Before Use
NOTE: While the Blender is on or the
PULSE MODE indicator light is blinking:
- Do not interfere with blade movement
- Do not remove pitcher or accessory jar lid
Operating the Blender
The KitchenAid
Blender has five speeds:
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STIR, CHOP, MIX, PURÉE and LIQUEFY. In
addition, it also features CRUSH ICE and
PULSE MODE.
1. With convenient one-step operation,
this unit will operate only when a
speed selection button is pressed.
2. Before operating the Blender, make
sure the pitcher or accessory jar is
properly secured in the locking collar
and assembly is positioned on the
Blender base.
Gap
NOTE: If a gap exists between the
locking collar and the base, the pitcher
or accessory jar might not be locked into
the locking collar or the assembly is not
positioned properly on the Blender base.
See Blender Assembly, page 8 for further
instructions.
3. Put ingredients into the pitcher or
accessory jar and firmly attach lid.
Using the Blender
4. Press the desired speed button for
IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or
liquids, remove the center ingredient cup.
Operate only on STIR speed.
5. To turn off the Blender, press OFF.
6. Before removing the pitcher or
CRUSH ICE
Your KitchenAid
ICE feature. When selected, the Blender
will automatically pulse at staggered
intervals at the optimal speed for crushing
ice or other ingredients.
1. Before operating the Blender, make
NOTE: If a gap exists between the
locking collar and the base, the pitcher or
accessory jar might not be locked into the
locking collar or the collar is not positioned
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properly on the Blender base. See Blender
Gap
Assembly, page 8 for further instructions.
2. Put ingredients into the pitcher or
3. Press CRUSH ICE. The indicator light will
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continuous operation at that speed.
The red indicator light above the
selected speed will stay lit. You may
change settings without stopping the
unit by pressing a new speed button.
The Off button will stop any speed
and deactivate the Blender at the
same time.
accessory jar assembly, unplug the
power cord.
Blender offers a CRUSH
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sure the pitcher or accessory jar
assembly is properly positioned on the
Blender base.
accessory jar and firmly attach lid.
stay lit. The Blender will automatically
pulse at staggered intervals.