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Problems:
Increased vibration
Leaking from bottom of container
Increased container noise
Possible Actions:
a. Check blade assembly for
loose, damaged or nicked
components and replace.
b. Tighten retainer nut with retainer
nut wrench moving clockwise until
it is snug. See page 15.
Machine will not run a. Double-check to make sure power cord
is firmly in power outlet.
b. Check to make sure the On/O Switch
is in the on position. Check to make sure
switches are clean and moving freely.
c. The thermal protector may have shut
the machine o. Turn power o for up
to 45 minutes to reset. Note: Cooling
may be quickened by placing the motor
base in a cool spot. (Unplug first.) Try
circulating the air with a vacuum or fan
aimed at the bottom of the motor base.
Loud noise from blade area
Blades don’t spin
a. Drive socket may be broken. Check
for a fine crack down the center or
worn teeth, replace with a new drive
socket (Item #891). Instructions are
included with part.
b. Blade bearings need to be replaced.
Spin the blades using the drive spindle
at the bottom of the container. If blades
spin freely with no resistance, replace
blade assembly. See page 15.
c. Drive spindle on the blade assembly
may be worn. Check for worn teeth on
the drive spindle of the blade assembly.
Replace blade assembly. See page 15.
Loud grinding noise from the
blender motor
Motor bearings need to be replaced.
Call Vitamix® Customer Service.
Machine does not start
when safety interlock is
engaged. (select machines)
a. Double-check to make sure power cord
is firmly in power outlet.
b. Check to make sure the On/O Switch
is in the on position. Check to make sure
switches are clean and moving freely.
c. Make sure the Safety Lid is in the
lowered position and the lid is firmly
seated in the motor housing slots.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problems:
Machine is running irregularly
Machine starts by itself
Machine was turned o for a
period of time and turned on,
but there is no power
Machine did not work right
out of the box
Setting selected starts
the wrong program
(Programmable model only)
Possible Actions:
a. Try plugging the machine
into a new outlet.
b. Reset the machine to its original
factory settings. See page 12.
(Programmable model only)
c. Machine may stop working if it is
overloaded on low speed. To cool
the motor, reset by turning power
o for up to 45 minutes.
d. Call Vitamix Customer Service.
If you cannot fix your machine with these suggestions, technical help is available
by calling Vitamix® technical support at 800-886-5235. If you purchased your
equipment outside the U.S.A., contact your local Vitamix Distributor or telephone the
Vitamix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or email international@vitamix.com
for a distributor in your country. For online help, visit www.vitamix.com/foodservice.
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IMPORTANT NOTES!
The automatic overload protection shuts the motor o when the resettable circuit
breaker pops out. It does so to protect the motor from overheating. If the motor
shuts o, it could be do to:
Recipe being too thick
Recipe having too many ingredients in it.
Recipe was being processed too long at too low a speed
Thermal Protector: The thermal protector may shut the motor oto protect
it from overheating. To restart, wait for motor to cool down with the power o
(up to 45 minutes). Cooling may be quickened by placing the motor base in a cool spot.
(Unplugrst.) To speed up the process, try circulating the air with a vacuum or fan
aimed at the bottom of the base. If the motor seems to be overheating but the thermal
overload protector has not turned the machine o, stop the machine and remove the
container from the base. Set the dial to #10 for the Variable Speed machine or press the
pulse switch for the Programmable machine. Turn the machine on and let the machine
run for 1 minute. Be careful never to touch any moving parts while in use.
If both protection devices are activated, follow the instructions for resetting the circuit
breaker, and then cool the motor according to the instructions for the thermal protector.
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