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14. NEVER use attachments other than those provided with the appliance
or oered separately from Vitamix. The use of attachments not sold or
recommended by Vitamix may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
15. Alteration or modification of any part of the appliance, including the use
of any part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury and will void your warranty.
16. The bucket has a thin, indented fill line located on the inside wall of the
bucket. NEVER add food waste above this line or pack down food waste
to keep it beneath the fill line. Overloading the bucket can cause the
appliance to jam.
17. NEVER open the lid or remove the bucket from the appliance during oper-
ation. Ensure the appliance has completed the cycle and the is unplugged
before removing the bucket.
18. NEVER put hands inside the FoodCycler FC-50 unless it has completely
finished a cycle and is turned o and unplugged. If adjustment of the
bucket contents is necessary, turn o and unplug the appliance. Remove
the bucket from the base and adjust contents as necessary.
19. NEVER touch hot surfaces; always use the product handles. Allow the
FoodCycler FC-50 components to cool approximately 35 minutes after the
cycle has completed before opening the lid.
20. Remove the bucket prior to adding food waste to ensure it goes into the
bucket and not into the main body causing damage to the motor and
other internal components.
21. NEVER add food waste directly into the FoodCycler FC-50 without the
bucket installed.
22. NEVER leave any foreign object, such as spoons, forks, or knives, in the
bucket as this will damage the blades and other components when start-
ing the appliance and may cause injury.
23. NEVER use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
24. NEVER store or use outdoors exposed to the elements, in direct sunlight
or subject to below freezing temperatures.
25. NEVER attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms, dismantle,
reconfigure, alter, or adapt the FoodCycler FC-50 in any way.
26. NEVER add oil, flammable materials or compounds, or water to the Food-
Cycler FC-50.
27. NEVER place items larger than the palm of your hand inside the bucket.
Larger items should be cut down into smaller pieces to be processed more
easily.
28. NEVER process large bones (such as pork or beef bones), pits, candy,
gum, nuts, or hard shells. These materials may cause serious damage to
the bucket and/or cause a motor overload.
29. NEVER consume or ingest plant food or any food waste that has been
placed into the bucket.
30. NEVER use carbon filters or lids not expressly authorized or sold by
Vitamix with this product as it may cause damage. Replacement carbon
filters are available through Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649
(International 1.440.235.4840) or email service@vitamix.com.
31. Regularly inspect the power cord, power plug, and the appliance for any
damage. Never operate if damaged in any way or after the appliance
malfunctions. Immediately cease use of the appliance and visit
Vitamix.com or call VitaMix Technical Support at 1.800.848.2649 (Inter-
repair, or adjustment.
32. Any repair, servicing, or replacement of parts must be performed by Vita-
mix or a Vitamix authorized service representative.
33. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
