Hamilton Beach HBB908 Operation Manual - Page 7

Caring for the Blender Cleaning Instructions wWARNING wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded outlet. Do not remove ground. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Cut Hazard Always place cover on container when blending. Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils in container when blending. Failure to follow these instructions can result in broken bones, cuts, or other injuries. General cleaning Do not allow food residue to dry on any part of the blender. Wash and rinse container, cutter unit assembly and base after each use, or whenever it will not be used again within one hour, as follows: 1. Remove the container from the base, and then remove the cover. Add cleaning solution to the container. Use a washing solution of hot water (less than 115° F/46° C) and a non-sudsing detergent. Use the recommended amount of detergent. 2. Scrub and flush out the container interior, cover and filler cap to remove food residue. Empty container. 3. Fill container 1⁄4 full with fresh washing solution and place it on the base. 4. Replace the cover on the container and run the blender on high speed for 2 minutes. 5. Repeat step 3 using clean rinse water (95° F/35° C). 6. Wipe down the container, filler cap, and cover with a soft cloth or sponge, dampened with fresh washing solution. 7. Wipe the exterior of the base with a damp cloth or sponge. The base contains electrical components: do not immerse, use a high-pressure washer, or use a dishwasher to clean the base. Sanitizing 1. Wash container as instructed in "General Cleaning." 2. Fill container with sanitizing solution (See "Recommended Sanitizing Solution" below) and place on base. 3. Replace cover and filler cap and run on LOW speed for 2 minutes. Empty container. 4. Wipe the container exterior with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with sanitizing solution. 5. Immerse the cover and filler cap in sanitizing solution for two minutes. 6. Remove any remaining moisture from cutter assembly by placing empty container on base and running on HIGH speed for two seconds. 7. When ready to use, rinse with clean water. NOTE: Do not rinse container, cover or filler cap after sanitizing. Recommended Sanitizing Solution: The sanitizing solution should consist of 1 tablespoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of clean, cool water (60° F, 16° C) mixed according to the instructions on the bleach. When using a sanitizing solution other than that recommended, the sanitizing solution concentration should be tested using commercially available test strips and should indicate a concentration between 100 and 200 parts per million of bleach to water. 7