Blendtec Tom Dickson Extreme Blender Owners Manual - Page 11

SECTION 5 CARE AND CLEANING 5.1 AFTER USE CLEANING 1. Add 1 cup of hot water and a drop of liquid dishwashing soap to the blender jar. 2. Place the lid tightly onto the jar. Place the blender jar on the blender base, and with your hand placed on top of the lid, press the PULSE button for five seconds. 3. Rinse with clear water until all soap is rinsed from jar and lid. 4. Clean the blender base by simply wiping the base and touchpad with a damp rag and water. 5.2 LONG-TERM SANITATION 1. For long-term sanitation, occasionally fill the blender jar with hot water. 2. Add one teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach. 3. Stir for 10 seconds to mix water and bleach. Let mixture stand in blender jar for five minutes. 4. Empty water/bleach mixture. Turn jar RIGHT SIDE UP on dish rack until dry. 5.3 CLEANING TIPS AND CAUTIONS • Do not use abrasives or stiff brushes to clean the blender base or jar as this will dull or scratch the surface. Cosmetic damage is not covered by warranty. • NEVER submerge the blender motor in water. Avoid submerging blender jars for more than five minutes. Water penetration through the lower jar seals will reduce the life of the jar. After cleaning, we recommend the blender jar be stored upright. • BLENDER JAR IS DISHWASHER SAFE - TOP RACK ONLY! Extreme temperatures can damage the lower seal to the jar. SECTION 6 Your blender has 30+ pre-programmed blend cycles for your convenience, as well as optional manual controls. A representation of the touchpad controls is found below. 9