KitchenAid KSB6060BM, KSB6060FW, KSB6060FG Owner's Manual

KSB60XX

4KSB60XX

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PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES*

Ingredient-measuring cap

Lid

Blender jar

Blade

Power cord
(not shown)

Tamper

Removable
blender jar pad

Control
dial

Base

Pulse toggle switch

Start/Stop toggle switch

Status indicator light

*Recipe books not shown. Available on select models.

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BLENDER SAFETY

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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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 spatula or scraper
other than the provided tamper 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 blender jars, not recommended
by KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13. Always operate Blender with cover in place.

14. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, ingredient-measuring cap should
remain in place over the lid opening. Always start on lowest speed and
slowly ramp to desired speed when blending hot liquids or ingredients.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 HZ
Intensity (Amp.): 15 Amps
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.

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 3.0 peak
horsepower (HP) motor reference reflects 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 2.40 peak HP in the pitcher enabling your Blender to deliver robust power
for all your recipes.

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USING THE BLENDER

BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE

The Blender features Variable Speed and Pulse functions that allow you to customize
your blending for any recipe you make.

You might find that not all recipes are exactly the same, and sometimes a recipe might
blend more to your preference on a speed that is not obvious. For example, when making
a smoothie, you may prefer the finer texture that a higher speed creates. We encourage
you to experiment to find the best speed for your favorite recipes.

SETTING DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED ITEMS

TO BLEND

PULSE

VARIABLE

SPEEDS

MAX

Allow precise control of the duration
and frequency of blending. Great for

recipes that require a light touch.

Manual speeds offer ultimate control
of the blender. Allows for fine-tuned

chopping and blending needs to

prepare any recipe.

When Max speed is selected

the Blender will run continuously on

high until the Start/Stop switch is

pressed, or after

6 minutes elapse.

Savory crumb topping

Sweet crumb topping

Meat salad for sandwich

filling

Fruits

Vegetables

Nuts

Dips

Frozen desserts

Soups

Purées

Chopped fruits

Chopped vegetables

Ice crush

Soups

Sauces

Doughs

Butters

Smoothies

Frozen Drinks

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USING THE BLENDER

PREPARING THE BLENDER FOR USE

Before first use

Before using your Blender for the first time,
wipe the blender base with a warm, damp
cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth. Wash the blender jar,
lid, tamper, and ingredient cup in warm,
sudsy water (see the “Care and cleaning”
section). Rinse parts and wipe dry.

Before using the Blender, be sure
the countertop beneath the Blender
and surrounding areas are dry and

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clean. Then, plug the Blender into
a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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The main power switch is on the back
of the blender base. Flip the POWER
switch to the On position. The status
indicator light above the Start toggle

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button will begin to flash, indicating
that the Blender is in Standby mode.
The Blender is now ready to operate.

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USING THE BLENDER

ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE BLENDER

Put the items to blend into the
blender jar. Add liquids first, then

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soft foods, then leafy greens, and
ice or frozen items last.

NOTE: Do not fill blender jar past the
topmost measurement mark, especially
when blending liquids.

Flip the START/STOP toggle switch
up or down to begin operation of the

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Blender. The status indicator light will
now be solid.

Make sure that the lid is fully secured
on the blender jar. Next, place the

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blender jar on the base, making sure
that it is fully aligned on the jar pad.

Turn the control dial to your desired
speed. See the “Blender function

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guide” for more information.

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Use the tamper accessory as needed
for optimal blending performance.
Remove the ingredient-measuring
cap only, and leave the lid in place.
Stir or press contents down towards

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the blade. When you are finished,
replace the ingredient-measuring cap
to the blender jar lid before resuming
blending.

The Pulse function may also
be used on its own as a separate

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blending function while the Blender
is in Standby mode.

After blending, flip the START/STOP
toggle switch up or down. Allow the
Blender to come to a complete stop

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before removing the lid and pouring
your blended ingredients.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE BLENDER

Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional Instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to use your Blender.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE BLENDER AND ACCESSORIES

Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use.

NOTE: 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.

Make sure to clean the blender jar,
lid, and ingredient-measuring

To clean the blender base and cord:
Unplug the Blender before cleaning.
Wipe the base and the cord with a

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

cap after each use. Remove any
remaining contents from the blender
jar using a spatula and rinse with
hot water. Fill jar with 24 oz. of hot

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water and add 3-4 drops of liquid
dishwashing detergent. Place the lid
on the blender jar, and make sure
the blender jar is fully in place on the
blender base.

Rotate the control dial to Max. Flip
the START/STOP toggle switch up or
down. Run the Blender on the Max
speed setting for 35 seconds. Flip
the START/STOP toggle switch up or
down to stop the Blender. When the

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blade stops spinning, pour out the
soapy water, and rinse the blender
jar with warm water. When cleaning
after some recipes (hummus, nut
butters) it might be necessary to
repeat these steps.

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The blender jar, lid, tamper, and
ingredient-measuring cap are
dishwasher safe; the tamper, lid, and
ingredient-measuring cap should
be placed in the top rack of the

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dishwasher. If preferred, all parts may
also be washed by hand with a damp
cloth and warm soapy water, and then
rinsed with warm water and dried
with a soft cloth.

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CARE AND CLEANING

SANITIZING THE BLENDER

1. Remove any remaining contents from the blender jar.

2. Prepare a 200 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution* using 1.75 L of hot water in the

blender jar. Place the lid on the blender jar, and make sure the blender jar is fully in
place on the blender base.

3. Run the Blender on the Max Speed setting for 35 seconds. Flip the START/STOP

toggle switch up or down to start the Blender.

4. Turn off the Blender and let the sanitizing mix sit in the blender jar for an

additional 2 minutes.

5. Pour out the sanitizing solution mix. Do not rinse the blender jar.

6. Place the lid on the blender jar. Make sure the empty blender jar is fully in place on

the blender base. Run the empty Blender for an additional 10 seconds. Do not rinse
the jar after sanitizing.

7. Allow the blender jar to air dry.

* To prepare a 200 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution: use 6.67 ml household bleach (with a 5.25% sodium

hypochlorite concentration) in 1.75 L of hot water.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. When the Blender is plugged in

and the main power On/Off toggle
switch is on, the Blender will go into
Standby mode (flashing white indicator
light). However, after 10 minutes of
no activity the Blender will go into
Sleep mode and the indicator light
will turn off.

• To wake up the Blender simply flip
the START/STOP toggle switch up
or down. This will put the Blender
back into Standby mode.

2. If the status indicator light flashes

an orange color, the Blender is in
error mode. This can be caused by:
using a spatula in the blender jar that
locks up the blade or having an ice
cube or hard food in a location that
locks up the blade.

• Correct the problem by turning off
the Blender using the dedicated off
switch in the back, or by unplugging
the Blender. Remove the blender jar
from the base, and clear the items.
Place the blender jar back on the
base, and then turn the Blender
back on to continue regular use.

3. If the Blender stops while blending:

• After 6 minutes of run time, the
Blender will automatically shut off
and go into Sleep mode, and the
LED light will turn off. You can wake
the Blender back up using the
toggle switches (Start/Stop or Pulse
High/Pulse Low). If the Blender stops
in less than 6 minutes, it is possible
there is an internal error with the
Blender. Contact an authorized
service center for assistance.

4. If the ingredients of a recipe aren’t

blending:

• There may be times when an air
pocket is created around the blade,
causing the ingredients to miss the
blending blade. Use your tamper to
assist during the blend by pushing
ingredients into the blade, or stir to
move ingredients around the blender
jar. If that does not work, stop the
Blender, remove the blender jar
from the base, and use a spatula to
rearrange ingredients in the blender
jar. For certain recipes, try adding
more liquid.

5. If you experience an overflow from

the blender jar:

• Unplug the Blender. Remove the
jar and jar pad. Clean the blender
housing, jar pad, and exterior
of the jar. Dry each part thoroughly,
and then re-install the jar pad.

• If the overflow is on or over the
control dial, it can be removed
by gently and firmly pulling it off.
After cleaning and drying, reinstall
the knob. To avoid damage to the
graphics, do not apply too much
force or use abrasive cleansers.

If the problem cannot be corrected:
See the “Warranty and service” section.
Do not return the Blender to the retailer;
retailers do not provide service.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® HIGH PERFORMANCE SERIES TOTAL REPLACEMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for KitchenAid
High Performance Series Blender operated in the 50 United States, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: Ten Years from the date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay

for Your Choice of:

Hassle-Free Replacement of your High Performance
Series Blender. See the next page for details on how to
arrange for replacement, or call the Customer
eXperience Center toll-free at 1-800-832-7173.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be
provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

KitchenAid Will
Not Pay for:

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO TEN YEARS OR THE SHORTEST
PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the
duration of implied warranties or merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other
rights that vary from state to state and province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY KitchenAid makes
no representations about the quality, durability or need for service or repair of this
appliance other than the representations contained in this Warranty. If you want longer
or more comprehensive coverage than the limited warranty that comes with this
appliance, you should ask KitchenAid or your retailer about buying a service contract.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state and province to province.

A. Repairs when your High Performance Series Blender is

used in other than normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse

or abuse.

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your

High Performance Series Blender to an Authorized
Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for High

Performance Series products operated outside the
50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
and Canada.

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