Vitamix ASPIRE Owner's Manual

Vitamix ASPIRE Owner's Manual

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VITAMIX® ASPIRE™
Owner's Manual
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Vita-Mix
Corporation
®
8615 Usher Road
Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A.
1.800.848.2649 /+ 1.440.235.4840
vitamix.com • vitamix.co.uk • vitamix.ie

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  • Page 1 VITAMIX® ASPIRE™ Owner’s Manual Read and save these instructions Vita-Mix Corporation ® 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138-2103 U.S.A. 1.800.848.2649 /+ 1.440.235.4840 vitamix.com • vitamix.co.uk • vitamix.ie...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CO N T E N TS Contents ............................. 2 Let’s Get Started ........................3 Service and Registration .......................4 Important Instructions for Safe Use .................. 5 Parts and Features ........................8 Control Panel .......................... 10 About the Blades ........................11 Tamper ............................12 How to Use the Tamper ......................
  • Page 3: Let's Get Started

    Please read all the safety information, warnings and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started. Set your Vitamix machine on a dry, level surface. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF and that the machine is plugged into an earthed electrical outlet.
  • Page 4: Service And Registration

    S E RV I C E A N D R E G I ST R AT I O N Vitamix Service Record the model number and serial number of your Vitamix in the spaces provided below for future reference. These numbers can be found on the back of the motor base.
  • Page 5: Important Instructions For Safe Use

    I M P O RTA N T I N ST R U C T I O N S FO R SA F E U S E WARNING To Avoid Injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using this machine. Basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
  • Page 6 16. Do not operate with loose or damaged blades. Do not remove the blade assembly from the container. Contact your nearest Vitamix authorised service representative for service or replacement. 17. Do not use outdoors.
  • Page 7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR VITAMIX BLENDER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
  • Page 8: Parts And Features

    PA RTS A N D F E AT U R E S Lid Plug 2-Part Lid Lid Flap Container Blade Assembly Retainer Nut Centring Pad Drive Socket Motor Base High/Variable Switch Variable-Speed Dial On/Off Switch Control Panel Feet Tamper On/Off Switch: Always start the machine with the High/Variable switch in the Variable ( ) position and the Variable-Speed Dial pointed to 1.
  • Page 9 PA RTS A N D F E AT U R E S Container: Millilitres, ounces and cups are clearly marked. CAUTION: Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different   container styles, types and sizes. 2-Part Lid: The 2-part Lid is easy to put on and take off, and easy to clean. Always use the lid and the lid plug during blending.
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    CO N T R O L PA N E L High Variable ASPIRE On/Off Switch: Push up to turn On (|). Push down to turn Off (O). High/Variable Switch: High ( ) is the fastest speed available. Switch to ) to activate the variable speeds. Always make sure that the...
  • Page 11: About The Blades

    A B O U T T H E B L A D E S The wet-blade container comes as standard with the Vitamix machine. The blade is identified by a “W” for wet. This blade is used for most of your recipes.
  • Page 12: Tamper

    TA M P E R CAUTION Rotating Blades Can Cause Damage. Lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your machine. How to Determine the Tamper to be Used with Your Container Each type of tamper is designed to be used safely and effectively with a particular container.
  • Page 13 IF THE TAMPER TOUCHES THE BLADES AT ANY ANGLE - DO NOT USE THE TAMPER WITH YOUR CONTAINER. If you do not have the correct tamper for your container, call Vitamix Customer Services on +1.800.848.2649 or +1.440.235.4840, or email service@vitamix.com to order a new tamper.
  • Page 14: How To Use The Tamper

    H OW TO U S E T H E TA M P E R WARNING Rotating Blades Can Cause Severe Injury. DO NOT put hands, spatulas • etc. into the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base. •...
  • Page 15: Hints For Setting Speeds

    H I N TS FO R S E T T I N G S P E E DS Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable ( ) position and with the centre Variable Speed Dial on 1. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed depending on the recipe used.
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S Wet-Blade Container Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purées, batters, and for wet chopping. Make sure that the Variable-Speed Dial is set to 1. Load the container before placing it on the motor base.
  • Page 17 O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S Dry-Blade Container If purchased, your dry blade container should only be used for hard, dry materials such as grain, and for kneading dough. Make sure that the Variable-Speed Dial is set to 1.
  • Page 18: Care And Cleaning

    C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Container: To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning, below. This will clean the unit and break in the motor. Normal Cleaning: Fill the container half full of warm water and add a few drops of washing-up liquid to the container.
  • Page 19: Recycling Information

    R E CYC L I N G I N FO R M AT I O N This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer and complies with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Your Vitamix motor is designed to be protected from overheating and overcurrent conditions during use. Both features will shut off the motor. The motor will possibly emit a slight odour. Follow the procedures below to reset the motor for either situation.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    Machine or component part of the Machine free of charge. If, in Vitamix’s sole discretion, the failed Machine or component part of the Machine cannot be repaired, Vitamix will elect to either (A) replace the Machine or relevant component free of charge or (B) refund the full purchase price to the owner.
  • Page 22 Purchaser is responsible for the costs of special shipping requests. PLEASE NOTE it is essential that the Machine be received by Vitamix no later than the last day of the Guarantee period. Late claims will not be...
  • Page 23 Additional written copies of this Guarantee can be obtained by writing to either address listed above. Please include a stamped and self-addressed envelope for each copy of the Guarantee requested. This Guarantee applies to Machines purchased from an authorized retailer of Vitamix within the UK and Ireland.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1000-1200 W Dimensions: Height: 44.2 cm/17.4 in. (with 1.4 L/48 oz. container in place) Width: 18.4 cm/7.25 in. Depth: 22.2 cm/8.75 in. When applicable: To see the complete line of Vitamix products, ® visit vitamix.com. Vita-Mix Corporation ®...

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