Yes, but with critical safeguards. Escaping steam or splashes can cause severe burns.
Procedure for the 48 oz container:
- Do not fill container to maximum capacity.
- Always begin processing on Variable Speed 1. Keep hands and exposed skin away from the lid opening.
- Slowly increase speed to 10 only after starting on 1.
- Operate with the lid and lid plug firmly locked in place. Never remove the 2-part lid while blades are rotating.
Absolute prohibitions:
- Do NOT use the 20-ounce personal cup for hot liquids or to heat ingredients. It can burst from internal pressure.
- Do NOT remove the lid plug to add ingredients while processing hot liquids. Stop the motor first.
Heads up: Parts become hot with extended use. Do not touch the drive socket in the blender base or the drive spline.