KitchenAid KS8354 User Manual

SPEED

VITESSE

VELOCIDAD

BLENDER

INSTRUCTIONS

MÉLANGEUR

INSTRUCTIONS

LICUADORA

INSTRUCCIONES

KSB354

USA: 1-800-541-6390 Canada: 1-800-807-6777

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Proof of Purchase & Product Registration

Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Blender. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Before you use your Blender, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit. This card will enable

Model Number ______________________________________________________________

Serial Number _______________________________________________________________

Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________

Store Name and Location ______________________________________________________

us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.

Please complete the following for your personal records:

Preuve d’achat et enregistrement du produit

Veuillez conserver une copie du coupon de caisse indiquant la date d’achat de votre mélangeur. La preuve d’achat vous assure du service d’après-vente sous garantie.

Avant d’utiliser votre mélangeur, veuillez remplir et poster la carte d’enregistrement du produit accompagnant l’appareil. Grâce à cette carte, nous pourrons vous

Numéro de modèle __________________________________________________________

appeler dans l’éventualité improbable d’un avis de sécurité et nous conformer plus facilement aux dispositions de la loi sur la sécurité des produits de consommation. Cette carte ne confirme pas votre garantie.

Veuillez remplir ce qui suit pour vos dossiers personnels :

Numéro de série _____________________________________________________________

Date d’achat ________________________________________________________________

Nom du marchand et adresse __________________________________________________

Comprobante de compra y registro del producto

Siempre conserve una copia del recibo de ventas que especifique la fecha de compra de su licuadora. El comprobante de compra le asegurará el servicio técnico bajo garantía.

Antes de utilizar la licuadora, complete y envíe por correo su tarjeta de registro del producto que viene junto con la unidad. Esta tarjeta nos permitirá contactarnos

Número del modelo __________________________________________________________

Número de serie _____________________________________________________________

Fecha de compra ____________________________________________________________

Nombre de la tienda y dirección ________________________________________________

con usted en el improbable caso de una notificación de algún problema de seguridad con el producto y nos ayudará a cumplir con las cláusulas de la Consumer Product Safety Act (Ley sobre la seguridad de los productos para el consumidor). Esta tarjeta no asegura su garantía.

Complete lo siguiente para su registro personal:

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Proof of Purchase & Product Registration .............................................Inside Front Cover

Blender Safety ................................................................................................................2

Important Safeguards ....................................................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ..................................................................................................3

FEATURES AND OPERATION

Blender Features ............................................................................................................4

Preparing the Blender for Use ........................................................................................6

Before First Use ......................................................................................................6

Blender Assembly ...................................................................................................6

Using the Blender ..........................................................................................................7

Before Use ..............................................................................................................7

Operating the Blender ............................................................................................7

CHOP ICE ................................................................................................................8

SMOOTHIE .............................................................................................................8

Soft Start

Blending Feature ...................................................................................9

Ingredient Cup .......................................................................................................9

CARE AND CLEANING

To Clean Individual Components ....................................................................................9

To Clean Without Disassembly .......................................................................................9

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................10

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION KitchenAid

Blender Warranty ...................................................................................... 11

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and District of Columbia ..........12

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada ...............................................................12

How to Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico ....................................................12

How to Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations .........................13

How to Arrange for Service Outside these Locations ....................................................13

How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................................13

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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

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously

DANGER

WARNING

injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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 or 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. To reduce risk of injury, never put locking collar with blades onto the base without having the pitcher properly attached.

12. Always operate Blender with cover in place.

13. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.

14. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.

15. This product is designed for household use only.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Requirements

Volts: 120 Volts A.C. Hertz: 60 Hz

NOTE: Your Blender has a 2-prong polarized 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.

Do not use an extension cord.

Doing so can result in death or fire.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Med

Low

Blender Features

Lid with Clear,

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Generous 40 oz. (1.2 L) Glass Pitcher

2 oz. (60 ml) Ingredient Cup

Patented, Stainless Steel Blade

Durable Steel-Reinforced Coupler

Locking Collar and Blade Assembly

Speed Selection Buttons

Clean Touch™ Control Pad

Blender Features

This Blender was built and tested to KitchenAid quality standards for optimum performance and long, trouble-free life.

Robust Motor

Rugged motor supplies the power for superb performance with all blending tasks — from chopping a tray of ice for frozen-style drinks to stirring homemade coffee drinks for consistent flavor.

Generous 40 oz. (1.2 L) Glass Pitcher

Glass Pitcher resists scratches, stains and odors. Pitcher is removable from the locking collar for easy cleaning and

withstands a range of extreme temperatures.

Lid with Clear 2 oz. (60 ml) Ingredient Cup

Lid provides a strong seal. The removable ingredient cup measures ingredients and allows them to be added while blending.

Patented, Stainless Steel Blade

Sharp over-sized tines are positioned on four different planes for fast, thorough and consistent blending.

Locking Collar and Blade Assembly

Durable, one-piece blade design is built into the locking collar for easy handling and cleaning. Dishwasher-safe assembly keeps the blades from rotating until the pitcher is properly attached to the collar and put on the Blender base.

Durable Steel-Reinforced Coupler

Commercial-quality coupler with 12 interlocking teeth provide direct transfer of motor power to the blades. Pitcher coupler is coated for quiet operation.

Speed Selection Buttons

Blend with confidence, control and consistency at 3 speed settings, HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW. Create frozen drinks in seconds with the CHOP ICE feature and perfect smoothies with the SMOOTHIE feature.

Soft Start

The Blender starts at a slower speed to pull ingredients into the blade then quickly increases to selected speed setting. This design feature reduces start-up kick and allows hands-free operation.

Clean Touch™ Control Pad

Wipes clean in an instant. Smooth control pad has no seams or gaps to trap ingredients.

Smoothie Button

A feature created and optimized for making the best smoothie, it blends ingredients at just the right speed to make a great smoothie each and every time.

Chop Ice Button

Specifically designed for chopping ice, this feature automatically pulses at staggered intervals for optimal results. Great for frozen-style drinks.

Blending Feature

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Preparing the Blender for Use

Before First Use

Before using your Blender for the first time, wipe Blender base with a warm sudsy cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Wash pitcher, lid with

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ingredient cup, locking collar and blade assembly and sealing ring in warm, sudsy water (see Care and Cleaning). Rinse parts and wipe dry.

Blender Assembly

1. Put locking collar with blades pointing up on a sturdy surface.

2. Put sealing ring, flat side down, around the blades and into the groove within the locking collar.

Sealing Ring

4. Press down and rotate pitcher clockwise, approximately ¼ turn until two clicks are heard.

5. Put pitcher assembly onto the Blender base.

NOTE: When properly positioned, pitcher assembly will rest completely on Blender base. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Locking Collar

3. Align the pitcher tabs with the slots in the locking collar.

6. Put lid on pitcher.

Gap

No Gap

Preparing the Blender for Use

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not use an extension cord.

Doing so can result in death or fire.

7. Plug power cord into a grounded 2-prong polarized outlet. Blender is now ready for operation.

Using the Blender

Before Use NOTE: When the Blender is on, the CHOP

ICE indicator light is lit.

- Do not interfere with blade movement

- Do not remove pitcher lid

Operating the Blender

The KitchenAid HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW and also has a SMOOTHIE feature and CHOP ICE feature.

1. With convenient one-step operation, this Blender only operates when a speed selection button is pressed.

2. Before operating the Blender, make sure the pitcher is properly secured in the locking collar and assembly is positioned on the Blender base.

Blender has three speeds:

8. Before removing the pitcher from the base, always press OFF and unplug the power cord. Lift the pitcher assembly in a straight, upward motion off of the Blender base.

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NOTE: If a gap exists between the locking

collar and the base, the pitcher might not be locked into the locking collar or the pitcher assembly is not positioned properly on the Blender base. See Blender Assembly for further instructions.

3. Put ingredients into the pitcher and firmly attach lid.

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 speeds without stopping the unit by pressing a new speed button.

IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or liquids, remove the center ingredient cup. Operate only on LOW speed.

5. To turn off the Blender, press OFF. The OFF button will stop any speed and deactivate the Blender at the same time.

6. Before removing the pitcher unplug the power cord.

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Using the Blender

CHOP ICE

Your KitchenAid

Blender offers a CHOP ICE feature. When selected, the Blender automatically pulses at staggered intervals

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at the optimal speed for chopping ice.

1. Before operating the Blender, make

sure the pitcher assembly is properly positioned on the Blender base.

NOTE: If a gap exists between the locking collar and the base, the pitcher might not be locked into the locking collar or the pitcher assembly is not positioned properly on the Blender base. See Blender Assembly for further instructions.

2. Put ingredients into the pitcher and

firmly attach lid.

3. Press CHOP ICE. The indicator light will

stay lit. The Blender will automatically pulse at staggered intervals.

4. To turn off the CHOP ICE feature, press

OFF. The Blender is now ready for continuous operation.

5. Before removing the pitcher unplug the

power cord.

SMOOTHIE

Your KitchenAid

Blender offers a SMOOTHIE feature that is created and optimized for making great smoothies. It blends ingredients at just the right speed.

1. Before operating the Blender, make

sure the pitcher assembly is properly positioned on the Blender base.

2. Put ingredients into the pitcher and

firmly attach lid.

3. Press SMOOTHIE. The indicator light

will stay lit. The Blender will blend at the right speed to give you a great smoothie.

4. To turn off the SMOOTHIE, Press

OFF. The Blender is now ready for continuous operation.

5. Before removing the pitcher unplug the

power cord.

Using the Blender

Soft Start

The Soft Start automatically starts the Blender at a slower speed to pull ingredients into the blade assembly then quickly increases to selected speed setting for optimal performance. NOTE: The Soft Start works when a speed is selected from the OFF mode and does not work with the CHOP ICE feature.

Blending Feature

blending feature

Care and Cleaning

Ingredient Cup

The 2 oz. (60 ml) ingredient cup can be used to measure and add ingredients to the pitcher. Remove cup and add ingredients at LOW or MEDIUM speeds. When operating at higher speeds, with a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop the Blender and then add ingredients.

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The Blender pitcher, locking collar and blade can be easily cleaned as individual components or together, without disassembly.

•CleantheBlenderthoroughlyafter every use

•DonotimmersetheBlenderbaseor

cord in water

•Donotuseabrasivecleansersor

scouring pads

To Clean Individual Components:

1. Lift the pitcher assembly in a straight,

upward motion off of the Blender base. Then, rotate the pitcher counterclockwise, two clicks, to separate locking collar and blade assembly and sealing ring, from the pitcher. Wash components with warm soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry.

NOTE: Pitcher can be placed in the bottom rack of an automatic dishwasher. The lid, ingredient cup, locking collar and blade assembly, and sealing ring can be put in the top rack. For best results, hand washing is recommended.

2. Wipe the Blender base and cord with

a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.

To Clean Without Disassembly:

1. Put the pitcher on the Blender base, fill half full with warm (not hot) water, and add 1 or 2 drops of dishwashing liquid. Put the lid on the pitcher, press the LOW speed setting, and run the Blender for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove the pitcher and empty contents. Rinse with warm water until clean.

2. To clean the lid and ingredient cup, wash in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

3. Wipe the Blender base and cord with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.

Troubleshooting

The Blender does not operate when a setting is selected:

Check to see if the Blender is plugged into a polarized 2-prong outlet. If it

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No indicator lights are lit.

The Blender stops while blending:

All indicator lights are flashing

at the same time.

Indicator lights are flashing alternately.

is, press OFF, then unplug the Blender. Plug it back into the same outlet. If the Blender still does not work, check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit the Blender is connected to and make sure the circuit is closed.

The Blender may be overloaded. If the Blender becomes overloaded when blending heavy ingredients, it will automatically shut off to prevent damage to the motor. Press OFF to reset the Blender and unplug the power cord. Remove the pitcher from the base and divide contents into smaller batches. Adding liquid to the ingredients may also reduce the load on the Blender.

The Blender may be jammed. If it’s jammed, the Blender will stop running to avoid damage to the motor. Press OFF to reset the Blender and unplug the power cord. Remove the pitcher assembly from the base, free the blades by breaking-up or removing the contents at the bottom of the pitcher.

The Blender turns on, but blades will not rotate:

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If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps provided in this section, contact KitchenAid or an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

USA/Puerto Rico: Canada: Mexico: 1-800-541-6390 1-800-807-6777 01-800-024-17-17 (JV Distribuciones) 01-800-902-31-00 (Industrias Birtman)

See the KitchenAid Warranty and Service section on page 11 for additional details. Do not return the Blender to the retailer – they do not provide service.

The pitcher is not properly secured in the locking collar. Press down and rotate pitcher clockwise in the locking collar past the second “click”. This will allow the pitcher assembly to engage the coupler. See page 6 for Blender Assembly.

KitchenAid® Blender Warranty

Length of Warranty:

50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Puerto Rico: One-year limited

warranty from date of purchase.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

KitchenAid Will Pay For:

50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada: Hassle-free

replacement of your Blender. See the following page for details on how to arrange for replacement. OR

In Puerto Rico:

The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. To arrange for service, follow the instructions on page 12.

KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:

A. Repairs when Blender

is used in other than normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from

accident, alteration, misuse or abuse or use with products not approved by KitchenAid.

C. Replacement parts or

repair labor costs for Blender when operated outside the country of purchase.

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IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty –

50 United States and District of Columbia

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Blender should

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fail within the first year of ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your original Blender returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty. Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service.

If your KitchenAid within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give the consultant your complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.)

When you receive your replacement Blender, use the carton and packing materials to pack up your original Blender. In the carton, include your name and address on a sheet of paper along with a copy of the proof of purchase (register receipt, credit card slip, etc.).

Blender should fail

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your Blender should fail within the first year of ownership, KitchenAid Canada will replace your Blender with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty. Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service.

If your KitchenAid within the first year of ownership, take the Blender or ship collect to an Authorized KitchenAid Canada Service Centre. In the carton include your name and complete shipping address along with a copy of the proof of purchase (register receipt, credit card slip, etc.). Your replacement Blender will be returned prepaid and insured. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner call our toll-free Customer eXperience Centre at 1-800-807-6777. Or write to us at:

Customer eXperience Centre KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7

Blender should fail

How to Arrange for Warranty Service

in Puerto Rico

Your KitchenAid® Blender is covered by a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. KitchenAid will pay for replacement parts and labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

Take the Blender or ship prepaid and insured to an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. Your repaired Blender will be returned prepaid and insured. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner, call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to learn the location of a Service Center near you.

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