Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 Blender User Manual


 
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Wet-Blade Container
The Wet-Blade Container is designed for processing liquids, including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soup,
purées and batter.
Before using this container with Programmes or the Variable Speed option, always begin with the Variable
Speed Dial pointing to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
1. Move the On/Off switch to the On position.
2. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods in the container first,
then solid items and, finally, ice. Although not necessary for blending, you may want to cut or break food
into smaller pieces for more precise measurement of ingredients.
3. Fasten the 2-part lid securely. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper
is inserted through the lid cap opening). Make sure that the lid is securely latched, especially when
blending hot ingredients.
4. With the motor off, set the wet-blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centring pad.
Never attempt to put a container onto an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a
container properly in place.
5. Use the Variable Speed Dial to select a function.
Variable Speed - Rotate the dial to the right of centre to Variable Speed 1.
Programmes - Rotate the dial to the left of centre to the desired programme.
6. Activate the blades by pressing the Start/Stop Switch. Your container may shift as it is aligned.
Variable Speed - slowly rotate the Variable Speed Dial to the right to the desired speed.
Programmes - The programme blending speeds and duration vary and will stop automatically at
the end of the programme. Programmes can be interrupted by pushing down the Start/Stop switch
at any time. If reactivated by pushing down the Start/Stop switch, the programme will start at the
beginning.
7. If the mixture stops circulating, you may have trapped an air bubble. To resolve, insert the tamper
through the lid cap and stir until it “burps”. If this does not work, press the On/Off switch to stop the
motor. Remove the container from the motor base and use a rubber spatula to press the air bubble away
from the blades. Return the container to the motor base, replace the lid and continue blending.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS