Vitamix On Off Switch Not Working

Reset time will be extended if high room temperatures exist.

Vitamix on off switch not working.

In addition the vitamix motor is designed to protect itself from overheating. The vitamix motor is designed with automatic overload protection to protect itself from overheating. Turn the power switch off for up to 45 minutes allowing the machine to cool down or reset. Turn the unit off using the on off switch.

When this switch is in the off position it s closed and conducting the electrical power from the spark plug to ground. Press the reset button on the bottom of the machine. It s not a huge deal but it s best to avoid. Reset time will be extended if high room temperarutes exist.

Count 10 seconds and turn the unit back off using the on off switch. Turn the motor base on its side. If you ve ever had your vitamix blender abruptly stop working most likely it was the thermal override kicking in. Plug unit in and continue with the blending cycle.

If the blender will not start immediately the motor has overheated. Push the on off switch down to the off position o. If the motor overheats. Insert the custom chip so the side that says this side facing front is facing down.

The blending cups and blending bowls are designed specifically for use with vitamix ascent series high performance blenders in the u s. Turn the unit back on. Turn the power off for up to 45 minutes allowing the machine to cool down or reset. The thermal override turns the motor off before the motor burns out.

If the motor should overheat it may emit a burning smell. Then once the motor cools you can run it normally again. Remove the chip and turn the unit back on using the on off switch.