Vita-Mix XTG012 owner manual Container, Do not soak the blade agitator assembly

C are and Cleaning

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Container

1.To clean: Fill pitcher 1/4 full with warm (110˚F/43˚C) water and add a couple drops of dish soap.* Return container to motor base and firmly position the two- part lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container. Repeat this step.

*NOTE: For maximum container life, do not wash in dishwasher.

2.Fill pitcher 1/4 full with warm (110˚F/43˚C) water (do not add soap). Return container to motor base and firmly position the two-part lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container.

3.If any solid residue remains, remove the blade agitator assembly (see page 17) and wash all container parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and drain. Reassemble before next step.

DO NOT soak the blade agitator assembly.

4.To sanitize: If all solid residue is gone after step 2 or after completion of step 3, fill container 1/4 full with a sanitizing solution mix.** Return container to motor base and firmly position the two-part lid. Run machine on HIGH for 30 seconds. Empty container.

5.Return container to motor base and run machine empty for an additional 5 seconds. Do not rinse after sanitizing.

**Recommended sanitizing solution: 1-1/2 teaspoons Clorox® or other institutional bleach, in 2 quarts (2.0 liter) water.

Important: Check your blades daily for loose, knicked or missing parts. If you find something is loose, knicked or missing, replace the blade assembly before use. Do not tighten hex-headed screw (on top of blade assembly). If loose, replace blade assembly.

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