7Caring for the BlenderCleaning InstructionsGeneral CleaningDo not allow food residue to dry on any part ofthe blender. Wash and rinse container, cutter unitassembly, and base after each use, or wheneverit will not be used again within 1 hour, as follows:1. Remove the container from the base, and thenremove the cover. Add cleaning solution to thecontainer. Use a washing solution of hot water(less than 115°F/46°C) and a nonsudsingdetergent. Use the recommended amount ofdetergent.2. Scrub and flush out the container interior,cover, and filler cap to remove food residue.Empty container.3. Fill container 1⁄4 full with fresh washing solutionand place it on the base.4. Replace the cover on the container and runthe blender on HIGH (2) speed for 2 minutes.5. Repeat Step 3 using clean rinse water(95°F/35°C).6. Wipe down the container, filler cap, and coverwith a soft cloth or sponge, dampened withfresh washing solution.7. Wipe the exterior of the base with a dampcloth or sponge. The base contains electricalcomponents; do not immerse. Do not use ahigh-pressure washer or use a dishwasher toclean the base.Sanitizing1. Wash container as instructed in “Generalcleaning.”2. Fill container with sanitizing solution (See“Recommended Sanitizing Solution” below)and place on base.3. Replace cover and filler cap and run on LOW (1)speed for 2 minutes. Empty container.4. Wipe the container exterior with a soft cloth orsponge dampened with sanitizing solution.5. Immerse the cover and filler cap in sanitizingsolution for 2 minutes.6. Remove any remaining moisture from cutterassembly by placing empty container on baseand running on HIGH (2) speed for 2 seconds.7. When ready to use, rinse with clean water.NOTE: Do not rinse container, cover, or filler capafter sanitizing.Recommended Sanitizing Solution:The sanitizing solution should consist of 1tablespoon of household bleach per 1 gallon ofclean, cool water (60°F/16°C) mixed accordingto the instructions on the bleach container. Whenusing a sanitizing solution other than thatrecommended, the sanitizing solution concentrationshould be tested using commercially available teststrips and should indicate a concentration between100 and 200 parts per million of bleach to water.wWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded outlet.Do not remove ground.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions can resultin death, fire, or electrical shock.wWARNINGCut HazardAlways place cover on container whenblending.Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensilsin container when blending.Failure to follow these instructions can resultin broken bones, cuts, or other injuries.