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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 and cleaned by placing under running water and washed 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 and let 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 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.
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Care Note
To ensure that you get the longest possible life from your Vita-Mix machine, we recommend
the following products, when used as directed by the supplier:
CLEANING PRODUCTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUPPLIERS IN USA
Solid Supra, Solid Power, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ecolab, Inc.,
St. Paul, MN
Guardian Acclaim, Solid Guardian Plus,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800-352-5326
Solid Super Impact, Solid Insure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.ecolab.com
Diverpak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diversey,
Livonia, MI
Eclipse H2, Liqui-Safe L7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800-521-8140
Acclean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Klenzade Products
Poly-Brite
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Division of Ecolab
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Paul, MN; 612-293-2165
Glow MB-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wesmar Company, Inc.
Lustre NC-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seattle, WA
Lustre Plus
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
206-783-5344; www.wesmar.com
PSRA 41-D, PSRA 41-E, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anderson Chemical Co.
Liqui-Ware 1, Liqui-Ware MC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Litchfield, MN
D-Flex, Sur-Met
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800-366-2477
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.andersonchemical.com
RINSE AIDS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUPPLIER
Solid Rinse Dry, Solid Brilliance, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ecolab, Inc.
, St. Paul, MN
Jet Dry, Rinse Dry
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800-352-5326; www.ecolab.com
DESTAINER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUPPLIER
NuWare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diversey
, Livonia, MI
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800-521-8140
IMPORTANT NOTES!
* 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 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
CLEANING PRODUCTS:
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or concentrated bleach when
cleaning. Do not use any cleaners containing Quatinary Sanitizers on polycarbonate components
(i.e., containers, covers).
COVER:
Do not wash cover door, handle or back cover in dishwasher. It is recommended that the
handle not be disassembled during cleaning. However, if you choose to disassemble the handle from
the cover, make sure to not over-tighten it when reattaching it to the cover. Doing so will cause
damage.
CONTAINER:
Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry in the container. Rinse throughout
use. Dry product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear the bearings seal when restarted. Do
not place containers in the freezer. Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and/or
the immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container. Due to the nature of
polycarbonates, microwaving and automatic dishwashing are not recommended. Follow the cleaning
instructions on page 21.
