KitchenAid KSB13 Series User manual

Stand Blender
KSB13**
7KSB13**

2| PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
A. Lid Center Cap
B. Lid with Vent Well
C. Jar (48 oz / 1.4 L capacity)
Glass Jar**** (48 oz / 1.4 L capacity)
D. Base
E. Control Dial
F. Reamer*
G. Pulp Strainer/Basket*
H. Juice Container*
(32 oz / 1 L capacity)
J. Gear Assembly*
K. Personal Jar** (16 oz / 500 ml capacity)
L. Blade Assembly of Personal Jar**
M. Personal Jar Easy-Drink Lid**
N. Small Batch Jar***
(6 oz / 200 ml capacity)
P. Blade Assembly of Small Batch Jar***
R. Small Batch Jar Lid***
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
A
B
C
D
E
J
H
G
F
K
N
L
M
P
R
*Accessories only included with Citrus Press model.
** Accessories only included with Personal Jar model.
*** Accessories only included with Small Batch Jar model.
**** Accessories only included with Blender with Glass Container model.

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BLENDER SAFETY | 3
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 stand blender base 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, 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.
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. Contact the
manufacturer at their customer service telephone number for information on
examination, repair or 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.
10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
11. Always operate blender with cover in place.

4| GETTING STARTED
BLENDER SAFETY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
12. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, Lid Center Cap shall remain in place
over the lid opening. Always start on lowest speed and slowly ramp to desired
speed when blending hot liquids or ingredients.
13. Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without
Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar properly attached.
15. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
NOTE: This Blender is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will t in a polarized outlet only
one way.
If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
GETTING STARTED
BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE
The Blender features 3 speeds and Ice Crush/Pulse function, allowing you to customize your blend.
Recipes can differ signicantly and might work best on speed that are not obvious. We encourage
you to nd the best speed match for your favorite recipes.
Accessories Size Speed Suggested items to blend
Blender Jar 48 oz
(1.4 L) Speed 1, 2, 3, and Pulse/Ice crush Smoothies, Icy drinks, Shakes / Malts, Dips, Spreads and more.
Personal Jar 16 oz
(500 ml) Speed 1, 2, 3, and Pulse/Ice crush Individual Smoothie, Icy drinks, Shakes / Malts and lower volume recipes.
Small Batch
Jar
6 oz
(200 ml) Speed 1, 2, 3, and Pulse/Ice crush
Small volume recipes - Purees, Sauces,
Baby food, Dressings, Marinades, Pesto
and more.
Citrus Press 32 oz
(1 L) Speed 1 Citrus juice, Grapefruit juice and more.

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PREPARING AND USING THE BLENDER | 5
PREPARING AND USING THE BLENDER
Before using your Blender for the rst time, wipe clean Blender base with a warm damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth. Wash Blender Jar, Lid, and Lid Center Cap in warm, sudsy water (see
“Care and Cleaning” section). Rinse parts and wipe dry. Be sure the countertop beneath the
Blender and surrounding areas are dry and clean.
IMPORTANT: When moving your Blender, always support/lift from the Blender base. The
Base will become disengaged from Jar if carried by Blender Jar or Blender Jar handle only.
PREPARING THE BLENDER FOR USE
USING THE BLENDER
1 Place the Blender Jar by using provided slot, so that
the handle of the Jar will be towards the Control Dial.
Make sure that it is fully seated in the Base.
2
Place the ingredients into jar. Add liquids rst, then
soft foods, then leafy greens, and ice or frozen items
last.
NOTE: Do not ll Blender Jar past the top-most
measurement mark.
3
Firmly, secure Lid and Lid Center Cap in the Jar.
Before operating the Blender, make sure the Jar is
properly positioned on the Blender base.
Then, plug the Blender into a grounded outlet.
4
Turn the Control Dial from (O) to desired speed for
continuous operation. You may change desired speed
by turning the Control Dial at any time.
See the “Blender Function Guide” for more
information.
5
If blending hot liquids or ingredients, only use the full
size blender jar (48 oz / 1.4 L). Place the Lid securely on
the jar and the Center Cap locked in place.
It is recommended to operate only on speed (1) while
blending hot liquid or food.
Slot

6| PREPARING AND USING THE PERSONAL JAR
USING PULSE MODE/ICE CRUSH MODE
Your Blender offers a Pulse/Ice Crush function with a soft start to avoid ingredient splatter.
When turning the Control Dial to the Pulse/Ice Crush (
P
) function, the Blender will operate
at optimal speed to crush ice. This function will continue until you release the Control Dial,
returning to (O).
1 Place ingredients or Ice cubes into the Blender Jar.
Firmly secure Lid with Lid Center Cap on Blender Jar.
2
Turn and hold the Control Dial from (O) to Pulse/Ice
Crush (
P
) function. The Blender will run at optimal
ice crush speed. When nished, release the Control
Dial to stop the Blender.
You may hold Control Dial on Pulse/Ice Crush (
P
)
function as per desired interval of time. See “Blender
Function Guide” for more information.
PREPARING AND USING THE BLENDER
6 When nished, turn the Blender off by returning
Control Dial to (O).
Unplug the Blender before removing the Blender Jar.
PREPARING AND USING THE PERSONAL JAR
PREPARING THE PERSONAL JAR FOR USE
The Personal Jar is the perfect size and handy to carry with you on the go.
Before using your Personal Jar for the rst time, wash Jar, Lids, and Blade Assembly in
warm, sudsy water (see “Care and Cleaning” section). Rinse parts and wipe dry. Be sure the
countertop beneath the Blender and surrounding areas are dry and clean.
IMPORTANT: Allow the Blender to fully stop before removing the Lid, Blender Jar, or pouring
out your blended ingredients.
TIP: Use half of standard ice cube tray or 7-8 standard ice cubes at a time for blending.
The Ice Crush feature has been optimized to crush and chop ice without adding any liquid
ingredients.
IMPORTANT: Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar.

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PREPARING AND USING THE SMALL BATCH JAR | 7
USING THE PERSONAL JAR
1
Place the ingredients into Jar. Add ice or frozen items,
then leafy green, then soft foods and liquids last.
NOTE: Do not ll the Personal Jar past the MAX.
line (16 oz / 500 ml).
2
Secure the Blade Assembly on Personal Jar and rotate
it clockwise until it is tight.
Place it on the Blender base, making sure that it is fully
seated in the Base.
3
Turn the Control Dial from (O) to desired speed for
continuous operation. You may change desired speed
by turning the Control Dial at any time.
See “Blender Function Guide” for more information.
4
When nished, turn the Blender off by returning
Control Dial to (O).
Unplug Blender from electrical outlet.
NOTE: Always hold and raise the Personal Jar with
Blade Assembly from the Blender base.
PREPARING AND USING THE PERSONAL JAR
PREPARING AND USING THE SMALL BATCH
JAR
PREPARING THE SMALL BATCH JAR FOR USE
The Small Batch Jar is perfect for smaller recipes like sauces, dressings, marinades and more.
Before using your Small Batch Jar for the rst time, wash Bowl, Lid, and Blade Assembly in
warm, sudsy water (see “Care and Cleaning” section). Rinse parts and wipe dry. Be sure the
countertop beneath the Blender and surrounding areas are dry and clean.
USING THE SMALL BATCH JAR
1 Place the ingredients into the Small Batch Jar.
NOTE: Do not ll Small Batch Jar past MAX. line
(6 oz / 200 ml).
IMPORTANT: Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Small Batch Jar.

8| PREPARING AND USING THE CITRUS PRESS
PREPARING AND USING THE SMALL BATCH
JAR
PREPARING AND USING THE CITRUS PRESS
PREPARING THE CITRUS PRESS FOR USE
Before using your Citrus Press for the rst time, wash Reamer, Pulp Basket and Juice Container
in warm, sudsy water. Rinse parts and wipe dry. Wipe clean the Gear Assembly with a warm,
damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth (see “Care and Cleaning” section).
Be sure the countertop beneath the Blender and surrounding areas are dry and clean.
USING THE CITRUS PRESS
1
1
2
Place the Gear Assembly on the Blender base, making
sure that it is fully seated in the Base.
Place the Juice Container on the Gear Assembly and
twist clockwise to lock in place.
2 Place the Pulp Basket and then the Reamer into the
Juice Container. Align them with the Drive Shaft.
Drive
Shaft
2
Secure the Blade Assembly on Small Batch Jar and
rotate it clockwise until it is tight.
Place it on the Blender base, making sure that it is fully
seated in the Base.
3
Turn the Control Dial from (O) to desired speed for
continuous operation. You may change desired speed
by turning the Control Dial at any time. See the
“Blender Function Guide” for more information.
4
When nished, turn the Blender off by returning
Control Dial to (O).
Unplug Blender from electrical outlet.
NOTE: Always hold and raise the Small Batch Jar
with Blade Assembly from the Blender base.

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CARE AND CLEANING | 9
PREPARING AND USING THE CITRUS PRESS
3 Turn the Control Dial from (O) to speed (1).
Hold down the halved citrus fruit on the Reamer.
4 When nished juicing, turn the Blender off by returning
Control Dial to (O).
Unplug the Blender.
5
1
2
Twist the Juice Container counterclockwise and lift it
by using handle.
Pour and enjoy!
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE BLENDER AND ACCESSORIES
Clean the Blender and accessories thoroughly after every use.
NOTE: 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 clean the base and
the cord with a warm, damp cloth and dry with a soft
cloth.
Wipe clean the Citrus Press Gear Assembly with a
warm, damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
2
Remove any remaining contents from the Jar.
Fill half of the Jar with warm water, and add 1 or 2
drops of dish-washing liquid.
Place the Blender Jar on the base. Make sure the
Blender Jar is fully seated in the base. Secure the Lid
on the Jar, turn the Control Dial to speed (3), and run
the Blender for 15-20 seconds. Remove the Blender
Jar, empty contents and rinse with warm water.
3
The Personal Jar, Small Batch Jar, Lids, Blade
Assembly, and Lid Center Cap can be cleaned in the
top rack of a dishwasher.
The Blender Jar can be cleaned in the bottom rack of
a dishwasher.

10 | TROUBLESHOOTING
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON CLEANING THE BLENDER
Visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to clean your Blender.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF YOUR BLENDER MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS TO OPERATE
• Is the Blender plugged into a grounded
electrical outlet?
Plug the Blender into a grounded electrical
outlet.
• Is the fuse in the circuit to the Blender in
working order?
If you have a circuit breaker box, make sure
the circuit is closed. Try unplugging the
Blender, then plug it back into a grounded
electrical outlet.
• If Blender stops while blending:
The Blender becomes overloaded or
jammed when blending heavy ingredients.
It will automatically shut off to prevent
damage to the motor. Unplug the power
cord. Remove the Blender Jar from the
base and use a spatula to rearrange
ingredients in the Blender Jar.
If it’s overloaded, divide contents into
smaller batches. For certain recipes, adding
liquid to the Blender Jar may also reduce
the load on the Blender.
• If the ingredients of a recipe aren’t
blending:
There may be times when an air pocket
is created around the blade, causing the
ingredients to miss the blending blade.
Unplug the power cord. Remove the
Blender Jar from the base, and use a
spatula to rearrange ingredients in the
Blender Jar.
• If Blender stops while blending with
Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar:
If Blender stops, unplug the power cord.
Remove the Personal Jar or Small Batch
Jar from the base, and shake it a little bit.
Place it back on the base, and then turn the
Blender back on to continue regular use.
• If the problem cannot be corrected:
See the “KitchenAid®Warranty and
Service” sections. Contact an authorized
service center for assistance.
Do not return the Blender to the retailer –
retailers do not provide service.
4 The Reamer, Juice Container and Pulp Basket can be
cleaned in the bottom rack of a dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING