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QUICKSTART GUIDE Simple tips for getting started with your new Vitamix machine
Welcome to the Vitamix Family
Thank you for choosing Vitamix for your home kitchen. Whether you’re creating healthier family meals or more inspired dinner parties, our machines are designed for your success. The following QuickStart Guide will help you get acquainted with your new high-performance blender. After this quick tutorial, please reach out to us with additional questions. We have a team of talented chefs and some of the best customer service representatives in the world who are eager to help you get the most out of your new machine. There’s always more to discover — find additional recipes and video demonstrations on our website and connect with the Vitamix community on our social pages.
From Our Engineers
As a family-owned company, the premium quality of our products is of the utmost importance. Before your blender left our warehouse, we thoroughly inspected every part and ran the motor to ensure its proper performance. During your first few uses, you may notice a slight burning odor as the motor is primed. This is completely normal and will dissipate quickly.
Owner’s Manual
A Vitamix machine is unlike any blender you’ve used before, so please read your owner’s manual for complete instructions. Keep in touch! Visit us at vitamix.com or call us at 800.848.2649
STEP
1
CLEANING Fill the container half-way with warm water, add a drop of dish soap, and secure the lid. Start the machine and slowly increase to its highest speed. Run for 60 seconds and rinse with warm water. Now you’re ready to start blending.
STEP
2
INGREDIENTS Add ingredients to the container in the order they’re listed in the recipe to ensure the fastest, smoothest blends. Use this guideline when creating your own recipes.
Ice & Frozen Ingredients Fruits & Veggies
Leafy Greens
Dry Goods (grains, seasonings, powders)
Liquids (water, juice, yogurt)
Note: If ingredients aren’t flowing, you may need to add a little more liquid from the recipe, whether it’s water, juice, broth, etc.
STEP
3
START-UP When starting your machine, hold at a low speed (1 or 2) for a few seconds until you see the blades “grab” ingredients that might be feeling a little shy. Then slowly increase the speed to where you need it.
STEP
4
SPEED Once the blades grab hold of ingredients, fight the instinct to remain at low speeds. High speeds create a faster, smoother blend. Don’t be afraid to crank it to 10.
STEP
5
TAMPER The tamper presses thick and frozen mixtures into the blades to keep them circulating. While the machine is running and the lid is on, remove the lid plug and insert the tamper through its opening. Don’t worry — the tamper won’t touch the blades.
STEP
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6
TIME
15
30
Blend for the full processing time suggested in the recipe. Most recipes are done in less than 60 seconds; soups and sauces in less than 7 minutes. Enjoy!
SIMPLE SMOOTHIES The perfect first blend for your new Vitamix machine, this easy smoothie recipe calls for pineapple, banana, green grapes, and spinach.
GOING GREEN SMOOTHIE ½ cup (120 ml) water 1 cup (150 g) green grapes ½ cup (75 g) fresh pineapple chunks, core included ½ banana, peeled 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, lightly packed ½ cup (120 ml) ice cubes 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in
the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1. 3. Start machine and slowly increase speed to Variable 10. 4. Blend for 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
Nutritional Information: Calories 110, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg,Sodium 50mg, Total Carbohydrate 28g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 19g, Protein 2g
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