Vitamix Perfect Blend User manual

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SMART SCALE AND INTERACTIVE RECIPE APP
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Visit the “Help” section of the Perfect
Blend app for detailed instructions and
tutorials.
USING THE STANDALONE TIMER
Your Perfect Blend scale comes with a standalone kitchen timer.
To set the time
1. Touch the Timer button. The LCD changes to display 00:00
and 0hr.
2. Touch and hold the Timer button. The seconds digits begin
blinking. Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the
seconds.
3. Touch the Timer button again. The minutes digits begin
blinking. Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the minutes.
4. Touch the Timer button again. The hour digit begins blinking.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the hours.
5. Touch the Timer button again. The timer starts counting down.
(Note: You can skip setting minutes or hours by touching and
holding the Timer button. The timer will start immediately.)
6. If you touch the Timer button while the timer is running, the
LCD display will switch to displaying weight and you can use
the scale normally. The timer will continue running in the
background.
7. When the timer reaches zero, the scale will begin beeping and
flashing the LCD. Touch the Timer button to silence the scale.
8. To reset a running timer, touch and hold the Timer button.
Until you turn the scale off, the timer will remember the last value you
set and default to that value the next time you set it.
BATTERY INFORMATION
1. Install only new batteries of the same type in your product.
2. Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the
battery compartment, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause
batteries to leak.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries.
4. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc) or Rechargeable
(Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
5. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.
MICRO-USB POWER INPUT
Your Perfect Kitchen PRO scale includes a Micro-USB jack for power.
Connect the Micro-USB jack to a 5 Volt power source, such as a
mobile phone charger, using a standard Micro-USB cable (cable and
power supply not included). Batteries are not required when the scale
is powered from the Micro-USB jack.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
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interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference; and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The distributor warrants the scale (and scale only) to be free from defects in
functionality, materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser
and only to the scale used in normal use and service. If the scale is found to be
defective, the distributor's only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair
or replacement of the scale at the distributor's discretion, provided that the scale
has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, modifications, alterations,
neglect or mishandling. This warranty shall not apply to any scale that is found to
have been improperly installed, set up, or used in any way not in accordance with
the instructions supplied with the scale. This warranty shall not apply to a failure
of the scale as a result of an accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, faulty
installation, or any other failure not relating to faulty material or workmanship.
This warranty shall not apply to the finish on any portion of the scale, such as
surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear. This
warranty will not apply to the stand or smoothie cups provided. The distributor
does not warrant and specifically disclaims any warranty, whether expressed or
implied, of fitness for a particular purpose, other than the warranty contained
herein, including, without limitation for the stand and smoothie cups. The
manufacturer specifically disclaims any liability and shall not be liable for any
consequential or incidental loss of damage, including any labor/expense costs
involved in the replacement or repair of said product. For warranty claims,
please contact Vita-Mix Corporation Customer Service Department at 800-848-
2649.
Designed in Washington, USA. Made in China.
iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
Perfect Blend is a registered trademark of Perfect Company.
Vitamix and swirl logo are trademarks of Vita-Mix Management Corporation.
Perfect Blend™
Includes:
one (1) scale
one (1) device stand
two (2) Smoothie cups
Not included:
Micro-USB cable
Batteries
Smart device

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CARE
CLEANING – Never immerse the scale in water; simply wipe it with a damp cloth.
The scale is not dishwasher safe.
STORAGE – Do not place heavy objects on top of the scale during storage.
Doing so may affect the accuracy of the scale.
STATIC – In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may
malfunction. In this case, please remove the batteries and wait for 5 minutes and
then replace the batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS
Batteries 3 x 1.5V AA/LR6 (not included)
Maximum Weight Capacity 6000 grams/13 lbs.
Bluetooth Range 50 feet*
*Depends on connected mobile device and other devices nearby that may cause interference
Weight resolution, grams 0.1 g
Weight resolution, ounces 0.005 oz
Weight resolution, pounds+ounces 0.01 oz
SETUP AND USE
Insert the batteries
The battery compartment is on the bottom of the scale. Remove the battery door
and insert 3 x 1.5v AA/LR6 batteries (not included) matching polarity icons with
those on the battery compartment. Replace the battery door.
Auto shut-off
After 5 minutes of inactivity, the scale will shut off automatically.
Maximum Weight
When maximum weight capacity for the scale (6 kg/13 lbs) is exceeded, the
display will show “OL”. Remove weight from scale immediately.
System requirements
Go to http://www.makeitperfectly.com/compatibility for the latest list of
compatible devices and system requirements.
CONNECTING THE SCALE TO PERFECT BLEND APP
Download the free Perfect Blend app
Go to the iTunes App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android)
to download the Perfect Blend app.
CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH
To connect the scale to Perfect Blend app
The Perfect Blend Scale uses Bluetooth Smart to connect to the Perfect
Blend app on your smart phone or tablet. To connect the scale to your
device:
1. Make sure your smart device has Bluetooth turned on.
2. Start the Perfect Blend app.
3. From the Main Menu, select Settings.
4. Turn on the scale.
5. In the Perfect Blend app Perfect Blend will appear in the Bluetooth
Scales list. Touch it to connect.
6. When the Bluetooth icon on the scale’s LCD screen stops blinking
and the app shows a check mark next to Perfect Blend the scale is
connected.
Perfect Blend app will remember the last scale it connected to and attempt
to reconnect to it the next time you start the app.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Using with multiple devices
Your Perfect Blend Scale can connect to one device at a time. If you are
having trouble connecting, make sure the scale is not connected to a
different device.
The Bluetooth icon on the scale's display should be flashing, and the
scale should not display Pour.
If your scale is still connected to a previously used device, quit all of the
Perfect apps running on that device. The scale will disconnect automatically.
Connecting and disconnecting manually
You can connect to or disconnect from a Perfect Blend scale manually in the
Perfect Blend app. Touch the scale icon to the right of the search box to
open the Available Scales list.
The app will display a check mark next to the scale it's currently connected
to (Vitamix Scale).
Touch "Vitamix Scale" in the list to connect to or disconnect from it.
Disconnect using the scale
You can force the Perfect Blend scale to disconnect from the device it
is connected to by touching and holding the scale's Bluetooth button
for four seconds.
Note: ALL BUTTONS ARE TOUCH SENSITIVE. Gently touching a button
(rather than pressing) will activate its feature.
1. Timer/Set: Select timer mode
(see Using the Standalone Timer).
Used to start and stop the in-app timer.
2. Bluetooth: Hold until scale beeps to disconnect a Bluetooth Device
(see Disconnect Using the Scale).
3. On/Unit/Up:
• Touch and hold to turn scale on. You will hear an audible "beep".
• Touch to switch between units (g, oz, lb+oz).
• When connected to the app, use to select the next recipe block or
manually advance.
4. Off/Zero/Down:
• Touch and hold to turn the scale off.
• Touch once to zero the scale.
• When connected to the app, use to select the previous recipe block.
5. Weight bar graph: Indicates the total weight as a percentage of the
scale’s maximum capacity (6kg/13lbs). When connected to the app,
it indicates the percentage weighed of the current ingredient.
6. Numeric display: Shows weight in scale mode, or minutes:seconds in
timer mode.
7. Numeric Pounds/Hour display: Shows pounds when the unit is set to
lb+oz; shows hours when the scale is in timer mode.
8. Bluetooth connectivity indicator: Blinks to indicate that the scale is
visible for a mobile device connection. Remains on when a connection
has been made. See Connecting with Bluetooth.
9. Timer indicator: Indicates the scale is in timer mode and the numeric
display is showing time
(see Using the Standalone Timer). .
10. Units indicator: Indicates whether the numeric display is showing
grams or ounces.
11. Battery level indicator: 3-segment display indicates remaining battery
power. An empty, blinking battery indicates 10% power remaining. If
the battery level reaches 0%, the scale will display "batt" and then turn
off. Replace the batteries to restore normal operation.