Fault Codes Help for Vitamix S-Series

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Vitamix S-Series

The Vitamix S-Series blender is a high-performance kitchen appliance designed for blending, pureeing, chopping, and more. It features a powerful motor base, interchangeable containers (20oz and 40oz), and variable speed control. The 40oz container is suitable for hot liquids (with caution) and uses a tamper to aid in circulation. Safety features include interlock protection and automatic overload protection. The blender is dishwasher safe (top rack) for most components.

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Blades Won't Spin

Appliance is not functioning.

Solutions:

Contact Vitamix customer service.

Fast Flash (Power Indicator)

Error caused by: a) Motor base plugged in while variable speed control not at stop position. b) Container placed while speed control not at stop. c) Container removed during operation.

Solutions:

a) Turn variable speed control to stop (o). b) Ensure speed control is at stop before placing container. c) Avoid removing container during operation.

Interlock Protection Activated

Machine won't start.

Solutions:

Ensure interlock tabs are fully seated in the motor base cutouts.

Leaking

Liquid escaping from container.

Solutions:

Ensure seal is in place and blade base is threaded on tightly.

Machine Shuts Off During Operation

Motor overheated or container lifted/rocked.

Solutions:

Turn variable speed control to stop (o), let blender cool for 45 minutes. Ensure container is securely placed.

Slow Flash (Power Indicator)

Machine plugged in, but container not properly placed.

Solutions:

Ensure both interlock tabs on the container are fully engaged in the cutouts on the motor base.

Solid (No Flash) Power Indicator

Machine plugged in, container in place, ready to blend.

Solutions:

Proceed with blending.

Tamper Touches Blades

Tamper is making contact with the blades.

Solutions:

Use the correct tamper supplied with your machine. Do not force the tamper.