Vitamix 5200 User manual

Getting Started
A Step-By-Step Guide
Getting Started
A Step-By-Step Guide

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Getting Started
To break in your new machine and
clean it for initial use, follow the
instructions on page 6.
Warranty Procedure: To properly
register your machine for future
warranty service, please read and
follow the instructions on the “Service”
page (page 5) in your Owner’s Manual.
Overload Protection: If you follow the
printed recipes, you should not over-
load this machine. However, if your machine should overheat, turn
it off and allow up to 45 minutes for the thermal overload protector
to reset. (See “Service,” page 5 and “General Instructions, How to
Operate your Machine,” page 11 in your Owner’s Manual.)
Customer Service: If you have questions regarding use of your
machine, please contact our Customer Service Department at
[phone] or [phone] or email [email protected].
For customer service outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact
your local Vita-Mix®dealer.
Vita-Mix Corporation
8615 Usher Road • Cleveland, Ohio 44138-2199, USA
Phone: [phone] • [phone] • Fax: [phone] •www.vitamix.com
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Contents
Vita-Mix®Overview
The Vita-Mix Machine.....................................4
The Lid............................................................ 5
Care and Cleaning .......................................... 6
Cleaning and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables 8
Step-By-Step Instructions
Juicing Whole Foods....................................... 9
Blending........................................................ 12
Dry Chopping ............................................... 16
Wet Chopping .............................................. 19
Making Frozen Treats ................................... 23
Cooking ........................................................ 26
Grinding in the Wet Blade Container ........... 29
Grinding in the Dry Blade Container............ 32
Kneading....................................................... 37

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The Vita-Mix®Machine
container
blade
motor
base control
panel
2-part
lid
HIGH
VARIABLE
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2
3
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10
I
II
II,I
OFF
ON
2-PART LID ASSEMBLY
Lid Plug - Put into top of lid and
twist to fasten.
Lid - Always use when machine is
in operation.
Lid Seal - Seals lid to container.
BLADES
All Vita-Mix models come with a high
impact container equipped with ham-
mermill and cutting blades designed for
liquids, frozen mixtures, batters, chopping
and much more. The wet blades have
four pointed edges and look like these to
the left.
Some models come with an additional
high-impact container equipped with
hammermill and cutting blades designed
for grinding grains, coffee and kneading
bread dough. These blades have two flat
edges and two pointed edges and the
container is marked “DRY” above the
handle. The dry blades look like these to
the left.
CONTROL PANEL
High (II) / Variable (I) Switch - HIGH (II)
overrides the Variable Speed Dial and is
the fastest speed available. VARIABLE (I)
is required when using the Variable Speed
Dial.
On (II, I) / Off (O) Switch - Turns
machine on and off.
Variable Speed Dial - Allows user to
select an infinite number of regulated
speeds.
TAMPER
Use the tamper only with the lid in place.
Tamper will not hit the blades with the
lid in place.
wet
dry
DRY

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The Lid
To Lock the Lid in Place:
1. Align lid latch of 2-part lid under
a container tab, so the entire lid
rim is inside the container.
2. Push opposite side of lid down
with palm of hand until the lid
latch snaps under the opposite
tab on the container rim.
3. The lid must always be secured
when processing, especially
when processing hot liquids that
may scald.
Caution:
Never put hands, spatulas, etc.
in the container while the machine
is running.
To Remove the Lid:
1. Firmly press side of lid with
thumbs until lid latch pops free
of the container tab.
2. When lid is released from container
tab, continue to press and lift
upward to remove lid. (If needed,
insert the blunt end of a spoon
through the spout. Press down
on the spoon and the lid will
pop out.)
To Remove the Lid Plug:
1. Rotate lid plug counterclockwise
to unlock.
2. When plug is unlocked, continue
to turn and lift out.
Depending on the type of lid you received with your Vita-Mix machine, follow the
instructions below to lock and remove the lid as explained below:
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
when processing hot liquids that
may scald.
Caution:
Never put hands, spatulas, etc. in
the container while the machine
is running.
To Remove the Lid:
1. Lift both of the lid flaps at once
and lift lid upward.
To Remove the Lid Plug:
1. Rotate the lid plug counter-
clockwise from the “locked” to
“unlocked” position and lift out.
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Container
Before using the machine for the first time, clean
your new container by running the machine with 5
cups (1.2 L) of warm water and two drops of liquid
detergent for two minutes to remove any oils or par-
ticles resulting from manufacturing or shipping.
1. Twist lid plug to remove. Fill container to the
5 cup (1.2 L) level with warm water.
2. Add 2 drops of liquid dishwashing detergent.
3. Insert lid plug. Twist to locked position as shown
on previous page.
4. Be sure the complete 2-part lid is secure.
Run machine on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds.
Turn machine off.
5. At HIGH speed, your Vita-Mix machine becomes
its own dishwasher. However, some recipes may
require additional light cleaning.
6. Rinse container, lid and lid plug under running
water. Let air-dry or wipe with a clean cloth.
Notes: Some thick mixtures, such as breads and batters, may
need additional washing by hand. We do not recommend
washing the container in the dishwasher. When storing the lid on
the container, either remove the lid plug or thoroughly dry both
the lid and container to avoid trapping moisture.
Care and Cleaning
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Blade Assembly Removal / Motor Base
Never attempt to take apart the blade assembly or
motor base. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
At times, it may be necessary to remove the entire
blade assembly and give your blades additional
cleaning. An easy-to-use blade assembly removal
wrench is available from Vita-Mix. For detailed
instructions visit www.vitamix.com.
In the U.S. and Canada, call Customer Service at
1-800-848-2649 or email [email protected].
Customers outside U.S. and Canada, please contact
your local Vita-Mix dealer.
Care and Cleaning
Motor Base
1. Always unplug the power cord before cleaning.
2. Wash outside surface with a soft cloth or sponge,
which has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid
detergent and warm water.
3. Thoroughly clean switches so that they work freely.
Use a wet cloth or sponge to clean in the groove
around the switches.
4. Dry the motor base with a soft cloth.
5. Caution: Do not immerse motor base in water
or other liquids.

Fruits and Vegetables
Wash all produce well to remove dirt,
germs or pesticides that might be on
the surface. A drop of mild dishwashing
detergent in a sink will remove more
pesticides than water alone. You may
also use one of the special products
formulated for fruit and vegetable
washing that are currently available.
Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Use a vegetable brush for carrots and
other hard produce if you plan to eat
the peel.
Chop broccoli, cauliflower and other
produce that does not have a smooth
surface before you wash them.
Discard the outer leaves of cabbage.
For best results, cut cabbage into
11/2 inch (4 cm) wedges. This allows it
to circulate down through the blades.
If desired, for easier processing, cut
celery and carrots into 1 to 3 inch
(3 to 8 cm) pieces.
As in other recipes, bananas,
pineapples, and onions are
always peeled.
Wash strawberries just
before adding to a recipe.
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Cleaning and Preparing

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Here’s another reason why the Vita-Mix®machine is unlike any other
food preparation appliance. When you juice, a process unique to
the Vita-Mix machine is initiated and the cell walls of whole fruits
and vegetables are pulverized...thereby releasing the juice, yet
retaining all of the nutritious whole food fiber. Unlike juice from a
juice extractor, Vita-Mix whole food juice delivers all the health
benefits of both the juice and the fiber. The Vita-Mix machine has
the motor power, torque, speed, container and blade design to make
it happen smoothly by smashing the whole food fiber and breaking
it into microscopic pieces that are easy to digest. You get a creamy,
smooth juice full of fiber with no fiber “feel!”
Juicing
Whole
Foods

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Garden Fresh Cocktail
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 1/2 minutes
Yield: 1 3/4 cups (420 mL)
1 cup (180 g) fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup (15 g) spinach
1/4 cup (30 g) carrots
1 tablespoon (10 g) onion
1 sprig parsley
1/4 cup (40 g) bell pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Dash of salt (optional)
1 cup (240 mL) ice cubes
1. Prepare and measure vegetables.
2. Measure other ingredients.
3. Load container in the order listed.
4. Secure complete 2-part lid.
5. Process and serve.
a. Select VARIABLE speed #1.
Turn machine ON and quickly
increase speed to #10; then to HIGH.
Run for 30 to 60 seconds, until smooth.
b Serve immediately.
Juicing Whole Foods
step-by-step

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Juicing Whole Foods
simple blending recipes to get you started
Pineapple Juice
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute
Yield: 1 1/2 cups (360 mL)
2 1/2 cups (400 g) chunks
fresh pineapple, core included
1 cup (240 mL) ice cubes
Place all ingredients in the
container in the order listed.
Secure 2-part lid. Select
VARIABLE speed #1.
Turn machine ON and quickly
increase speed to #10; then to
HIGH. Run for 1 minute or until
smooth. Serve immediately.
Banana, Orange and Carrot Drink
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute
Yield: 2 cups (480 mL)
1/2 (60 g) banana
1 (130 g) orange, peeled
1 (10 g) baby carrot
1/4 cup (30 g) celery
1/2 cup (120 mL)
cranberry juice
1 cup (240 mL) ice cubes
Place all ingredients in the
container in the order listed.
Secure 2-part lid. Select
VARIABLE speed #1.
Turn machine ON and quickly
increase speed to #10; then to
HIGH. Run for 1 minute or until
smooth. Serve immediately.

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This may be the most enjoyable feature of your Vita-Mix®machine.
The precision engineering of the Vita-Mix machine makes it possible to
achieve the best blended recipes on any speed. Whether you’re mak-
ing creamy smoothies, emulsifying a tangy salad dressing, whipping
delicious creams, creating milk substitutes, mixing drinks or blending
butters and batters, the Vita-Mix machine makes it all so easy.
“The secret’s in the Variable Speed Dial. It allows you to control the
blades and therefore provides versatility at various blending speeds...”
You can now prepare foods in a totally new and inventive way.
Discover dozens of recipes you’ll enjoy preparing in your Vita-Mix
Whole Food Recipes For Better Living cookbook. We’ve suggested
just a few here to get you started.
Blending

Blending
step-by-step
Fruit Smoothie
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute
Yield: 2 1/2 cups (600 mL)
1 cup (150 g) red or green seedless grapes
1 cup (150 g) strawberries
1 (100 g) small banana
1 cup (240 mL) ice
Hint: If using frozen strawberries, do not add ice.
1. Prepare and measure ingredients.
2. Load container in the order listed.
4. Secure complete 2-part lid.
5. Process and serve.
a. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn machine on
and quickly increase speed to #10; then to
HIGH. Run for 1 minute, or until smooth.
b.Serve immediately.
Notes: Always load the container in the order listed in
the recipe: liquids and soft foods first with dry
ingredients and/or ice last. Following this
procedure will give you the best machine
performance and result in the best taste.
The high performance Vita-Mix machine
will produce creamy combinations
blended to perfection.
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Blending
simple blending recipes to get you started
Whole Fruit Margarita
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 40 to 45 seconds
Yield: 2 servings
1/2 orange, peeled
1/2 lemon, peeled
1/2 lime, peeled
3 tablespoons (37 g) sugar
1 oz (30 mL) water
3 oz (90 mL) tequila
1 oz (30 mL) Grand Marnier
3 cups (720 mL) ice cubes
Notes: This drink contains alcohol
Place all ingredients into
container and secure the lid.
Select VARIABLE speed #1.
Turn on machine and quickly
increase speed to #10; then
to HIGH. Run for 40 seconds.
Serve immediately in salt
rimmed glasses.
Rice Milk
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 2 to 3 minutes
Yield: 2 cups (480 mL)
1/2 cup (100 g) brown rice,
cooked
2 cups (480 mL) water
1/2 to 1 tablespoon (15 g)
brown sugar or other
sweetener to taste (optional)
Notes: Add 1/2 teaspoon
(3 mL) vanilla if desired.
Place all ingredients in the
container in the order listed.
Secure 2-part lid. Select
VARIABLE speed #1. Turn
machine ON and quickly
increase speed to #10;then to
HIGH. Run for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour into a container with lid
and cool in refrigerator. Shake
well before using.

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Blending
Frozen Capuccino
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 10 to 15 seconds
Yield: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL)
1 tablespoon (15 g) white
chocolate chips
2 teaspoons (5 g)
instant coffee
1 cup (240 mL) skim milk
1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla
extract
Sugar to taste, (optional)
1/2 cup (120 mL) ice cubes
Place all ingredients in container
in order listed. Secure 2-part
lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1.
Turn machine on and quickly
increase speed to #10; then
to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds.
Serve immediately.
Variation: For a non-dairy
alternative, use soy milk instead
of skim milk.
Hummus
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute
Yield: 3 3/4 cups (900 mL)
2 - 15 ounce (450 mL) cans
chick peas (garbanzos),
one drained, one undrained
1/4 cup (40 g) raw
sesame seeds
1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice
1 clove garlic (3 g)
1 teaspoon (2 g) cumin
Place all ingredients in container
in order listed. Secure 2-part
lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1.
Turn on machine and quickly
increase speed to #10; then to
HIGH. Run machine for
1 minute or until smooth. If
necessary, use the tamper to
push the ingredients into the
blades while processing.
simple blending recipes to get you started

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Here’s another tedious chore that is so easy with the Vita-Mix®machine.
Dry chopping is used for such things as carrots, olives, nuts, coconut,
onions, eggs and cheese. With the Vita-Mix machine, these tasks are
quick, easy and require little cleanup. For best results, chop only one
cup at a time. You decide how coarse or fine you want the finished
product just by adjusting the Variable Speed Dial. The faster the speed...
the finer the chop. Remember, the customized hammermill and cutting
blades do all the work, so you don’t have to. You can even combine
some items used in the same recipe and save even more time.
Chopping
Dry

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Dry Chopping
step-by-step
Mincing Onions
and Eggs
1.Secure lid on container (without the
lid plug).
2. Select VARIABLE speed #3.
3.Turn machine ON; drop hard-boiled egg
white, yolk or quartered red onion onto
the blades while machine is running
and continue running until desired
texture/coarseness is reached. Mince in
small (one cup [240 mL]) batches for
best results.

Dry Chopping
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Chopping Carrots for Salads
1. Secure complete 2-part lid.
2. Cut 3 carrots into 1 to 2 inch (2.5 cm) pieces or use baby
carrots. Select VARIABLE speed #5 or #6.
3. Turn machine ON and remove lid plug. While machine is
running, drop one carrot piece at a time through the opening
in the lid and process until chopped.
4. Remove chopped carrots by turning container over and
gently tapping against a cutting board or a flat surface.
Grating Cheese for Pasta
1. Secure complete 2-part lid.
2. Cut cold cheese into 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) pieces. Measure 1 cup
(130 g). Select VARIABLE speed #5 or #6.
3. Turn machine ON and remove lid plug. While machine is
running, drop pieces of cold cheese through the opening in
the lid and process until grated.
4. Remove grated cheese by turning container over and gently
tapping against a cutting board or a flat surface.
simple dry chopping recipes to get you started

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The difference between wet chopping and dry chopping is that this
method uses water or another liquid as the medium that circulates the
items being chopped. Water draws the item into the blades resulting in
a uniform chop. The type of chop, whether coarse or fine, is determined
by the speed selected on the Variable Speed Dial. With wet chopping
you can easily prepare vegetables for soups, salads, stir-frying, side dishes
and coleslaw. Wet chopping is also the recommended preparation for
all raw vegetables where a uniform chop is required (e.g., salsa).
However, when wet chopping ingredients for salsa, the moisture
released by the vegetables allows the vegetables to circulate into the
blades, so no additional liquid is needed.
Chopping
Wet

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Chopping Cabbage for Slaw
1. Cut cabbage (green, red or both) in
1 1/2 inch (4 cm) wedges and place in
the container. Cover with enough water
to float cabbage off the blades.
2. Secure complete 2-part lid.
3. Place container with lid on motor base.
Set speed on HIGH. Turn machine
ON for 1 second and stop. If necessary,
repeat two to three more times.
Do not over process.
4. Drain cabbage and remove to a bowl.
Uses for chopped cabbage:
Coleslaw – Mix in your favorite dressing and
season to taste. (See the Salad Dressing section
in Whole Foods Recipes for Better Living.)
Soups – Add green cabbage to broth and simmer.
Salads – Toss with other vegetables.
Stir-fry – Add to your favorite recipes.
Side Dishes – Steam, cook, and use alone or
in combinations.
Wet Chopping
step-by-step