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Motor Base/Control Panel
1.
Unplug the power cord.
2. Gently wash the outside surface with a damp soft cotton cloth moistened with a mild
solution of warm water* and nonabrasive detergent or nonabrasive liquid spray cleaner.
Be careful to not scratch or scrub the display window on the control panel.
NEVER
IMMERSE MOTOR BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
Dry with a soft cotton cloth.
Lid
Separate the lid and plug. Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean under running water and
dry. Reassemble before use. (See page 6.)
Cover Door
The cover can be removed (see pages 6 and 7) and cleaned by placing under running water
and washing with a soft cloth. Wipe dry and replace back on the base.
In-Counter Gasket and Container Centering Pad
Wash the gasket and pad in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean under running water and dry.
Reassemble before use. (See page 14.)
Make sure the gasket is seated properly against
the blender and the counter and the centering pad is flat on the motor base.
Container
For maximum container life, do not wash in dishwasher.
Before cleaning, ensure that lid plug is rotated counterclockwise.
1. To Clean: Fill container 1/4 full with warm (110˚F/43˚C) water and add a couple drops of
liquid dishwashing detergent.** Return container to motor base and firmly position the
two-piece lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container. Repeat this step.
2. To Rinse: Fill container 3/4 full with warm (110˚F/43˚C) water – do not add soap. Return
container to motor base and firmly position the two-piece lid. Run machine for 30
seconds. Empty container.
3. If any solid residue remains, remove the blade agitator assembly (see page 19) and wash
all container parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and drain. Reassemble before next step.
Do not soak the blade agitator assembly.
4. To Sanitize: If all solid residue is gone after step 2 or after completion of step 3,
fill container 3/4 full with a sanitizing solution mix.*** Return container to motor base and
firmly position the two-piece lid. Run machine on a high speed for 30 seconds.Turn machine
off and allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1-1/2 minutes. Pour out
bleach mixture.
5. Return container to motor base and run machine empty for an additional 5 seconds. Do
not rinse after sanitizing. Allow container to air dry.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
BLADE ASSEMBLY:
Do not soak the blade agitator assembly.
* Be sure to wring excess water out of cloth or sponge when cleaning around the controls or any
electrical part.
** To prolong polycarbonate container life, Vita-Mix Corporation recommends using soaps with a low
Ph balance, such as a liquid dishwashing detergent (Ivory Liquid
®
). Due to the nature of
polycarbonates, automatic dishwashing is not recommended.
*** Recommended sanitizing solution: 1.5 tsp. / 7.4 ml institutional or household bleach in
2 qt. / 2.0 Ltr. water.
