Using The Blender; Before Use; Operating The Blender; Crush Ice Feature - KitchenAid KSB550 Instructions And Recipes Manual

Using the Blender
Before Use
NOTE: While the Blender is on or the Pulse
Mode indicator light is blinking:
- Do not interfere with blade movement
- Do not remove pitcher lid
Operating the Blender
The KitchenAid R Blender has five speeds:
STIR, CHOP, MIX, PUREE, and LIQUEFY. In
addition, it also features CRUSH ICE and
PULSE MODE.
1. With convenient one-step operation,
this unit will operate only when a
speed selection button is pressed.
2. Before operating the Blender, make
sure the pitcher is properly placed on
the Blender base.
3. Put ingredients in pitcher and firmly
attach lid.
5. To turn off the Blender, press OFE The
Off button will stop any speed and
deactivate the Blender at the same
time. Before removing the pitcher,
press OFF to deactivate the Blender,
and unplug the power cord.
Crush Ice Feature
Your KitchenAid _ Blender offers a Crush Ice
feature. When selected, the Blender will
automatically pulse at staggered intervals
at the optimal speed for crushing ice or
other ingredients.
1. Before operating the Blender, make
sure the pitcher is properly in place on
the Blender base.
2. Put ingredients into the pitcher and
firmly attach lid.
3. Press CRUSH ICE. The indicator
light will stay lit. The Blender will
automatically pulse at staggered
intervals.
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4. Press the desired speed button for
continuous operation at that speed.
The red indicator light by the selected
speed will stay lit. You may change
settings without stopping the unit by
pressing a new speed button.
IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or
liquids, remove the center ingredient cap.
Operate only on STIR speed.
4. To turn off the Crush Ice feature, press
OFE The Blender is now ready for
continuous operation.
5. Before removing the pitcher, press OFF
to deactivate the Blender, and unplug
the power cord.