Cleaning Your Smoothie Elite; Cleaning The Dispensing Valve - Back to Basics SMOOTHIE ELITE Instruction Manual

smoothie level reaches the bottom of the blending jar, a thick mix may stop
dispensing. Add a few tablespoons of liquid to increase flow. When the
blending jar is empty, turn the machine "OFF." You can continue making
smoothies one after another, but be sure to give the smoothie maker a 5-minute
break after 3 minutes of continuous use.
To make a thicker smoothie, add more frozen ingredients.
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To make a thinner smoothie, add more liquid ingredients.
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1. Switch to "OFF" and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Wipe motor base with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a
mild, non-abrasive cleanser.
3. Remove blade assembly and rubber gasket from the blending jar. Unscrew and
disassemble the dispensing valve. Carefully wash all parts except for motor
base in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. To prolong the life of your
smoothie maker, do not wash parts in the dishwasher.
1. Remove the valve from the blending jar by unscrewing the entire valve counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the valve body by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper pin.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the stopper and stopper pin by pulling the rubber rim of the stopper.
The stopper and pin are tightly fit and need not be separated.
6. Clean all parts in warm, soapy water, allow to dry thoroughly and reassemble in
the order shown.
Stopper Pin
Valve Body
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LEANING

CLEANING THE DISPENSING VALVE

Cap
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OUR MOOTHIE
Lever
Spring
Stopper
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