11CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEThe container must be cleaned and dried after each use.CAUTION: Never immerse blender base in water or otherliquids.CAUTION: Be extremely careful when cleaning around theblades. They are very sharp.1. Remove the container from the blender base and removethe lid.2. To clean the container, you can place it on the top rack of thedishwasher or clean it by hand.3. To clean the container by hand:A. Mix a few drops of dishwashing detergent with 1 cup of coolwater and add it to the container. Scrub and rinse out theinterior of the container and the lid to dislodge and removeas much residue as possible. Empty the container.Add another few drops of dishwashing detergent to thecontainer with 1 cup of cool water. Put lid on container,place container on blender base, plug the blender in and runon high speed for two minutes.B. To clean the blender base, unplug the power cord. Wipe theexterior surfaces with a soft cloth or sponge dampened withcleaning solution. Rinse with clean water. Do not immersethe base in cleaning solution or water. Wipe the base with adry towel.4. Always wash and rinse the container prior to initial use, andwhenever blender has not been used within a period of onehour.Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized servicerepresentative.