Vitamix TURBOBLEND TWO SPEED User manual

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Vita-Mix®Corporation
8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.
440-235-4840 / 800-848-2649
www.vitamix.com
VITAMIXTURBOBLEND TWO SPEED

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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 o 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 440-235-4840 or 800-848-2649
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 along, 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.
16. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
17. Always operate blender with lid in place. The lid plug should only be removed when adding ingredients,
when using the tamper and when processing hot liquids.

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SAVE THESE SAFETY 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, except for replacing the blade assembly in the
container, must be performed by Vitamix or an authorized service representative.
WARNING: THE 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Before returning this product for any reason, including repair, please rst contact our
Customer Service Department 440-235-4840 or 800-848-2649 or email
[e-mail] to receive a “Return Authorization Number”.
• If purchased outside the U.S.A. or Canada, please contact your local Vitamix dealer.
Please have your machine’s serial number available when contacting customer service.
• The Vitamix Two Speed model is for household use only. Please review your warranty
certicate before use.
18. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid. Do not fill container to the maximum
capacity. Always begin processing on the lowest speed setting. 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.

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SERVICE & REGISTRATION
Congratulations!
You are about to see how quick, easy and delicious healthy eating can be.
The possibilities are endless, and we know you will enjoy your new Vitamix lifestyle.
1. Read all instructional material found in this booklet.
2. Follow the cleaning instructions on page 11 to prepare your machine for use.
3. Try our recipes first. We have spent years testing them for delicious results. Your Vitamix machine will
blend any fruit or vegetable, but not all combinations are palatable. We hope you will be delighted with the
recipes and the results.
4. Use the recipe book as a guideline to create your own recipes. Start by substituting “like” ingredients, then
go creative when you become comfortable with your machine.
Please Note: Instructions appearing in this publication are not meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Vitamix Service
Record the model number and serial number of this appliance in the spaces provided below for future reference.
These numbers are provided on the back of the motor base.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchased From
Product Registration
If you purchased your Vitamix machine directly from Vita-Mix Corp., from www.vitamix.com or 800-VITAMIX,
then your Vitamix machine’s Full Warranty has been activated. There is no need to register your machine.
Your machine is not yet registered with Vitamix if purchased from:
A retail/wholesale location
A U.S.A. or International Dealer
A military base show
Received your Vitamix machine as a gift,
Are not the original owner of the machine.
You can register your Vitamix machine online at www.vitamix.com/warranty, by filling out the enclosed owner’s
registration card and mailing it back to us (no postage necessary), or by calling 800-VITAMIX.
Failure to register your machine will not diminish your warranty rights.
Keep your cancelled check or bank credit card transaction statement. The date on these items establishes the
warranty period, should service be required. If service is needed, it is in your best interest to keep all receipts.
(found under the barcode on the back of the machine base.)

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EXPLODED PARTS
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 when
the machine is in operation.
New lids should not be forced into place. For
ease in using a new lid, lightly coat the rim and
seal below the rim with vegetable oil. Wipe
away excess. 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, and will not
require the use of vegetable oil.
Lid Plug: Insert through the lid and secure by
turning clockwise. Remove the lid plug to use
the tamper or add ingredients. Your lid plug
is conveniently marked with measurements
making it easy to 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.
WARNING: Never put hands, spatulas, etc.
in the container while the 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. For this reason, it is important to keep each blade
matched with its original container.
Automatic Overload Protection: Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the
motor shuts o, turn the power switch OFF 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.
Lid Plug
2-Part Lid
Lid Flaps
64 oz. / 2.0 I
Container
Blade
Assembly
Retainer Nut
Centering Pad
Drive Socket
Control Panel
Motor Base
Feet
Tamper

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BLADE ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
Never attempt to disassemble the blade assembly or motor base. Call Customer Service at
800-848-2649 or email servic[email protected] information regarding repair services. Customers
outside the U.S.A. and Canada should contact their local dealer.
CAUTION: Use a cloth to protect your hands while
handling the blades; they are sharp.
Blade Agitator Assembly: The blade assembly is removable (see
below). When inserting the blade assembly through the container
bottom, align the flat sides. Do not allow blade assembly to move
from position while installing and tightening the retainer nut. If
this occurs, leaking will take place. Test with small amount of water
before putting container on base to operate.
Drive Spline: Mates with the drive socket on the motor base
to turn the blades and is part of the blade assembly.
Retainer Nut: Must be snug. A wrench is necessary to fully
tighten (see below).

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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 utilized for most of your recipes. The dry blade container is considered
an accessory and may be purchased separately. The dry blades are found exclusively in the 32 oz container,
while the wet blades come in all containers.
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 ecient as the dry blades in this application.
If used for grinding, your container will mar and become cloudy.
Dry Blade container: Designed specifically for grinding dry materials such as grains, cereal
and coee. Also used for kneading bread dough. The dry blades can NOT process liquids
eciently, and the blades are clearly marked “D”.
Caution: 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.
Herb Grinding
CAUTION: Do not grind for longer than 1 minute at a time.
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. If you grind herbs on a regular basis, you may wish to purchase a separate Dry Blade container
and replace blades as needed.
WARNING!
• The blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove the blades while the container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose or damaged blades.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blade assembly on the motor base without the
Vitamix container properly attached.
• Holding the blade assembly with a cloth will prevent movement during tightening of the nut
and avoid the possibility of stripped threads or a cracked container.
D
WD
W

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CONTROL PANEL
Hints for High/Low Speed
Always start machine with left switch on the down position. Increase speed as needed depending on the
recipe used. This is especially important when starting thick mixtures, hot mixtures, stirring, chopping,
grinding meat, and preparing single servings. Note: Blending too long at Low speed will overheat the machine
and cause the automatic overload protection to turn the machine o.
Use High speed as much as possible for whole food juices, soups, shakes, frozen mixtures, making purées,
nut butters and 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. It also runs the motor’s cooling fan to
avoid overheating.
If you are unsure, watch the blending process. When using High speed, if the food does not circulate the
machine may be overloaded or may have trapped an air bubble. Stop the machine and release the air bubble
by inserting the tamper through the lid plug. If the tamper does not produce the desired results, reduce the
machine speed. Often a lower speed allows food to circulate when higher speeds do not. Once the food is
circulating freely, switch to High, and continue processing.
On/O Switch (l)/( O
):Push up to turn ON. Push down to turn OFF.
High/Low Switch ( )/( ):High is the fastest speed available. Switch to Low to activate the
lower speeds.
Low

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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.
CAUTION: Use the tamper only with the lid
locked in place and lid plug removed.
• The splash disk (near the top of the tamper) and lid prevent the tamper
from hitting the blades when lid is secured properly in locked position.
• The container should not be more than
2
⁄ 3 full when the tamper is
used during blending.
• Do not use the tamper for more than 30 consecutive
seconds (to avoid overheating).
• If thick mixtures stop circulating, you have probably trapped an air
bubble. Insert the tamper through the lid and stir to release it.
• 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.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
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.
Power Cord: Your machine is equipped with a six
foot long cord. Store the unused portion neatly
underneath.
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.
THIS IS NOTHING TO BE ALARMED ABOUT. It simply
indicates that this special feature of your Vitamix
machine has kicked in and protected the motor.
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 suggested
• Use your tamper to keep process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around
and through the blades
If your Automatic Overload Protection should ever be activated, simply switch the machine to the OFF position
and unplug it. Wait 20 to 45 minutes and your machine will reset and you may resume using it with confidence.
Note: Higher room temperatures my increase the time your machine takes to reset.
Try the following to reduce reset time:
• Unplug the machine
• Remove the container
• Blow air into the vents that are located around the
center section of the bottom of the base (see above
illustration) with hair dryer on “Cool” setting
Front
Back
Center Section of Base

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To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow Step 1 of the container cleaning
instructions below. This will clean the unit, and break-in the motor.
Motor Base
Before using your Vitamix machine for the first time, see Step 1 of the container cleaning instructions below to
clean your machine and break in the motor.
Then, after each use . . .
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 in warm water. Never immerse the motor base in water or other liquid. The centering
pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
3. 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.
4. Polish with a soft cloth.
Lid
Separate the lid and plug. Wash in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running water, and dry.
Reassemble before use.
Container
1. Fill container half full with warm water and add 2 drops of liquid dish washing detergent. Snap or push the
complete 2-part lid into locked position. Select Low speed. Turn machine on and switch to High. Run the
machine on High for 30-60 seconds. Turn the machine o, rinse and drain the container.
2. If any solid residue remains, remove the blade assembly (see page 6) and wash all container parts in
warm soapy water. Rinse and drain. Reassemble before use.
3. To Sanitize: Follow Step 1 as needed. Fill container half full with warm water and 1½ teaspoons liquid bleach.
Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into locked position. Select Low speed. Turn machine on and then switch
to High. Run the machine on High speed for 30-60 seconds. Turn machine o, and allow mixture to stand in
the container for an additional 1½ minutes. Pour chlorine mixture out, return container to motor base. Allow
container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Because of the high pH balance of automatic dishwasher soaps, DO NOT wash your container in
the dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING

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Two Speed Operation
1. Set the Wet Blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad.
(The motor must be completely stopped.)
Note: Use the Dry Blade and container only for hard dry materials such as grain grinding
and bread kneading.
2. When loading container remove from the machine 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 ingredients.
3. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is inserted through the lid).
When blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is securely latched (see page 5).
4. Many foods are blended on High speed. Turn machine on Low speed, then to High. Your container
will shift and get into an aligned position. If the mixture stops circulating, you have probably
trapped an air bubble. Insert the tamper through the lid plug while blending and stir until it “burps.”
If this method does not work, stop the motor, remove the container from the motor base, and use
a rubber spatula to press the air bubble away from the blades. Return the container to motor base,
replace the lid and continue blending.
5. To prevent possible splashing, rest your hand lightly on the lid while turning the motor on
(except when processing hot liquids). Hot mixtures and very full containers should be started
on Low speed, then switched to High.
6. 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.
7. After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid
or container from the motor base.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Note: The automatic overload protection shuts the motor o. It does so to protect the machine from over-
heating. To restart, wait for it to cool down with the power OFF (up to 45 minutes). (To reduce the reset time,
see page 10.) When the motor shuts o always review your processing technique and your instructions.
Your recipes may:
• be too thick
• have too much material in them
• be processed too long at too low a speed setting. Use High speed whenever possible.
If the motor seems to be overheating, but the automatic overload protection has not turned
the machine o, stop and remove the container.
Due to varying ice temperatures, ice shapes, softness of food, speed of processing, etc., the quantity
of ice required in a recipe and blending times may vary slightly from those mentioned in recipes.
WARNING!
When processing hot liquids always:
• Use caution; escaping steam or splashes may scald.
• Lock the lid. This will prevent expansion from blowing it o when the machine is turned on.
• Do not ll container to maximum capacity.
• Remove the centerpiece of the two-piece lid.
• Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.
• Start on Low speed then switch to High speed.
• Never start on High speed with hot liquids.

NOTES
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Vita-Mix®Corporation
8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.
440-235-4840 / 800-848-2649
www.vitamix.com
©2011 Vita-Mix Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita-Mix Corporation.
When applicable:
Printed in the U.S.A. 103074 04/11 RV 1
Motor:
≈2 peak output horsepower motor
Electrical:
120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 A
Uses a U.S.A. three–prong grounded cord.
Dimensions:
Height: 17.4 in. / 44,2 cm
Width: 8.8 in. / 20,32 cm
Depth: 9.0 in. / 22,86 cm
Vitamix
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TurboBlend Two Speed