Vita-Mix XTG012 User's Manual
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1. SS SS SS Z SE CS ZOE if Ss o SS Saas S e Y 5 Ee Ss E e e r e SS E S S u V S SSS E D es un a Es Js V zi s D m zm ees tessa SS Li vu ES Gs Ee mi SS 5 0 7 4 RB M Ss SS BS BS Mm L K E SS pe Ss SS SS E e Se S E E RS o m lt E SS SS SS Ss Zeen ess m E 5S mo FOODSERVICE Owner s Manual Read And Save These Instructions Blending Station MP Maximum Performance Commercial Blender All Models IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 11 12 Read all instructions To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put motor base in water or other liquid Close adult supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Blending Station MP is notin use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning other than washing the container Never contact moving parts Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Call Vita Mix Service 800 4DRINK4 800 437 4654 or 440 235 0214 at once for possible replacement examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment If you live outside the United States or Canada contact your local Vita Mix Distributor or telephone the Vita Mix International Division at 1 440 782 2450 or email internatio2. Amps 15 Hz 50 60 Volts 220 240 VAC Watts 1300 1550 Hz 50 60 Volts 100 VAC J apan Watts 1300 Hz 50 60 23 Z roubleshooting 24 Top nine problems you can fix on your own 1 Problem Display Panel reads THERMAL SENSOR FAILURE 2 Problem Loud noise from blender container blade area e Container blades do not spin e Increased vibration e Leaking from bottom of container 3 Problem e Loud grinding noise from the blender motor 4 Problem e Machine will not run Display screen does not say READY 5 Problem e Machine starts then shuts off 6 Problem e Display Panel reads MOTOR LOCKED PROGRAM TERMNATED Solution 1 Turn the machine off and on again to reset the programming Solution 2 Call Vita Mix Customer Service Solution 1 Broken or worn drive socket Replace Item 891 Instructions are included with part Solution 2 Check blade assembly for loose damaged or knicked components and replace Solution 3 Tighten retainer nut on the bottom of the container Solution 1 Due to some faulty motor bearings your machine may need to be repaired Call Vita Mix Customer Service Solution 1 Double check to make sure power cord is firmly in power outlet Solution 2 Check to make sure the ON OFF switch is in the ON position Solution 3 Turn the ON OFF switch to OFF then ON to reboot the electronics Solution 1 Check to make sure there is po
3. factory settings A WARNING Please read all step before reprogramming Resetting the A PRE SET PROGRAM buttons will revert the six program buttons to times that are not optimized for the MP 48 container Use the program chip supplied with your machine and follow the instructions on page 6 for programming your machine with the correct MP programs 1 Enter the OWNER CONTROLS press the Vita Mix Logo MODE will appear in the display window Press the PRE SET buttons 1 and then 6 The display window will say COUNT TEMP TOTAL 2 Press the Vita Mix Logo two more times to reveal the instructions on resetting the PRE SET buttons 3 Press and hold button 4 until the DISPLAY WINDOW reads RESTORING PLEASE WAIT The PRE SET buttons are now reset to the original factory settings Lid Assembly NOTE Outside the United States and Canada your Blending Station MP may come with a different container configuration Two Part Lid 48 oz 1 4 liter Maximum Performance Container The two part lid is easy to clean and easy to put on take on off and seal To remove a fully latched lid lift the two tabs and pull upward and off e Twist the center lid plug to fasten or remove R Mion NOTE The Maximum Performance Container will not work on older Vita Mix machines If the container I does not fit on the centering pad and will not properly engage into the drive socket the container is not compatible with your machine C
4. a 20 amp outlet e 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1300 1550 Watts 100 VAC J apan 50 60 Hz 1300 Watts Blending Station dimensions 17 1 2 44 45 cm high with lid closed 21 1 2 54 7 cm high with lid open Case depth 12 3 4 32 39 cm with handle e Case width 9 1 2 24 13 cm Depth below counter 5 2 3 14 4 cm Recommended distance between machines 12 30 48 cm from the edge of each machine or as far apart as possible 9 1 2 24 3 cm 6 15 2 cm 5 2 3 14 4 cm IN COUNTER HOLE Cut 7 1 2 5 5 wide x 7 5 d emj deep 14cm x 19 cm 5 1 2 14 cm wide 11 1 n Counter Gasket 12 Gasket Installation Instructions 1 N LA gt UI Ny CO 8 Follow the instructions on page 10 on preparing the counter area for the installation of your In Counter Blending Station MP Also use the Template Sheet provided in your machine s original package to assist you in the placement and ventilation of your machine Lay the blender on its back with the motor pointing toward you Allow 1 2 in 3 5 cm of the motor base to hang over the edge of the counter top to facilitate easy fitting of the gasket Slide the power cord through the gasket with the groove of the gasket pointing toward the machine base Starting at one corner of the motor base press the gasket onto the motor base so that the groove in the gasket seats itself onto the ste
5. page 5 4 When done blending press the START STOP button to stop the motor Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before removing the lid and or container from the motor base 5 Remove the container from the motor base and serve the drink NOTE On all units the built in thermal sensor keeps track of how hot the motor gets and will warn the user and eventually shut down the motor if the motor is overheating When overheated the display will instruct the user to remove the container and run the machine until cool This takes about two minutes See page 25 Cooling the motor for complete instructions When overheating occurs review your techniques and instructions The motor may be getting hot when your recipes are too thick Consider adding more liquid and consult Vita M ix or your local Vita Mix Distributor for further assistance 16 B lade Agitator Assembly Blade Agitator Assembly The blade is sharp use caution when handling When inserting the blade assembly through the container bottom grip the blades with a soft cloth align the flat sides of the blade assembly with the flat sides of the container P lace the retainer nut back on the inserted blade assembly and tighten clockwise Do not force Do not attempt to disassemble blade assembly OUNCES Drive Spline Mates with drive socket on the motor base to turn the blade NOTE Removing and replacing your container while the coupling is still rotating will
6. the Motor Base the ON OFF switch controls the power to the machine With the machine plugged in switch the machine to ON to ready the machine for blending START STOP button Pressing START STOP once starts and runs the machine and turns the blades Press the START STOP button again to stop the machine and the blades NOTE Pressing one of the PRE SET PROGRAM buttons while the motor is running will also stop the machine SPEED CONTROL button Press the A button to gradually increase the speed of the blades in increments of 1 up to 100 Press the W button to gradually decrease the speed of the blades in increments of 1 down to 7 SPEED CONTROL is used to set the blending speed of the PULSE buttons see Instructions pg 15 and the START STOP button see Instructions pg 16 NOTE These settings will reset if the power is shut off PRE SET PROGRAM buttons These buttons numbered 1 thru 6 are pre programmed blending cycles designed for the most commonly made drinks Depending on the viscosity of the drink you are creating pressing one of the six PRE SET PROGRAM buttons will run the machine for a full cycle The machine will stop by itself when the cycle is complete A cycle varies in speed and length see the Instructions on page 14 for a complete description of the range of each PRE SET button Due to the difference of recipes your results may vary See page 6 for information on Custom Programming these six buttons DISPLAY WI
7. NDOW This area depending on what button is pressed displays a variety of operation messages A READY message appears when there is power to the machine OWNER CONTROLS A control panel accessible by pressing the Vita Mix logo Press once to reveal the mode message Press button 1 then 6 within five seconds to continue Once the correct code is entered the display will indicate the motor temperature NORM WARM HOT a usage count and a total The COUNT is a machine usage total and can be reset This can be used to keep a count of the number of drinks sold in a week day or even an hour To clear press and hold the pp START STOP button for 5 seconds The TOTAL keeps track ees ofthe machine usage including production and testing and cannot be cleared Press twice to reveal the name of the program controlling the PRE SET buttons If you are using the MP settings this will read VITA MIX SMOOTHIE PROGRAM EE e Press a third time to reveal an option to reset the EEN PRE SET buttons to the original factory settings Press a fourth time to exit and continue blending VITA MX SMOOTH uv m HIGH LOW PULSE button The pulse provides a guick increase or decrease in speed of the blades when blending Press H to increase the motor to speeds that range from 51 100 Press L to decrease the motor speed down to a range of 50 7 The PULSE button will override the running program as long as it is depressed Once released
8. ed Back cover and cover door with removable hinge design Cover door with removable hinge design Back cover with removable hinge design Sound reducing centering pad Drive socket Heavy duty retainer nut Agitator assembly XP blades Retainer nut wrench Metal screws 2 In Counter gasket Programming chip Blending Station MP NOTE Blade assembly drive socket and retainer nut are not compatible on other Vita Mix polycarbonate or stainless steel containers Other than the drive socket blade assembly and retainer nut this unitis not user serviceable Outside the United States and Canada your Blending Station MP may come with a different container configuration Contact your local Vita Mix distributor for part numbers 15 15603 15566 15 SS 15576 15585 891 m 8 8 557 15596 PGM121 18003 18005 18002 18004 19 Care and Cleaning 20 Care Note To ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita Mix product we recommend the following products when used as directed by the supplier Cleaning Products Supplier Solid Supra Solid Power Ecolab Inc St Paul MN Guardian Acclaim Solid Guardian Plus 800 352 5326 Solid Super Impact Solid Insure www ecolab com Diverpak Diversey Livonia MI Eclipse H2 800 521 8140 Ligui S afe L7 Acelekan Klenzade Products Poly Brite Divis
9. eed parts or repairs covered under this Service Contract call Vita Mix customer service immediately for instructions Proof of date of purchase may be reguired This does not cover abuse misuse tampering improper installation or extreme conditions The Vita Mix Service Contract includes the following 1 Only one extra drive socket to facilitate simple repairs and prevent down time is included and packaged with each machine 2 Additional drivers unless defective are not covered NOTE to determine if you have a defective part please order a replacement part through Vita Mix Customer Service and when the new part arrives return the old part in the same packaging Vita Mix will inspect the retumed part and if defective issue a refund for the price of the new part A part will be considered defective if no abuse or neglect was involved with its break Non defective parts sent to Vita Mix for inspection will not be returned if deemed unusable Service Contract covers functionality of the machine but not abuse or lack of recommended maintenance In Continental USA sender pays freight one way to Vita Mix Corporation Vita Mix Corporation pays UPS ground freight charges to return machine to sender Sender pays costs for special shipping requests Outside the Continental USA other service contracts may apply LA NOTE Limited Warranty and Service Contract are honored directly through the Vita Mix Corporation Cleveland Ohio USA N
10. ent exhaust Attach the vinyl duct to the bottom of your In C ounter Blending Station MP by forcing the end of the hose over the exhaust baffle of the unit Run the vinyl duct out of the cabinet for proper ventilation Do not vent hose into a wall ceiling or a concealed space of a building Multiple units should not vent to a common manifold unit but to separate places If running your Blending Station MP causes a suction on your cabinet door place a spacer in the door frame to allow proper intake of air A Do not use hose clamps or equivalent to attach exhaust hose on machine When cutting holes for placement of multiple In Counter units position the edge of the machines at least 12 30 48 cm apart to ensure quick cleaning and proper venting between machines In Counter installation for a 120 VAC unit also requires you to have at least one 20 amp outlet per machine under the counter available within six feet of the Blending Station MP 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line Consult an electrician for proper electrical needs e The In Counter Blending Station MP also requires a gasket provided in the machine s original package to be placed between the machine and the counter See page 12 for instructions A A DO NOT strike the blender when removing from the counter Electrical requirements 120 VAC 50 60 Hz e 15 Amps All 120 VAC Blending Stations MP are built using a U S three prong grounded cord and reguire
11. hine is not running ona long extension cord e The motor will stop and the message MOTOR HAS Mie de eves use izje OVERHEATED REMOVE THE CONTAINER THEN PRESS START will scroll across the display window while the words HOT SHUTDOWN will remain in the display window alerting you of the problem e The machine will not run until the container is removed and the motor has cooled Remove the container shut the cover door and press the START STOP button and run the machine Geer e When the motor is cool READY will appear in the display window If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions technical help is available by calling 800 4DRINK4 800 437 4654 or 440 235 0214 Outside the United States and Canada contact your local Vita Mix Dealer or contact Vita Mix International at 1 440 782 2450 Email international vitamix com or visit us at www vitamix com foodservice for two minutes 25 Warranty 26 Limited Warranty Vita M ix Corporation warrants your Commercial Blending Station MP to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase when used in accordance with the accompanying instruction booklet Provisions of this limited warranty are void if your Blending Station MP has been subjected to obvious abuse negligence accident alteration or failure to follow operating instructions or product exposure to abnormal or extreme conditions Cosmetic change
12. hip is fully inserted tum the chip in the opposite direction and try again 4 Remove the programming chip and return it to the original package UI Press one of the six PRE SET buttons to reveal in the DISPLAY WINDOW the name of the program drink Programming your In Counter Blending Station MP PRE SET buttons 1 Turn the machine on 2 Remove the container from the machine 3 Lift the machine from the bottom edges to reveal the motor and housing area With the machine facing towards you locate the slot underneath on the right hand side of the machine between the motor and the outer wall R Insert the custom programmed chip with the words THIS SIDE FACING TO THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE toward you and the silver contact bars up into the slot The DISPLAY WINDOW will read NEW MODULE Within 10 seconds the six PRE SET buttons will be re programmed and the DISPLAY WINDOW will read SAVED then READY If nothing happens when the programming chip is fully inserted turn the chip in the opposite direction and try again Remove the programming chip and return it to the original package Press one of the six PRE SET buttons to reveal in the DISPLAY WINDOW the name of am the program drink UI a N 8 Carefully place the Blending Station MP motor In Counter Custom Hole Programmed back into the hole in the counter Chip Resetting the PRE SET buttons to the original
13. indow NOTE Be sure to wring excess water out of cloth or sponge when cleaning around the controls drive socket or any electrical part Lid Separate the lid and plug then wash in warm soapy water Rinse clean under running water and dry Reassemble before use See pages 8 amp 9 Cover Door The cover can be removed see page 9 and cleaned by placing under running water and washed with a soft cloth Wipe dry and replace back on the base NOTE DO NOT wash cover door in dishwasher In Counter Gasket Carefully remove the gasket from under the blender In Counter model only Wash the gasket in warm soapy water rinse clean and let dry Reassemble before use See page 12 Make sure the gasket is seated properly against the blender and the counter CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 21 Care and Cleaning 22 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Container 1 To clean Fill pitcher 1 4 full with warm 110 F 43 C water and add a couple drops of dish soap Return container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid Run machine for 30 seconds Empty container Repeat this step NOTE For maximum container life do not wash in dishwasher Fill pitcher 1 4 full with warm 110 F 43 C water do not add soap Return container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid Run machine for 30 seconds Empty container If any solid residue remains remove the blade agitator assembly see page 17 and wash all container parts in warm
14. ion of Ecolab St Paul MN 612 293 2165 GlOowMBl Wesmar Company Inc Lustre NC 25 Seattle WA Lustre Plus 206 783 5344 www wesmar com PSRA41 D PSRA4LE Anderson Chemical Co Ligui Ware 1 Ligui Ware MC Litehfield MN D Flex Sur Met 800 366 2477 www andersonchemical com Rinse Aids Supplier SolidRinseDy Ecolab Inc St Paul MN Solid Brilliance 800 352 8140 J et Dry Rinse Dry www ecolab com Destainers Supplier NUWaTE asa er eho ee EN ed Diversey Livonia MI 800 521 8140 A DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents or concentrated bleach A when cleaning CARE NOTE Do not let mixtures liquids and food products dry within the container Rinse throughout use Drying product may lock around the blade and weaken tear the bearings seal when restarted Do not place containers in the freezer Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and or the immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container Motor Base 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Wash outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge which has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid dish soap Ivory Liguid or equivalent in warm water NEVER IMMERSE MOTOR BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID NEVER POUR WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID ON THE MOTOR BASE 3 Polish with a soft cloth Control Panel Gently wash the front panel with a soft cloth and a low pH balanced soap being careful not to scratch the Display W
15. matches the drink s viscosity Maintenance Tips NEVER bang the container against a surface to loosen the ingredients Remove the container from the base and use a rubber spatula to remove thick mixtures from the bottom of your container e NEVER shake or rattle a container in use while seated on the motor base e NEVER remove the container before the machine has come to a complete stop NEVER start the motor before the container is in place A The instructions appearing in this Owner s Manual cannot cover 4 A every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance 13 Y nstructions How to operate your Blending Station MP using the six Pre Set Programmed Buttons The following is the basic MP settings of the six PRE SET buttons your machine s PRE SET buttons may differ due to program revisions or if your Blending Station MP was programmed specifically for your business e Button 1 13 Blends thin drinks with just juice and ice Button 1 will ramp the blending speed to medium high for 13 seconds e Button 2 18 Blends light coffee drinks Button 2 will ramp the blending speed to high for 18 seconds e Button 3 20 Creates a specialty drink with a thick viscosity Button 3 will ramp the blending speed to high for 20 seconds e Button 4 15 This cycle is good for ice cream and regular coffee drinks Button 4 increases
16. n the sound of the machine or if a hard or foreign object comes into contact with the blades do not serve the drink Inspect your blade assembly for loose knicked or missing parts If parts are loose missing or knicked replace with a new blade assembly See page 17 5 Once one of the six PRE SET PROGRAM buttons is pushed the machine will start and stop automatically By pressing another PRE SET BUTTON or the START STOP button the machine will stop the blending cycle 6 During any of the blending cycles by pressing the PULSE H button the speed of the blending can increase up to 100 of the motor speed By pressing the PULSE L button during a blending cycle the speed of the motor can be decreased down to 7 Once released the motor speed will revert back to the blending cycle of the PRE SET PROGRAM NOTE Use the SPEED CONTROL buttons to set the speed of the PULSE buttons For example when the H or L PULSE button is pressed and held by simultaneously pressing and holding the A or W SPEED CONTROL button the motor speed will increase or decrease in 1 increments When the SPEED CONTROL button is released the PULSE button will remain setatthe selected speed until altered with the SPEED CONTROL buttons 7 When the cycle is complete the blender stops Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before removing the lid and or container from the motor base 8 Remove the container pour garnish and serve the drink How to operate you
17. nal vitamix com for a distributor in your country The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Vita Mix Corporation may cause fire shock or injury Do not use outdoors Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Keep hands and utensils out of the container while motor is running to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and or damage to the Blending Station MP A rubber scraper may be used but only when the Blending Station MP is not running CAUTION Blade is sharp Handle carefully e Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base Do not operate with loose knicked or damaged blades e To reduce the risk of personal injury never place blade assembly on motor base without blender container properly attached The maximum normal load is equivalent to the ounces liters listed on the container i e 48 oz 1 4 liter and substantially less with thick mixtures 13 Always operate with the lid in place 14 WARNING When processing hot liguids e The two part latching lid must be securely in place This allows Steam to escape naturally and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is turned on e Use caution with hot liquids Spraying from under the lid plug can occur or escaping steam may cause scalding Do not process hot liquids with the non latching lid 15 Display window area will scratch when contacted with a scouring
18. nch forward of its normal position b Slide the cover towards the back of the machine away from the Control Panel Make sure the side latches slide into their tracks c Push until back of cover is seated against the Motor Base Make sure the Back Cover is fully seated in the back and the side latches are in their grooves before inserting and tightening the mounting screws d Replace and firmly tighten the two 2 Back Cover mounting screws Figure D DO NOT overtighten DO NOT use the mounting screws to pull the Back Cover into position Doing so will cause damage Cover Door Back Cover O Mounting Screws gt 4 Hinge Back Cover Figure C Figure D ln Counter Installation 10 Preparing the counter area e Before cutting holes make sure that there is adequate clearance under the counter for the motor The motor will extend about 5 2 3 14 4 cm below the counter but itis best to allow atleast 10 25 5 cm from the under counter to shelves or any other equipment under the counter Also when using the removable cover design the back of the hole must be at least 6 15 2 cm from any wall to allow for cover door clearance An extra 6 5 16 5 cm of open space above the top of the cover will be needed for placement and removal of the In Counter machine and for custom programming the six PRE SET buttons If installing unit into a closed cabinet use a 4 dia 10 cm flexible vinyl duct dryer hose to v
19. on warranty repairs can be performed by any CFESA service center Call Vita Mix at 800 4DRINK4 800 437 4654 or 440 235 0214 Before returning this product for any reason including repair please first contact our Customer Service Department at 800 4DRINK4 800 437 4654 or 440 235 0214 to receive a Return Authorization Number Outside the USA contact your Vita Mix Distributor 27 VITA MIX CORPORATION Foodservice Division 8615 Usher Road Cleveland Ohio 44138 2103 USA www vitamix com foodservice 2004 Vita Mix Corporation No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopy recording or any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the Vita Mix Corporation Printed in U S A XTGO11 12 04
20. ontact Vita Mix for more information One Piece Lid optional 48 oz 1 4 liter Maximum Performance Container The one piece lid is easy to clean and easy to put on and take off e There is no lid plug for this lid e Add ingredients through port on top Figure B Cover with Removable Hinge Design Cover Door 1 The Cover Door can be removed by opening it until the door is horizontal Then gently spread the sides of the door over the round hinges and remove 2 To reinstall the Cover Door gently spread the sides of the door and place the door hinge cutouts over the round hinges Figure C Back Cover 1 To remove the Back Cover from the Blending Station a First remove the Cover Door from the unit as described above b Remove the two 2 Back Cover mounting screws located on the rear of the machine Figure D c From the rear of the machine firmly push the bottom of the cover forward towards the control panel keeping the bottom edge of the cover against the motor base DO NOT tilt or strike the cover during removal d Slide forward until the side latches on the front of the cover are released from the motor base DO NOT strike the cover to pop the side latches from their tracks Doing so will cause damage The cover must only be removed by sliding it forward towards the Control Panel 2 To replace the Back Cover on to the Blending Station a Place the Back Cover on the motor base approximately one 1 i
21. pad or sharp object Use a soft cloth to wipe the control panel area clean 16 The Blending Station MP cannot be cleaned with a water jet 17 Installation for a 120 VAC unit requires you to have at least one 20 amp outlet per machine available within six feet of the Blending Station MP 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line Consult an electrician for proper electrical needs SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Enjoy the safety of this grounded appliance The Blending Station MP U S power cord comes equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong wall outlet Figure A This cord will vary for countries outside the United States Adapters Figure B are available for two prong outlets Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the plug or power cord Consult your electrician if you are not sure if the wall outlet is grounded through the building wiring With a properly grounded two prong wall outlet ground the Blending Station MP by attaching the tab on the adapter to the wall outlet cover by means of the screw in the center of the cover Figure B A THREE PRONG A ADAPTERS ARE oe APE gt NOT TO BE USED a oe a IN CANADA l Figure A Figure B Control Panel Display Window Start Stop Speed Control Six Factory Pre Set Owner Controls High Low Pulse Programs Blending Station MP ON OFF switch Located on the side of
22. pped bottom edge of the motor base Working around the bottom edge of the motor base press the gasket onto the motor base until the entire perimeter of the gasketis firmly attached to the motor base Carefully place the blender into the hole in the counter Be sure that the gasket is properly seated on the motor base and against the counter top Do not secure the machine to the counter with bonding materials 4 This gasket was designed to protect your machine from water damage and to reduce noise Failure to properly install this gasket could result in moisture damage Back Front Blending Tips 1 If your recipe freezes up try reducing the amount of ice Compared to other blenders you do not need as much ice to make an equally frozen drink in a Blending Station MP Place liquids and soft foods in your container first Hard items and ice should be placed last Whole hard or frozen ingredients should be small Solid frozen fruit is extremely difficult to blend For best results use semi frozen fruit Using same size batches of semi frozen fruit and ice will keep your drinks consistent If you notice chunks reevaluate the batch size When creating recipes always allow for enough liquid to ease the blending process For recipes with minimal liquid use the Speed Control buttons to run the machine on its lowest settings until itis processing smoothly Finish blending by using one of the Pre Set Programs that best
23. r Blending Station MP using the Start Stop and Speed Control buttons Although using the PRE SET PROGRAMMED buttons is highly recommended for the best drink occasionally a drink may need special attention By using the START STOP button and the SPEED CONTROL button you can manually control the speed of the Blending Station MP CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 15 Y nstructions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of How to operate your Blending Station MP using the Six Pre Set Programmed Buttons section on page 14 2 The speed of the motor can be changed with ethe motor off ethe motor on Press the A or V buttons With the container in place press the until the desired speed START STOP button The machine percentage is displayed will begin blending 100 is the highest setting While the machine is running press and 7 is the lowest setting the A or W buttons When the START STOP button is until the desired speed pressed the motor will ramp percentage is displayed quickly to that speed 100 is the highest setting Blending can be stopped by and 7 is the lowest setting pressing the START STOP Release the SPEED CONTROL button at any time button and the motor will now run at the desired speed The blending can be stopped by pressing the START STOP button 3 The PULSE button can also be used to quickly increase the motor speed or decrease the motor speed See HIGH LOW PULSE button description on
24. s such as discoloration of parts of the product in the hands of the user or the effects of the use of abrasive cleaners will not be warranted or considered defects The cleaning or removal of food products along with any damage caused by allowing them to build up is not covered by this limited warranty Improper installation of the in counter model is not covered by this warranty Also this warranty is void if the Blending Station MP is put into a sound reduction chamber or otherwise prevented from receiving proper cooling In the event your Vita Mix appliance needs service or repair covered by the terms of this warranty please call the Vita Mix Corporation for shipping instructions The Blending Station MP must be sent in original or sufficient packaging This limited warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied No representative or any other person is authorized to make any other warranty or to assume any liability not strictly in accordance with the foregoing This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state Proof of purchase may be required to prove date of purchase Outside the Continental USA other warranties will apply Call or check with distributor for details In case of shipping damage notify the shipper or carrier immediately Service Contract This Blending Station MP includes a 1 Year Service Contract effective from date of purchase In the event your machine should n
25. soapy water Rinse and drain Reassemble before next step N LA A A DO NOT soak the blade agitator assembly 4 To sanitize If all solid residue is gone after step 2 or after completion of step 3 fill container 1 4 full with a sanitizing solution mix Return container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid Run machine on HIGH for 30 seconds Empty container 5 Return container to motor base and run machine empty for an additional 5 seconds Do not rinse after sanitizing R ecommended sanitizing solution 1 1 2 teaspoons Clorox or other institutional bleach in 2 quarts 2 0 liter water Important Check your blades daily for loose knicked or missing A parts If you find something is loose knicked or missing replace the blade assembly before use Do not tighten hex headed screw on top of blade assembly If loose replace blade assembly pecifications Blending Station MP On Counter Height of unit closed 22 55 88 cm Shipping weight 21 Ibs 9 534 kg Dimensions 22 High x 9 1 2 Wide x 10 1 2 Deep 55 88 cm x 24 3 cm x 26 67 cm Blending Station MP In Counter Height of unit above counter 17 1 2 44 45 cm closed Depth of unit below counter 5 2 3 14 4 cm Shipping Weight 18 Ibs 8 172 kg Dimensions 24 total Height x 9 1 2 Width x 12 1 2 Depth 60 96 cm x 24 3 cm x 31 75 cm NOTE For In Counter installation refer to pages 10 12 Power Requirements Volts 120 VAC
26. strip the drive spline teeth This partis NOT removable Retainer Nut Must be snug Use the available retainer nut wrench for best results Refer to the diagram below to remove or replace A Never use a blade assembly with loose damaged or knicked components Retainer Nut Removal The retainer nut is easily removed using the Retainer Nut Wrench To order a Retainer Nut Wrench please call your Vita Mix distributor and ask for Item 15596 To remove turn the container upside Using the Retainer Nut Wrench turn the wrench counter clockwise to loosen the nut Once loosened remove by hand To replace position retainer nut on top of blade assembly and hand tighten Then using the Retainer Nut Wrench tighten clockwise until it Stops If itis not tight enough you will notice increased container noise Retainer Nut Wrench 17 Parts List 18 Item 15569 15567 1159 15566 15574 15575 15576 18002 18003 18004 15579 891 15585 15598 15596 18005 15603 PGM121 Part 48 oz 1 4 liter MP Container without lid assembly or blade assembly 48 oz 1 4 liter MP Container blade assembly no lid assembly 48 oz 1 4 liter Lid plug 48 oz 1 4 liter sl MP Container blade assembly amp lid assembly 48 oz 1 4 liter 48 oz 1 4 liter jo Two part lid assembly Lid only no plug MP Container one piece lid lid plug not requir
27. the original program continues its cycle The PULSE high H and low L speed is set by using the SPEED CONTROL buttons To set while pressing and holding a PULSE button press the SPEED CONTROL A or button until the desired motor speed is reached The PULSE speed will remain at this setting until changed again with the SPEED CONTROL buttons Custom Programming The Blending Station MP is packaged with an MP smoothie programming chip Please keep the chip in a safe easily accessible spot and always keep itin the original package This chip is used to program your machine with the six smoothie programs optimized for the MP 48 container Although your machine comes from the factory pre set with the MP programs follow these instructions when using the supplied programming chip in the event your machines PRE SET buttons were altered Programming your On Counter Blending Station MP PRE SET buttons 1 Turn the machine on N Facing the front of the machine insert the custom programmed chip with the words THIS SIDE FACING TO THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE toward you and the silver contact bars up into the port located below the label area on the front of the Blending Station MP The DISPLAY WINDOW will read NEW MODULE i i Cust 3 Within 10 seconds the six PRE SET buttons will be Programmed re programmed and the DISPLAY WINDOW will read Chip SAVE D then READY If nothing happens when the programming c
28. to medium speed for 5 seconds and then ramps up slowly to high for 10 seconds e Button 5 20 Blend a regular smoothie on high Button 5 increases to medium speed for 10 seconds and then ramps up slowly to high for 10 seconds e Button 6 25 Blend thick frozen fruits amp hard ingredients for a thick but consistent smoothie Button 6 increases to medium speed for 10 seconds and then ramps up slowly to high for 15 seconds 1 Place liquids and soft foods in the machine s container first solid items and ice last Prepare food by cutting or breaking into 1 3 inch 3 8 cm pieces Frozen fruit especially should be as small as practical Thawed or partially thawed fruit is recommended We recommend PROGRAMMED button 5 or 6 for heavy duty blending 2 Set the container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad anchored to the base Motor must be completely stopped before positioning container Containers are not to be used for hard dry materials Avoid running the Blending Station MP with container empty 3 Always use a lid when blending If blending hot ingredients the lid must be securely in place 14 4 Select desired programmed setting by pressing any of the PRE SET BUTTONS 1 through 6 The machine will begin immediately to cycle through the selected program and turn off when the program is complete Each button has a different pre selected combination of speed and length for blending NOTE If you detect a change i
29. wer to the machine Solution 2 Call Vita Mix Customer Service Solution 1 Let the machine cool down for an hour then restart Solution 2 Call Vita Mix Customer Service if the machine does not work after sitting at room temperature for 24 hours 7 Problem e Machine is running irregular e Display panel reads garbage NO PROGRAM is displayed when a button is pushed e Button pressed starts the wrong program e Machine starts by itself A specific program button is defective e Machine was turned off for a day week or month and turned on but there is no power e Machine did not work right out of the box e Machine works but no information displayed on screen e Program buttons run the blender on the same speed 8 Problem e Display panel reads CORRUPTDATA 9 Problem Machine stops in the middle of its blend cycle and resets display panel reads VITA MIX GENERAL PROGRAM then READY Cooling the motor If the machine has overheated Solution 1 Turn the machine OFF and ON again to reset the programming Solution 2 Reset the machine to its original factory settings Follow the instructions on page 7 Solution 3 Try plugging the machine into a new outlet Solution 4 Call Vita Mix Customer Service Solution 1 A new programming chip is needed Call Vita Mix Customer Service Solution 1 Plug the machine into its own power supply Solution 2 Make sure the mac
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