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Note: Your Vitamix container is designed to be completely cleanable without removing the retainer nut
and agitator. DO NOT attempt to remove the retainer nut or agitator from the container. If your container is
damaged, please do not use. Contact Vitamix Customer Service IMMEDIATELY.
The parts are dishwasher-safe. If preferred, wash the parts in warm soapy water. Rinse clean under running
water, then dry.
To Hand Wash:
1. Fill the container half full with warm water and add a couple of drops of dish washing liquid.
2. Snap or push the complete 2-Part lid into the locked position.
3. Perform one of the following:
• Variable Speed:
a. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
b. Press the Start / Stop.
c. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
d. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
e. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
4. Rinse and drain all pieces.
To Sanitize: (Bleach)
1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. Fill the container half full of water and add 1 teaspoon of liquid bleach.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Perform the following:
a. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
b. Press the Start / Stop.
c. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
d. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
e. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
5. Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 1 ½ minutes.
6. Pour out the bleach mixture. Allow the container to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitizing.
To Sanitize: (Vinegar)
1. Follow the cleaning instructions above.
2. In the container, dilute 16oz. of vinegar in 16oz. water.
3. Snap or push the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
4. Perform the following:
a. Make sure the Variable Speed dial is set to Variable Speed 1.
b. Press the Start / Stop.
c. Slowly increase variable speed to 10.
d. Run the machine for 30 to 60 seconds.
e. Rotate the Variable Speed dial back to Variable 1.
5. Allow the mixture to stand in the container for an additional 3 full minutes. Total contact time of the
vinegar solution in the container should equal 5 minutes.
6. Pour the vinegar solution out of the container over the inside surface of the 2-part lid. Repeat the
sanitization procedure a second time.
7. Allow the container and lid to air dry. Do not rinse after sanitising. If necessary, rinse immediately before
the next use.
Ca r e
• To prolong container life, Vitamix recommends using soaps with a low PH balance, such as liquid dishwashing detergent.
• Recommended sanitizing solution: 1 tsp. household bleach in 2 qt. (16 cups) water.
• When storing the lid on the container, either remove the lid plug or thoroughly dry both the lid and container to avoid
trapping moisture.
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