Care And Cleaning; Motor Base - Vita-Mix 100 VAC Owner's Manual

C are and Cleaning
Care Note
Do not let mixtures, liquids and food products dry within the container. Rinse
throughout use. Drying product may lock around the blade and weaken/tear
the bearings seal when restarted. Do not place containers in the freezer.
Extremely low temperature combined with hot ingredients and/or the
immediate rapid action of the blade may crack the container.

Motor Base

1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Wash outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge, which has been
rinsed in a mild solution of liquid dish soap (Ivory Liquid
in warm water. NEVER IMMERSE MOTOR BASE IN WATER OR
OTHER LIQUID.
3. Polish with a soft cloth.
Control Panel
Gently wash the front panel with a soft cloth and a low pH balance soap,
being careful not to scratch the Display Window.
NOTE: Be sure to wring excess water out of cloth or sponge when cleaning
around the controls, drive socket or any electrical part.
Lid
Separate the lid and plug, then wash in warm soapy water. Rinse clean
under running water and dry. Reassemble before use. (See pages 12 & 13).
Cover Door
The cover can be removed (See page 13) and cleaned by placing under
running water and washing with a soft cloth. Wipe dry and place back
on the base.
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Container
1. To clean: Fill pitcher 1/4 full with warm (43˚C) water and add a couple
drops of dish soap.* Return container to motor base and firmly position
the two part lid. Run machine for 30 seconds. Empty container. Repeat
this step.
*NOTE: Polycarbonate container, cover and thermoplastic rubber lid
are dishwasher safe. However, to prolong the life of these parts, Vita-Mix
recommends using a low pH balance soap. For maximum container life,
do not use standard dishwasher soaps which contain a high pH balance.
2. Fill pitcher 3/4 full with warm (43˚C) water (do not add soap). Return
container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid. Run machine
for 30 seconds. Empty container.
3. If any solid residue remains, remove the blade agitator assembly (see
page 17) and wash all container parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and
drain. Reassemble before next step.
Do NOT soak the blade agitator assembly.
4. To sanitize: If all solid residue is gone after step 2 or after completion
of step 3, fill container 3/4 full with a sanitizing solution mix.** Return
container to motor base and firmly position the two part lid. Run machine
on HIGH for 30 seconds. Empty container.
5. Return container to motor base and run machine empty for an additional
5 seconds. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
**Recommended sanitizing solution: 1-1/2 teaspoons Chlorox
bleach in 2 liters water.
Important: Check your blades daily for loose, knicked or missing
parts. If you find something is loose, knicked or missing, replace
the blade assembly before use. Do not tighten hex-headed screw
(on top of blade assembly). If loose, replace blade assembly.
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