Toastmaster TM-550BL - Care and Cleaning; To Clean; Dishwasher Cleaning; To Store

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CAUTION: If jar rotates during blending, immediately press the OFF button, then secure
the jar by tightening the cutting blade assembly on the jar.
PULSE: Pulse is the ideal setting for smaller quantities or short blending cycles. For
example, use the pulse setting to crumb a variety of dry ingredients: cookies, crackers,
breads, etc. Pulse is also ideal for chopping vegetables and nuts, or grating cheese or
chocolate.
CARE AND CLEANING
TO CLEAN
1. This appliance should be cleaned after every use.
2. After the blade has stopped turning, always unplug the blender before cleaning.
3. Disassemble the blender for thorough cleaning. To remove the cutting blade
assembly from the glass jar, position the blender on the motor base to hold it in
place and rotate the collar counterclockwise unscrewing the collar from the base
of the jar. Cautiously remove the cutting blade assembly, including the sealing ring
(gasket). NOTE: Handle blades carefully and do not touch the edges, they are
sharp.
4. Wash two-piece lid, glass jar, gasket, and cutting blade assembly in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe base with a damp cloth or sponge. NEVER IMMERSE the motor housing in
water or any other liquids.
6. Re-assemble and store.
Dishwasher Cleaning
The recommended cleaning method for this product is by hand as described above.
Due to the heat and water pressure of the automatic dishwasher, some parts may be
damaged or warp. If proper care is taken, the glass jar may be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher without the lid or blade assembly. To prevent damage, position in rack so that
it will not hit other items during cleaning.
TO STORE
Be sure all parts are clean and dry. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
Never store it while it is hot or wet. Store with the lid slightly open to avoid trapping odors
or stagnant water in the jar. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely
coiled.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not
try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly must be performed by a
qualied appliance repair technician.
BLENDING HINTS AND TIPS
• If ingredients stick to the sides of the glass jar during the blending process, the
contents need to be pushed back into the blending zone of the blades. DO NOT
DO THIS WHILE THE BLENDER IS RUNNING. Press the OFF button and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet. Remove the lid and with a plastic or silicone
spatula, scrape the contents from the sides of the glass jar. Replace the lid before