Care And Cleaning - KitchenAid 5KSB5553 Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

The Blender pitcher, culinary jar, locking
collar, and blade assembly can be easily
cleaned as individual components or
together without disassembly.
• Clean the Blender thoroughly
after every use
• Do not immerse the Blender
base or cord in water
• Do not use abrasive cleansers
or scouring pads
To Clean Individual Components
1. Lift the pitcher (or culinary jar) assembly
in a straight, upwards motion off the
Blender base. Place assembly on a
hard surface. Then, while holding
locking collar, rotate pitcher (or
culinary jar) counterclockwise, two
clicks, to separate locking collar and
blade assembly, and sealing ring from
the pitcher (or culinary jar). Wash
components with soapy water. Rinse and
wipe dry.
NOTE: Hand-wash the lid, ingredient cup,
locking collar, and sealing ring — these
items may be damaged in the dishwasher.
Pitcher can be placed in the bottom rack
of an automatic dishwasher.
Pitcher
Sealing
Ring
Locking
Collar
and Blade
Assembly
2. Wipe the Blender base and cord with
a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with
a damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.
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To Clean Without Disassembly
1. Put the pitcher (or culinary jar) on the
Blender base, fill half full with warm
(not hot) water, and add 1 or 2 drops
of dishwashing liquid. Put the lid on the
pitcher (or culinary jar), press the STIR
)
( speed setting, and run the Blender
for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove the pitcher
(or culinary jar) and empty contents.
Rinse with warm water until clean.
2. To clean the lids and ingredient cup,
wash in warm soapy water, then rinse
and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe the Blender base and cord with
a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with
a damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.
Culinary
Jar