Care And Cleaning - Vitamix Professional 500 Serie Manual Del Usuario

Container
To prepare your new machine for initial use, follow the steps under Normal Cleaning below. This will clean the
unit and break-in the motor.
normal Cleaning
Always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple drops of liquid dish washing detergent to the
container.
2. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
3. Rotate the Variable Speed dial to 1. Press the Start/Stop switch. Slowly increase Variable speed to High. Run
the machine for 30 to 60 seconds. Rotate the Variable Speed dial to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the
dial.
4. Rinse and drain the container.
to Sanitize
Always begin with the Variable Speed Dial pointed at the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the dial.
1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full with water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of liquid bleach.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Rotate the Variable Speed dial to 1. Press the Start/Stop switch. Slowly increase Variable speed to High. Run
the machine for 30 to 60 seconds. Rotate the Variable Speed dial to the Stop Symbol ( ) at the top of the
dial.
5. Allow mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
6. Pour bleach mixture out. Allow container to air dry.
7. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
Lid, Lid Plug and Tamper
Separate the lid and lid plug. Wash 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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