A Vitamix blade is attached to a central shaft that can be removed from the main body of the machine. You will need a very thin-bladed screwdriver to remove it, as well as some elbow grease if you want to make sure that it will come off smoothly and cleanly. It may be helpful to hold the blade in place with one hand while loosening the screw with your other, although this should not be necessary if you’re using a quality thin-blade screwdriver.
The blades are made of either stainless steel or BPA-free plastic depending on model and age. When the blade has been removed, you’ll see the central shaft of the blender where it was attached. The blades are removable, but they aren’t dishwasher safe and shouldn’t be submerge in water.
- Reattach your Vitamix blade following these steps.
- Take the blade off.
- Hold it in place with one hand.
Loosen the screw on the shaft with your other. It should come off when you slowly turn the screw in the direction that’s facing up. Slower and more gentle turns will secure it more securely and prevent it from slipping back on when you try to put it back in place. If a stem of your blade is still attached, try sliding a pencil through the threads to help remove it from its attachment point; this may also help if you have difficulty getting your tool into that area of the shaft.
When you hear a clicking sound, push down on the shaft with your thumb or forefinger and pull up firmly until you’ve removed it completely. If your blade becomes stuck, you can use the same method to remove it.
Tip: You may want to put a towel or something similar in front of your Vitamix heating element while you’re cleaning/disassembling, just in case you make a mess so that there’s nothing left on the bottom of your machine when you’re finished.
Take care when removing and replacing blades at high speeds and be sure to always hold onto the shaft (and other attachments) before turning them off, because they easily slip off when turning them at a high speed.
How Do You Change Vitamix Blades?
The standard Vitamix blade is stainless steel, which can be exchanged for a BPA-free plastic one. The plastic blades have a more porous surface to them, which means that they are better for blending hot soups and hot liquids. For high-speed chopping and blending, you’ll want to stick with the stainless steel blades as they’re more durable and won’t wear as much if you use them for blending ice particles or frozen food.
You’ll also want to make sure that your blades are properly cleaned after each use, so put your blender in the dishwasher if possible or gently wash with warm soapy water. You can even submerge your blades in a bowl of very hot water, which will help to sterilize them.
After you’ve washed and dried your blades, put them back into their cups on the inside of your machine. They should go in just before the last or second to last upright position before you turn it on, so that they are lined up with the crevices cut into the side of the cup where they fit properly. Sometimes you may have to restring your blender after you replace a blade if there’s a gap between it and the cup; sometimes it will slide in easily and sometimes it won’t.
How Do You Remove The Blade From A Blender?
If you’re attempting to remove the blade of your blender, then you may want to think twice, as this isn’t a job for the amateur. Oftentimes these blades are permanently attached and cannot be removed without potentially wrecking your Vitamix machine.
Older Vitamix machines had a removable blade that could be screwed in and taken off, however newer models have blades that are designed specifically for easy removal using a built-in wrench. They’re not very hard to pull out, but you’ll need to be careful with how you hold up the blender and don’t try to lift the entire shaft with it. The blades for older Vitamix models were very thick and would flex enough that you could crush them if you attempted to remove them, so this type of blade is no longer available.
If your blade won’t come off, then it’s possible that you may have damaged it during removal because it’s not meant to be removed. It’s also possible that the shaft on your machine has cracked and will never work correctly again because it cannot be tightened. If you still want to attempt to remove the blade, then you may be able to do so with a very thin-bladed screwdriver by starting at the top of the blade and slowly working it down, turning your screwdriver counterclockwise if you’re removing the left one and clockwise if you’re removing the right one. Be careful not to apply too much pressure when loosening them, as their tight joints can easily snap off if too much force is applied.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Vitamix Blenders?
The benefits of using a Vitamix blender are endless. This is a high-performance machine that is known for its excellent blending capabilities, which can replace your food processor and blender completely. It’s far more powerful than most other blenders on the market and will easily blend anything you throw at it.
If you want to make fresh, healthy smoothies in the morning or enjoy cold soups during the summertime, then a Vitamix blender is a wonderful way to add many vitamins and nutrients to your diet. The textured beverages that you can make with this machine include everything from frozen fruit-based smoothies and soups to hot chocolate or blended drinks like iced coffee.
How Do You Remove The Bottom Of A Vitamix?
Now that you’ve learned how to remove the blade from your Vitamix blender, you may want to know how easy it is to remove the bottom of your machine. Unfortunately for many people, this is not a simple task that can be completed in a matter of minutes; instead it takes several steps and can sometimes be quite the challenge.
What’s more, if you have a Vitamix with a glass container, then removing its bottom means exposing the motor components. While there are no sparks created by your blender’s motor when in use, exposing this part of your blender means that you’re doing so at your own risk.
How Do You Remove The Bottom Of A Vitamix With A Glass Container?
Removing the bottom of your Vitamix may not be quite as hard as it sounds, but it can be quite a daunting task if you’ve never attempted to do so before.
If you have a vitamix with a glass container, then removing its bottom means exposing the motor components. While there are no sparks created when in use, exposing this part of your blender means that you’re doing so at your own risk.
If you choose to remove the bottom of one of these blenders, you’ll want to make sure that all food material and particles are present on the top portion of your machine before removing the bottom. You should also make sure that the power is completely off, as you don’t want to electrify any of your machine’s components.
Removing the Bottom of Your Vitamix Blender
Remove the blade from the blender cup by following our instructions above. If you have a glass container, then you’ll have to unscrew four bolts before taking out the bottom shield. The four bolts can be found on each side of your container and are located right next to a large plastic guard that covers the first section of your motor unit. If you don’t see these bolts at first glance, then they may be located toward the back or front side of your container.
How Do You Take Apart A Vitamix Blender?
If you want to take your Vitamix blender apart, then you’ll need to follow a few simple instructions. The first thing that you’ll want to do is remove the blade of your machine before trying to unscrew any of the other components. You can usually see a small wrench that lines up with the blade. Rotate this wrench in either direction until the blade comes loose and then use your own wrench or a screwdriver to remove it completely from your machine.
After this, you’ll find that there is a series of four rubber knobs on each side of your machine that must be removed to free up its top plate. You’ll also see that these knobs are hard to remove, but will come out easily with a small amount of force applied to them. Once you’ve removed these knobs, you’ll be able to open your machine’s body and take it apart by removing all small parts inside the container.
Vitamix Blade Removal Tool?
Here’s a tool that you can buy to make removing the Vitamix blade easier. The instructions above should give you an idea of how to remove the broken blade from your machine. This tool is also useful if you’ve purchased a Vitamix and are having difficulty adjusting your chopper shaft.
The plastic tool assembly is attached to a plastic bar with four 4-millimeter scale holes, one on each side of the vertical axis. Six small steel pins protrude from this bar. After inserting the end of the broken blade into one of these holes, snap the two halves together so that the scale holes are covered by steel pins and then pull both parts apart in opposite directions. The blade piece should come off easily when moving the tool in opposite directions.
These are good instructions for removing the blade from a Vitamix blender:
•Remove The Top – Lift off the top jar by holding onto the handle and twisting it clockwise. Use a towel to keep your hands from slipping. If your container has a lid, then you’ll first have to remove this to get an overview of how the machine is constructed before proceeding with other steps.
•Remove The Blade Base – Remove the center screw on each side of your Vitamix before pulling out the blade base with a downward motion. This will make it easier to remove the broken blade assembly without marring or scratching any part of your machine. You can use a socket wrench to remove the center screw.
•Remove The Blade – There are four screws in the corners at the bottom of your machine that need to be removed when you want to replace a broken blade. Use a thin flat-blade screwdriver and gently pry each of these out with your hands (or an adjustable wrench if you have one) before pulling the blade out.
•Remove The Motor Unit Base – Before removing this part of your Vitamix blender, it will be necessary to undo three metal screws placed in circular holes around its perimeter and then remove them from their triangular slots by gently turning counterclockwise. The bottom should be able to separate from the rest of your Vitamix, which can now be easily removed.
•Remove The Top Plate – To remove this, it will probably be necessary to pry off the top lid with a thin flat-blade screwdriver while simultaneously holding onto it with one hand. After reassembling this piece, make sure to wipe off debris and lint that may have been absorbed into its corners before moving onward.
•Remove The Bottom – Use gloves (preferably) when handling any parts that may come in contact with either heat or electricity. The bottom of your Vitamix should separate from the rest of the motor unit by twisting counterclockwise. You’ll also have to remove several other parts, such as the second bearing ring and the sealing ring, before reaching this level.
•Remove The Metal Ring – This will be attached to your blender container and is located about one quarter inch below the gummed seal that is present between this metal ring and its glass top counterpart. It can easily be removed from the jar by prying it off with a flat-blade screwdriver, but don’t try to push it back into place because doing so may cause a hole in your seal or lid.
Food Stuck Under Vitamix Blade?
If you’ve just used your Vitamix blender and you find that a food product has stuck to the bottom of your jar, then you’ll have to remove this before proceeding with any other steps. The most common food products that may stick to the bottom of your jar include cooked pasta, ice cream, carrot pulp, and rice.
The easiest way to remove food from the bottom of your Vitamix blender is by running a small amount of very hot water into it for about 30 seconds. This will open up the pores in your container and should dissolve any stuck-on matter that is present.
After making sure that all of this food has been removed and any particles have been thoroughly cleaned from the jar, you can proceed with any other steps.
How Do You Unscrew A Vitamix Container?
If you want to unscrew a Vitamix container, then do so in a clockwise motion when holding onto the container’s exterior. Use gloves if necessary to avoid burning your hands or breaking any glass parts by turning the screw too drastically and/or with excessive force. If there is a cup underneath, then use this as a guide to unscrewing the top of your blender jars carefully.
Vitamix Blade Assembly Replacement?
If you have ordered a Vitamix blade assembly replacement kit, then you’ll find that it contains the following parts: a new drive plug and a new gasket ring. The first thing that you should do is to take out the old blades by using the instructions above and carefully putting them aside so that they will not be damaged during any future steps.
The next step is to put the new blade assembly into your machine with your fingers or by using a small piece of wax paper to keep grease from getting on your hands. Make sure to put this in as far as possible so that there will be enough space between it and the blender jar’s interior wall when you are replacing its lid (more info below).
Final Thoughts:
Now that you know the proper steps for replacing a blade assembly on a Vitamix blender, you can get back to enjoying your smoothies and soups without any worries. Although it may not be possible to reverse some of the damage that has been done to your machine, there are some simple things that you can do to prolong its life. Try using hand-washed containers instead of putting them in your dishwasher because this will prevent water damage and have a better lids seal. If possible, also try putting smaller amounts of food into your container at a time before blending so that it isn’t as likely to become jammed.
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