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OPERATION / CLEANING
Lever
Cap
Spring
Stopper Pin
Stopper
Valve Body
You can continue making smoothies one after another, but be sure to give the
smoothie maker a 5 minute break after 3 minutes of continuous use.
THICKER SMOOTHIE
To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients.
THINNER SMOOTHIE
To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients.
CARE & CLEANING
Before using the first time and after each use, be sure to thoroughly wash the
mixing container, blade assembly, rubber gasket, valve, lid and stir stick. To prolong
the life of your smoothie maker,
smoothie maker
smoothie maker
do not wash parts in the dishwasher
. Unscrew
and disassemble the valve for cleaning (see below). Also, remove blade assembly
from the mixing container and rubber gasket for cleaning; turn it
clockwise
to
remove.
CLEANING THE DISPENSING VALVE
(see below)
To disassemble dispensing valve for cleaning:
1. Remove the valve from the container by unscrewing the entire valve counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the valve body by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper pin.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the stopper and stopper pin by pulling the rubber rim of the stopper.
The stopper and pin are tightly fit and need not be separated.
6. Clean all parts in warm soapy water, allow to dry thoroughly and reassemble in
the order shown.
