Vita-Mix NA Blender User Manual


 
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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.
CONTROL PANEL
3. 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.
4. Variable Speed Dial:
The Variable Speed Dial serves two functions; the use of five 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 to the right or left during blending 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.
5. Programs:
Your Vitamix is equipped with five 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, Soups, Purées, and a
Cleaning cycle. These programs are optimized for these recipe categories,
but may also work well with other recipe choices.