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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Always unplug before cleaning the blender base or when not in use.
Do not put the blender base in water or other liquid.
Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.
WARNING
To Avoid Injury and Damage.
To avoid inadvertent activation, turn off and unplug the blender before cleaning.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
1.
Wipe the base with a warm damp cloth and wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. Wash the
container, cups, lids, lid plug and tamper with warm, soapy water. Rinse all parts. Wipe
dry with a dry, soft cloth.
2.
Choose a space on the counter that is level, dry and clean. Plug the blender into an
grounded, 3-prong outlet.
Note:
Your Vitamix container is designed to be completely cleanable without
removing the retainer nut and blade assembly. DO NOT attempt to remove the
retainer nut or blade assembly from the container. Our Normal Cleaning and
Sanitising procedures or a dishwasher cleaning cycle will ensure a complete and
thorough cleaning of your container and its components. If your container is
damaged, please do not use. Contact Vitamix Customer Service IMMEDIATELY.
Care and Cleaning of Large Containers:
To Clean:
1.
Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of dish
liquid.
2.
Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3.
Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
4.
Press Start / Stop.
5.
Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
6.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
7.
Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
8.
Rinse and drain all pieces.
To Sanitize: (Bleach) (Full-size Containers)
1.
Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2.
Fill the container half full of water and add 1 ½ teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3.
Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.\
4.
Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
5.
Press the Start / Stop.
6.
Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
7.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
8.
Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
9.
Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
10.
Pour out the bleach mixture. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse after
sanitizing.
To Sanitize: (Vinegar) (Full-size Containers)
1.
Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2.
Prepare the vinegar solution: for the 2-litre container, dilute 475 mL of vinegar in
475 mL water.
3.
Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4.
Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
5.
Press the Start / Stop.
6.
Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
7.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
8.
Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
9.
Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 3 full minutes. Total
contact time of the vinegar solution in the container should equal 5 minutes.
10.
Pour the vinegar solution out of the container over the inside surface of the
2-part lid. Repeat the sanitization procedure a second time.
11.
Allow the container and lid to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitising. If necessary,
rinse immediately before the next use.
Lids, Lid Plug, Centring Pad and Tamper
The parts are dishwasher-safe. If preferred, wash the parts in warm soapy water.
Rinse clean under running water, then dry.
Blender Base
1.
Turn off and unplug the blender.
2.
Wash the outside surface with a damp, soft cloth or sponge that has been rinsed in a mild
solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. Do not place the blender base in water.
The centring pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
3.
Immediately dry all surfaces and polish with a soft cloth.
In-Place Cleaning: (8 oz. bowl [0.6-litre] and 20 oz. [225 mL] cups)
1.
Fill the container half full with water and add a couple of drops of dish liquid. DO
NOT BLEND HOT WATER.
2.
Put a seal on the bottom thread of the adapter. The seal should fit snugly and
evenly around the thread. Thread the adapter onto the cup in a clockwise
direction just until tight.
3.
Put the cup and adapter onto the base.
4.
Press Start / Stop. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
5.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
6.
Rotate the Variable-Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start / Stop.
7.
Rinse and drain all pieces.
To Sanitize: (Bleach) (8 oz. [0.6-litre] bowl and 20 oz. [225 mL] cups)
1.
Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2.
Fill the container half full with water and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid bleach.
DO NOT BLEND HOT WATER.
3.
Put a seal on the bottom thread of the adapter. The seal should fit
snugly and evenly around the thread. Thread the adapter onto the cup
in a clockwise direction just until tight.
4.
Put the cup and adapter onto the base.
5.
Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
6.
Press Start / Stop.
7.
Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
8.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
9.
Rotate the Variable-Speed dial back to Variable 1. Press Start / Stop.
10.
Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½
minutes.
11.
Pour out the bleach mixture. Allow the container to air dry. Do not
rinse after sanitizing.
To Sanitize the 8 oz. [0.6-litre] bowl and 20 oz. [225 mL] cups with Vinegar
(minimum 5% acidity):
Note:
If the vinegar has greater acidity, the water can be increased to get a minimum
2.5% solution. For example, for 10% acidity use 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water.
1.
Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2.
Fill the container 150 mL with water and 150 mL white vinegar (60 mL with water
and 60 mL white vinegar). DO NOT BLEND HOT WATER.
3.
Put a seal on the bottom thread of the adapter. The seal should fit snugly and evenly
around the thread. Thread the adapter onto the cup in a clockwise direction just until
tight. Put the cup and adapter onto the base.
4.
Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
5.
Press Start / Stop.
6.
Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
7.
Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
8.
Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
9.
Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 4 minutes (5 minutes
total contact time).
10.
Pour the vinegar mixture out. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse after
sanitising.
