Hamilton Beach HMD400 User Guide - Page 6

Care and Cleaning of the Mixer Cleaning and Sanitizing the Container, Spindle, and Agitator Cleaning 1. Place a drop of detergent and 1 cup of water into the mixing container. 2. Position the container into the container guide and mix on low speed (I) for 5 seconds. Empty the container. 3. Place 1 cup of clean water into the container and repeat mix for 5 seconds to rinse. NOTE: Inspect agitators daily. Replace agitators every 90 days. Sanitizing For best results, use the Hamilton Beach Universal Container (#110E). 1. Fill the container with sanitizing solution (1 tablespoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water at 50-70°F) to 3⁄4 full. Position the container properly on Mixer and run on low speed (I) for 1 minute. 2. Remove container. Empty sanitizing solution and rinse container. 3. To dry, run the mixer on low speed (I) for 30 seconds with empty container in place. DO NOT RINSE after sanitizing is completed. NOTE: If preferred, the container guide, container, and agitator may be cleaned in a dishwasher. Cleaning the Container Guide, Container Rest, and Housing wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Cleaning the Container Guide, Container Rest, and Housing 1. Unplug mixer. 2. Remove the container guide (see page 5). 3. Wash the container guide with hot, soapy water; then rinse. 4. Clean the housing, front panel, and container rest with a damp, soapy cloth. 5. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth. 6. Reinstall the container guide. NOTE: Do not spray or submerge the mixer. Any resulting water damage will not be covered by the warranty. 7. Plug mixer into a grounded outlet. 6