User Manual for Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment

Quick Guide from the Manual

The Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment is designed for use with Vitamix blenders featuring the SELF-DETECT technology. Before use, ensure your blender base is compatible. Always use the provided food pushers to feed ingredients into the chute; never use hands or utensils. Do not operate the unit continuously for more than 3 minutes.

Components

• Work Bowl
• Snap-on Lid
• Large and Small Food Pushers
• Multi-Use Blade
• Various Slicing/Shredding Discs
• Gear Stem
• Stackable Case (in some bundles)

Assembly

1. Place the work bowl onto the SELF-DETECT base until it clicks into position.
2. Select the desired blade or disc and place it onto the gear stem.
3. Secure the snap-on lid; two audible clicks indicate it is locked.
4. Insert the large food pusher into the lid opening.
5. Insert the small food pusher into the large food pusher.
6. Place the assembled food processor onto the blender base.

Operation

To Chop

1. Install the Multi-Use Blade on the gear stem.
2. Place ingredients in the work bowl and secure the lid with the large food pusher inserted.
3. Process according to your recipe.
4. Turn off the blender, remove the lid and blade, then detach the work bowl using the release lever.

To Slice or Shred

1. Use the finger holes to place the desired disc onto the gear stem.
2. Secure the lid.
3. Place ingredients into the appropriate food chute.
4. Insert the food pusher and turn on the blender.
5. Apply light pressure to the pusher to feed ingredients into the disc.

Care and Cleaning

The work bowl, snap-on lid, multi-use blade, and discs are dishwasher safe. The SELF-DETECT base is not dishwasher safe; clean it by wiping with a cloth moistened with warm, soapy water. For sanitizing, wash pieces in a solution of 1.5 tsp bleach in 2 quarts of water or 16 oz vinegar in 16 oz water, let stand for 1.5 minutes, and air dry.

Storage

To store, assemble the attachment without the lid. Invert the lid and place it into the work bowl so the small pusher fits over the center column. Place the discs into the disc case and snap it onto the work bowl.

Troubleshooting

• Uneven chopping: Process smaller batches or use pulse mode instead of continuous operation.
• Liquid leaks: Do not exceed the 8-cup liquid capacity.
• Uneven slices: Pack the food chute carefully and maintain even pressure on the pusher.
• Soft cheese spreading: Ensure cheese is cold and apply even pressure on the pusher.