Fault Codes Help for Vitamix VM0215

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Vitamix VM0215

The Vitamix VM0215 is a 12-cup food processor attachment designed for use with Vitamix blenders featuring self-detect technology. It includes a variety of discs and blades for slicing, shredding, and chopping. The unit features a self-detect base, work bowl, snap-on lid, food pushers, and various discs (fine shred/thin slice, veggie disc, julienne, large shred/thick slice). It operates by attaching to a compatible Vitamix blender base and utilizing the blender’s motor. Safety features include interlocks and warnings against touching moving parts.

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Attachment not detected

Food processor does not operate when attached to blender base.

Solutions:

Ensure blender base has self-detect feature and attachment is securely connected.

Bowl wobbles/rocks

The work bowl moves or is unstable during operation.

Solutions:

Ensure the appliance is on a stable surface and the bowl is securely locked.

Changes in sound

The sound of the appliance changes during operation.

Solutions:

Do not serve the food being made. Inspect for damage.

Continuous use over 3 minutes

Appliance may overheat or malfunction.

Solutions:

Do not continuously use appliance more than 3 minutes.

Food falls over in chute

Carrots or similar food items topple over within the feed chute.

Solutions:

Cut food into shorter, equal-height pieces and insert one piece at a time, point down.

Food piles up on one side

Processed food accumulates unevenly within the work bowl.

Solutions:

Remove disc occasionally and redistribute food with a spatula.

Food remains on disc

Small pieces of food remain on top of the slicing or shredding disc after processing.

Solutions:

Add more food and reposition the piece in the chute, or try again.

Food unevenly chopped

Food is not consistently chopped or processed.

Solutions:

Reduce the amount of food processed, or use the pulse function.

Liquid leaks from bowl

Liquid escapes from between the work bowl and cover during operation.

Solutions:

Do not exceed 8 cups of liquid.

Machine shuts off prematurely

The food processor stops operating before processing is complete.

Solutions:

Turn off the appliance, unplug, remove food, and adjust ingredients/load.

Motor shuts off

Motor stops during operation.

Solutions:

Turn off, unplug, wait for motor to cool, adjust ingredients/load.

Soft cheese spreads

Soft cheese, like mozzarella, spreads out on the shredding disc.

Solutions:

Chill cheese thoroughly and apply even pressure with the food pusher.

Uneven slices/shreds

Slices or shreds are inconsistent in thickness or angle.

Solutions:

Apply consistent pressure to the food pusher and ensure food is packed firmly.