Motor Base; Control Panel - Vita-Mix T&G2 Blending Station Owner's Manual

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 WATER OR OTHER LIQUID. NEVER POUR WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID ON THE
MOTOR BASE.
3. Polish with a soft cloth.

Control Panel

Gently wash the front panel with a soft cloth and a low pH balanced 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 page 6).
Cover Door
The cover can be removed (See page 7) and cleaned by placing under running water and washed
with a soft cloth. Wipe dry and replace back on the base. DO NOT wash cover door in dishwasher.
In-Counter Gasket
Carefully remove the gasket from under the blender (In-Counter Blending Station only). Wash the
gasket in warm, soapy water, rinse clean and let dry. Reassemble before use (see page 10). Make
sure the gasket is seated properly against the blender and counter.
Container
NOTE: For maximum container life do not wash in dishwasher.
1. To clean: Fill pitcher with 8-10 oz (250-300 ml) of warm (110˚F/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.
2. Fill pitcher with 8-10 oz (250-300 ml) of warm (110˚F/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 pg. 20) and wash all
container parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and drain. Reassemble before next step.
NOTE: 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 with 8-10
oz (250-300 ml) of a sanitizing solution mix.* Return container to motor base and firmly position
the two part lid. Run machine on HIGH (Press the PULSE 'H' button) 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 Clorox
(250-300 ml) of water.
Important: Check your blades daily for loose, nicked or missing parts. If you
find something is loose, nicked or missing, replace the blade assembly before
use. Do not tighten hex-headed screw (on top of blade assembly). If loose,
replace blade assembly.
® or equivalent) in warm water. NEVER IMMERSE MOTOR BASE
® or other institutional bleach with 8-10 oz.
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