22CARE AND CLEANINGCARE AND CLEANINGJug and lidTo avoid food drying on blades, jug and lid,follow the below steps as soon as possibleafter use:• Rinse most of the ingredients off the jugand lid.• Add 500ml of warm water and 1–2 dropsof detergent and press the AUTO CLEANbutton.• Rinse the jug and lid again and/or washseparately in warm soapy water witha soft cloth or bottle brush.SanitisingThe recommended sanitising solutionis 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5ml) of householdbleach in 8 cups (2 litres) of clean, coolwater, mixed according to the recommendedinstructions on the bleach container.To sanitise, follow the below steps:1. After performing the auto clean cycleas per the instructions above, add half(4 cups / 1L) of the recommendedsanitizing solution to the jug. Secure thelid and inner lid and press AUTO CLEANto run a sanitising clean cycle.2. Allow to stand for 1 minute, then emptysolution.3. Soak lid, inner lid (also scraper spatulaand frozen dessert tamper if used) in theremaining second half of the sanitisingsolution mixture for 2 minutes.4. Place the empty jug and lid back onblender base and run on manual speedMIX for 10-20 secs to remove any excessmoisture from the blade area.5. Wipe the exterior of the lid, jug and basewith a soft cloth dampened with thesanitising solution.6. Do not rinse after sanitising. Allow toair dry before storage. Rinse with cleanwater prior to next use.Motor baseTo clean the motor base, wipe with a soft,damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Wipe anyexcess food particles from the power cord.Cleaning agentsDo not use abrasive scouring pads orcleaners on either the motor base or the jug,as they may scratch the surface. Use onlywarm soapy water with a soft cloth.DishwasherThe blender jug and lid can be washed in thedishwasher on a standard wash cycle. Jugcan be placed on the bottom shelf, howeverthe lid and inner lid should be on the topshelf only.Stubborn food stains and odoursStrong smelling foods such as garlic andfi sh, and some vegetables such as carrots,may leave an odour or stain. To remove,clean the jug and lid using the AUTO CLEANinstructions.Add 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of sodaand 1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar into jug andlet the mixture froth for 1 minute. Scrub thejug and lid with the mixture using a softdishwashing brush. Add 2 cups warm waterand allow to stand for 5 minutes. Attach jugto blender base. Secure lid and then pressthe AUTO CLEAN button. Thoroughly rinsethe jug, and allow to air dry. Store jug and lidwith the lid off to allow air to circulate.