CARE AND CLEANING
General Procedures
•Wash and rinse the blender jar, and clean the base, immediately after every use. Do not let food residue dry on any part of the blender jar or base.
•Sanitize the blender before initial use and whenever the blender will not be used for more than one hour.
•Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads for cleaning.
•Do not use sharp objects to clean around the speed selection buttons.
•Do not immerse the blender base or cord in water.
•To maximize the life of the polycarbonate jar, KitchenAid does not recommend automatic dishwashing.
Washing and Rinsing the Blender Jar
1.Remove the ingredient cap from the jar lid. Rinse the jar, lid, and ingredient cap under running water to remove as much food residue as possible. Return the ingredient cap to the lid.
2.Fill the jar 3⁄4 full (approx. 5 cups) with warm water
(up to 115° F or 46° C) and add 1 or 2 drops of manual dishwashing liquid.
3.Place the jar on the blender base and attach the lid. Run the blender for 30 seconds at the High speed setting. (The Bar Blender runs at the equivalent of High speed in the “On” position.) Remove the blender jar and empty contents.
4.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until no food residue remains in the jar or on the blade assembly.
5.Rinse the jar by filling it 3⁄4 full with warm water (approx. 5 cups), then repeat Step 3.
6.Wipe the exterior of the blender jar and lid with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Base
1.Unplug the blender before cleaning the base and cord.
2.Wipe the blender base and cord with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
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