Vitamix Turboblend 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
vitamix.com
CERTIFIED RECONDITIONED -
TURBOBLEND

TWO-SPEED

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Contents ................................................................................................................................ 2
Let’s Get Started................................................................................................................. 3
Service and Registration ..................................................................................................4
Important Safeguards....................................................................................................... 5
Parts and Features............................................................................................................. 8
Control Panel .......................................................................................................................11
About the Blades...............................................................................................................12
Tamper..................................................................................................................................13
How to Use the Tamper...................................................................................................15
Hints for Setting Speeds .................................................................................................16
Operating Instructions .....................................................................................................17
Care and Cleaning.............................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................21
Warranty..............................................................................................................................22
Notes ....................................................................................................................................25
Specifications.....................................................................................................................28
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 that the power switch is set to Off, and that the machine is
plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Then, follow the cleaning instructions
on page 19 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before
the first use.
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 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840,
email [email protected], or contact your local dealer.
Product Registration
Your reconditioned Vitamix® machine was purchased directly from the Vita-Mix®
Corporation. Your product was registered at the time of purchase and the machine’s
warranty has been activated.

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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 the risk of electrical shock, do not put the 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 at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840 or email service@
vitamix.com 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,
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.
WARNING:To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your
Vitamix® blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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WARNING
To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand instruction
manual before using this machine.
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 must be performed by Vitamix
or an authorized service representative.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in
the container 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 and lid plug firmly in place. The lid plug
should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
18. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, use caution; spray or escaping
steam may cause scalding and burns. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Use grounded outlet only.
DO NOT remove ground.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death
or electrical shock.
NOTICE: 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 SAFEGUARDS

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Lid Plug
2-Part Lid
Lid Flaps
Container
Blade Assembly
Retainer Nut
Centering Pad
Drive Socket
Control Panel
Motor Base
Feet
Tamper
High/Low Switch
On/Off Switch

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PARTS AND FEATURES
On/O Switch:Lifting the On/O Switch to the On (|) position starts the rotation
of the blade assembly and begins the blending process.
High/Low Switch: The High/Low Switch controls the speed of the rotation of the
blade assembly.
Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly marked.
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.
Tamper: While the machine is running, and only through the lid plug opening,
use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades. Refer to “How to Use the
Tamper” on page 11.
To Lock the Lid in Place: Position lid on container with lid flaps midway between
the spout and the handle. Push the lid onto the container until it locks in place.
The lid must always be secured when processing, especially hot liquids that
may scald. Never operate the blender without checking to make sure the lid is
securely locked in place.
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.
WARNING
Rotating Blades Can
Cause Severe Injury.
DO NOT reach into container
while machine is running.

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Automatic Overload Protection:Your Vitamix motor is designed to protect itself
from overheating. If the motor shuts off, 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.
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

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CONTROL PANEL
1. On/Off Switch: Before pushing the On/Off Switch to the On (|)position,
make sure that the High/Low Switch is set to Low ( ) . Do not start your
machine on High ( ) setting. Push the On/Off Switch up to turn On. Push
down to turn Off (O).
2. High/Low Switch: High ( ) is the fastest speed available. Switch to Low
() to for a lower speed.
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2
TURBOBLEND® TWO SPEED
Low

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

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CAUTION
Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage.
Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between
dierent container styles, types, and sizes. Use the
tamper that was supplied with your machine.
How to Determine the Tamper that Can Be Used with
Your Container
Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and eectively with a particular
container. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct tamper for
the container. If a tamper did not come with your container, or you want to
determine if a tamper that you already have can be used with your new container,
please compare your container with the containers and matching tampers to the
illustration below.
Before using the tamper during the blending process, verify that it is the
correct tamper.
• 64 oz. Short Containers use Tamper 016041 that is approximately
9-¾ inches long.
• 64 oz. Tall Containers uses Tamper 000760 that is approximately
12-½ inches long.
• 32 oz. and 48 oz. Containers use Tamper 015033 that is approximately
11 inches long.
TAMPER

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TAMPER
To verify that you are using the correct tamper, place the lid on an empty container,
remove the lid plug and insert the tamper. If it is the correct tamper it should
easily fit into the opening but will not come in contact with the blades no matter
how you move the tamper inside the container. IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE
BLADES AT ANY ANGLE - DO NOT USE THE TAMPER WITH YOUR CONTAINER.
If you do not have the correct tamper for your container, call Vitamix Customer
services at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840 or e-mail [email protected] to
order a new tamper. If purchased outside the United States or Canada, contact
your local Vitamix Dealer.

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WARNING
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.
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.
HOW TO USE THE TAMPER
Tamper
Splash Disk
Tamper
Lid
Blade Assembly
• 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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CAUTION
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents
may scald.
To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid
plug securely in place prior to operating the
machine and
always start on Low and then switch to High.
HINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS
Hints for Setting Speeds
Always start the machine with the High/Low Switch in the Low ( ) position.
Increase speed as needed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for
processing on High ( ), start on Low ( ) and then switch the High/Low Switch
up to the High ( ) position. Do not begin processing 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 low speed 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, switch
to Low ( ) Speed. Using low speed may allow food to circulate when high
speed does not. Once the food is circulating freely, switch 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 High/Low Switch is set to Low ( ).
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 ingredients.
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.
5. 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.
Start with the High/Low Switch in the Low ( ) position. Always start your
machine on Low ( ). Activate the machine by turning the On/O Switch to
On (|). 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.
7. 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.
8. After turning the machine o, wait until the blades completely stop before
removing the lid or container from the motor base.
CAUTION
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with
Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents
may scald.
To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid
plug securely in place prior to operating the
machine and
always start on Low and then switch to High.

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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 High/Low Switch is set to Low ( ).
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/Low Switch in the Low ( ) position. Always start your
machine on Low ( ). Activate the machine by turning the On/O Switch to
On (|). 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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Container
To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps below. This will clean
the unit and break-in the motor.
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. Start with the High/Low Switch in the Low ( ) position. Activate the machine
by switching the On/Off Switch to On (|). The machine will start on Low then
switch the High/Low Switch to High ( ).
4. Run the machine on High for 30 to 60 seconds.
5. Turn off the machine, and rinse and drain the container.
Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean under
running water and dry. Reassemble before use.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued and eective performance, do not put the
container, lid, lid plug or tamper in the dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING

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Motor Base
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that 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. Moisten a cotton swab with a household degreaser or cleaner and
clean the grooves around the switches. Immediately dry all surfaces.
5. Polish with a soft cloth.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before
cleaning machine.
Failure to follow instructions can
cause death or electrical shock.