KitchenAid KSB40 Series User manual

Stand Blender
KSB40**, 7KSB40**
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* Accessories only included with Citrus Press models.
** Accessories only included with Personal Jar models.
*** Accessories only included with Small Batch Jar models.
****Accessories only included with Glass Jar Blender models.
*****Accessories only included with specific models.
1Lid Center Cap
2Lid with Vent Well
3Jar (56 oz capacity)
3.1 Glass Jar**** (48 oz capacity)
4Base
5Control Dial
6Reamer*
7Pulp Strainer/Basket*
8Juice Container* (32 oz capacity)
9Gear Assembly*
10 Personal Jar** (16 oz capacity)
11 Blade Assembly of Personal Jar**
12 Personal Jar Easy-Drink Lid**
13 Small Batch Jar*** (6 oz capacity)
14 Blade Assembly of Small Batch Jar***
15 Small Batch Jar Lid***
16 Tamper*****
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START/STOP button ( ) with LED
ring
48oz
OUNCES
8oz= 1 Cup
44oz
40oz
36oz
32oz
28oz
24oz
20oz
16oz
12oz
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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PRODUCT 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, other than the tamper provided, out of the container
while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
blender. The cover must remain in place when using the tamper through the
cover opening. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender
is not running.
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PRODUCT SAFETY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
11. Always operate Blender with cover in place.
12. Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without
Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar properly attached.
14. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, Lid Center 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
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 serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance.
The power rating of your Stand Blender is
printed on the serial plate.
The maximum rating is based on the
attachment that draws the greatest
load (power). Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly less
power.
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 1.5 peak
horsepower (HP) motor reference reflects the horsepower output of the motor itself and not
the Blender’s horsepower output in the blender jar. As with any blender, the power output in
the jar is not the same as the horsepower of the motor itself.
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GET STARTED
BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE
It features variable speeds (from 1to 5) and Pulse ( P) function to customize blending. Also,
pre-programmed recipe settings like, Ice Crush ( ), Icy Drink ( ) and, Smoothie ( ) are
designed to deliver optimal results. Use the self-cleaning cycle ( ) after blending for easy
clean up. We encourage you to experiment to find the best speed for your favorite recipes.
Setting Description Blending
Time
(min:sec)
Suggested Items
to Blend
Pulse
P
Allows precise control of
the duration and frequency
of blending. Manual Salsa, crumb topping, chopped
nuts, fruits or vegetables &
more.
Variable
speeds
1- 5
Manual speeds offer
ultimate control of the
Blender. 3:00 Fruits, Soups, Sauces, Doughs,
Vegetables, Butters, Nuts, Dips,
Frozen desserts, Purees.
Ice Crush The Blender runs at optimal
speed to crush ice. 00:30 To crush and chop ice without adding any liquid ingredients.
Icy Drink Gradually ramp up to full
power to blend hard foods. 00:30
Ice, whole fruits or vegetables,
or frozen fruits. Use for drinks
as Margaritas, Daiquiris, and
blended ice coffee drinks.
Smoothie The Blender will operate
at the high speed to
make puree of items or
ingredients.
00:45
Fruits, vegetables, ice cream
and yogurt into thick smoothie,
blended drinks and milkshakes,
etc.
Clean Quick pulses of power and
high speeds work to clean
the Blender jar. 00:13 Half of the Jar filled with warm
water and 1-2 drops of dish
soap.
Accessories Capacity Speed Suggested items to blend chart
Blender Jar 56 oz
All Speeds,
Pulse, and
Preset recipes
Full recipe smoothie, icy drinks, shakes /
malts, dips, spreads and more.
Glass Blender Jar 48 oz
Personal Jar 16 oz Individual smoothies, icy drinks, shakes /
malts and lower volume recipes.
Small Batch Jar 6 oz Small volume recipes - Purees, sauces,
baby food, dressings, marinades, pesto
and more.
Citrus Press 32 oz Speed 1 Citrus juice, Grapefruit juice and more.
BLENDER ACCESSORY GUIDE
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First, clean all parts and accessories (see “Care and Cleaning” section).
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.
Base will become disengaged from jar if carried by Blender jar or Blender jar handle only.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground 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.
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56 oz
48 oz
40 oz
Add ingredients into jar (max. 56 oz or
max. 48 oz for Glass Jar).
Secure the Lid and Lid Center Cap.
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Place and align the Jar with the Slot to
fit inside the jar pad, facing Jar handle
towards Control Dial. Plug the Blender into
a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2
Slot
USING THE BLENDER
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1
2
345
P
Turn Dial from (O) to desired speed or
preset recipe program. Press ( ) to start.
See “Blender Function Guide” for more
details.
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When finished, press ( ) to stop.
Unplug before removing the Blender Jar.
4
NOTE: For variable speeds (from 1to 5), the Blender will stop automatically after 3
minutes of run time. For preset recipe programs, the blender will automatically stop
blending once the cycle is complete.
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USING THE BLENDER
NOTE: If blending hot liquids and ingredients, start on a low speed and then ramp up
to the desired speed. Use variable speed and run for 1-2 minutes.
0
1
2
345
P
Pulse mode: Press ( ). Turn and hold the
Control Dial from (O) to (P) as per desired
interval of time. When finished, release the
Dial to stop.
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Tamper accessory: Remove the Lid Center
Cap only. Stir or press contents down
towards the blade. Then, place the Lid
Center cap back before resuming blending.
IMPORTANT: Use the Tamper ONLY
with the 56 oz capacity jar.
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IMPORTANT: Allow the Blender to fully stop before removing the Lid, Jar, or pouring out
blended ingredients.
USING THE CITRUS PRESS
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2
Place the Gear Assembly on base. Place
the Juice Container on Gear Assembly and
twist clockwise to lock in place.
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Place the Pulp Basket and then the Reamer
into the Juice Container by aligning them
with the Drive Shaft.
2
Drive
Shaft
0
1
2
345
P
Turn from (O) to speed (1 or 2). Hold down
the halved citrus fruit on the Reamer.
Press ( ) button to start.
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Press ( ) button to stop the blender.
Turn the Control Dial to (O).
Unplug the Blender.
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NOTE: Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar.
USING THE PERSONAL JAR/SMALL BATCH JAR
The Personal Jar is perfect in size for single servings or smaller recipes and handy to carry with
you on the go. And t he Small Batch Jar is perfect for smaller recipes like sauces, dressings,
marinades and more.
Personal Jar: Add ingredients (max. 16 oz).
Add ice or frozen items, then leafy greens,
then soft foods and liquids at last.
Small Batch Jar : Add ingredients (max. 6 oz).
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2
Secure the Blade Assembly on the Jar and
rotate it clockwise until it is tight. Place it
on the Base.
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Slot
USING THE CITRUS PRESS
0
1
2
345
P
Turn from (O) to desired speed or preset
recipe program. Press ( ) to start. See
“Blender Function Guide” for more details.
3
Press ( ) to stop. Always remove the
Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar with Blade
Assembly from the Base.
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1
2
Twist the Juice Container counterclockwise
and lift it by using handle. Pour and enjoy!
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IMPORTANT: Allow the Blender to fully
stop before removing the Reamer, Juice
Container, or pouring out the juice.
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CARE AND CLEANING
48oz
OUNCES
8oz=1 Cup
44oz
40oz
36oz
32oz
28oz
24oz
20oz
16oz
12oz
Unplug before cleaning. Wipe the Base,
Power Cord and the Gear Assembly of the
Citrus Press with a warm, damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth.
Dishwasher-safe, top rack only: Personal
Jar, Small Batch Jar, Lids, Blade Assembly,
Reamer, Juice Container, Pulp Basket and
Lid Center Cap.
Blender Jar and Glass Jar can also be
washed in the bottom rack.
NOTE: Do not immerse the Blender base or cord in water. Do not use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads to avoid scratching.
USING THE CLEAN FUNCTION
Fill half of the Jar with warm water and
add 1 or 2 drops of dish-washing liquid.
Place the Jar on the base. Secure the Lid
and Lid Center Cap.
0
1
2
345
P
Turn from (O) to ( ). Press ( ) button
to start.
Remove and empty contents and rinse with
warm water and dry thoroughly.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING AND CLEANING THE BLENDER
Visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to clean your Blender.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Solution
If Blender fails to start:
Check if the Blender is securely plugged into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
If you have a circuit breaker box, make sure the circuit is
closed.
If Blender stops after 3 minutes: It’s a part of the Blender operation to ensure lasting durability. Turn the Control Dial to (O) and repeat the
process until desired consistency.
If Blender stops while blending:
When overloaded or jammed, it will automatically shut off
to prevent motor damage. Unplug the Blender. Remove
the Jar and use a spatula to rearrange ingredients.
Or, divide contents into smaller batches. For certain
recipes, adding liquid in the Jar may also reduce the load.
If ingredients are stuck or not
blending: Unplug the Blender. Remove the Jar and use a spatula to rearrange ingredients in the Jar.
If Blender stops while blending
with Personal Jar or Small Batch
Jar:
Unplug the Blender. Remove the Personal Jar or Small
Batch Jar with the Blade Assembly from the base. Shake it
a little bit. Place it back on the base, plug in the Blender
and turn it back on to continue regular use.
If Blender stops while blending
and the white LED ring flashes
rapidly:
An error is detected in the Blender. Contact an authorized
service center for assistance. Please see the “KitchenAid®
Warranty and Service” sections.
If the white LED ring is off 10 minutes of no activity will make the Blender go into
Sleep mode. To wake up the Blender, press () button.
If the problem is not due to one of the above items, see the “Warranty and Service” section.
Do not return the Blender to the retailer. Retailers do not provide service.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground 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.
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