Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 Blender User Manual


 
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1. Read all instructions, safeguards and warnings before operating the blender.
2. This blender is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used to prepare food for
commercial sale or for any other commercial use.
3. This blender is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. This blender is not intended for use by children, and close supervision is necessary when used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the blender.
5. Operate only when the blender is on a flat and stable surface, free from standing water. Do not let the
container, motor base or power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or counter.
6. Do not fill the container beyond its stated capacity. The maximum capacity is marked on the container.
7. Always begin blending with the lid and the lid cap firmly in place. Do not operate the blender with the lid
removed. The lid cap should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.
8. The tamper fitting your container can only be used when the lid is firmly locked in place. Use the lid and
the tamper that fit your container. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container
styles, types and sizes. If a tamper came with your container, it is the correct tamper for use with
the container.
9. Always start the blender with the Variable Speed Dial set to 1 and the High/Low switch in the Low position.
To avoid possible burns, never start on speeds above 1 or with the High/Low Switch in the High position when
blending hot liquids. Always blend hot liquids with the lid and lid cap firmly in place. Keep hands and other
exposed skin away from the lid cap when blending hot contents.
10. Never touch moving parts. Switch off the appliance and wait until the blades stop moving before removing the
container from the motor base and opening the container.
WARNING
To Avoid Injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual
before using this machine.
Basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Use an earthed outlet only.
DO NOT remove earth.
DO NOT use an adaptor.
DO NOT use an extension cable.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock.