KitchenAid KHB100OB - 8" Immersion Blender User manual

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IMMERSION
BLENDER
INSTRUCTIONS
KHB100
KHB200
KHB300
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™
®

We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Immersion Blender
should fail within the first year of
ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to
deliver an identical or comparable
replacement to your door free of
charge and arrange to have your
“failed” Immersion Blender returned to
us. Your replacement unit will also be
covered by our one year full warranty.
Please follow these instructions to
receive this quality service.
If you reside in the 50 United
States and your KitchenAid®
Immersion Blender should fail within
the first year of ownership, simply call
our toll-free Customer Satisfaction
Center at 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern
Time. Give the consultant your
complete shipping address. (No P.O.
Box Numbers, please.)
When you receive your replacement
Immersion Blender, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
“failed” Immersion Blender. In the
carton, include your name and address
on a sheet of paper along with a copy
of the proof of purchase (register
receipt, credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages 3
and 4.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of
purchase of your Immersion Blender.
Proof of purchase will assure you of
in-warranty service.
Before you use your Immersion
Blender, please fill out and mail your
product registration card packed with
the unit. This card will enable us to
contact you in the unlikely event of a
product safety notification and assist
us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
This card does not verify your
warranty.
Please complete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number _______________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________

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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:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
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.
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Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards........................................................................................2
Warranty ...........................................................................................................3
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia.......................................3
For Puerto Rico ...........................................................................................4
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires.........................................4
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico...........4
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts .....................................................4
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................5
Troubleshooting Problems .................................................................................5
Immersion Blender Features...............................................................................6
Assembling Your Immersion Blender..................................................................8
Operating Your Immersion Blender....................................................................9
Operating Tips.................................................................................................13
Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................13
Storage............................................................................................................13

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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 motor body, cord or
electrical plug of this Immersion Blender in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance should not be used by children and care should be taken
when used near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. 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 authorized service facility for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
8. Be certain chopper cover is securely locked in place before operating
appliance.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
12. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make
small quantities at a time to reduce spillage.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to prevent the
possibility of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may
be used, but must be used only when the unit is not running.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
15. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay
For Your Choice of:
Hassle-Free Replacement
of your Immersion
Blender. See inside front
cover for details on how
to arrange for service, or
call the Customer
Satisfaction Center
toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
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®Immersion
Blender Warranty for
Puerto Rico on page 4
for details on how to
arrange for service.
KitchenAid Will Not
Pay For:
A. Repairs when
Immersion Blender is
used in other than
normal single family
home use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your
Immersion Blender
to an Authorized
Service Center.
D. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for Immersion
Blender operated
outside the 50
United States and
District of Columbia.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for
Immersion Blenders operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
KitchenAid®Immersion Blender Warranty for
the 50 United States and District of Columbia

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KitchenAid®Immersion Blender Warranty
for Puerto Rico
A limited one year warranty extends
to the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for Immersion Blenders
operated in Puerto Rico. During the
warranty period, all service must be
handled by an Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center. Please bring the
Immersion Blender, or ship it prepaid
and insured, to the nearest
Authorized Service Center. Call toll-free
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time to
learn the location of a Service Center
near you. Your repaired Immersion
Blender will be returned to you
prepaid and insured.
For service information, call toll-free
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Saturday, (Eastern Time) or
write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Arranging for Service
After the Warranty Expires
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer
or the store where you purchased the Immersion Blender for information on how to obtain service.
Arranging for Service Outside
the 50 United States and Puerto Rico
To order accessories or replacement
parts for your Immersion Blender, call
toll-free 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern
Time or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts

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Troubleshooting Problems
If your Immersion Blender should
malfunction or fail to operate,
please check the following:
1. Is the Immersion Blender plugged in?
2. Is the fuse in the circuit to the
Immersion Blender in working
order? If you have a circuit breaker
box, be sure the circuit is closed.
3. Turn Immersion Blender off for
10-15 seconds, then turn
Immersion Blender back on.
If the problem cannot be corrected with
the above steps, see the KitchenAid
Warranty on page 3. Do not return the
Immersion Blender to the retailer;
retailers do not provide service.
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The amperage rating for your blender
is located on the serial plate. The
maximum rating is based on the
attachment that draws the greatest
load. Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly
less current.
NOTE: This Immersion Blender has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, this plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
Extension cords are available and
may be used if special care is
exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
• The cord should be arranged so it
will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled
by children or tripped over
unintentionally.

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Immersion Blender Features
Chopper Blade
(Model KHB300 only)
Speed Control Dial
One-Touch Power Button
Blending Beaker
and Lid
Motor Body
Powerful Motor
(not shown)
Blending
Attachment with
Stainless Steel Blade
Chopper Adapter
(Model KHB300 only)
Dual Ejector
Buttons
5-ft.
Power
Cord
Whisk
Adapter
(Models
KHB200
and
KHB300
only)
Chopper
Bowl
(Model
KHB300
only)
Chopper Non-Skid Base
(doubles as an air-tight
lid for chopper bowl)
Whisk Attachment
(Models KHB200
and KHB300 only)

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Immersion Blender Features
Speed Control Dial offers speeds
ranging from 9 (high) to 1 (low).
One-Touch Power Button is located
on the front of the motor body and is
activated by pressing and holding
during blending. To stop blending,
simply release the power button.
Motor Body is designed for a
comfortable, non-slip grip.
Powerful Motor (not shown)
provides powerful blending action
and is designed for quiet, long-life
operation.
Blending Attachment with
Stainless Steel Blade simply snaps
onto the motor body. The sharp
stainless steel blade is covered to help
prevent splashing while blending.
Dual Ejector Buttons located on
opposite sides of the motor body,
release an attachment (and adapter)
from the motor body when pressed.
5-ft. Power Cord is long enough to
take the Immersion Blender to the
cooktop or work area and is rounded
with no grooves for easy clean up.
Blending Beaker and Lid are handy
for individual blending jobs. Lid seals
the top of the beaker to store blended
ingredients.
Whisk Attachment and Adapter
(Models KHB200 and KHB300 only)
whips egg whites and whipping
cream to great heights. Whisk fits into
the adapter, and the adapter snaps
into the motor body. Adapter
automatically adjusts the whisk to the
proper range of speeds appropriate
for whipping.
Chopper Attachment and Adapter
(Model KHB300 only) is perfect for
small chopping jobs like herbs, nuts
and vegetables. Chopper includes a
bowl, blade, and chopper adapter.
The chopper adapter snaps into the
motor body, then locks over the top
of the chopper bowl and blade. The
chopper bowl base fits snugly on the
bottom of the bowl during chopping
process to prevent movement of the
entire attachment, then seals on top
of the chopper bowl for storage of
ingredients.
Storage Bag (Model KHB300 only)
Cotton Twill drawstring bag is
designed with three distinctive
pockets to store the Immersion
Blender motor body, the stainless steel
blending attachment, and the whisk
attachment. Storage bag is machine
washable.
Storage Bag
(Model KHB300 only)

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Assembling Your Immersion Blender
1. Before using the KitchenAid®
Immersion Blender for the first
time, wipe the motor body and
attachment adapters with a clean,
damp cloth to remove any dirt or
dust. Mild dish soap may be used,
but do not use abrasive cleansers.
NOTE: Do not immerse the motor
body or the adapters in water.
Dry with a soft cloth. Wash all the
attachments and accessories by
hand or in the dishwasher. Dry
thoroughly.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug the
power cord from the wall socket
before attaching or removing
attachments.
2. Install attachments by aligning the
motor body with either the
blending attachment or an
attachment adapter (Models
KHB200 and KHB300 only). Insert
the blending attachment or
attachment adapter into the motor
body until it locks with a click.
Blending
Attachment
Chopper Adapter
Whisk Adapter
3. Remove the attachments by
pressing both ejector buttons on
either side of the body.
4. Read Operating Tips (page 13).