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To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow
the steps under Normal Cleaning, below. This will
clean the unit and break in the motor.
During your first few uses, you may notice a slight
burning odor as the motor is primed.
This is completely normal and will dissipate quickly.
Container:
To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps below. This will clean
the unit and break in the motor.
Normal Cleaning:
Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable ( ) position
and with the centre Variable-Speed Dial on 1.
1.
Fill the container half full of warm water and add a few drops of washing-up
liquid to the container.
2.
Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into locked position.
3.
Select Variable-Speed 1. Turn on the machine and slowly increase speed to
Variable-Speed 10, then to High.
4.
Run the machine on High Speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
5.
Turn off the machine, and rinse and drain the container.
To Sanitise:
Always start the machine with the left switch down in the Variable ( ) position
and with the centre Variable-Speed Dial on 1.
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.
Select Variable-Speed 1. Turn on the machine and slowly increase speed to
Variable-Speed 10, then to High.
5.
Run the machine on High Speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
6.
Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
7.
Pour out bleach mixture. Allow container to air dry.
8.
Do not rinse after sanitising.
Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean under
running water and dry. Reassemble before use.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure continued and effective performance, do not put the
container, lid, lid plug or tamper in the dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING
Motor Base
1.
Unplug the power cable.
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 motor base in water.
3.
The centering pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning.
4.
Thoroughly clean the switches so that they work freely. They may become
sticky from use. Moisten a cotton bud with a household degreaser or cleaner
and clean the grooves around the switches. Immediately dry all surfaces.
5.
Polish with a soft cloth.
Retainer Nut Loosening
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Always unplug before cleaning the
motor base or when not in use.
Do not put the motor base in water or
other liquid.
Failure to follow instructions can cause
death or electrical shock.
In the event that the retainer nut
at the bottom of your container
loosens and no longer holds the
blade assembly securely in place,
DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE
CONTAINER. Contact Vitamix
customer service immediately
for instructions.
Container
Retainer Nut
Blade
Assembly
