KitchenAid 5KSB5553 User manual

5KSB5553
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BLENDER INSTRUCTIONS
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BLENDER INSTRUCTIONS
BLENDER SAFETY
Important safeguards.......................................................................................... 6
Electrical requirements ..................................................................................... 7
Electrical equipment waste disposal................................................................... 8
BLENDER PARTS.................................................................................................... 8
ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER ............................................................................. 9
OPERATING THE BLENDER
Using the Blender............................................................................................. 10
Crushing ice...................................................................................................... 12
Using PULSE mode .......................................................................................... 12
Using the Blender pitcher ingredient cap or the culinary jar drizzle cap.......... 13
Soft Start blending feature................................................................................ 13
Speed control guide.......................................................................................... 14
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Culinary blender jar tips ................................................................................... 14
Quick tips ......................................................................................................... 15
How to?............................................................................................................ 15
CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING
Blender does not operate when a setting is selected....................................... 17
Blender stops while blending............................................................................ 17
Blender turns on, but blades will not rotate..................................................... 17
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
KitchenAid Blender warranty ........................................................................... 18
Customer service ............................................................................................. 18
Table of ConTenTs
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BLENDER SAFETY
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. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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.
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BLENDER SAFETY
BLENDER SAFETY
Electrical requirements
Wattage: 550 W
Voltage: 220-240 V
Hertz: 50 Hz a.c.
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.
10. Blade assembly is sharp. Handle carefully.
11. To reduce risk of injury, never put locking collar and blade
assembly on the base without having the pitcher properly
attached.
12. Always operate Blender with lid 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 foods or liquids, do not ll the
blender pitcher to the top (max. 1.25L). Secure the lid,
and operate only on STIR ( ) speed. Do not blend hot
liquids or hot foods at temperatures higher than 60°C.
Do not place bare hand on pitcher lid when processing
hot foods or liquids.
15. Flashing light indicates ready to operate - avoid any contact
with blades or moveable parts.
16. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Power button
( )
BLENDER PARTS
Lid with 60 mL
ingredient cup*
Easy pour
1.5 L glass
pitcher
Culinary blender
jar lid with
drizzle cap*
Stainless
steel blade Locking collar
and blade
assembly
Speed selection
buttons
Die-cast
metal base
Clean touch
control pad
0.75 L
Culinary
blender jar
* On the lid the following caution
is written:“CAUTION: DO NOT
OPERATE WITHOUT THIS
COVER IN PLACE”.
BLENDER SAFETY
Electrical equipment waste disposal
Disposal of packing material
The packing material is 100% recyclable
and is marked with the recycle symbol .
The various parts of the packing must
therefore be disposed of responsibly
and in full compliance with local authority
regulations governing waste disposal.
Scrapping the product
- This appliance is marked in compliance
with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
- By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
- The symbol on the product or on the
accompanying documentation indicates
that it should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to an appropriate
collection centre for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local city ofce,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
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BLENDER PARTS
BLENDER SAFETY
4Press down and rotate pitcher (or
culinary jar) clockwise, approximately
1/4 turn until a click is heard.
3Align the pitcher (or culinary jar) tabs
with the slots of the locking collar.
1Put locking collar with blade assembly
pointing up on a sturdy surface.
2Put sealing ring, flat side down, around
the blades and into the groove within
the locking collar.
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, culinary
jar, lids, locking collar and blade assembly,
sealing ring and ingredient cup in warm,
sudsy water (see “Care and cleaning”
section). Rinse parts and wipe dry.
5Adjust the length of the Blender power
cord.
ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
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ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
6Put pitcher (or culinary jar) assembly
onto the Blender base. 7Put lid on pitcher (or culinary jar).
8Before using the Blender, plug into a
grounded outlet, and press POWER
( ). The Power indicator light will flash
when ready.
9After blending, always press the POWER
button ( ) (the POWER indicator
light should be shut off) and unplug the
power cord before removing the pitcher
(or culinary jar) assembly from the base.
NOTE: If there is a gap between the locking
collar and the base, the pitcher (or culinary
jar) might not be locked into the locking
collar or the assembly may not be positioned
properly on the Blender base. If necessary,
repeat steps 1 through 4.
Gap
OPERATING THE BLENDER
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