KitchenAid KSBC1B0CU, KSBC1B0BM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

KSBC1B0

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Lid

Blender jar

Talon
blade

Power cord
socket and
removable
power cord
(not shown)

Cord cleat
(not shown)

Base

Ingredient
cap with
measuring
cup

Flex Edge
tamper

Open handle
for easy
stackability

Removable blender
jar pad

Control
dial

On/off
switch
(not shown)

Pulse toggle switch

Start/Stop toggle switch

Status indicator light

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 3.5 peak
horsepower (HP) motor reference reflects the horsepower output of the motor itself and
not the Blender’s horsepower output in the blender jar. As with any blender, the power
output in the blender jar is not the same as the horsepower of the motor itself. This
motor delivers 2.45 peak HP in the blender jar, enabling your Blender to deliver robust
power for all your recipes.

COMMERCIAL BLENDER SAFETY

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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. If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or
service agent.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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COMMERCIAL BLENDER 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 spatula or scraper
other than the provided Flex Edge 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 cup 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.

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This product is designed for commercial use.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 HZ
Amps: 15.0 A

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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USING THE COMMERCIAL BLENDER

BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE

The Blender has a preset recipe program: Icy Drinks. It also features Variable Times and
Pulse functions that allow you to customize your blending for any recipe you make.

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SETTING

DESCRIPTION BLENDING TIME

(in min:sec)

Gradually ramp up to full power to completely blend hard

ICY DRINKS

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

PULSE H/L

VARIABLE
TIMES

foods such as ice, whole fruits or vegetables, or frozen fruits.
This cycle is recommended for such drinks as Margaritas,
Daiquiris, and blended ice coffee drinks.

When Low speed is selected, the Blender will run continuously
on low until the Start/stop switch is pressed,
or after 6 minutes elapse.

When Medium speed is selected, the Blender will run
continuously on medium until the Start/stop switch is pressed,
or until 6 minutes elapse.

When High speed is selected the Blender will run continuously
on high until the Start/stop switch is pressed,
or after 6 minutes elapse.

Alternatively, use Pulse during manual operation to add a boost
of power momentarily.

The timer function starts at a slow speed and ramps up to a
high speed for optimal blending results.

0:22

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0:05-0:60

To clean the Blender: Quick pulses of power and high speeds work to clean the blender
jar with just 2 cups of water and a drop of dish soap.

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USING THE COMMERCIAL BLENDER

PREPARING THE COMMERCIAL 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, and ingredient cup in warm, sudsy
water (see “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
clean. Be sure the power switch on
the back of the blender base is in the

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OFF (O) position and the cord is also
fully plugged into the back of the
Blender. Then, plug the Blender into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.

NOTE: The cord cleat is not to be used

as a handle; the cord cleat is designed
to wrap the power cord around it for
storage only.

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The main power switch is on the
back of the blender base. Flip the
POWER switch to the ON (I) position.
The status indicator light above the

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

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ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE COMMERCIAL BLENDER

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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

top-most 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, time, or program. See the

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“Blender function guide” for more
information.

NOTE: If you select a pre-programmed
cycle, you will need to flip the START/
STOP toggle to begin operation.

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USING THE COMMERCIAL BLENDER

Utilize the Flex Edge tamper
accessory as needed for optimal
blending performance. Remove
the ingredient-measuring cap only,
and leave the lid in place. Stir or

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press contents down towards the
blade. When you are finished,
replace the ingredient-measuring
cap in the blender jar lid before
resuming blending.

If desired, use the Pulse function for
a momentary boost of speed while
blending on the variable speed
settings.

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PRESS AND HOLD the PULSE toggle
switch up for a faster pulse, or down
for a slower pulse.

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

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If the Blender remains in standby
mode for 10 minutes with no
activity, the Blender will enter sleep
mode. To get out of sleep mode,

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press the START/STOP switch once
to bring into standby mode. Then,
press START/STOP once more to
start the Blender.

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,

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.

lid, and ingredient cap after each
use. Remove any remaining contents
from the blender jar. Fill the blender
jar with 2 cups of warm water and

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1 drop of liquid detergent. Place the
lid on the blender jar, and make sure
the blender jar is fully in place on the
blender base.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Rotate the control dial to 30 seconds.
Flip the START/STOP toggle switch
up or down. When the timer finishes,

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pour out the soapy water, and rinse
the blender jar with warm water.

Wash the blender jar, jar pad, lid, Flex
Edge tamper, and ingredient cap by
hand with a damp cloth and warm

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soapy water; rinse with warm water,
and dry with a soft cloth.

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 High 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 (I/O) toggle switch
is on (I), the Blender will go to 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 or any other utensil that
could obstruct the blade to freely spin
in the blender jar, 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
On/Off toggle switch in the back,
or by unplugging the Blender.
Remove the blender jar from the
base, and clear the items. Place the
Blender back on the base, and then
turn the
regular use.

Blender back on to continue

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. 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:

• Disconnect the Blender from the
power source. Remove the jar pad
from the housing to make sure the
base is fully dry. The control dial
can be detached by pulling it off
with force. Wipe dry, and then
replace. To avoid damage to the
graphics when cleaning, don’t apply
too much force or use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads.

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 COMMERCIAL BLENDER WARRANTY FOR THE 50
UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND CANADA

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Commercial
Blenders operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: Three Year Full Warranty for Blender Base and One Year

KitchenAid Will Pay
for Your Choice of:

KitchenAid Will
Not Pay for:

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.

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.

Full Warranty for Blender Jar from date of purchase.
Hassle-Free Replacement of your Commercial Blender.

See the next page for details on how to arrange for
service, or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free
at 1-855-845-9684.
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.
See the KitchenAid Commercial Blender Warranty for
Puerto Rico for details on how to arrange for service.

A. Damage resulting from accident, alteration,

misuse or abuse.

B. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for

Blender operated outside the 50 United States
and District of Columbia.

C. Replacement of the jar or base unit due to

cosmetic issues.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID COMMERCIAL BLENDER BASE WARRANTY
FOR PUERTO RICO

A limited three year warranty extends to
the purchaser and any succeeding owner
for Commercial Blender Bases operated in
Puerto Rico. During the warranty period, all
service must be handled by an Authorized
KitchenAid Service Center. Please bring
the Commercial Blender Base, or ship

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY — 50 UNITED STATES
AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

it prepaid and insured, to the nearest
Authorized Service Center. Call
toll-free 1-855-845-9684 to learn the
location of a Service Center near you.
Your repaired Commercial Blender Base
will be returned to you prepaid and
insured.

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We’re so confident the quality of our
products meets the exacting standards
of KitchenAid that, if your Commercial
Blender Base should fail within the first
three years of ownership, KitchenAid
will arrange to deliver an identical or
comparable replacement to your door
free of charge and arrange to have your
original Commercial Blender Base returned
to us. Your replacement unit will also be
covered by our three year limited warranty.
Please follow these instructions to receive
this quality service.

If your Commercial Blender Base should fail
within the first three years of ownership,
simply call our toll-free Customer
eXperience Center at 1-855-845-9684
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Eastern Time). Give the consultant your
complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box
numbers, please.)

When you receive your replacement
Commercial Blender Base, use the carton
and packing materials to pack up your
original Commercial Blender Base.

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
Commercial Blender Base should fail
within the first three years of ownership,
KitchenAid Canada will replace your
Commercial Blender Base with an
identical or comparable replacement. Your
replacement unit will also be covered by
our three year limited warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive this
quality service.

If your Commercial Blender Base should fail
within the first three years of ownership,
take the Commercial Blender Base or

ship collect to an Authorized KitchenAid
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 Commercial Blender Base 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
200 - 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID COMMERCIAL BLENDER JAR WARRANTY
FOR PUERTO RICO

A limited one year warranty extends to
the purchaser and any succeeding owner
for Commercial Blender Jars operated in
Puerto Rico. During the warranty period,
all service must be handled by an
Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Please bring the Commercial Blender

Jar, or ship it prepaid and insured, to the
nearest Authorized Service Center. Call
toll-free 1-855-845-9684 to learn the
location of a Service Center near you.
Your repaired Commercial Blender Jar
will be returned to you prepaid and
insured.

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 Commercial
Blender Jar should fail within the first
one 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 Commercial Blender Jar 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 Commercial Blender Jar should
fail within the first one year of ownership,
simply call our toll-free Customer
eXperience Center at 1-855-845-9684
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Eastern Time). Give the consultant your
complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box
numbers, please.)

When you receive your replacement
Commercial Blender Jar, use the carton and
packing materials to pack up your original
Commercial Blender Jar.

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
Commercial Blender Jar should
fail within the first one year of ownership,
KitchenAid Canada will replace your
Commercial Blender Jar 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 Commercial Blender Jar should
fail within the first one year of ownership,
take the Commercial Blender Jar or ship

collect to an Authorized KitchenAid 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 Commercial Blender Jar 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
200 - 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

WARRANTY INFORMATION — MEXICO AND LATIN AMERICA

For Mexico and Latin America: For more information about your warranty,
visit www.kitchenaid-latam.com

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES,
OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

In the United States and Puerto Rico:

For service information, or to order
accessories or replacement parts, call
toll-free at 1-855-845-9684 or write to:

Customer eXperience Center,
KitchenAid Small Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

Outside the United States
and Puerto Rico:

Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the
store where you purchased the Commercial
Blender for information on how to obtain
service.

©2016. All rights reserved. KitchenAid and the design of the Stand Mixer

are trademarks in the U.S. and elsewhere. Used under license in Canada.

For service information in Canada:

Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.
Or write to:

Customer eXperience Centre
KitchenAid Canada
200 - 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

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