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JUG CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
BLENDER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
You must always clean your blender after use, this is for hygiene and ensuring the longevity of your
investment in an Optimum™ blender. Leaving food in the blender is a health risk as bacteria can grow
and cause staining to your jug. Bacteria and residual food acids can also damage the seals and shaft
to the blade.
To clean the base:
1.
Unplug the blender from the power.
2.
Using a soft, damp cloth, wipe the surface of the blender base, you can use a mild detergent to
remove dried food if required.
3.
Use a dry soft cloth to thoroughly dry the blender.
To clean the cushion pad:
1.
Disassemble the blender by lifting the jug from the base.
2.
Remove the cushion pad from the base.
3.
Wipe the cushion pad using a mild detergent and damp cloth, you can submerge this section
into a sink if required.
4.
After cleaning, towel-dry.
5.
Clean the top of the blender base under the cushion pad, any liquid or food residue left on the
base can be sucked into the motor and cause significant damage.
6.
Put the cushion pad back on the top of the blender using the opposite method to above.
To clean the jug:
1.
After each use, rinse the jug thoroughly with warm water (not hot).
2.
Place one to two drops of dish soap in your jug and fill it halfway with warm water.
3.
Secure the lid in place.
4.
Start the machine on FAST.
5.
Run on FAST for 10-60 seconds (depending on what was blended, thick contents take longer
to clean).
6.
Pour contents out and rinse thoroughly.
7.
Turn the jug upside down and let air dry.
8.
Check the base of the jug where the cog is (bit that connects blade to bender motor) if this
section has been wet by this process; please thoroughly dry it with a towel to ensure the
bearing is not water damaged.
For a deep clean, perform the following steps monthly or as needed:
1.
Place 4 cups of cool water and 4 cups of white vinegar into the jug and let it soak for between
12 and 24 hours. Pour contents out and rinse thoroughly. Then follow the appropriate cleaning
instructions above.
2.
If the blade assembly tarnishes:
3.
Quite often a surface build-up does occur even with stainless steel (orange tarnishing/going
dull) and often you can soak the jug for 24 hours with neat white vinegar just covering the blade
assembly and then follow the appropriate cleaning instructions above. Anything left on the
blade after this process in respect to discolouration will not affect anything blended or come off
into your jug contents.
DO NOT PUT ANY PART OF YOUR BLENDER IN THE DISHWASHER OR
IMMERSE THE BLENDER BASE IN WATER.
DO NOT SUBMERGE YOUR JUG IN A SINK OR ATTEMPT TO WASH IT
IN A DISHWASHER. THIS WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO
THE BEARINGS.
