Vitamix FoodCycler by Vitamix Eco 5 Owner's manual

Brand: Vitamix

Model: FoodCycler by Vitamix Eco 5

Type: Owner's manual

Vitamix® FoodCyCler® eCo 5tm

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Warning and Caution NEVER touch moving parts.

DO NOT reach your hand inside of bucket when

bucket is inserted in the FoodCycler food recycler. Remove the bucket from the

FoodCycler food recycler if adjustment of bucket contents is necessary.

On/Off Electrical Shock Hazard - see Important Safeguards

Read and understand owner’s manual.

DO NOT touch any hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs provided for safe handling.

Allow the FoodCycler food recycler components to cool completely before opening the lid

(approximately 35 minutes after the cycle has completed).

DO NOT immerse the base unit in any

liquid, including water.

Pinch point

Lock Unlock

Remove the plug from the power outlet if the appliance is to be left unattended, not in use, before attempting to move the appliance, before cleaning,

disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance. Always unplug the FoodCycler food recycler before opening the lid.

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Read all instructions in the manual.

1. Carefully read all instruction materials accompanying this product.

2. To avoid electrical shocks; keep cords, plugs and portable electrical appliances away from

water and other liquids.

3. DO NOT immerse the base unit in any liquid, including water.

4. Keep the appliance and power cords out of reach of children.

5. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary

when the FoodCycler food recycler is used by or near children or incapacitated persons.

Children should be supervised to make sure that they DO NOT play with the FoodCycler

food recycler.

6. To avoid inadvertent activation, unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on

or taking o parts and before cleaning. Always unplug the FoodCycler food recycler before

opening the lid.

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WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your FoodCycler food recycler

and accessories, basic safety precautions must be followed, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATION.

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7. GFI circuit breakers might be installed in your kitchen. Look for them in outlets

near sinks. If the FoodCycler food recycler won’t operate, unplug the unit.

Reset the wall outlet or circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker continues to trip,

unplug the FoodCycler food recycler from the outlet. Allow the FoodCycler

food recycler to sit for 24 hours before attempting to use it again. Contact

Vitamix Customer Services if the problem persists.

8. The FoodCycler food recycler must be plugged into properly

grounded outlets.

9. DO NOT let the electrical cord hang from counter or table edge.

10. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension

cord (or a long detachable power-supply cord) is used:

a. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or exten-

sion cord should greater than the electrical rating of the appliance;

b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a

grounding type 3-wire cord; and

c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the

countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over, snagged, or pulled on

unintentionally (especially by children).

4. Allow the FoodCycler food recycler to cool before opening the lid

(approximately 35 minutes after cycle has completed). Allow the FoodCycler

food recycler’s interior components to cool completely before handling. Use

the handles or knobs provided for safe handling.

5. Be cautious when handling the Bucket mid-cycle or immediately after cycling

as the bucket may be hot.

6. Refrain from removing the bucket from the unit midcycle as the internal

surfaces may be hot.

7. DO NOT open the lid during a cycle.

8. Keep ﬁngers away from hinges to avoid pinching.

9. NEVER touch moving parts.

10. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms.

11. BLADES ARE SHARP. DO NOT put your hands inside the FoodCycler

food recycler unless it has completely ﬁnished cycling and is turned o

and unplugged.

12. DO NOT reach your hand inside of bucket when the bucket is inserted in the

FoodCycler food recycler. If adjustment of the bucket contents is necessary,

turn o and unplug the unit. Remove the bucket from the FoodCycler food

recycler and adjust contents as necessary.

13. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the power

cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or

similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

DO NOT immerse the base unit in any liquid, including water.

ONLY use an earthed outlet.

DO NOT remove the earth.

DO NOT use an adapter.

DO NOT use an extension cable.

Always unplug before removing the lid, cleaning or when not in use.

Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.

IMPORTANT NOTES!

THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING IN THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL

CANNOT COVER EVERY POSSIBLE CONDITION AND SITUATION THAT

MAY OCCUR. COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE PRACTICED

WHEN OPERATING AND MAINTAINING ANY APPLIANCE.

14. Do NOT operate any appliance showing signs of malfunction, or any product that

has been dropped or damaged in any way.

15. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause

ﬁre, electric shock, or injury.

16. DO NOT operate the machine outdoors if the FoodCycler food recycler is at all

exposed to the elements.

17. DO NOT place the FoodCycler food recycler on or near a hot gas or electric

burner.

18. DO NOT place the FoodCycler food recycler inside a heated oven.

19. Keep the FoodCycler food recycler out of direct sunlight.

20. DO NOT dismantle, reconﬁgure, alter or adapt the FoodCycler food recycler in

any way.

21. Ensure the unit has adequate space surrounding the unit for proper

ventilation. Do not block any vents on the unit or place any objects on top of

the lid during operation.

22. Make sure that the FoodCycler food recycler is sitting on a ﬂat, dry surface.

23. DO NOT add food waste directly into the machine without the bucket installed in

the FoodCycler food recycler.

24. DO NOT consume or ingest recycled food compound or any food waste that has

been placed into the bucket.

25. DO NOT incorporate any recycled food compound byproduct from your

FoodCycler food recycler that contains animal protein (e.g., chicken bones, ﬁsh

bones, etc.) into your soil.

26. The bucket has a thin, indented ﬁll line located on the inside wall of the bucket.

DO NOT add food waste above this line.

27. DO NOT pack down food waste to keep it beneath the ﬁll-line once full.

Overloading the bucket might cause a jam.

28. Always ensure that no food waste falls outside of the bucket and into the

unit. You should remove the bucket from the unit prior to adding food waste

to the bucket.

29. DO NOT place items that are larger than the size of a human palm inside the

bucket. Larger items should be cut down to smaller sizes so that they can be

more easily processed without placing undue stress on the system.

30. DO NOT cycle large bones (such as pork or beef bones), pits, candy, gum, nuts

or hard shells: these materials may cause serious damage to the bucket, and/or

cause a motor overload.

31. DO NOT add oil, ﬂammable materials or compounds, or water to the

FoodCycler food recycler.

32. Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or other utensils in the

bucket as this will damage the unit components when starting the FoodCycler and

may cause injury.

33. Allow the bucket to cool before handling it, The cooling cycle lasts approximately

35 minutes.

34. DO NOT use carbon pellets, powders or other form of carbon or charcoal not expressly

authorized or sold by Vitamix with this product as it may cause damage. Replacement

carbon pellets are available through Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649,

1.440.235.4840 or email [email protected]om.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for

commercial purposes.

Any repair, servicing or replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix or a Vitamix-

authorised service representative.

NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR FoodCycler FOOD

RECYCLER THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

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b.1

Unpack and inspect all parts prior to use. If you ﬁnd any damage, contact Vitamix Customer Service for instructions.

a. Main body

• DO NOT immerse the base unit in any liquid, including water.

b. Removable bucket [with lid (b.1)]

• The bucket is designed to fully grind and process your food waste.

• The bucket lid allows you to keep the bucket on a countertop while collecting food scraps

without o-putting smells.

• The unit will not operate with the bucket lid.

c. Main body lid with carbon foam liner (pre-installed)

• The carbon foam liner is removable for cleaning or replacement.

d. Reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge - the ﬁlter wicks away any and all odors during processing.

e. Power cord -

It is suggested that you unplug the FoodCycler food recycler before leaving your home

for an extended period of time.

f. Foodilizer tablets - (sold separately) dissolvable soil probiotic that adds beneﬁcial bacteria into soil

mixed with recycled food compound.

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1. Open the lid.

2. Remove the carbon reﬁll packet, paper insert and power cord from the bucket.

1. 2.

3. Remove the empty reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge from the unit.

4. Open the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge by twisting the lid counter-clockwise.

5. Open the carbon packet, following the cut-line guide along the top of the packet.

6. Over a sink or towel, empty the contents of the carbon packet into the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter

cartridge.

NOTE:

DO NOT use carbon pellets, powders or other form of carbon or charcoal not expressly

authorized or sold by Vitamix with this product as it may cause damage. Replacement

carbon pellets are available through Vitamix Customer Service at 1.800.848.2649,

1.440.235.4840 or email [email protected]om.

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7. 8.

9. 10.

11.

7. Place the lid back on the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge by aligning the notches on the

cartridge with the arrows on the lid. Twist the lid clockwise to lock it in place. A slight click

will indicate that the lid is properly seated.

8. Insert the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge into the unit cavity.

9. Close the unit lid, ensuring that the lid latch is in the proper locked position.

10. Insert the socket end of the power cord into the back of the unit.

11. When ready to run a cycle, plug the three-pronged plug into a wall outlet.

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on/off button

Start Press once

Pause cycle Press and hold for 3 seconds

Unit running Solid, no blinking

CyCle IndICator mode

Carbon fIlter replaCement IndICator

NOTE:

DO NOT use carbon pellets, powders or other form of carbon or charcoal not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix with

this product as it may cause damage. Replacement carbon pellets are available through Vitamix Customer Service at

1.800.848.2649, 1.440.235.4840 or email [email protected]om.

Replace the carbon ﬁlter pellets when showing

• When the unit is plugged in the On/O button will ﬂash on and o

once indicating that the FoodCycler has entered STANDBY mode.

In STANDBY mode, no LED lights will be illuminated.

• To enter PROCESSING mode, press the On/O button once.

The On/O symbol will illuminate when the unit is in PROCESSING mode.

• WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY - DO NOT TOUCH surfaces or blades

inside the unit if the process is interrupted. BLADES ARE SHARP.

Surfaces (including the bucket and bucket handle), will get hot and

could burn.

• If the lid is opened during PROCESSING mode, the existing cycle will

be paused and the On/O button will ﬂash. Once the lid is closed and

locked, the cycle will resume.

• To put the unit into STANDBY, cancel a PROCESSING mode, or to reset

the unit, press and hold the On/O button for 3 seconds.

• PROCESSING has ended when all operating modes have completed

and no indicators light are illuminated.

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Most vegetable &

Fruit Scraps Coee grinds,

ﬁlters, tea leaves

& tea bags

Poultry & ﬁsh

bones Meat, tofu, poultry

& ﬁsh

Eggs & eggshells

Shellﬁsh (incl.

shells)

Avacado pits

Beans, seeds &

legumes

Fibrous herbs

Corn cobs & husks

Whole fruits &

vegetables

Pineapple leaves

A small amount

of paper towel/

tissue

Celery, asparagus

& other ﬁbrous

plants

Sauces, dressings

& gravies Pork & lamb

bones

Starches (bread,

cake, rice)

Hard pits, (incl.

peach, nectarine,

apricot, lychee &

mango)

Dairy products Jellies, jams &

puddings

Beef bones

Cardboard

Candy & gum

Most “compostable”

coee pods

Oils & fats

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1. Open the lid and remove the bucket. We recommend that you remove the Bucket from the

unit prior to adding food waste. to the bucket

2. Add food waste to the bucket.

3. When you are ready to run a cycle, add the Bucket to the unit, seating the bucket so that it sits

ﬂush within the unit cavity.

4. Close the unit lid, ensuring that the lid latch is in the proper locked position.

5. Plug the unit into an outlet if not already plugged in.

6. Press the Power button once to start a cycle. Once the cycle has begun, the LED ring around

the Power button will illuminate blue. The cycle will last approximately 4 to 9 hours, depending

on the amount of waste and the moisture content of the food being processed. Once the cycle

is complete, the unit will beep once and shut o.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

• Always ensure that no food waste falls outside of the bucket and into the unit. This may

cause damage to the motor and other internal components. We recommend removing the

bucket from the unit prior to adding food waste to the bucket. Add food waste throughout

the day/week until you are ready to start a cycle.

• Do not overload your bucket. The bucket has a ﬁll line around the interior surface of the

bucket. Do not add food waste above this line. Do not press down on food waste within

the bucket. Overloading the bucket may cause the unit to jam.

• If you would like to add more waste to your cycle while the unit is running, you may pause

the cycle during Phase 1 to 3 by simply opening the lid. Adding food waste beyond Phase

3 will aect the quality of the recycled food compound.

• The unit will run more eciently if the bucket is ﬁlled up to the ﬁll line rather than running

the unit half-full.

• Ensure the unit has adequate space surrounding the unit for proper ventilation. Do not

block any vents on the unit or place any objects on top of the lid during operation.

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• Unplug the unit.

• Periodically remove the

carbon foam liner from the lid

and rinse under water to clean of dust. Allow the liner to dry completely before installing.

• Using a wrung-out cloth, wipe down the outside surface of the unit, around the bucket compartment of the unit, and the outside of the bucket. Do not manually

clean the inside of the bucket. Please refer to Important Safeguards when cleaning your FoodCycler food recycler.

• Do not pour water or any liquids over the unit.

• We do not recommend using any household cleaners when cleaning the unit.

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1. Open the unit lid by lifting the lid latch.

2. Lift the lid grill from the retaining pin. If the lid grill is dirty, you may

clean it by wiping the grill with a damp, wrung-out cloth.

1. 2.

3. 4.

3. Remove the lid ﬁlter located behind the lid grill.

4. Either rinse the lid ﬁlter with water or wipe clean with a damp,

wrung-out cloth and allow to dry; or insert a new lid ﬁlter into the lid

cavity.

5. Add the lid grill onto the retaining pin and press into place to ensure

that the lid grill is properly seated. You will know the lid grill is

properly seated if it remains in place when the unit lid is closed.

The unit lid contains a carbon foam liner, located behind the grill on the underside of the unit lid. Periodically remove the

carbon foam liner from the lid

and rinse under

water to clean of dust. Let dry prior to reinstalling. This carbon ﬁlter should be replaced every 3 to 4 months, or until odors are detectable.

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1. Open the unit lid by lifting the lid latch.

2. Remove the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge from the unit.

3. Open the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge by twisting the lid

counter-clockwise.

4. Carbon pellets are safe to handle and entirely biodegradable. Dispose of

your used carbon pellets according to your local regulations.

5. Open the carbon packets, following the cut-line guide along the

packet top.

6. Over a sink or towel, empty both packet’s contents into the reﬁllable

carbon ﬁlter cartridge.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. Place the lid back on the reﬁllable carbon

ﬁlter cartridge by aligning the notches on

the cartridge with the arrows on the lid

and twisting clockwise. A slight click will

indicate that the lid is properly seated.

8. Slide the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlter cartridge

into the unit cavity.

9. Close the lid.

10. Press and hold the ﬁlter change Indicator

for 3 seconds or until the unit beeps to

reset the ﬁlter change reminder.

7. 8. 9. 10.

NOTE:

DO NOT use carbon pellets, powders or other form of carbon

or charcoal not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix with

this product as it may cause damage. Replacement carbon

pellets are available through Vitamix Customer Service at

1.800.848.2649, 1.440.235.4840 or email servic[email protected]om.

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1. Where should I store the unit?

The FoodCycler food recycler can be used in any indoor area that has a power outlet and sucient space (including basements and

heated garages).

Ensure that the unit is sitting on a ﬂat, dry surface.

Do not store the unit next to heaters and kitchen appliances which generate signiﬁcant heat.

Do not store the FoodCycler food recycler outdoors, or in any place where it is likely to get wet or subjected to temperatures below

freezing.

2. What can I process in the FoodCycler food recycler? For a complete guide on what you can and cannot process, please refer

to page 8.

Like any healthy diet, the FoodCycler food recycler performs best when fed a wide variety of foods. To ensure optimal food waste

breakdown, add multiple dierent types of food waste to every cycle, with heavier foods interspersed with lighter, dryer foods. Avoid

high concentrations of the following foods:

• Starches (bread, cake, rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, stung)

• Condiments, dressings, sauces and soups

• Nut butters

• Jam, jellies, marmalades

• High sugar fruits (grapes, cherries, melon, oranges, bananas, etc.)

The dense, starchy and/or moisture-rich composition of these foods make them dicult to process in large quantities.

Prior to cycling, chop up items with a high ﬁber content, such as parsley and asparagus, as these items can easily wrap around the

Bucket’s grinding arm and cause a jam.

If a jam occurs, the unit will stop processing and switch to self-protection mode (jam error code). The items causing the jam must be

removed from the Bucket prior to restarting the cycle.

3. What can’t I put in the FoodCycler food recycler? For a complete guide on what you can and cannot process, please refer to

page 8.

Do not attempt to cycle anything other than organic wastes in your FoodCycler food recycler (such as glass and metal). Do not cycle

hard bones (such as pork, lamb or beef bones), hard pits, candy, gum, wood, nuts or hard shells; these materials may cause serious

damage to the Bucket, and/or cause the motor to overload. Do not add oil, ﬂammable materials or compounds to the unit.

Note: If a unit or Bucket is damaged from cycling or has come into contact with the Do Not Process materials here in the FAQ section,

the associated warranties will be considered void, as the inclusion of these materials goes beyond the intended use of the product.

4. Can I store unprocessed food waste in the unit?

It is not recommended to leave unprocessed food waste in the unit for long periods of time. The Carbon Filters are only able to wick

away odors during processing. Leaving decomposing organic matter in the enclosed unit will generate odors, methane gas and may

attract fruit ﬂies and/or other pests.

5. What can I do with the recycled food compound?

The recycled food compound can be used as a soil amendment, or homemade fertilizer. For best results, we recommend adding the

recycled food compound to the soil at a ratio of 1 part fertilizer to 10 parts soil. For cycles with an abundance of animal protein (meat,

dairy, etc.), we recommend increasing the ratio to 1:15. It is recommended to wait a minimum of one week (4 weeks for best results)

following soil application before planting seeds or transplanting plants to the newly fertilized soil. The healthier your food waste, the

healthier your garden. Foods high in fat, oil, sodium or sugar may not produce optimal results.

Do not add the recycled food compound directly to the soil surface. This will not feed the soil suciently, and the recycled food com-

pound will absorb moisture, which will increase the likelihood that your soil amendment will mold and/or attract unwanted pests to your

yard or garden.

You can also dispose of the recycled food compound in your green bin or garbage can (check your local restrictions). Adding the

recycled food compound to your household trash is still preferable to throwing the unprocessed food waste, as the recycled food com-

pound will take up less space in landﬁlls and will generate fewer transport emissions once collected.

6. How do I extend the life of my Filters?

The ﬁlter indicator is to remind you to replace your ﬁlters every 3-6 months (depending on use) or approximately 500 cycle hours

(whichever comes ﬁrst). The Change Filter Indicator is a recommendation, however the best indicator of your unit ﬁlters is the cycle

odor. The ﬁlter life depends on the quality and quantity of the use of the unit.

Running a cycle with only citrus rinds (lemons, oranges, etc.), will help mitigate ﬁlter odors.

It is recommended that you shut down and unplug the FoodCycler food recycler before leaving your home for an extended period of

time. Leaving the unit in Active mode (Start button illuminated) will consume the life of the Filter.

Including coee grounds in your regular cycles can help mitigate odors and can also help to keep your Bucket clean.

7. How do I keep my Bucket clean?

The FoodCycler food recycler Bucket is designed to self-clean with every cycle. It is normal to have a residue in the base and sides of

the Bucket after some cycles. Simply empty the contents of the ﬁnished cycle, ensuring the internal grinding arm can fully rotate, and

ﬁll the Bucket for the next cycle. If a jam occurs and you are not able to rotate the internal grinding arm, remove the contents and man-

ually soak the Bucket with boiling water and mild soap overnight, to loosen the blockage.

8. I’m hearing “clunking”/squeaking sounds during my cycle - is this normal?

Noises during the cycle are perfectly normal. While the majority of cycles are quiet, particularly dense, ﬁbrous or moisture-rich food

wastes in a cycle can cause the Bucket to make sounds as it processes food waste.

9. What happens if the unit is unplugged, or a circuit is tripped during the cycle?

The FoodCycler food recycler is designed to continue running from the point in the cycle at which it was operating prior to the loss

of power (including events such as unplugging the power cord or a tripped circuit). If 1-2 hours have passed since the unit lost power

mid-cycle, we suggest you reset the cycle by turning the unit o (by pressing and holding the Power button for upwards of 3 seconds)

and pressing the Power button again to start a new cycle.

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abnormal aIr temperature

The unit has detected abnormal external air temperature. The unit will not proceed until the warning indicator is

cleaned.

1. Move the unit to a warmer or colder room.

2. Open and close the unit.

3. Press the Power button once.

Note: If the warning indicator persists, please contact Vitamix Customer Support immediately for assistance.

motor overload

The unit has detected a motor overload. The unit will not proceed until the blockage and warning indicator are

cleaned.

1. Open the unit lid.

2. Remove the Bucket from the unit.

3. Carefully remove the obstruction from the Bucket grinding teeth. DO NOT attempt to remove the

obstruction if the Bucket is still installed in the unit. DO NOT put your hand in the Bucket if the Bucket is en-

gaged (gears turning). The Bucket’s grinding teeth are extremely sharp. Handle with caution.

4. Once the obstruction is removed, slide the Bucket back into place inside of the unit.

5. Close the unit lid.

6. Press the Power button.

Note: If the warning indicator persists, please contact Vitamix Customer Support immediately for assistance.

If the FoodCycler food recycler displays any other error indicator than the ones described here, please contact Vitamix Customer

Support immediately for assistance. The unit should be examined and service by authorized repair agents. Tampering with the unit by

unauthorized personnel will void the warranty.

pauSe

The unit will enter Pause mode if the lid is opened during processing.

pa r t S

Contact Vitamix Customer Service or order replacement parts for your FoodCycler, including:

• Carbon Filter Pellets

• Carbon Foam Liner

• Bucket

• Bucket Lid

• Foodilizer Tablets (not included in the ﬁrst purchase of the unit, sold separately)

Electrical Speciﬁcations 110-120V, 60 Hz, 500 W

Processing Cycles Dry, Grind, Cool

Processing Time approximately 4 to 9 hours

Capacity approximately 5 litres (21 cups)

Filter Activated Carbon

Weight: out of box approximately 29 lbs (13.0 kg)

Dimensions: out of box (W) 13.5” x (D) 10.9 x (H) 13.8”

(W)342mm x (D)276mm x (H)350m

Sp e C I f I C at I o n S

To see the complete line of Vitamix® products,

visit vitamix.com

Vita-Mix® Corporation

8615 Usher Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44138 U.S.A.

3-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

1. PRODUCT REGISTRATION:

Vita-Mix Corporation (“Vitamix”) strongly encourages you to register your purchase by calling our Customer Service Department at 1.800.848.2649 or 1.440.235.4840. Failure to register your product purchase

will not diminish your warranty rights; however, registering your purchase will allow Vitamix to better serve you with any of your customer service needs.

2. WHO CAN SEEK WARRANTY COVERAGE?

This Warranty is extended by Vitamix to the owner of this Food Recycler for personal household use only. This Warranty does not apply to products used for commercial, rental or re-sale purposes.

3. WHAT IS COVERED?

Vitamix warrants to the registered owner that if this “Food Recycler” ( “Food Recycler” consists of a motor base, bucket, and lid purchased together) fails within 3 years from the date of purchase due to a defect

in material or workmanship or as a result of normal wear and tear from ordinary household use, Vitamix will, within 30 days of receipt of the returned Food Recycler or component(s) of the Food Recycler, repair

the failed Food Recycler or component part of the Food Recycler free of charge. If, in Vitamix’s sole discretion, the failed Food Recycler or component part of the Food Recycler cannot be repaired, Vitamix will

elect to either (A) replace the Food Recycler free of charge or (B) refund the full purchase price to the owner, unless Food Recycler receives prior written notice of the owner’s preference.

4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This Warranty does not apply to Food Recyclers used commercially or in non-household applications. This Warranty does not cover cosmetic changes that do not aect performance, such as discoloration or

the eects of the use of abrasives or cleaners or food build up. The Warranty does not cover worn or chipped coating on the inner wall or ﬂoor of the bucket. This Warranty is only valid if the Food Recycler is

used and maintained in accordance with the instructions, warnings and safeguards contained in the owner’s manual.

Filters: This Warranty does not cover the reﬁllable carbon ﬁlters, deordorizing carbon form liner or unit lid ﬁlter which are wear-items and should be replaced regularly in order to prevent odor (as provided in the

owners’ manual).

Vitamix will not be responsible for the cost of any unauthorized warranty repairs.

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF PURCHASER AND THE SOLE LIABILITY OF VITAMIX UNDER THIS WARRANTY. NO

EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF VITAMIX IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTY OR ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS WARRANTY WHICH MAY BE BINDING UPON

VITAMIX. ACCORDINGLY, PURCHASER SHOULD NOT RELY UPON ANY ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS MADE BY ANY EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF VITAMIX. IN NO EVENT, WHETHER

BASED ON CONTRACT, INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL VITAMIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFIT OR REVENUE.

Some states do not allow limits on warranties. In such states, the above limitations may not apply to you. Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, other warranties may apply.

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Avertissement et mise en garde

NE JAMAIS toucher de pièces en mouvement. NE PAS mettre la main à l’intérieur du seau

lorsqu’il est inséré dans le FoodCycler. Retirer le seau du recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler si

des ajustements doivent être apportés au contenu du seau.

Marche/Arrêt Risque de décharge électrique – voir les dispositifs de protection importants

Lire et bien comprendre le guide d'utilisation.

ÉVITER de toucher les surfaces chaudes. Utiliser les poignées ou les boutons fournis pour une

manipulation sécuritaire. Laisser les composants du FoodCycler refroidir complètement avant

d'ouvrir le couvercle (environ 35minutes après la ﬁn du cycle).

ÉVITER d’immerger la base de l’appareil dans

un liquide, y compris l’eau.

Point de pincement

Verrouiller Déverrouiller

Retirer la ﬁche de la source d'alimentation si l'appareil doit être laissé sans surveillance ou inutilisé, ou s'il doit être déplacé, nettoyé, désassemblé, assemblé ou

rangé. Toujours débrancher le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler avant d'ouvrir le couvercle.

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Lire toutes les instructions dans le présent guide.

1. Lire attentivement tout le matériel didactique qui accompagne ce produit.

2. Pour éviter les décharges électriques: garder les cordons, les ﬁches et les appareils électriques

portables éloignés de l'eau et des autres liquides.

3. ÉVITER d'immerger la base de l'appareil dans un liquide, y compris l'eau.

4. Garder l'appareil et les cordons d'alimentation hors de la portée des enfants.

5. Cet appareil n'est pas conçu pour être utilisé par des enfants, des personnes dont les capacités

physiques, sensorielles ou mentales sont réduites, ou qui n'ont pas susamment d'expérience et

de connaissances, ni pour être utilisé à proximité de ces personnes. Une surveillance étroite est

requise lorsque le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler est utilisé par des enfants ou des personnes à

capacités réduites, ou à proximité de ceux-ci. Les enfants devraient être supervisés pour veiller à

ce qu'ils ne jouent PAS avec le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler.

6. Pour éviter d'activer l'appareil par inadvertance, débranchez-le lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé, avant

d'installer ou de retirer des pièces, ou avant de le nettoyer. Toujours débrancher le recycleur

alimentaire FoodCycler avant d'ouvrir le couvercle.

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Co n S I g n e S d e Sé C u r I t é Im p o r ta n t e S

AVERTISSEMENT: Aﬁn d'éviter les risques de blessures graves lors

de l'utilisation de votre recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler et de ses

accessoires, vous devez adopter des consignes de sécurité essentielles,

notamment celles qui suivent

LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS, CONSIGNES DE SÉCU-

RITÉ ET MISES EN GARDE AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL.

ta b l e d e S m at I è r e S

7. Votre cuisine pourrait être équipée de disjoncteursDDFT. Vous les trouverez dans

les prises situées près des éviers. Si le FoodCycler ne fonctionne pas, débranchez-

le, puis réarmez la prise murale ou le disjoncteur. Si le disjoncteur continue de se

déclencher, débranchez le mélangeur de la prise. Laissez le recycleur alimentaire

FoodCycler reposer pendant 24heures avant de le réutiliser. Communiquez avec

le service à la clientèleVitamix si le problème persiste.

8. Le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler doit être branché à des prises électriques

correctement mises en terre.

9. NE PAS laisser le cordon d'alimentation pendre d'un plan de travail ou d'une table.

10. Les rallonges électriques peuvent être utilisées à condition de faire preuve de

prudence. Si une rallonge (ou un long cordon d'alimentation détachable) est

utilisée:

a. La puissance électrique indiquée du cordon d'alimentation détachable ou de la

rallonge doit être supérieure à la puissance électrique de l'appareil;

b. Si l'appareil est de type mis à la terre, la rallonge doit être un cordon à 3 ﬁls de

type mise à la terre; et

c. Le cordon le plus long doit être disposé de façon à ne pas pendre d'un plan de

travail ou d'une table où il risque de provoquer un trébuchement, un

accrochage ou une traction involontaire (surtout chez les enfants).

4. Laisser le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler refroidir avant d'ouvrir le

couvercle (environ 35minutes après la ﬁn du cycle). Laisser les composants

intérieurs du recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler refroidir complètement avant

d'eectuer toute manipulation. Utiliser les poignées ou les boutons fournis

pour une manipulation sécuritaire.

5. Faire attention lors de la manipulation du seau au milieu du cycle ou

immédiatement après le cycle car le seau peut être chaud.

6. Éviter de retirer le seau de l'appareil au milieu du cycle car les surfaces internes

peuvent être chaudes.

7. NE PAS ouvrir le couvercle durant un cycle.

8. Garder les doigts loin des charnières pour éviter les pincements.

9. Ne JAMAIS toucher de pièces en mouvement.

10. Ne pas tenter de déjouer les mécanismes de sécurité interlock.

11. LES LAMES SONT TRANCHANTES. NE PAS mettre vos mains à l'intérieur du

recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler à moins que le cycle ne soit terminé et qu'il soit

éteint et débranché.

12. NE PAS mettre la main à l'intérieur du seau lorsqu'il est inséré dans le recycleur

alimentaire FoodCycler. Si des ajustements doivent être apportés au contenu du

seau, éteindre et débrancher l'appareil. Retirer le seau du recycleur alimentaire

FoodCycler et ajuster le contenu si nécessaire.

13. NE PAS faire fonctionner un appareil dont le cordon ou la ﬁche est endommagé. Si

le cordon d'alimentation est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant, son

agent gestionnaire ou des personnes possédant des qualiﬁcations similaires aﬁn

d'éviter tout danger.

ATTENTION

Risque de décharge électrique.

ÉVITER d'immerger la base de l'appareil dans un liquide, y compris l'eau.

Utilisez UNIQUEMENT une prise mise en terre.

NE PAS retirer la mise à la terre.

N'UTILISEZ AUCUN adaptateur.

N'UTILISEZ PAS de rallonge électrique.

Toujours débrancher l'appareil avant de retirer le couvercle ou de le nettoyer, ou

lorsqu'il n'est pas en marche.

Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer la mort ou une décharge électrique.

REMARQUES IMPORTANTES!

LES INSTRUCTIONS CONTENUES DANS CE GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN

NE COUVRENT PAS TOUTES LES CONDITIONS ET LES SITUATIONS POUVANT

SURVENIR. LE BON SENS ET LA PRUDENCE SONT DE MISE LORS DE L'UTILISATION

ET DE L'ENTRETIEN DE TOUT APPAREIL.

14. NE PAS utiliser des appareils présentant des signes de malfonctionnement ou des

produits ayant chuté ou endommager de quelque manière que ce soit.

15. L'utilisation d'accessoires qui ne sont pas recommandés ou vendus par le fabricant

pourrait provoquer un incendie, une décharge électrique ou des blessures.

16. NE PAS faire fonctionner l'appareil à l'extérieur si le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler

est exposé de quelque façon que ce soit aux éléments.

17. NE PAS placer le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler sur un brûleur à gaz ou électrique

ou à proximité de ce dernier.

18. NE PAS placer le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler dans un four chaud.

19. Garder le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler à l'abri de la lumière directe du soleil.

20. NE PAS démonter, reconﬁgurer, modiﬁer ou adapter le recycleur alimentaire

FoodCycler de quelque manière que ce soit.

21. Vériﬁer que l'appareil dispose d'un espace susant autour de l'appareil pour une

bonne ventilation. Ne pas bloquer les oriﬁces de ventilation de l'appareil et ne pas

placer d'objet sur le couvercle pendant le fonctionnement.

22. Veiller à ce que le recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler repose sur une surface plane

et sèche.

23. NE PAS ajouter de déchets alimentaires directement dans le recycleur alimentaire

FoodCycler sans y avoir préalablement installé le seau.

24. NE PAS consommer ou ingérer les aliments recyclés ou tout autre déchet alimentaire

ayant été mis dans le seau.

25. NE PAS incorporer de sous-produit d'aliments recyclés provenant de votre recycleur

alimentaire FoodCycler qui contiendrait des protéines animales (par exemple, des os

de poulet, des arêtes de poisson, etc.) à votre sol.

26. Le seau est doté d'une ﬁne ligne de remplissage gravée sur sa face interne.NE PAS

ajouter de déchets alimentaires au-dessus de cette ligne.

27. NE PAS compacter les déchets alimentaires aﬁn qu'ils ne dépassent pas la ligne

de remplissage une fois ce niveau atteint. Le fait de surcharger le seau pourrait

entraîner un blocage.

28. Veiller toujours à ce qu'aucun déchet alimentaire ne tombe hors du seau de l'appareil.

Retirer le seau de l'appareil avant d'y ajouter des déchets alimentaires.

29. NE PAS mettre d'articles plus gros que la paume de la main à l'intérieur du seau.Les

articles de plus grande taille doivent être coupés en plus petits morceaux aﬁn d'être

transformés plus facilement et d'éviter de surcharger inutilement le système.

30. NE PAS essayer de transformer de gros os (comme des os de porc ou de bœuf), des

noyaux, des friandises, de la gomme à mâcher, des noix ou des coquilles dures: ces

substances peuvent causer des dommages matériels importants au seau ou provoquer

une surcharge du moteur.

31. NE PAS ajouter d'huile, de matières ou de composés inﬂammables ou d'eau dans le

recycleur alimentaire FoodCycler.

32. Ne laissez aucun objet étranger dans le récipient, comme des cuillères, des fourchettes, des

couteaux ou d'autres ustensiles de cuisine dans le seau, car ils pourraient endommager les

composantes de l'appareil lors du démarrage du FoodCycler et provoquer des blessures.

33. Laissez le seau refroidir avant de le manipuler. Le cycle de refroidissement dure environ

35minutes.

34. N’UTILISEZ PAS de granulés de carbone, de poudres ou d’autres formes de carbone ou de

charbon de bois non expressément autorisés ou vendus par Vitamix avec ce produit, car

cela pourrait causer des dommages. Des pastilles de charbon de rechange sont disponibles

auprès du service à la clientèle de Vitamix au 1.800.848.2649, 1.440.235.4840 ou par courriel

à [email protected]om.

CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES

DIRECTIVES IMPORTANTES POUR UNE UTILISATION SÉCURITAIRE

Ce produit est conçu pour un USAGE DOMESTIQUE SEULEMENT et n'est pas destiné à un

usage commercial.

L'entretien, les réparations et le remplacement des pièces doivent être eectués par Vitamix ou par

un représentant de serviceVitamix autorisé.

AVIS: LE NON-RESPECT DE TOUTE MESURE DE SÉCURITÉ OU DIRECTIVE IMPORTANTE

VISANT UNE UTILISATION SÉCURITAIRE CONSTITUE UNE UTILISATION INAPPROPRIÉE

DE VOTRE RECYCLEUR ALIMENTAIRE FOODCYLCERVITAMIX, CE QUI EST SUSCEPTIBLE

D'ANNULER VOTRE GARANTIE ET DE PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES GRAVES.

pIèCeS e t Ca r a C t é r I St I Q u e S

b.1

Déballer et inspecter toutes les pièces avant utilisation. Si l'appareil est endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit, communiquer avec le service à la

clientèle de Vitamix pour obtenir des instructions.

a. Partie principale

• ÉVITER d'immerger la base de l'appareil dans un liquide, y compris l'eau.

b. Seau amovible [avec couvercle (b.1)]

• Le seau est conçu pour concasser et transformer complètement vos déchets alimentaires.

• Le couvercle du seau vous permet de garder le seau sur un plan de travail et de collecter les

restes de nourriture sans dégager d'odeurs désagréables.

• L'appareil ne fonctionnera pas lorsque le couvercle du seau est en place.

c. Couvercle de la partie principale avec revêtement en mousse à charbon (pré-installé)

• Le revêtement en mousse à charbon est amovible et peut être nettoyé ou remplacé.

d. Cartouche de ﬁltre à charbon remplaçable-le ﬁltre élimine toutes les odeurs émises lors de

la transformation.