To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using this machine. Basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
ONLY use an earthed outlet.
DO NOT remove the earth.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cable.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING THE BLENDER.
1.
Read all instructions.
2.
To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put the motor base in water
or any other liquid.
3.
Close adult supervision is necessary when the machine is used by or near
children.
4.
Unplug the power cable from the socket when the Vitamix® machine is not
in use, before disassembling, when putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning (other than washing the container).
5.
Never come in contact with moving parts, especially the blades.
6.
Do not operate the machine if it malfunctions, has a damaged cable or plug, has
been dropped or is damaged in any manner. If you purchased your equipment
in the U.S.A., call Vitamix Technical Support on 800 886 5235 for examination,
repair, possible replacement or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you
purchased outside of the U.S.A., please contact your local authorised Vitamix
Distributor, or contact the Vitamix International Division on +1 440 782 2450 or
7.
Do not use any attachments that are not recommended or sold by Vitamix.
Doing so will void the warranty. Alteration or modification of this product
in any form is not recommended, and as such may result in bodily injury.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9.
Do not let the power cable touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a
table or work surface.
10.
Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electric hob, in a heated
oven, or allow the machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can
damage the machine.
11.
Keep hands and utensils out of the container while the motor is running
to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the
Vitamix machine. A rubber spatula may be used, but only when the Vitamix
machine is not running.
12.
WARNING: 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, nicked or damaged blades – replace
immediately.
•
To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place the blade assembly on
the motor base without properly attaching the Vitamix container.
13.
The maximum capacity is equivalent to the litres listed on the container,
i.e. 1.4-litre, and is substantially less with thick mixtures.
Always operate the Vitamix machine with the lid in place and securely
14.
attached.
15.
The display window area will scratch when it comes into contact with a
scouring pad or sharp object. Use a soft cloth to wipe the control panel area
clean.
16.
The machine cannot be cleaned with a water jet.
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17.
It is recommended that for a 120 V installation, you have at least one 20 amp
outlet per machine, available within 1.8 m/6 ft. of the Vitamix. 220 V and
100 V units require a dedicated line. Consult an electrician for proper
electrical needs.
18.
CAUTION: Turn off the power or unplug the machine before touching
movable parts. Shut off the power switch at night or whenever the machine
is left unattended .
Save These Safety Instructions
•
The Vitamix blender's US power cable comes equipped with a three-prong
(earthed) plug which mates with a standard three-prong wall socket (Figure A).
This cable will vary for countries outside the USA.
• Adapters (Figure B) are available for two-prong outlets. Do not cut or remove the
third (earth) prong from the plug or power cable.
• Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall socket is earthed through
the building's wiring. With a properly earthed two-prong wall socket, earth the
machine by attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of
the screw in the centre of the cover (Figure B).
WARNING!
Three-prong adapters are not to be used in Canada.
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