Table of Contents
Blender Safety ................................................................................................................ 2
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................................................3
Important Safeguards .................................................................................................... 3
Blender Features .........................................................................................................4-6
Preparing the Blender for Use ........................................................................................ 7
Before First Use ......................................................................................................7
Blender Assembly ...................................................................................................8
Using the Blender ..........................................................................................................9
Before Use .............................................................................................................. 9
Operating the Blender ............................................................................................9
Crush Ice ................................................................................................................9
Pulse Mode ..........................................................................................................10
Ingredient Cap .....................................................................................................10
Motor Control Feature ..........................................................................................10
Speed Control Guide ...................................................................................................11
CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 13
Blender Tips ...........................................................................................................14, 15
NOTE: DUE TO THE UNIQUE CONTAINER AND BLADE DESIGN, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR NEW KITCHENAID® BLENDER TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE RESULTS.
Blender Safety
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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 220-240 Volts AC only
Hertz: 50/60 Hz
NOTE: Your Blender has a grounded plug.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug will fit in an outlet only one way. 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 extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Blender in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate the Blender with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
9. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the Blender. A scraper may be used but must be used
only when the Blender is not running.
10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
11. Always operate Blender with cover in place.
12. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid
may cause a risk of injury to persons.
13. When blending hot liquids, remove center of two-piece cover.
14. This product is designed for household use only.
15. To reduce risk of injury, never put locking collar and blade assembly on the base without
having the pitcher properly attached.
16. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
17. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Blender Features
Stay-Put Lid
with Clear, 60 mL
Ingredient Cap
Easy-clean,
Plastic* Pitcher
Design
Patented
Stainless Steel
Blade
Durable
Steel-Reinforced
Couplers
* Depending on model.
Speed
Selection
Buttons
Sealed Membrane
Control Panel
Die-Cast
Metal Base
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Blender Features
Stay-Put Lid
with Clear, 60 mL
Ingredient Cap
Easy clean,
Glass* Pitcher
Design
Patented
Stainless Steel
Blade
Locking Collar
and Blade
Assembly
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Durable
Steel-Reinforced
Couplers
* Depending on model.
Speed
Selection
Buttons
Sealed Membrane
Control Panel
Die-Cast
Metal Base
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