Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 Care And Cleaning, Container, Lid, Lid Cap and Tamper

Models: Professional Series 500

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CARE AND 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

Always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointing to the Stop Symbol (Container) at the top of the dial.

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 the locked position.

3.Rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 1. Press the Start/Stop switch. Slowly increase the Variable Speed to High. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial back to the Stop Symbol (Normal Cleaning) at the top of the dial.

4.Rinse and drain the container.

To Sanitise:

Always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointing to the Stop Symbol (To Sanitise:) at the top of the dial.

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.Rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 1. Press the Start/Stop switch. Slowly increase the Variable Speed to High. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds. Rotate the Variable Speed Dial back to the Stop Symbol (Lid, Lid Cap and Tamper) at the top of the dial.

5.Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.

6.Pour out bleach mixture. Allow container to air dry.

7.Do not rinse after sanitising.

Lid, Lid Cap and Tamper

Separate the lid and lid cap. 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 cap or tamper in the dishwasher.

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Vita-Mix Professional Series 500 Care And Cleaning, Container, Lid, Lid Cap and Tamper, Normal Cleaning, To Sanitise