Motor Base/Control Panel: Unplug the power cord and 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: Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean under running water and dry.
Cover Door: The cover can be removed (see pages 14 and 15) and cleaned by placing under running water and washing with a soft cloth. Wipe dry and replace back on the base.
Sound Dampening Gasket and Container Centering Pad: The sound dampening gasket located between the base and the cover door can be removed for cleaning by simply pealing it off the base after the cover has been removed. (See pages 14 and 15 for cover removal).
Wash the gasket and pad in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean under running water and dry. Reassemble before use. To reinstall the sound dampening gasket, simply lay it on the base making sure that it fits snuggly against the centering pad. Replace the sound enclosure as directed on page 15. Make sure the gasket is seated properly against the blender and the centering pad. The gasket and the centering pad should be flat on the motor base.
Container: The Advance® container has been designed to be chemical resistant. However, for maximum container life, hand washing is recommended.
To Clean: Wash all container parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and drain. Do not soak the blade agitator assembly.**
To Sanitize: After all solid residue is removed, fill container 3/4 full with a sanitizing solution mix.*** Return container to motor base and firmly position the
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!
Sound Dampening Gasket: Do not wash in the dishwasher. High temperatures and chemicals may cause the pad to swell. Do not soak. The gasket may absorb water and swell. It can take
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, Vitamix 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. / 1,9 L water.
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