Cuisinart SMO-56 - Manual (Page 6)

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug your Cuisinart ® Smooth Operator ® Blender from the electrical
outlet before cleaning. The blender is made of corrosion-resistant parts
which are easy to clean. Before first use and after every use, clean each
part thoroughly. Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is
damaged or blender jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER.
Remove the blender jar from the motor base by lifting straight up and away.
Twist off the locking ring with cutting assembly by turning counterclockwise.
Remove the rubber gasket. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse, and
dry thoroughly.
Place the locking ring in the upper rack of the dishwasher or wash in warm
water. Disassemble dispenser tap from locking ring (see diagram and
instructions at right).
CAUTION: Handle the locking ring with cutting assembly carefully. It is
SHARP and may cause injury. Do not attempt to remove blades from
locking ring.
Remove the blender jar cover and the measured pour lid or blending stick.
Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly, or place in upper
rack of dishwasher. The blender jar must be washed in warm, soapy water
and rinsed and dried thoroughly. The blender jar can also be placed upside
down in the dishwasher, and the dispenser tap and the plug can be washed
in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Finally, wipe the motor base clean with a damp cloth to remove any
residue, and dry thoroughly. Never submerge the motor base in water or
other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.
Tip: You may wish to clean your blender cutting assembly as follows: Squirt
a small amount of dishwashing liquid into assembled blender jar and fill
halfway with warm water. Run on LOW for 15 seconds. Repeat, using clean
tap water. Empty blender jar and carefully disassemble parts. Wash locking
ring with cutting assembly and gasket in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
all parts thoroughly.
CLEANING DISPENSER TAP
To disassemble dispenser tap for cleaning:
1. Remove the dispenser tap from the locking ring by unscrewing the entire
dispenser tap counterclockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the dispenser body by unscrewing it
counterclockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper pin.
4. Remove the cap from stopper and stopper pin. The stopper, pin and
spring are tightly fitted. Do not separate.
5. Clean all parts in warm soapy water, dry thoroughly and reassemble in
the order shown.
Dispenser Lever
Cap
Stopper Pin
Stopper
Dispenser Body