Waring MX1200RXT Instruction Booklet - Page 4

4. Plug the blender cord into an outlet. 5. This blender has variable speed controls. Set blender to desired speed between 1 and 10. The left paddle switch defaults to the VARIABLE setting in order to use the speed adjustment option. Press the right paddle switch up to the ON position. When finished blending, set the right paddle switch to the OFF position. 6. This unit is also equipped with a PULSE option. Hold the left paddle switch in the lower position to engage the PULSE function. The unit will run until the paddle switch is released. 7. Allow motor to come to a complete stop before removing the container from the blender base. Never place the container on the blender base or remove it from the blender base while the motor is running. 8. Always hold the container with one hand when starting and while blending. Never operate without the jar lid. Wash and dry container after each use. See Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions. HOT BLENDING INSTRUCTIONS To minimize the possibility of being scalded when blending hot materials, the following precautions and procedure must be observed. • Hot materials are those that are 100°F (38°C) or hotter. • Limit the amount of materials processed to 1 pint. • Completely remove the center portion of the two-piece container lid before starting the motor (this will allow venting of the rapidly heated and expanding air inside the container when blender is running). • Always start blending on lowest speed setting, and then progress to desired speed. • Never stand directly over blender when it is being started or while it is running. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when blending hot materials. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE The container must be cleaned and dried after each use of the blender according to the following instructions. CAUTION: Never immerse blender base in water or other liquids. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when cleaning around the blades, they are very sharp. 1. Remove the container from the blender base and remove the lid. 2. To clean the container, you can either: A. Place it on the top rack of the dishwasher. B. Clean it by hand by mixing a few drops of dishwashing detergent with 1 cup of cool water and add it to the container. Scrub and rinse out the interior of the container and the lid to dislodge and remove as much residue as possible. Empty the container. Add another few drops of dishwashing detergent to the container with 1 cup of cool water. Put lid on container, place container on blender base, plug the blender in and run on high speed for two minutes. 3. To clean the blender base, unplug the power cord. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with cleaning solution. Rinse with clean water. Do not immerse the base in cleaning solution or water. Wipe the base with a dry towel.  DO NOT IMMERSE MOTOR BASE IN WASHING SOLUTION, RINSE WATER OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4. Always wash and rinse the container prior to initial use, and whenever blender has not been used within a period of one hour. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. 6 7