TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS AND FEATURES �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Parts and accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 BLENDER SAFETY �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Important safeguards �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Electrical requirements �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Motor horsepower ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Electrical equipment waste disposal ��������������������������������������������������������������7 declaration of conformity �������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 USING THE BLENDER �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Blender function guide �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Preparing the Blender for use ����������������������������������������������������������������������10 Assembling and running the Blender �����������������������������������������������������������11 CARE AND CLEANING ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13...
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Ingredient-measuring cap Flex Edge tamper Thermal control blender jar Blade Detachable power cord (not shown) Jar handle with Soft Touch handle grip Power switch (not shown) Removable blender jar pad Control dial Base Pulse toggle switch Start/Stop toggle switch Status indicator light PARTS AND FEATURES | 3...
BLENDER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Blender in water or other liquid.
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16. Always operate Blender with lid in place. 17. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. BLENDER SAFETY | 5...
BLENDER SAFETY 18. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices or other working environments; - farm houses. - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
BLENDER SAFETY MOTOR HORSEPOWER Motor horsepower for the Blender motor was measured using a dynamometer, a machine that laboratories routinely use to measure the mechanical power of motors� Our 3�5 peak horsepower (HP) motor reference reflects the horsepower output of the motor itself and not the Blender’s horsepower output in the Blender jar�...
BLENDER SAFETY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive)� USING THE BLENDER BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE The Blender has three preset recipe programs: Juice, Smoothies, and Soups� It also features Variable Speed and Pulse functions that allow you to customize your blending for any recipe you make�...
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USING THE BLENDER BLENDING SUGGESTED ITEMS SETTING DESCRIPTION TIME TO BLEND (in min:sec) Several variations of speed to best capture whole fruits or JUICE vegetables to liquefy contents. 1:10 Fruits Vegetables Slower speeds at conclusion of cycle to settle ingredients and reduce froth.
USING THE BLENDER PREPARING THE BLENDER FOR USE Before first use Before using your Blender for the first time, wipe the blender base with a warm damp cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth� Dry with a soft cloth� Wash the blender jar, lid, Flex Edge tamper and ingredient- measuring cap in warm, sudsy water (see “Care and cleaning”...
USING THE BLENDER ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE BLENDER Put the items to blend into the Make sure that the lid is fully secured blender jar� Add liquids first, then on the blender jar� Next, place the soft foods, then leafy greens, and blender jar on the base, making sure ice or frozen items last�...
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USING THE BLENDER Utilize the Flex Edge tamper If desired, use the Pulse function accessory as needed for optimal for a momentary boost of speed blending performance� Remove while blending on the variable the ingredient-measuring cap only, speed settings� and leave the lid in place� Stir or press contents down towards the PRESS AND HOLD the (pulse)
CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE BLENDER AND ACCESSORIES Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use� NOTE: To avoid damaging the Blender, do not immerse the blender base or cord in water� To avoid scratching the Blender, do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads�...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3. If the Blender stops while blending: • After 6 minutes of run time, the Blender will automatically shut off and go into Sleep mode, and the LED light will turn off� You can wake the Blender back up using the toggle switches ( [Start/Stop])or Pulse High/Pulse Low)�...
Contact number for Ireland: Tollfree number +44 (0) 20 8616 5148 E-mail contact for U�K� and Ireland: Go to www�kitchenaid�co�uk, and click on the link “Contact Us” at the bottom of the page� Address for U�K� and Ireland: KitchenAid Europa, Inc�...