West Bend Back to Basics SCL5 - Manual (Page 10)

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Lever
Cap
Stopper Pin
Stopper
Valve Body
Spring
CLEANING
CARE & CLEANING
Before using the first time and after each use, be sure to thoroughly wash the
mixing container, blade assembly, rubber gasket, valve, lid and stir stick. To
prolong the life of your smoothie maker,
smoothie maker smoothie maker do not wash parts in the dishwasher.
Unscrew and disassemble the valve for cleaning (see below). Also, remove
blade assembly from the mixing container and rubber gasket for cleaning; turn it
clockwise to remove.
CLEANING THE DISPENSING VALVE (see below)
To disassemble dispensing valve for cleaning:
1. Remove the valve from the container by unscrewing the entire valve counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the valve body by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper together and slide the lever off the stopper pin.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the stopper and stopper pin by pulling the rubber rim of the stopper.
The stopper and pin are tightly fit and need not be separated.
6. Clean all parts in warm soapy water, allow to dry thoroughly and reassemble
in the order shown.