Owner`s manual

SECTION 6: CARING FOR YOUR BLENDER

6.1 AFTER-USE CLEANING

• Turn the power switch to OFF, and unplug the blender�

• Clean the blender base by wiping the base and touch pad with a

damp cloth�

• If needed, clean the drive socket with a toothpick or cotton swab�

• Wash the jar and lid by ﬁlling the jar with 1–2 cups (237 ml) of warm

water and a drop of dish soap� Secure the lid, and blend on low speed

for one cycle� The jar may also be washed in the dishwasher on the

top shelf, with the heated-drying option turned off�

• If the jar will be stored upside down, shake excess water from the jar

so no water collects around the drive shaft (located on the underside

of the jar bottom)�

6.2 CLEANING CAUTIONS

• Do not use abrasives or stiff brushes to clean the blender motor base

or jar; using such materials will scratch and dull the surface of the jar�

Cosmetic damage is not covered under the warranty�

• Do not use a water jet of any kind to clean the blender base� Using a

water jet to clean the blender will void the warranty�

• Never submerge the blender motor in water� Doing so will void the warranty�

• Do not soak the jar in water for an extended period; doing so may

shorten the life of the jar bearing��

6.3 LONG-TERM JAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Sanitize the jar periodically by ﬁlling the jar with a sanitizer diluted according

to the manufacturer’s speciﬁcations� (Bleach, properly diluted, can be used

as a sanitizer�)

• If you do not use your jar daily, before each use, reach under the bottom of

the jar and turn the drive shaft for a few seconds� Doing so will help keep

the seal in good shape and prolong the life of the jar� If the shaft does not

spin easily, add some hot water to the jar and twist the shaft by hand until

it begins to spin freely�

• Do not place the jar on the motor base while the motor is running; doing so

will cause the jar drive shaft to wear prematurely� Shaking and rocking the

jar while it is on the motor base will also cause premature wear�

• To maintain the best seal between the lid and the jar, do not store the jar

with the lid in place�

• When blending hard or abrasive grains, the jar may become hazy� This is

not covered by the warranty as the integrity of the jar is not compromised�