KitchenAid 5KSB5553BOB 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.
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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
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ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
OPERATING THE BLENDER
Using the Blender
4When finished, press the POWER
button ( ) twice to turn the Blender
OFF. Unplug Blender before removing
the pitcher (or culinary jar) assembly.
1Put ingredients in pitcher (or culinary
jar) and firmly place lid.
3Then, select the desired speed button
for continuous operation at that speed.
The indicator light by the selected speed
will stay lit. You may change settings
without stopping by pressing a new
speed button.
2Press POWER (), and the POWER
indicator light will blink to indicate that
the blender is ON.
NOTE: While the Blender is ON or the
PULSE mode indicator lights are on:
- Do not interfere with blade movement.
- Do not remove pitcher (or culinary jar) lid.
Before operating the Blender, make sure
the pitcher (or culinary jar) is properly
secured in the locking collar and assembly
is positioned on the Blender base.
IMPORTANT: When blending hot foods or liquids, do not fill 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.
The Blender has five speeds: STIR ( ) ,
CHOP ( ), MIX ( ), PUREE ( ),
and LIQUEFY ( ). It also features
CRUSH ICE ( ) and PULSE ( ) mode.
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OPERATING THE BLENDER
Crushing ice
4When finished, Press the POWER ()
button twice to turn the Blender OFF.
Unplug Blender before removing the
pitcher (or culinary jar) assembly.
3Press POWER ()to turn the blender
ON. Then, press CRUSH ICE ( ).
The indicator light will stay lit.
1Before operating the Blender, make sure
the pitcher assembly (or culinary jar) is
properly positioned on the base.
2Put ingredients into the pitcher (or
culinary jar) and firmly place lid.
Using PULSE mode
1Before operating the Blender, make sure
the pitcher assembly (or culinary jar) is
properly positioned on the base.
Your Blender offers a CRUSH ICE ( ) feature. When selected, the Blender will automatically
pulse at staggered intervals at the optimal speed for crushing ice or other ingredients.
NOTE: PULSE ( ) mode will not work
with the CRUSH ICE ( ) feature.
Your Blender offers a PULSE ( ) mode, which allows a “Pulse-at-any-speed” feature.
OPERATING THE BLENDER
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OPERATING THE BLENDER
OPERATING THE BLENDER
Using the Blender pitcher ingredient cup or the culinary jar
drizzle cap
3Press POWER (), then select
PULSE ( ).The indicator lights above
the speed buttons will blink to indicate
that all five speeds are in the
PULSE ( ) mode.
2Put ingredients into the pitcher (or
culinary jar) and firmly place lid.
4Press and hold a speed button for the
desired length of time. Blending will
stop when the selected speed button
is released. To pulse again at another
speed, just press and hold the desired
speed button.
5When finished, press the POWER
button ( ) twice to turn the Blender
off. Unplug Blender before removing the
pitcher (or culinary jar) assembly.
• The 60 mL Blender pitcher ingredient cup can be used to measure and add ingredients.
Remove cup and add ingredients at STIR ( ) CHOP ( ) or MIX ( ) speeds. When
operating at higher speeds with a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop the Blender and
then add ingredients.
• The twist-lock culinary jar lid includes a removable drizzle cap that also fits the Blender
pitcher. This versatile cap can be used to drizzle oils or other ingredients while the blender
is in operation.
NOTE : The Soft Start blending feature does not work with the PULSE ( )mode nor the
CRUSH ICE ( )mode.
Soft Start blending feature
• The Soft Start blending feature automatically starts the Blender at a lower speed to draw
ingredients into the blades, then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal
performance.
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Speed Item
Dip
Cream cheese-
based spread
Fruit-based sauce
Vegetable-based
main dish sauce
White sauce
Fruit-based
drink (thick)
Soup
Chopped fruits
Chopped vegetables
Meat salad for
sandwich lling
Pesto Savory crumb topping
Sweet crumb topping
Sweet crunch topping
Fruit juice from
frozen concentrate
Salad dressing
Gravy Pancake batter
Wafe batter
Smooth ricotta or
cottage cheese
Oatmeal Pureed fruit/Baby food
Pureed meat/Baby
food meat
Pureed vegetables/Baby
food vegetables
Blended ice drink
Frozen yogurt-
based drink
Fruit-based drink (thin)
Ice milk-based drink
Sherbet-based drink
Fluffy gelatin for
pie/desserts
Cheesecake
Mousse
Grated hard cheese
Crushed Ice Finely chopped
fresh fruits
Finely chopped
fresh vegetables
Frozen chopped fruit
(defrost slightly until it
can be probed with a
knife tip)
Chopped fruits
Chopped vegetables
Meat salad for
sandwich lling
Savory crumb topping
Sweet crumb topping
Sweet crunch topping
OPERATING THE BLENDER
Speed control guide
TIP: Process up to one standard ice cube tray or 12 to 14 standard ice cubes at a time.
Occasional stirring with a spatula will be helpful only when Blender is off. The
CRUSH ICE ( ) feature has been optimized to crush and chop ice without
adding any liquid ingredients.
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Culinary blender jar tips
The Culinary blender jar complements the 1.5 L glass pitcher as it performs better and faster for
smaller amounts, and processing will result in a finer texture. The Culinary blender jar is ideal for
blending baby food, salad dressings, fresh mayonnaise, salsa or pesto and just the right size for
single serving shakes or smoothies. Or use it to chop fresh herbs, nuts, bread crumbs or biscuits
while preparing recipes.
STIR
CHOP
MIX
PUREE
LIQUIFY
CRUSH ICE
PULSE
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips
• If you’re making beverages using ice,
blend with CRUSH ICE ( ) in order to
produce a smoother texture.
• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or
crushed faster than large ones.
• For many ingredient mixtures, start
the blending process at STIR ( ) to
thoroughly combine the ingredients. Then
increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
• If desired, remove center ingredient cup
of pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubes
while the Blender is operating at STIR ( ),
CHOP ( ) or MIX ( ) speeds.
• Stop the Blender before using utensils
in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mix
How to?
ingredients only when the Blender is off.
Never use any utensil, including spatulas, in
the pitcher while the motor is running.
• Cool hot foods, if possible, before
blending. Begin blending warm foods
at STIR ( ). Increase to higher speed,
if necessary.
• When blending hot foods or liquids,
do not fill 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.
Dissolve flavored gelatin: Pour boiling
water into the pitcher; add gelatin. Wait until
it cools down below 60°C and blend at STIR
() until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 to 30
seconds. Add other ingredients.
Make cookie, cracker or bread crumbs:
Break cookies, crackers, or bread into pieces
about 4 cm in diameter. Place in pitcher. In
PULSE ( ) mode, cover and blend at CHOP
(), pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds
each time, until reaching desired consistency.
Make a finer crumbs for pie and dessert
crusts: Break cookies, crackers, or bread
into pieces of about 4 cm and place in the
pitcher. In PULSE ( ) mode, cover
and blend at LIQUEFY ( ), pulsing a few
times until reaching desired consistency,
about 20 to 30 seconds.
Chop fruits and vegetables: Put 2 cups
(475 mL) of fruit or vegetable chunks in
pitcher. In PULSE ( ) mode, cover and
blend at STIR ( ), pulsing a few times,
about 2 to 3 seconds each time, until
reaching desired consistency.
Puree fruits: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned
or cooked fruit in pitcher. Add 2 to 4
tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) fruit juice or
water per cup (240 mL) of fruit. Cover and
blend at PUREE ( ) about 5 to 10 seconds.
Puree vegetables: Place 2 cups (475 mL)
canned or cooked vegetables in pitcher. Add
2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) broth,water, or
milk per cup (240 mL) of vegetables. Cover and
blend at PUREE ( ) about 10 to 20 seconds.
Puree meats: Place cooked, cubed, tender
meat in pitcher. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons
(45 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per cup
(240 mL) of meat. Cover and blend on STIR
() 10 seconds. Stop the Blender and
scrape sides of pitcher. Cover and blend on
PUREE ( ) 10 to 20 seconds longer.
Take lumps out of gravy: If sauce or
gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher.
Cover and blend at MIX ( ) until smooth,
about 5 to 10 seconds.
Combine flour and liquid for thickening:
Place flour and liquid in pitcher. Cover and
blend at STIR ( ) until smooth, about 5 to
10 seconds.
Prepare white sauce: Place milk, flour, and
salt, if desired, in pitcher. Cover, and blend
at STIR ( ) until well-mixed, about 5 to
10 seconds. Pour into saucepan and cook
as usual.
Prepare pancake or waffle batter from
mix: Place mix and other ingredients in
pitcher. Cover and blend at MIX ( )
until well-mixed, 10 to 20 seconds. Stop
the Blender and scrape sides of the pitcher
as needed.
Grate cheese: Cut very cold cheese into
1,5 cm cubes. Place up to 1/2 cup (120 mL)
cheese in the pitcher. Cover, and blend at
LIQUEFY ( ) about 5 to 10 seconds.
For hard cheeses, such as Parmesan,
bring to room temperature, then blend
at LIQUEFY ( ) for 10 to 15 seconds.
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The Blender pitcher, culinary jar, sealing ring, and locking collar with blade assembly can
be easily cleaned as individual components or together without disassembly.
• Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use.
• Do not immerse the Blender base or cord in water.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
1To clean the Blender base,
control pad, cord, lids, ingredient
cup and drizzle cap: wipe with a
warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a
damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.
2To clean the pitcher or culinary
jar without disassembly: put the
pitcher (or culinary jar on the Blender
base, fill half full with warm (not
hot) water, and add 1 or 2 drops of
dishwashing liquid. Put the lid on the
pitcher (or culinary jar), press the STIR
speed setting, and run the Blender for 5
to 10 seconds. Remove the pitcher (or
culinary jar), empty contents and rinse.
CARE AND CLEANING
3To clean individual components of pitcher and culinary jar: lift the pitcher (or
culinary jar) assembly in a straight, upwards motion off the Blender base. Place assembly
on a hard surface. Then, while holding locking collar, rotate pitcher (or culinary jar)
counterclockwise, to separate locking collar and sealing ring from the pitcher (or culinary
jar). Wash pitcher (or culinary jar) in dishwasher, or handwash with soapy water, rinse and
wipe dry.
IMPORTANT: Hand wash the lid, ingredient cup, drizzle cap, locking collar, and sealing ring—these
items may be damaged in the dishwasher.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
No indicator lights are lit.
Check to see if the Blender is plugged into
an outlet. If it is, press the POWER button
() twice to turn the Blender OFF,, then
unplug the Blender. Plug it back into the
same outlet. If the Blender still does not
work, check the fuse or circuit breaker
on the electrical circuit the Blender is
connected to and make sure the circuit is
closed.
All indicator lights are flashing
at the same time.
The Blender may be overloaded or jammed.
If the Blender becomes overloaded or
jammed when blending heavy ingredients,
it will automatically shut off to prevent
damage to the motor. Press the POWER
button ( ) twice to turn the Blender
OFF, and unplug the power cord. Remove
the pitcher assembly from the base. If it’s
overloaded, divide contents into smaller
batches. Adding liquid to the pitcher may
also reduce the load on the Blender. If it’s
jammed, use a scraper to free the blades by
breaking-up or removing the contents
at the bottom of the pitcher.
The pitcher is not properly secured in the
locking collar, not allowing couplers to
engage. Remove pitcher from base and
fully seat into collar. Press down and rotate
pitcher clockwise in the locking collar until
it clicks. This will allow the pitcher assembly
to engage the coupler. See “Assembling the
Blender” section.
If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps provided in this section, see “Warranty
and service” section.
Gap
Blender does not operate when a setting is selected
Blender stops while blending
Blender turns on, but blades will not rotate
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Length of
Warranty: KitchenAid Will Pay For: KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:
Europe, Middle East
and Africa:
For model
5KSB5553:
Three years full warranty
from date of purchase.
The replacement
parts and repair labor
costs to correct
defects in materials
or workmanship.
Service must
be provided by
an Authorized
KitchenAid Service
Center.
A. Repairs when Blender is
used for operations other
than normal household
food preparation.
B. Damage resulting from
accident, alterations,
misuse, abuse,
or installation/operation
not in accordance with
local electrical codes.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDIRECT
DAMAGES.
KitchenAid Blender warranty
www.KitchenAid.eu
Customer service
© 2013. All rights reserved.
Specications subject to change without notice.
In U.K. and Ireland:
For any questions, or to nd the nearest KitchenAid Authorized Service Center, please nd
our contact details below.
NOTE: All service should be handled locally by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Contact number for U.K. and Northern Ireland:
Tollfree number 0800 988 1266 (calls from mobile phones are charged standard
network rate)
Contact number for Ireland:
Tollfree number [phone]
E-mail contact for U.K. and Ireland:
Go to www.kitchenaid.co.uk, and click on the link “Contact Us” at the bottom of the page.
Address for U.K. and Ireland:
KitchenAid Europa, Inc.
PO BOX 19
B-2018 ANTWERP 11
BELGIUM
In other countries:
For all product related questions and after sales matters, please contact your dealer
to obtain the name of the nearest Authorized KitchenAid Service/Customer Center.
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Specications subject to change without notice.
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