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Automatic Overload Protection
Your Vitamix machine is equipped with a special feature: Automatic Overload Protection. This built-in
feature is designed to protect the motor and prevent your machine from overheating. That means peace
of mind for you as a Vitamix owner. When engaged, this Automatic Overload Protection will cause the
motor to shut off and possibly emit a light odor.
If your Automatic Overload Protection should ever be activated, refer to page 8 in this manual to easily
reset your machine.
Tips to prevent “overloading” your Vitamix machine:
• ProcessonlyVitamixrecipeswhenlearningtousethemachine
• Donotprocessrecipesatlowerspeedsthanrecommended
• Donotprocessrecipesathigherspeedsthanrecommended
• Donotprocessrecipeslongerthanrecommended
• Useyourtampertoprocessthickermixturesandkeepingredientsmovingaroundand
through the blades
Retainer Nut Loosening
In the event that the retainer nut at the bottom of your container loosens and no longer securely holds the
blade assembly in place, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE CONTAINER. Call Vitamix Customer Service at
1-800-848-2649 or 1-440-235-4840, or your local dealer immediately for instructions.
Variable Speed Reset
If the Variable Speed Function is not working and the blades only rotate at the lowest speed (Variable
Speed 1) the blender must be reset.
To reset the machine and reactivate the Variable Speed Function:
1. Switch the Start/Stop Switch to Stop ( ).
2. Turn the Variable Speed Dial back to 1.
This will reset the Variable Speed Function. When you move the Start/Stop switch to the Start position,
you will have full use of all variable speeds.
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