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Dimensions:
Height of Motor Base: 8-1/2” (21.25 cm)
• with 64 oz (2 liter) Polycarbonate container and lid: 20” (50 cm)
• with 64 oz (2 liter) Polycarbonate container without lid: 18” (45 cm)
• with 48 oz (1.4 liter) Polycarbonate container and lid: 17-1/2” (46.75 cm)
• with 48 oz (1.4 liter) Polycarbonate container without lid: 9-1/4” (44.75 cm)
64 oz (2 liter) Polycarbonate Container with lid, no base: 12-3/4” (32 cm)
48 oz (1.4 liter) Polycarbonate Container with lid, no base: 10” (25.5 cm)
Dimensions: 8” W x 9” D x 20” H (20.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 51 cm)
Ship weight of machine: 13 lbs. (6 kg)
Power Requirements:
Volts: 120 VAC
Amps: 11.5
Hz: 50/60
The instructions appearing in this Owner’s Manual cannot cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.
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1. Problem:
• increased vibration
• leaking from bottom of container
• increased container noise
Solution #1:
Check blade assembly for loose, damaged
or nicked components and replace.
Solution #2:
Tighten retainer nut with screwdriver
moving clockwise until it is snug. See p. 10.
3. Problem:
• loud noise from blade area
• blades don’t spin
Solution:
Drive Socket may be broken. Check for a
fine crack down the center or worn teeth-
replace with a new drive socket. (Item #
802). Instructions are included with part.
4. Problem:
• Bar Boss/Timer Blender will not run
when START TIMER switch is
activated.
Solution:
Check ON/OFF switch to make sure the
switch is in the ON position. Note: START
TIMER switch is lit when power is on.
2. Problem:
• Machine will not run.
Solution #1:
Double-check to make sure power cord is
firmly in power outlet.
Solution #2:
Check to make sure switches are clean
and moving freely.
Solution #3:
The thermal protector may have turned the
machine off. Turn power off for up to 30
minutes to reset. Note: Cooling may be
quickened by placing the motor base in a
refrigerator or cool spot. (Unplug first). To
speed up the cooling process, try circulat-
ing the air with a fan or vacuum at the bot-
tom of the motor base.
Top four problems you can fix on your own
On Two-Step Timers:
Timer stops working if machine is overloaded on low speed. Reset by turning power
off for 15 seconds. Do not turn power off midway through a blending cycle. To interrupt
cycle, press START/STOP TIMER switch one time. See page 9.
If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions, technical help is available by
calling 800-4DRINK4 (800-437-4654). If you live outside the USA, contact your local
Vita-Mix distributor.
Volts: 220/240 VAC
Watts: 750-850
Hz: 50/60
Volts: 100 VAC
Watts: 900
Hz: 50/60