KitchenAid Artisan Power Plus 5KSB8270 User manual

W11499120A
POWER PLUS BLENDER
5KSB8270
PRODUCT GUIDE

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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. Base
2. Power Switch (not shown)
3. Detachable Power Cord (not shown)
4. Blade
5. Thermal Control Blender Jar
6. Lid
7. Ingredient-Measuring Cap
8. Jar Handle with Soft Touch Handle Grip
9. Removable Blender Jar Pad
10. Control Dial
11. Pulse Toggle Switch
12. Start/Stop Toggle Switch
13. Status Indicator Light
14. Flex Edge Tamper

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PRODUCT SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't immediately follow
instructions.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Blender in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
4. European Union Only: This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its Cord out of reach of children.
5. European Union Only: Appliances can be used by 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 the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
6. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
7. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and
other utensils away from Blade during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons
and/or damage to the Blender.
8. Turn the appliance OFF (0), then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the Power Cord.

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9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
nearest Authorised Service Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
10. If the Supply Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
11. Do not let Cord hang over edge of table or counter.
12. Do not let the Cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
13. Blades are sharp. Care should be taken when handling the sharp cutting Blades,
emptying the jar, and during cleaning.
14. Flashing light indicates ready to operate - avoid any contact with Blades or moveable
parts.
15. 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.
16. Keep hands and utensils out of jar 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.
17. Do not use the Blender outdoors.
18. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
19. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the Blender as it can be ejected out of the
appliance due to sudden steaming.
20. Always operate Blender with Lid in place.
21. The use of accessories/attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
22. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
23. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces in
contact with food.
24. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For complete details on product information, instructions and videos, including Guarantee
information, visit www.KitchenAid.co.uk or www.KitchenAid.eu. This may save you the cost
of a service call. To receive a free printed copy of the information online,
call 00 800 381 040 26.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
Voltage: 220-240 V
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power (Wattage): 1800 W
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 service technician 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 2.54 peak
HP in the pitcher, enabling your Blender to deliver robust power for all your recipes.
BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE
The Blender has three Preset Recipe Programs: Juice, Smoothies, and Soups. It also features
Variable Speed and Pulse functions that allow you to customize your blending for any recipe
you make.
The three Preset Recipe Programs were each developed based on typical recipes of that kind.
You might find that not all recipes are exactly the same, and sometimes a recipe might blend
more to your preference on a program that is not obvious. For example, when making a
smoothie, you may prefer the finer texture that the Juice program creates. We encourage you
to experiment to find the best program for your favourite recipes.
SETTING DESCRIPTION
BLENDING
TIME (in
min:sec)
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO
BLEND
JUICE
Several variations of speed
to best capture whole fruits
or vegetables to liquefy
contents. Slower speeds at
conclusion of cycle to settle
ingredients and reduce froth.
1:10 Fruits Vegetables

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SETTING DESCRIPTION
BLENDING
TIME (in
min:sec)
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO
BLEND
SMOOTHIES
Gradually ramp up to full
power to completely blend
hard foods such as ice,
whole fruits or vegetables, or
frozen fruits.
0:40
Blended ice
drinks
Crushed ice
Whole fruits
and
vegetables
Frozen
chopped
fruit (defrost
slightly until
it can be
probed with
a knife tip)
Seeds
SOUPS*
Heat your soup from room
temperature ingredients.
Gradually ramps up to high
speed to allow for contents to
fall into the Blade for a
complete blend. Slow speeds
at the end allow contents to
settle and reduce froth.
5:00 Soup
Vegetables
Broth
Sauces
CLEANING
Quick pulses of power and
high speeds work to clean
the Blender Jar by filling 1/3
of the jar with water and a
drop of dish soap.
0:33 Water Dish soap
PULSE
Allow precise control of the
duration and frequency of
blending. Great for recipes
that require a light touch.
Alternatively, use Pulse
during manual operation to
add a boost of power
momentarily.
0:00
Savoury
crumb
topping
Sweet
crumb
topping
Meat salad
for
sandwich
filling
Chopped
fruits
Chopped
vegetables
Ice crush
VARIABLE
SPEEDS
Manual speeds offer ultimate
control of the Blender. Allows
for fine-tuned chopping and
blending needs to prepare
any recipe.
0:00 - 6:00
Fruits
Vegetables
Nuts Dips
Frozen
desserts
Soups
Sauces
Doughs
Butters
*If blending pre-heated ingredients, use variable speed and run for 1-2 minutes. Start on a low speed
and ramp up to the speed desired. The soup setting is designed to heat cooled or room-temperature
ingredients, and is not intended for pre-heated ingredients.

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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
PREPARING THE BLENDER FOR
USE
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
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,
Flex Edge Tamper, and Ingredient-Measuring
Cap in warm, sudsy water (see the “Care and
Cleaning” section). Rinse parts and wipe dry.
1. Before using the Blender, be sure the
countertop beneath the Blender and
surrounding areas are dry and clean.
Then, plug the Blender into an earthed
outlet.
2. 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/ Stop) Toggle
Switch will begin to flash, indicating that
the Blender is in Standby mode. The
Blender is now ready to operate.
PRODUCT USAGE
1. Put the items to blend into the Blender
Jar. Add liquids first, then soft foods, then
leafy greens, and ice or frozen items last.

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2. Make sure that the Lid is fully secured on
the Blender Jar. Next, place the Blender
Jar on the Base, making sure that it is
fully aligned on the Jar Pad.
NOTE: Do not fill the Blender Jar beyond
the “max fill” line, especially when
blending liquids.
3. Flip the (Start/ Stop) Toggle Switch up
or down to begin operation of the Blender.
The Status Indicator Light will now be
solid.
4. Turn the Control Dial to your desired
speed or program. See the “Blender
Function Guide” for more information.
NOTE: If you select a pre-programmed
cycle, you will need to flip the (Start/
Stop) Toggle Switch to begin operation.
The Blender will automatically stop
running once the cycle is complete.
5. 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 press contents down
towards the Blade. When you are
finished, replace the Ingredient-
Measuring Cap to the Blender Jar.
6. If desired, use the Pulse function for a
momentary boost of speed while blending
on the variable speed settings.
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. Pulse is not available when
running a preset program.
*Use the Tamper only when the Blender does not function.

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7. After blending, flip the (Start/Stop)
Toggle Switch up or down. Allow the
Blender to come to a complete stop
before removing the Lid and pouring your
blended ingredients.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE BLENDER AND
ACCESSORIES
Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use.
NOTE: Allow the appliance to cool completely
before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning the appliance. 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.
1. To clean the Blender Base and Cord:
Unplug the Blender before cleaning. Wipe
the Base and the Cord with a warm,
damp, soapy cloth; wipe clean with a
damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth.
2. Make sure to clean the Blender Jar, Lid,
and Ingredient-Measuring Cap after each
use. Remove any remaining contents
from the Blender Jar. Fill 1/3 of the
Blender Jar with warm water and add 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.
3. Rotate the Control Dial to 30 seconds.
Flip the (Start/Stop) Toggle Switch up
or down. When the timer finishes, pour
out the soapy water and rinse the Blender
Jar with warm water.

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4. The Blender Jar, Lid, Flex Edge Tamper,
and Ingredient-Measuring Cap are
dishwasher-safe; the Flex Edge Tamper,
Lid, and Ingredient- Measuring Cap
should be placed in the top rack of the
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.
NOTE: The Handle Grip can remain on
the Handle of the Blender Jar during
cleaning and dishwasher cycles. If
needed, the Handle Grip can be removed
to run through the dishwasher separately,
and then replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
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.