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Variable Speed

Before using the Variable Speed option, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial

marker pointing to the Stop Symbol (

) at the top of the dial.

1. Rotate the dial to the right to Variable Speed 1.

2. To activate the blending process, press down on the Start/Stop Switch.

3. Slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to the desired speed, depending on the

recipe used.

4. At the end of the blending cycle, rotate the Variable Speed Dial back to the

Stop Symbol (

) at the top of the dial.

Use the highest setting stated in the recipe for as much of the processing

time as possible to make smoothies, soup, shakes, frozen mixtures, purées,

nut butter, and for grinding grain. Processing times will generally be less than

one minute (most take less than 30 seconds). The higher speed provides

the best quality of reﬁnement, breaking down ice, frozen fruit, whole fruit or

vegetables, and grains to a smooth, lump-free consistency.

Blending for too long at too low a speed setting will overheat the machine and

cause the Automatic Overload Protection to turn o the machine. Blending

on a higher speed maximises the working of the motor’s cooling fan to avoid

overheating.

Programmes

Programme blending speeds and duration vary and will stop automatically at the end of

the programme.

• The Smoothie ( ) programme runs for approximately 45 seconds.

• The Frozen Dessert (

) programme runs for approximately 55 seconds.

• The Hot Soup (

) programme runs for approximately 6 minutes, 30 seconds.

HINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS

CAUTION

To Avoid Possible Burns, Never

Start on Speeds Above 1 when

Processing Hot Liquids.

Escaping steam, splashes or contents

may scald.

To secure the contents, lock the lid and lid

cap securely in place prior to operating

the machine.

Always start on Variable 1, then slowly

increase to 10.

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Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 Owner's Manual Page 41