KitchenAid KSB5015 Owner's Manual
KSB5015
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES
BLENDER INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BLENDER SAFETY
Important safeguards .......................................................................................... 4
Electrical requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Motor horsepower ............................................................................................. 6
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts and accessories .......................................................................................... 7
ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
Preparing the Blender for use ............................................................................ 8
OPERATING THE BLENDER
Using the Blender ............................................................................................... 8
Blender function guide...................................................................................... 11
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips ......................................................................................................... 12
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Blender ........................................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING
Understanding the Blender ash codes ............................................................ 14
Blender does not operate when a setting is selected ....................................... 15
Blender stops while blending ........................................................................... 15
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, 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.
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BLENDER SAFETYBLENDER SAFETY
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. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended by KitchenAid may cause a risk of
injury to persons.
12. Flashing light indicates ready to operate - avoid any
contact with blades or moveable parts.
13. This product is designed for household use only.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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Electrical requirements
Voltage: 120 Volts A.C. only
Wattage: 1300 watts
Frequency: 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. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.
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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 1.8 peak
horsepower (HP) motor reference reects the horsepower output of the motor itself and
not the Blender’s horsepower output in the Blender pitcher. As with any blender, the power
output in the pitcher is not the same as the horsepower of the motor itself. This motor
delivers 1.4 peak HP in the pitcher enabling your Blender to deliver robust power for all
your recipes.
NOTE: In accordance with guidelines from the American Heart Association, as with many
products containing magnets, it is recommended that those with implantable pacemakers/
debrillators should use care with the Blender and keep their device 12 inches away from
the Blender.
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PARTS AND FEATURESBLENDER SAFETY
Parts and accessories
Removable
ingredient cap
with measuring markings
Function
selection dial*
BPA Free
pitcher with lid
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Removable funnel
Die-cast
metal base
Stainless
steel blades
* See the “Blender function guide” section.
Pitcher release
lever
Magnetic drive
(not shown)
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ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
Preparing the Blender for use
OPERATING THE BLENDER
Before rst 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” section).
Rinse parts and wipe dry.
Before using the Blender, plug into
a grounded outlet.
Using the Blender
Before use
Before operating the Blender, make sure
the pitcher is properly locked into the
Blender base.
The Blender will not run if the pitcher and
lid are not fully in place. If you pull the
Blender out of the base before the Blender
stops running, the blade brake will kick in to
stop the blades, and the Blender will stop
after a few seconds.
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The Blender has four pre-set recipe programs:
Icy Drinks/Smoothies, Milkshakes, Soups/
Sauces, and Juice. It also features Variable
Speed and Pulse selections that allow you to
customize your blending for any recipe you
make. See “Blender function guide” for more
detailed information.
OPERATING THE BLENDER
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Remove the pitcher from the Blender
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base in order to fill it with ingredients.
Pull the pitcher release lever to help
remove the pitcher. Grab the handle
firmly, and pull the pitcher straight
towards you to remove.
Align the top of the pitcher to slide
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under the top of the base, and slide
pitcher forward into the housing. Ensure
that the pitcher goes in straight and is
secured in place.
Put ingredients in the pitcher. Add
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liquids first, then soft foods, then ice or
frozen fruit last. Do not fill the pitcher
beyond the max fill line - especially
when using primarily liquids. Put the
lid on the pitcher spout first, then
push down on the side of the lid near
the handle, ensuring that the lid is on
straight. The Blender will not work
without the lid in place.
Ensure that the pitcher is fully in place
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by making sure that the tab on the
pitcher release handle sits between the
two triangular notches on the base of
the pitcher. You will hear a click when
the pitcher is fully in place.
NOTE: There should be a 1,27 cm of
platform evenly visible around the pitcher
when it’s fully locked in place.
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OPERATING THE BLENDER
Turn the selection knob to your desired
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pre-set program or variable speed
selection (see the “Blender function
guide” for more information).
You may use the removable ingredient
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cap and removable funnel to add
more ingredients to the pitcher while
blending, if needed. The cap includes
convenient measuring indicators
for precise measurement of added
ingredients.
Press the START/PAUSE button.
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To use the Pulse feature, turn the dial
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to PULSE, then PRESS AND HOLD
the START/PAUSE button for the
desired length of time.
The Blender will automatically stop
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when programs are complete. The
Blender will chime to signal the cycle is
complete, or Press the START/PAUSE
button to stop the Blender manually.
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Pull the release lever to help remove
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the pitcher after you have finished
blending. Grab the handle firmly, and
pull the pitcher straight towards you
to remove.
Blender function guide
The four pre-set recipe programs were each developed based
on typical recipes in that category. However, you’ll nd that not
all recipes are exactly the same, and sometimes a particular recipe
might blend more to your preference on a program that is not
obvious. For example, some milkshakes with frozen fruit blend
better on the Icy Drinks/Smoothies program. Also, when making
smoothies, you might prefer the ner texture that the Juice program
creates. We encourage you to experiment to nd the best program
for your favorite recipes.
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Setting Description Blending time
(in min:sec)
Quick pulses of power
to crush large amounts
ICY DRINKS/
SMOOTHIES
MILKSHAKES
SOUPS/
SAUCES
JUICE
PULSE
VARIABLE
SPEEDS
of hard foods, such as
ice, frozen vegetables,
or frozen fruits.
Long, slow speed
blending to create
smooth, uniform
consistency when
blending thick,
sticky foods.
Gradual ramp-up of
speed and power.
Ideal for blending
hot ingredients
in particular.
High blade speed to
blend to a ne texture
for recipes with foods
high in ber, or with
skins, or seeds.
Allows precise control
of the duration and
frequency of blending.
Great for recipes that
require a light touch.
Adjustable speeds for
ne tuned chopping
and blending needs to
prepare any recipe.
1:05
1:39
1:25
1:29
Short pulses of 2-3
seconds as needed
Up to 2:00, as needed
for desired recipe
Items to blend
Blended ice drinks
Crushed ice
Ice cream based drinks
Sherbet/Ice
milk-based drinks
Frozen yogurtbased drinks
Hot drinks
Soup
Fruit juice from
frozen concentrate
Fruit-based drinks
(thin)
Savory crumb topping
Sweet crumb topping
Meat salad for
sandwich lling
Pesto
Dips
Meat salad for
sandwich lling
Grated hard cheese
Frozen chopped fruit
(defrost slightly until
it can be probed with
a knife tip)
Smooth ricotta or
cottage cheese
Pureed fruit or
vegetables/Baby food
Pureed meat/Baby
food meat
Pancake/Wafe
batter
Salad dressing
Hot sauces
Cold fruit or
vegetable sauce
Finely chopped
fresh fruits
Finely chopped
fresh vegetables
Chopped fruits
Chopped vegetables
Fluffy gelatin for
pie/desserts
Cheesecake
Mousse
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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips
Using the Blender
• Stop the Blender before using utensils in
the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mix
ingredients only when the Blender is off.
Never use any utensil, including spatulas,
in the pitcher while the motor is running.
• The Blender is capable of handling hot
ingredients. Cool hot foods, if possible,
before blending.
• For best results, when blending hot food
or liquids, do not fill the Blender pitcher to
the top. Secure the lid, remove the center
ingredient cap and place a towel over the
top.
• The blender is not intended to be used as
a heating device.
Magnetic blending
• Be aware that the Blender jar and Blender
base contain magnets that may attract
other items. For example, the jar may
attract adjacent metal utensils when
placed on a countertop.
• Metal items may also be attracted to
the Blender base if jar is not in place.
However, the Blender will not run
without the jar and lid in place.
• Check that jar bottom is free of small
magnetic debris before each use.
Blending on variable speed
• For mixtures blended on the Variable
Speeds setting, start the blending process
at a lower speed to thoroughly combine
the ingredients. Then increase to a
higher speed, as desired. You’ll find that
the pre-set recipe programs will make
blending easier by varying the speed level
automatically.
• Because the Blender can work without
user intervention, the Variable Speed
function will automatically turn off after
approximately 2 minutes to ensure it does
not run longer than intended and the
recipe does not get overblended. If you
want to blend longer, reset the Blender to
the “OFF/O” position and run it again as
needed.
Using the ingredient feed
• If desired, you can remove center
ingredient cap to add ingredients while
the Blender is operating.
• The ingredient cap and funnel will need
to be washed even if ingredients are not
added through the ingredient feed.
• For thorough processing of ingredients,
add them early in the cycle so that the
Blender can process them fully.
• If chunks of fruit and vegetables are
desired, add the ingredients towards
the end of the blending cycle.
• If the ingredient cap does not fully
seat, make sure the funnel is fully in
the down position. If you are having
trouble, rotate either the funnel or the
cap until you find the correct position.
• Wipe out inner funnel liner after each use.
Crushing ice
• Ice directly from the freezer will crush
better than partially melted ice for snow.
• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or
crushed faster than large ones.
• For best results, crush ice by adding
it through the ingredient feed as the
Blender is running.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Blender
• Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use. Be sure to unplug before cleaning.
• 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.
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To clean the Blender base and cord:
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Unplug the Blender before cleaning.
Wipe with a warm, damp cloth; wipe
clean with a damp cloth, and dry with
a soft cloth. Make sure to clean inside
the ingredient feed each time.
To clean pitcher, lid, ingredient cap, and funnel: Wash all items in the dishwasher
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on the top or bottom rack. Or hand wash with soapy water, rinse, and wipe dry. Make sure
that all Blender parts are dry before storing for longer periods of time.
NOTE: For best results when cleaning the Blender, completely disassemble the lid,
ingredient cap and funnel and thoroughly wash all parts after each use.
To quickly clean the Blender while
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in the base: Add 1 drop of dish soap
to half a pitcher of water, and run on
the Icy Drinks/Smoothies cycle. Discard
water when cycle is finished, and rinse
completely.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Understanding the Blender ash codes
IMPORTANT: The Blender will not operate at any speed unless the START/PAUSE button
is pressed first.
LED is ashing slowly LED is ashing rapidly LED is not ashing
Ready mode
If the LED slowly glows with
increasing intensity and then
is off, the Blender is ready for
blending. Press START/PAUSE
button to start blending.
Error mode
If the LED ashes on/off in
rapid bursts, the Blender is not
ready for blending.
The most common reasons
include :
Pitcher is not properly in place
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- Pitcher was removed before
blending was completed
- Blender is jammed
First, rotate the knob to
“OFF/O”. Next, make sure
the pitcher is properly in
place. Then, choose your
selection and press the
START/PAUSE button.
If Blender is jammed, it will
stop running to avoid damage
to the motor. Press START/
PAUSE, then unplug the power
cord. Remove the pitcher from
the base, and with a scraper,
free the blades by breaking
up or removing the contents
at the bottom of the pitcher.
To restart, rotate the knob to
“OFF/O” position and then
rotate to knob selection and
press START/PAUSE.
If the LED does not ash after a
setting is selected, the Blender
is not ready for blending.
The most common reasons
include:
- Blender is in “sleep mode”
Blender has been unplugged or
a power outage has occurred
The Blender may have gone
into an inactive mode or “sleep
mode.” This feature saves
power if the Blender is left
unattended for a few minutes.
Resetting the dial to “OFF/O”
brings the Blender back into
“active mode”. First, rotate the
knob to “OFF/O”. Next, make
sure the pitcher is properly
in place. Then, choose your
selection and press the START/
PAUSE button.
If the Blender still does not
work, see below for further
information on ways to correct
the operation error.
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