KitchenAid KSB60 series User manual

KSB60XX
4KSB60XX

PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES*
Ingredient-measuring cap
Lid
Blade
Base
Start/Stop toggle switch
Pulse toggle switch
Control
dial
Tamper
Removable
blender jar pad
Blender jar
Status indicator light
Power cord
(not shown)
*Recipe books not shown. Available on select models.

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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 Blender in water
or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate the Blender with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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BLENDER SAFETY
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 spatula or scraper
other than the provided tamper may be used, but must be used only when
the Blender is not running.
10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
11. The use of attachments, including canning blender jars, not recommended
by KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Always operate Blender with cover in place.
14. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 HZ
Intensity (Amp.): 15 Amps
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.
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 reects 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 2.40 peak HP in the pitcher enabling your Blender to deliver robust power
for all your recipes.
MOTOR HORSEPOWER

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USING THE BLENDER | 5
USING THE BLENDER
The Blender features Variable Speed and Pulse functions that allow you to customize
your blending for any recipe you make.
You might nd that not all recipes are exactly the same, and sometimes a recipe might
blend more to your preference on a speed that is not obvious. For example, when making
a smoothie, you may prefer the ner texture that a higher speed creates. We encourage
you to experiment to nd the best speed for your favorite recipes.
BLENDER FUNCTION GUIDE
SETTING DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED ITEMS
TO BLEND
PULSE Allow precise control of the duration and frequency of blending. Great for
recipes that require a light touch.
Savory 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.
Fruits
Vegetables
Nuts
Dips
Frozen desserts
Soups
Sauces
Doughs
Butters
MAX
When Max speed is selected
the Blender will run continuously on
high until the Start/Stop switch is
pressed, or after
6 minutes elapse.
Soups
Purées
Smoothies
Frozen Drinks

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USING THE BLENDER
Before first use
Before using your Blender for the rst 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, tamper, and ingredient cup 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
a grounded 3 prong 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 toggle
button will begin to flash, indicating
that the Blender is in Standby mode.
The Blender is now ready to operate.
PREPARING THE BLENDER FOR USE

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USING THE BLENDER | 7
USING THE BLENDER
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.
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.
3
Flip the START/STOP toggle switch
up or down to begin operation of the
Blender. The status indicator light will
now be solid.
4Turn the control dial to your desired
speed. See the “Blender function
guide” for more information.
ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE BLENDER
NOTE: Do not fill blender jar past the
topmost measurement mark, especially
when blending liquids.

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5
Use the 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 lid before resuming
blending.
6
The Pulse function may also
be used on its own as a separate
blending function while the Blender
is in Standby mode.
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.
USING THE BLENDER
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE BLENDER
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional Instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to use your Blender.

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CARE AND CLEANING | 9
1
To clean the blender base and cord:
Unplug the Blender before cleaning.
Wipe the base and the cord with a
warm, damp 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 using a spatula and rinse with
hot water. Fill jar with 24 oz. of hot
water and add 3-4 drops of liquid
dishwashing 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 Max. Flip
the START/STOP toggle switch up or
down. Run the Blender on the Max
speed setting for 35 seconds. Flip
the START/STOP toggle switch up or
down to stop the Blender. When the
blade stops spinning, pour out the
soapy water, and rinse the blender
jar with warm water. When cleaning
after some recipes (hummus, nut
butters) it might be necessary to
repeat these steps.
4
The blender jar, lid, tamper, and
ingredient-measuring cap are
dishwasher safe; the 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.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE BLENDER AND ACCESSORIES
Clean the Blender 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.

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SANITIZING THE BLENDER
1. Remove any remaining contents from the blender jar.
2. Prepare a 200 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution* using 1.75 L of hot water in the
blender jar. Place the lid on the blender jar, and make sure the blender jar is fully in
place on the blender base.
3. Run the Blender on the Max Speed setting for 35 seconds. Flip the START/STOP
toggle switch up or down to start the Blender.
4. Turn off the Blender and let the sanitizing mix sit in the blender jar for an
additional 2 minutes.
5. Pour out the sanitizing solution mix. Do not rinse the blender jar.
6. Place the lid on the blender jar. Make sure the empty blender jar is fully in place on
the blender base. Run the empty Blender for an additional 10 seconds. Do not rinse
the jar after sanitizing.
7. Allow the blender jar to air dry.
* To prepare a 200 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution: use 6.67 ml household bleach (with a 5.25% sodium
hypochlorite concentration) in 1.75 L of hot water.
CARE AND CLEANING