Vita-Mix VM0141 Blender User Manual


 
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1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in water or other
liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix
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machine is not in
use, before disassembling, when putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning, other than washing the container.
5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
6. Do not operate any machine that malfunctions, has a damaged cord or plug, has
been dropped, or is damaged in any manner. If you purchased your equipment in
the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, or Guam, call Vita-Mix Technical
Support, 800-886-5235 for examination, repair, possible replacement, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment. For all other countries, please contact your local
Authorized Vita-Mix Distributor, or contact the Vita-Mix International Division by
telephone (+1.440.782.2450) or email (international@vitamix.com) to locate a
distributor near you.
7. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation. Doing
so will void the warranty.
Alteration or modification of this product in any form is
not recommended as such may result in bodily injury.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a heated
oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage
the machine.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the Vita-Mix machine. A
rubber spatula may be used, but only when the Vita-Mix machine is not running.
The Vita-Mix accelerator tool may be used with the two-piece lid in place while the
motor is running.
12.
WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on motor base
without blender container properly attached.
13. The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces (liters) listed on the container,
i.e., 64 oz. / 2.0 L.
14. Container should not be more than 2/3 full when the accelerator tool is left in place
while blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending while accelerator
tool is in place.
15.
CAUTION:
Cooling problems resulting in thermal shut-off and eventual motor
damage may result if machine is operated in sound chambers other than those
approved by Vita-Mix.
Important Safeguards