Housekeeping · Blender maintenance

Blender cleaning: container, lid and motor base safely

Rinse the jar promptly; only use a water-and-soap blending-clean cycle when your model permits it, and never immerse the motor base.

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Residue hardens if a blender jar is left unwashed. Vitamix describes a warm-water-and-soap cleaning cycle for compatible containers, but blade and gasket removal rules differ by model. Prioritize sharp-blade safety and keeping electrical components dry.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Read the model manual for self-clean cycles, removable blade assemblies and dishwasher-safe parts.
After blending, switch off, remove the jar from its base, empty it and rinse promptly with lukewarm water.
Only on compatible models such as those specified by Vitamix, add lukewarm water and a few drops of dish soap, secure the lid and run the recommended brief cleaning program.
After the cycle, switch off and unplug. Never scrub blades directly by hand or force apart a blade or gasket unit that is not user-removable.
Wash lid components as the manual permits. Wipe the motor base with a slightly damp cloth without letting water enter it; never immerse it.
Rinse away soap, air-dry jar and lid fully, and store. Stop using the appliance if water entered the motor housing or the blades are damaged.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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