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Technology – the blender, containers and cups communicate through wireless technology.
Each container is programmed to run on the base for optimum performance according to
its size and functionality.
Legacy Vitamix Containers – Legacy Vitamix containers will not work with your Ascent
blender base. Legacy machines are the Vitamix C Series, G Series and S Series. For more
information about Vitamix products, please go to vitamix.com.
On /Off (I/O) Switch - The On/Off switch (I/O) is located on the right side of the base.
The On/Off switch controls power to the machine.
Sleep Mode - the blender will enter sleep mode if the control panel is not used after 60
seconds. The screen will dim and then a spinning vortex will appear on the control panel.
Touch any icon or rotate the speed knob on the control panel to exit sleep mode.
Two Touch Operation - the control panel is designed to require two interactions of the controls
to activate the blending cycle.
Container Detect - this symbol will be displayed on the control panel until a container with lid
in place is placed on the blender base. The blender will not operate until the container with
properly attached lid are in place on the motor base. The control panel will display Variable
1 when ready for use.
Start/Stop (I) - stop the blender at any time by pressing Start/Stop (I)
Variable Speed Dial - the Variable Speed Dial gives you manual control from Variable 1 (slowest)
to 10 (highest).
Pulse () - the blades will rotate at the speed displayed on the control panel when pressed.
Using the Timer - the timer will count up when using variable speed until Start/Stop is pressed.
Each container is programmed with a specific maximum run time. The blender will shut down
automatically when the maximum run time has elapsed.
To programme a time for the blend: this feature is only available when using Variable Speed.
Programme times are not adjustable with the timer function. This feature will count down from
the set time and the blender will shut off automatically. Press the + icon to increase blend time.
To decrease time, press the - icon. The + and - icons do not work during the blend. To stop,
press Start/Stop.
Programmes - the icons are listed in Vitamix recipes. The blender will stop at the end of the
programme automatically. Programmes can be stopped by pressing Start/Stop at any time.
Programme times are not adjustable with the timer function. When Start/Stop is pressed
mid-programme; blender will stop and Variable Speed 1 will display. If you want to run a
programme, select a programme and press Start/Stop.
Smoothies Frozen Desserts Soups Dips and Spreads Self-Cleaning
Error Codes - if you see an error code on the display, make note of the numbers on the display after the error code. Call Vitamix Customer Service or your
distributor for help with the issue.
Motor - the motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. If the blender will not start immediately check to make sure you have plugged the unit
in and the On/Off switch is On. If the motor has overheated, allow the motor to cool for 20-45 minutes.
Tips to prevent 'overloading' your blender:
• Process only Vitamix recipes when learning to use the blender.
• Do not process recipes at lower speeds than recommended.
• Do not process recipes at higher speeds than recommended.
• Do not process recipes for longer than recommended.
• Use your tamper to process thicker mixtures and keep ingredients moving around and through the blades.
Tamper - lids and tampers are not interchangeable between different container styles, types and sizes. Use the tamper that was supplied with your blender.
The container should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used during blending. To avoid overheating, DO NOT use the tamper
for more than 30 consecutive seconds.
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Container Detect
A3500i Control Panel
Programmes
pulse
Variable
Speed
Dial
On/Off Switch
Timer
Start/Stop