Caring For The Blender - Hamilton Beach 994 Operation Manual

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Caring for the Blender

Cleaning Instructions
WARNING:
Turn blender off and unplug power
cord before cleaning.
General cleaning
The machine housing contains electrical
components. Do not wash it in a dishwash-
er or immerse it in water. Do not use high
pressure water spray to clean any part of
the machine.
1. Do not allow food residue to dry on the
machine. Wash and rinse jar after use.
2. Use a non-sudsing detergent for
washing. Use hot (less than 115°F/46°C)
water mixed with the amount of detergent
recommended by the detergent manufac-
turer.
3. For rinsing, use warm (95°F/35°C) water.
4. For sanitizing, chlorine based sanitizing
solutions with a chlorine concentration
between 100-200 PPM are recommended.
The following solution may be used:
1 gallon (3.785 liters) of cold water
(50-70°F/10-21°C) mixed with 1 teaspoon
(4.93 ml) of institutional bleach (8.4%
sodium hypochlorite content).
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To wash and rinse jar
1. Remove the container from the machine
and remove the cover and dosing cup.
Rinse the jar interior, cover, and dosing
cup under running water.
2. Add the washing solution to the jar and
scrub with a nonabrasive pad or cloth
and flush out the interior, cover, and
dosing cup to dislodge and remove
as much food residue as possible.
Empty jar.
WARNING:
Cutter blades are sharp; to reduce
the risk of personal injury, use
caution when handling.
3. Wipe down jar exterior with a soft cloth or
sponge dampened with washing solution.
Wash the cover and dosing cup with fresh
washing solution. Fill the jar
fresh washing solution, place on machine
base, replace cover and dosing cup, and
run on speed "5" for two minutes.
Empty jar.
4. Repeat step 3 using clean rinse water in
place of washing solution.
NOTE:
Abrasive pads or cloths will
scratch the container jar and lid.
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