If you live outside the USA, contact your
Vita-Mix Distributor.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix
Corporation may cause fire, shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while motor is running
to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage
to the Blending Station. Arubber scraper may be used, but only
when the Blending Station is not running.
11. CAUTION: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, knicked or damaged blades.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on
motor base without blender container properly attached.
12. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on
the container, i.e. 64 oz. (2 liters), 48 oz. (1.4 liters), and substantially
less with thick mixtures.
13. Always operate with the lid in place.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

14. WARNING: When processing hot liquids:
• The 2-part latching lid must be securely in place.This allows steam
to escape naturally, and will prevent the lid from coming off when
the machine is turned on.
• Use caution with hot liquids. Spraying from under the lid plug can
occur, or escaping steam may cause scalding.
• Donotprocess hot liquidswiththe non-latching lid.
15.Displaywindowarea will scratchwhencontacted with ascouringpad or
sharpobject.Use a softclothto wipe thecontrolpanel area clean.
Enjoy the safety of this grounded appliance. The Blending Station®U.S.
power cord comes equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which
mates with a standard three-prong wall outlet (FigureA).
Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the plug or power cord.
Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall outlet is grounded
through the building wiring. With a properly grounded two prong wall outlet,
ground the Blending Station by attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall
outlet cover by means of the screw in the center of the cover (Figure B).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FigureA Figure B
THREE PRONG
ADAPTERS
ARE NOT TO
BE USED IN
CANADA.
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Touch and GoTM Blending Station®
ON/OFF switch - Located on the side of the Motor Base the ON/OFF
switch controls the power to the machine. With the machine plugged in,
switch the machine to ON to ready the machine for blending.
START/STOP button - Pressing START/STOPonce starts and runs the
machine and turns the blades. Press the START/STOPbutton again to
stop the machine and the blades. (NOTE: Pressing one of the PRE-SET
PROGRAM buttons, while the motor is running, will also stop the machine.)
SPEED CONTROL button - Press the ▲ button to gradually increase the
speed of the blades in increments of 1%, up to 100%. Press the ▼ button
to gradually decrease the speed of the blades in increments of 1%, down
to 7%. SPEED CONTROLis used to set the blending speed of the PULSE
buttons (See Instructions, pg.15) and the START/STOP button (See
Instructions, pg. 16). NOTE: These settings will reset if the power is shut off.
PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons - These buttons, numbered 1 thru 6, are
pre-programmed blending cycles designed for the most commonly made
drinks. Depending on the viscosity of the drink you are creating, pressing
one of the six PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons will run the machine for a
full cycle. The machine will stop by itself when the cycle is complete.
Acyclevaries inspeed andlength, see the Instructions onpage 14for
acomplete descriptionof therange of each PRE-SETbutton.
Start/Stop Speed Control
Six Factory Pre-Set
Programs Owner Controls High/Low Pulse
Display Window
C
ontrol Panel
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Dueto thedifferenceof recipes, your results mayvary.
Seepage 6for informationon Custom Programming these six buttons.
DISPLAY WINDOW-Thisareadepending onwhat buttonis pressed,
displaysa varietyof operationmessages.A‘Ready’
messageappears whenthere ispower to the machine.
OWNER CONTROLS- AcontrolpanelaccessiblebypressingtheVita-Mixlogo.
•Press once to reveal the mode message. Press button
1then6 within fivesecondsto continue. Oncethecorrect
code is entered the display will indicate the motor
temperature (Norm, Warm, Hot), a usage count and a
total. The ‘count’is a machine usage total and can be
reset. This can be used to keep a count of the number
of drinks sold in a week, day or even an hour. To clear,
press and hold the START/STOPbutton for 5 seconds.
The ‘total’keeps track of the machine usage, including
production and testing, and cannot be cleared.
• Press twice to reveal the name of the program control-
ling the PRE-SET buttons. If you are using the factory
settings this will read VITA-MIX BASIC PROGRAM.
• Press a third time to reveal an option to reset the
PRE-SET buttons to the original factory settings.
• Press a fourth time to exit and continue blending.
HIGH/LOW PULSE button - The pulse provides a quick increase or
decrease in speed of the blades when blending. Press H to increase the
motor to speeds that range from 51%-100%. Press Lto decrease
the motor speed down to a range of 50% -7%. The PULSE button will
override the running program (as long as it is depressed). Once released
the original program continues its cycle.
• The PULSE high(H) and low(L) speed is set by using the SPEED
CONTROLbuttons.To set, while pressing and holding a PULSE
button, press the SPEED CONTROL▲ or ▼ button until the
desired motor speed is reached. The PULSE speed will remain at
this setting until changed again with the SPEED CONTROL buttons.
MODE
READY
TEMP COUNT TOTAL
NORM 25 100
VITA-MIX BASIC
PROGRAM
4 TO OVERWRITE
CURRENT PROGRAM
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TheTouchand GoTM Blending Station®advanced electronic control can be
customprogrammed, requiringan optionalprogramming chip, available
fromVita-Mixfor a nominal fee and with aminimum unitpurchase. Contact
yourVita-Mixrepresentative for moreinformation .
Programming your Touch and Go
Blending StationPRE-SET buttons
1.Insertthe customprogrammed chipwith the
words,“THIS SIDEFACING TOTHEFRONT
OFTHE MACHINE”toward you,into the port
locatedbelow thelabel areaon the front of the
BlendingStation.The DISPLAY WINDOW will
read‘New Module’.
2.Within10 secondsthe SIXPRE-SETbuttons will bere-programmed and
theDISPLAYWINDOWwill read ‘Saved’then‘Ready’.If nothing happens
whenthe programmingchip isfully inserted, turn the chip in theopposite
directionand tryagain.
3.Remove theprogramming chipand return it to the original package.
4.Pressoneof the sixPRE-SETbuttonstoreveal, in theDISPLAY WINDOW,
thename ofthe program/drink.
NOTE: If for any reason the programmed times are incorrect, they can be
reset to the original factory settings following the instructions on page 7.
Programming your In Counter Touch and Go
Blending StationPRE-SET buttons
1.Removethe containerfrom themachine.
2.Liftthe machinefrom thebottom edges to reveal the motor andhousing
area.With themachine facingtowards you, locate the slot underneath on
theright handside ofthe machine between the motor and theouter wall.
3.Insertthe customprogrammed chipinto the slot with the words, “THIS
SIDEFACING TOTHEFRONTOF THE MACHINE” turned facingout to
theright ofthe machine.Once inserted the DISPLAYWINDOWwill read
‘NewModule’.
C
ustom Programming
Custom
Programmed
Chip
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4.Within10 secondsthe SIXPRE-SET
buttonswill bere-programmed andthe
DISPLAYWINDOW will read ‘Saved’then
‘Ready’. If nothing happens when the
programmingchipis fully inserted,turnthe
chipinthe opposite directionandtry again.
3.Removethe programmingchip andreturn
itto theoriginal package.
5.Pressoneof the sixPRE-SETbuttonsto
reveal,in the DISPLAY WINDOW, the
nameof theprogram/drink.
6.Carefullyplace theBlending Stationmotor
backinto thehole inthe counter.
NOTE: If for any reason the programmed
times are incorrect, they can be reset to
the original factory settings following the
instructions below.
Resetting the PRE-SET buttons to the original
factory settings
WARNING: Reverting your PRE-SET PROGRAM buttons to the
original factory setting, will erase any programming installed with a
custom program chip.
1. Enter the OWNER CONTROLS (press the Vita-Mix Logo) and press the
PRE-SET buttons 1 and 6 when the DISPLAY WINDOW says ‘Mode’.
2. Press the Vita-Mix Logo two more times to reveal the instructions on
resetting the PRE-SET buttons.
3. Press and hold the #4 button until the DISPLAY WINDOW reads
‘Restoring Please Wait’. The PRE-SETbuttons are now reset to the
original factory settings.
Custom
Programmed
Chip
In-Counter
Hole
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Two-part Lid
48 oz. polycarbonate container
The two part lid is easy to clean and easy to put on,
take off & seal.
• To remove fully latched lid, squeeze tabs
together on both sides of the container, pull
upward and off.
• Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove.
NOTE: To make new lids easier to insert and remove, rub a light coating of
cooking oil around bottom where it seals. Place it in container for several
minutes, remove and lightly wipe oil off lid.
Two-part Lid
64 oz. polycarbonate container
Thetwo partlid iseasy to clean and easy
toput onand takeoff.(Note: Brand new
lidsare alittle stiff.This istemporary.)
• The lid has a continuous rim which
latches inside the container tabs.
Pushone sideof therim under one
tab,and withthe heelof your hands
pushdown, overthe oppositetab,
tosnap lidinto position.
• To remove lid, place hands around
the lid, pressing thumbs above
one of the container tabs. Push
in and lift off.
• Twist the center lid plug to fasten
or remove.
CUPS
FigureA
Figure B
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To secure lid plug, rotate it
so one tab locks between the
stops on top of rubber lid.
Always latch lid when
processing hot liquids.
Press in
above
container
tab to
remove
lid
Rim
Container
Tab
L
id Assembly

Tamper
One Piece Lid (optional)
64 oz. polycarbonate container
The one piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put
on and take off.
(Note: Brand new lids are a little stiff.This is temporary.)
• There is no latch on this lid.
• Add ingredients through port on top.
CAUTION: Do not use non-latching lid when processing hot ingredients.
Cover with Removable Hinge Design
Cover Door:
• The cover door can be removed by opening it until the curved bottom
of the cover and the back cover form a 90˚ angle. Then lift straight up.
(Figure D)
• To reinstall the cover door, align the hinge opening with the hinge on
the back cover and slide the two together.
Back Cover:
• The back cover can be removed by loosening the two screws in the
back of the machine. Then lightly tap or pull the back cover toward
the front of the machine until it loosens from the grooves on the base.
(Figure E)
• To reinstall the back cover slide on to the base until latched in place.
Reinstall screws.
• The back cover should only be removed if in need of replacement.
Figure C
Figure D Figure E
Back Cover
Back Cover
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Preparing the counter area:
• Before cutting holes, make sure that there is adequate clearance under
the counter for the motor. The motor will extend about 5-2/3" (14.4 cm)
below the counter but it is best to allow at least 10" from the under-counter
to shelves or any other equipment under the counter.Also, when using the
removable cover design, the back of the hole must be at least 6” (15.2 cm)
from any wall to allow for cover door clearance.
•An extra 6.5” (16.5 cm) of open space, above the top of the cover will be
needed for placement and removal of the In-Counter machine and for
custom programming the SIX PRE-SET Buttons.
• If installing unit into a closed cabinet, use a 4” dia. (10.1 cm) flexible vinyl
duct (dryer hose) to vent exhaust.Attach the vinyl duct to the bottom of
your In-Counter Touch and GoTM Blending Station®by forcing the end of
the hose over the exhaust baffle of the unit. Run the vinyl duct out of the
cabinet for proper ventilation. Do not vent hose into a wall, ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building. Multiple units should not vent to a common
manifold unit but to separate places. If running your Blending Station
causes a suction on your cabinet door, place a spacer in the door frame
to allow proper intake of air.
Do not use hose clamps or equivalent to attach exhaust hose
on machine.
• When cutting holes for placement of multiple In-Counter units, position
the edge of the machines at least 12” (30.48 cm) apart to ensure quick
cleaning and proper venting between machines.
• In-Counter installation also requires you to have at least one 20 amp outlet
per machine under the counter, available within six feet of the Blending
Station. Consult an electrician for proper electrical needs.
•The In-Counter Blending Station also requires a foam gasket (provided
in the machine’s original package) to be placed between the machine
and the counter. See page 12 for instructions.
I
n-Counter Installation
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