TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS AND FEATURES Parts and accessories ..................6 BLENDER SAFETY Important safeguards ..................7 Electrical requirements .................10 Electrical equipment waste disposal ............10 OPERATING THE BLENDER Speed control guide ..................11 Preparing the Blender for use ..............12 Using the Blender ..................14 Using the Crush Ice function ................15 Using the Pulse function ................16 Using the blender pitcher ingredient cup...
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Lid with ingredient cup BPA-Free pitcher Stainless steel blade Speed selection Clean Touch buttons control pad Die-cast metal base 6 | PARTS AND FEATURES...
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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BLENDER SAFETY 4. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand hazards involved.
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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. 18. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:...
BLENDER SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Wattage: 550 Watts Voltage: 220-240 Volts Frequency: 50-60 Hz NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
OPERATING THE BLENDER SPEED CONTROL GUIDE The Blender has five speeds: 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest. It also features Crush Ice and Pulse functions. ITEM SPEED ITEM SPEED Blended ice drink Crush Gravy ice, 5 Ice milk-based drink Crush Cheesecake ice, 5...
OPERATING THE BLENDER PREPARING THE BLENDER FOR USE Before first use Before using your Blender for the first time, wipe Blender base with a warm damp cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Wash pitcher, lid, and ingredient cup in warm, sudsy water (see “Care and cleaning”...
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OPERATING THE BLENDER Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an earthed outlet. Do not remove earth prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before using the Blender, plug Before removing the pitcher from the into an earthed outlet and press...
OPERATING THE BLENDER USING THE BLENDER Before use While the Power indicator light or the Before operating the Blender, make sure the pitcher is properly locked onto the Pulse function indicator light is on: blender base. - Do not interfere with blade movement. - Do not remove pitcher lid.
OPERATING THE BLENDER USING THE CRUSH ICE FUNCTION Your Blender offers a Crush ice ( ) function. When selected, the Blender will automatically pulse for 30 seconds at staggered intervals at the optimal speed for crushing ice or other ingredients. Before operating the Blender, Put ingredients into the pitcher and make sure the pitcher is properly...
OPERATING THE BLENDER USING THE PULSE FUNCTION Before operating the Blender, Put ingredients into the pitcher and make sure the pitcher is properly firmly place lid. positioned on the base. Press POWER , then press and When finished, press POWER hold the PULSE ( ) button for the to turn off.
OPERATING THE BLENDER USING THE BLENDER PITCHER INGREDIENT CUP AND SOFT START BLENDING FEATURE • The blender pitcher ingredient cup • The Soft Start blending feature can be used to measure and add automatically starts the Blender at a ingredients. Remove cup and add lower speed to draw ingredients into ingredients at Speeds 1, 2, or 3.
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS HOW TO... Dissolve flavoured gelatin: Pour boiling Take lumps out of gravy: If sauce or water into the pitcher; add gelatin. Remove gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher. centre ingredient cup, and place a towel Cover and blend at Speed 3 until smooth, over the lid.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE BLENDER The blender pitcher can be easily cleaned while still attached to the base or individually. • Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use. • Do not immerse the blender base or cord in water. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: The Blender will not operate at any speed unless the Power ( button is pressed first. Blender does not operate when a setting is selected Check to see if the Blender is plugged into an earthed outlet. If it is, press POWER ( );...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Blender stops while blending The Blender may be overloaded. If the Blender becomes overloaded when blending heavy ingredients, it will automatically shut off to avoid damage to the motor. Press POWER ( ) to reset the Blender and unplug the power cord. Remove the pitcher assembly from the base and divide contents into smaller batches.
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