Vita-Mix NA owner manual Care And Cleaning, Container, Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper, Normal Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

Container

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.

Normal Cleaning

Before using the Variable Speed or Program options, always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol () at the top of the dial.

1.Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the container.

2.Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.

3.Perform one of the following procedures:

•Variable Speed:

a.Rotate the Variable Speed dial to 1.

b.Press the Start / Stop switch.

c.Slowly increase Variable speed to 10.

d.Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.

e.Rotate the Variable Speed dial to the Stop Symbol () at the top of the dial.

•Program

a.Rotate the Variable Speed dial to the Cleaning () program icon. The Cleaning () program will run for approximately 1 minute.

b.After the program stops, rotate the Variable Speed dial to the Stop Symbol () at the top of the dial.

4.Rinse and drain the container.

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.

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