Hints For Best Use; Cleaning Your Blender - GE 840157600 Manual

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• Processing hot foods or liquids in the
blender may cause hot liquid to spurt
out when the cover is removed. Always
remove the filler cap of the cover before
blending hot foods or liquids.
• To add foods when blender is
operating, remove filler cap from
container cover and add ingredients
through the opening.
• If blending action stops during
blending or ingredients stick to sides of
the jar, turn blender O (OFF). Remove
cover and use a rubber spatula to push
mixture toward blades.
1. Unplug blender from electrical outlet.
2. Wipe blender base, control panel, and
cord with a damp cloth or sponge.
3. To clean jar, unscrew jar nut and
remove cutting unit assembly from jar.
4. Carefully remove blades from bottom
of jar nut.
5. Carefully wash blades, jar nut, glass jar,
and cover in hot, soapy water. Care
should be taken when handling the
blades, as they are very sharp. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. The
glass jar may also be washed in an
automatic dishwasher. DO NOT wash
blades, jar nut, or cover in a dishwasher.
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HINTS FOR BEST USE

CLEANING YOUR BLENDER

• Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff
dough, whip egg whites, grind raw
meat, or extract juices from fruits and
vegetables. The blender is not made to
perform these tasks.
• Do not store food or liquids in the
blender jar.
• When blending foods, do not fill the
glass jar above the 32-ounce/4 cups
line (1 L).
6. Reassemble cutting unit assembly
onto jar. Replace jar onto blender base.
7. Store blender with cover ajar to
prevent container odor.