KitchenAid KSB560 User manual

Blender Lights Flashing
Flashing Lights on the KitchenAid Blender
If your blender lights are flashing and the blender will not turn on, there may be a problem with the electronics. Each
model blender has different troubleshooting for flashing lights.
KSB5 Models
There may be a problem with the electronics.
Please Contact Us for further assistance.
KSB560 Models
All indicator lights are flashing at the same time.
The Blender may be overloaded. If the Blender becomes
overloaded when blending heavy ingredients, it will
automatically shut off to avoid damage to the motor.
Press OFF to reset the Blender. Remove the jar from the
base and divide the jar contents into smaller batches.
Adding liquid to the jar may also reduce the load on the
Blender.
Indicator lights are flashing alternately.
The Blender may be jammed. If it's jammed, the Blender
will stop running to avoid damage to the motor. Press
OFF to reset the Blender. Remove the pitcher from the
base and free the blades by breaking-up or removing the
contents at the bottom of the jar.
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Updated: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:53:06 GMT
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KSB1570 or KSB1575 Models
IMPORTANT: The blender will not operate at any speed unless the POWER button is pressed first.
No indicator lights are lit.
Check to see if the Blender is plugged into a grounded
3-prong outlet. If it is. press POWER: then unplug the
Blender. Plug it back into the same outlet, and Press
POWER. 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.
If Blender is plugged in, but nothing happens when
POWER is pressed, and all indicator lights are flashing,
the motor rotor may be locked. Press POWER; then
unplug the Blender. Plug it back in; then press POWER
and select the desired speed.
One indicator light is flashing alternately.
If the Blender is plugged in, but will not start and one
light is flashing alternately from all the other indicator
lights, the Blender may have a stuck key. Press POWER
to turn off the Blender; then unplug the Blender. Plug the
Blender back in and press POWER to turn back on to
reset the stuck key.
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Blender Stops While Blending
All indicator lights are flashing at the same time.
The Blender may be overloaded. If the Blender becomes
overloaded when blending heavy ingredients, it will
automatically shut off to avoid damage to the motor.
Press POWER to reset the Blender and unplug the
power cord. Remove the pitcher assembly from the base
and divide contents into smaller batches. Adding liquid to
the pitcher may also reduce the load on the Blender.
All indicator lights are flashing alternately.
The Blender may be jammed. If it is jammed, the
Blender will stop running to avoid damage to the motor.
Press POWER to reset the Blender and unplug the
power cord. Remove the pitcher assembly from the base
and, with a scraper. free the blades by breaking-up or
removing the contents at the bottom of the pitcher.
If this troubleshooting information didn't resolve your concerns please Contact Us or visit our Service Locator.
If you would like to download or view product literature for your appliance, please visit our Manuals and Literature page.
https://producthelp.kitchenaid.com/Countertop_Appliances/Blenders/Blender_Tips_and_Tricks/Blender_Lights_Flashing
Updated: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:53:06 GMT
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