Care And Cleaning - Vitamix PROFESSIONAL SERIES 300 Owner's Manual

C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G
Container
To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps below:
Normal Cleaning:
1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of washing-up
liquid to the container. Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
2. Select Variable Speed 1. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable Speed 10, then to High. Run the machine on High speed for 30–60
seconds.
3. Turn off the machine and rinse and drain the container.
To Sanitize:
1. Follow the Normal Cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full with water and 11/2 teaspoons of liquid bleach. Snap
or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3. Select Variable Speed 1. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
variable speed 10, then to High. Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60
seconds.
4. Turn off the machine and allow the mixture to stand in the container for an
additional 11/2 minutes. Pour the bleach mixture out. Allow the container to air
dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash the parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean
under running water and dry. Reassemble before use.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure continued and effective performance, do not put the
container, lid, lid plug or tamper in the dishwasher.
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