I have a vitamix 5200c. This container doesn't sit flush on top of the blender anymore with the old wet blade attachment. How do I fix this?
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I have the same problem, I just got it in the mail today. Looking to return it. Anyone else?
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Unusual problem. I have many of these and they all worked well. I had to trim all the excess plastic off the sides with a very sharp knife though but then everything fit perfectly. If it doesn't fit then sounds like a mismatch of parts and you should return to supplier for a replacement.
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No. The drive socket where the container mates with the motor base is set up differently. Vitamix models 4000 and below had the female portion of the drive socket attached to the container and the male portion on the motor. Vitamix models 5000 and above have the male portion on the container and the female portion on the motor. Vitamix made a special retrofitting blade assembly for a while that allows the newer plastic containers to work with the older model 4000 and 3600. That is how I am able to use the newer containers on the older vitamixes.
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I wish I knew the answer to your question. The container replacement container looked like the one I already had and it looks like I just lucked out. If you call Vitamix, they should be able to tell you the right one to get.
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i'm sorry. i don't know. vitamix has a helpful site. i'm sure they will help.
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I don't know about the condition of your container, but the wrench works fine on my and my daughter's Vitamix containers.
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The drive socket kit fits on the motor, not the blender container, where I assume the leak occurs. I would consider replacing the blade assembly, and buying the plastic wrench to do so. Some people have used other tools; I used the wrench. The factory might give you further information, but likes to sell a whole new container.
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When mine did this it usually meant that the container was not snapped into position all the way or the blade was in grind position not steam position, you sometimes have to twist the blade up a bit, after the machine steams it lowers the blade for blending by itself.
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When I first got mine, I thought there was a problem, but then I realized that it worked just fine. I think it just looked wrong because the bottom of the container is bigger around than the blender cap so it looks like it should go down farther into the base unit.
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Its not supposed to do that. You should return it where you purchased it, or contact vitamix for warranty and repair procedure.
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I have no idea. Contact the manufacturer of your blender or view a "replacement parts" website for accurate information.
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I dont know if vitamix uses the same container base for all of their blenders... but I do think so. No wrench.. this is just the basic container with nothing. My old one cracked.. so I bought a wrench and removed my old blade and took the cover off of the other one and put it on this one. Works perfectly.... just no cool black handle anymore but I don't really notice the change anymore.
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There is the blender glass pitcher, the metal piece with the revolving blades, and the plastic screw cap. Place the glass pitcher up-side-down on the counter. Now place a rubber 'O Ring' on the bottom rim of the glass pitcher (which is facing upwards, since the pitcher is up-side-down). Follow this by placing the metal piece with the blades on top of the 'O Ring' (so that the blades are inside the glass pitcher). Lastly, screw on the plastic screw cap that fits on the bottom of the glass pitcher. Make certain that the screw cap is on tight so that whatever you put in the glass pitcher to be blended doesn't leak out from the bottom. This should do it! There is the blender glass pitcher, the metal piece with the revolving blades, and the plastic screw cap. Place the glass pitcher up-side-down on the counter. Now place a rubber 'O Ring' on the bottom rim of the glass pitcher (which is facing upwards, since the pitcher is up-side-down). Follow this by placing the metal piece with the blades on top of the 'O Ring' (so that the blades are inside the glass pitcher). Lastly, screw on the plastic screw cap that fits on the bottom of the glass pitcher. Make certain that the screw cap is on tight so that whatever you put in the glass pitcher to be... » Read More There is the blender glass pitcher, the metal piece with the revolving blades, and the plastic screw cap. Place the glass pitcher up-side-down on the counter. Now place a rubber 'O Ring' on the bottom rim of the glass pitcher (which is facing upwards, since the pitcher is up-side-down). Follow this by placing the metal piece with the blades on top of the 'O Ring' (so that the blades are inside the glass pitcher). Lastly, screw on the plastic screw cap that fits on the bottom of the glass pitcher. Make certain that the screw cap is on tight so that whatever you put in the glass pitcher to be blended doesn't leak out from the bottom. This should do it! « Show Less
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I have the same, it is not the same as the original or as good as the original but it fits and it works. I do not use my blender too often so it has been fine. If you use your blender daily I would consider using the actual Kitchen Aid part if you can find it.
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I've had my blender for over 3 years and it's never leaked, so it much be when you put it back together. Put the jar upside down, then put the rubber gasket, then the blade then screw on the base. Should be fine.
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Just a comment about replacing the blade assembly for 3600. We also need to replace ours, and emailed the vitamix customer service directly. The response back said that we can replace the blade assembly for the 3600 and 4000 models by ordering part #000063 from them. $85.00 plus tax/shipping. Their customer service number is 1-800-848-2649 option #2. Hope this is helpful to someone
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The model we have has a metal base with fixed blades plus a rubber gasket that prevents leakage when base is screwed into see-through blender unit. Initially we were not able to seat the base due to protruding tabs on the see-through blender unit. Had to take the blender unit to a retail store that sells Bosch. They immediately knew the problem and "ground down" the tabs slightly to fit the metal base. New unit may a solved this problem.