Vitamix PROFESSIONAL SERIES 500 Manual de usuario

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 or vitamix.com.au

PROFESSIONAL SERIES™ 500

Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Let’s Get Started .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Service and Registration...................................................................................................................................4

Important Instructions for Safe Use............................................................................................................. 5

Parts and Features .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................................9

About the Blades.................................................................................................................................................11

Tamper ....................................................................................................................................................................12

How to Use the Tamper....................................................................................................................................13

Hints for Setting Speeds................................................................................................................................. 14

Operating Instructions......................................................................................................................................15

Care and Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................19

Warranty............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Recycling Information......................................................................................................................................22

Notes.......................................................................................................................................................................23

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................24

CONTENTS

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 17 to prepare your machine for use. Always clean your machine before the first use.

LET’S GET STARTED

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

For customer service and registration in Australia and New Zealand, please contact your local distributor

including:

Peter McInnes Pty Ltd

Free Call 1800 990 990 AUS, 0800 881 200 NZ

From Mobiles: (02) 4902 6500 (when calling from mobiles)

Manufactured by Vita-Mix Corporation

vitamix.com.au (English only) / vitamix.com (English only) / service@vitamix.com (English only)

SERVICE AND REGISTRATION

1. Read all instructions, safeguards, and warnings before operating blender.

2. This blender is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used to prepare food for

commercial sale or in other commercial uses.

3. This blender is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

4. This blender is not intended for use by children and close supervision is necessary when used near

children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the blender.

5. Operate only when the blender is on a ﬂat and stable surface, free from standing water. Do not let

the container, motor base or power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or

counter.

6. Do not ﬁll the container beyond its stated capacity. The maximum capacity is marked on the

container.

7. Always begin blending with lid and lid plug ﬁrmly in place. Do not operate blender with the lid

removed. The lid plug should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.

8. The tamper ﬁtting your container can only be used when the lid is ﬁrmly locked in place. Use the

lid and the tamper that ﬁt your container. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between

different container styles, types, and sizes. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct

tamper for use with the container.

9. Always start the blender with the variable speed dial set to 1 and the High/Low switch in the low

position. Never start on speeds above 1 or with the High/Low Switch in the the high position when

blending hot liquids to avoid possible burns. Always blend hot liquids with the lid and lid plug ﬁrmly in

place. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid plug when blending hot contents.

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand instruction manual before

using this machine.

Basic safety precautions should be followed,

including the following.

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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Always disconnect power before

cleaning motor base or when not in use.

Do not put the motor base in water or

other liquid.

Failure to follow instructions can cause

death or electrical shock.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard, Risk of Fire or Injury.

Do not alter or modify any part of the motor base or container.

Do not use attachments not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix.

Failure to follow instructions can cause electrical shock, ﬁre or

injury.

10. Never touch moving parts. Switch off the appliance and wait until the blades stop moving before removing

the container from the motor base and opening the container.

11. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from power supply before changing accessories or approaching

parts that move in use.

12. Do not leave or store foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug in the container.

Starting the blender with a foreign object in the container will damage the blender and may cause injury.

13. Do not operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

14. Blades are sharp. Use extreme care when emptying the bowl and during cleaning to avoid injury.

15. 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 container is removed

from the motor base and the blades are not moving.

16. Do not operate with loose or damaged blades. Do not remove blade assembly from the container.

Contact your nearest Vitamix authorized service representative for service or replacement.

17. Do not use outdoors.

18. 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 damage to the container and

motor overheating.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

Lid Plug

2-Part Lid

Lid Flaps

64 oz. / 2 L

Container

Blade

Assembly

Retainer Nut

Centering Pad

Drive Socket

Pulse Function

Start / Stop

3 Programs &

Variable Speed

Control

Motor Base

Feet

Tamper

On / Off Switch: The On / Off (or Power) Switch is on

the front of the machine base. The On / Off Switch

controls the power to the machine.

Start / Stop Switch: Pressing down on the

Start / Stop Switch will initiate the blending

process. Pressing down on the Start / Stop Switch

again will stop the blending process.

Variable Speed Dial: The center Variable Speed Dial

serves two functions; the use of three programs or the

use of ten variable speed settings.

Pulse Switch ( ): The Pulse Switch can be used

when using Variable Speeds or Programs.

Container: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly

marked.

CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not

interchangeable between different container

styles, types, and sizes.

2-Part Lid: The 2-part Lid is easy to put on and

take off and easy to clean. Always use the lid and

the lid plug when the machine is in operation.

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: The tamper allows you to accelerate the

process of very thick and / or frozen mixtures that

cannot be processed in a regular blender. Using

the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air

pockets from forming during blending.

PARTS AND FEATURES

WARNING

Rotating Blades Can

Cause Severe Injury.

DO NOT reach into container

while machine is running.

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.

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. They are ﬂexible, and return to position after the

cord is lifted out.

Front

Back

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. On / Off Switch (l) / (

The On / Off Switch controls the power to the machine base.

The On / Off Switch

is located on the front of the machine.

After plugging in the unit, make sure the marker on the Variable

Speed Dial is pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial and move the On / Off Switch to the On

position.

Move the On / Off Switch to the Off position at night and whenever the machine will be left unattended.

If the On / Off switch is moved to the Off position to stop a program mid-cycle, wait 30 seconds for power to

recycle and the timer to reset before moving the On / Off switch to the On position.

2. On / Off Light: The On / Off light is located on the front of the machine above the On / Off switch. When

lit, the machine is plugged in and the On / Off switch is in the On position. The light will ﬂash when a

program is near completion.

3. Start ( ) / Stop ( ) Switch:

After the marker on the Variable Speed Dial is rotated off of the Stop Symbol ( ) to either

Variable Speed 1 or a Program setting, press the Start / Stop Switch to start the machine and initiate the

blending process. Pressing the Start / Stop Switch again will stop the blending process.

Programs can be interrupted by pushing down the Start / Stop switch at any time. If reactivated by pushing down

the Start / Stop switch, the program will start at the beginning.

4 5

CONTROL PANEL

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.

Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.

4. Pulse Switch ( ):

Variable Speed: Pressing down on the Pulse Switch will cause the machine to blend at the speed setting shown on

Variable Speed Dial for as long as the Pulse Switch is held down.

Programs: The Pulse function can be used when a program is selected. Pushing down the Pulse switch when a

program is selected will cause the machine to run at 50% of high power for as long as the Pulse switch is pushed

down.

5. Variable Speed Dial:

The Variable Speed Dial serves two functions; the use of three programs settings or ten variable speed

settings.

• To use programs: rotate the Variable Speed Dial to the left to the desired program.

• To use Variable Speed:

a. Rotate the Variable Speed dial right to 1.

b. Press down on the Start / Stop switch.

c. Rotate the Variable Speed dial between 1 and High during the blending cycle to increase or decrease

the speed of the blades.

d. At the end of the blending cycle, rotate the marker on the Variable Speed dial back to the Stop

Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.

6. Programs:

Your machine is equipped with three program settings for the most commonly used recipes. Rotating the Variable

Speed Dial left of center allows you to select a program for Smoothies, Frozen Desserts, and Hot Soups. These

programs are optimized for these recipe categories, but may also work well with other recipe choices.

CONTROL PANEL

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