No you cannot put your blender in the dishwasher. Motors do not like water, no more than your cell phone does. Once water gets in there, it can do all sorts of damage. One good rule of thumb is to look for a label on the product (any electrical or mechanical product) that says "Dishwasher Safe". If you can't find one, simply use a damp rag to clean the unit. If it's crudded up, try a little water and vinegar on the rag and wipe the piece down. I have the same unit, and the glass (or plastic, depending on model #) easily comes off by twisting the container to your left. You may then screw off the blades from underneath the glass or plastic container. You'll find that the blades come off easily without any possible harm to you, and there will also be a rubber gasket. Don't put the gasket in the dishwasher, just rinse it. You can put the glass container on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. If you have a plastic container, the plastic would fare better with handwashing. The blades can be put in the top of the dishwasher as well. Hope that helped!