KitchenAid KSB655 User manual

KitchenAid °
SPEED
VITESSE
VELOCIDAD
BLENDER
INSTRUCTIONS
MI_LANGEUR
INSTRUCTIONS
LICUADORA
INSTRUCClONES
KSB655 /KSB755
USA: 1-800-541-6390
Canada: 1-800-807-6777
Mexico: 01-800-002-2767
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Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the salesreceipt
showing the date of purchase of your
Blender. Proof of purchase will assure you
of in-warranty service.
Before you use your 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.
Pleasecomplete the following for your
personal records:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Store Name and Location
Preuve d'achat et enregistrement du produit
Veuillez conserver une copie du coupon de
caisseindiquant la date d'achat de votre
m61angeun La preuve d'achat vous assure
du service d'apr_s-vente sous garantie.
Avant d'utiliser votre m61angeur, veuillez
remplir et poster la carte d'enregistrement
du produit accompagnant I'appareil.
Grace _ cette carte, nous pourrons vous
appeler dans 1'6ventualit6 improbable d'un
avis de s6curit6 et nous conformer plus
facilement aux dispositions de la Ioi sur la
s6curit6 des produits de consommation.
Cette carte ne confirme pas votre garantie.
Veuillez remplir ce qui suit pour vos
dossiers personnels :
Num@o de module
Num@o de s@ie
Date d'achat
Nom du marchand et adresse
Comprobante de compra y registro del producto
Siempre conserve una copia del recibo
de ventas que especifique la fecha de
compra de su licuadora. El comprobante
de compra le asegurar_ el servicio t6cnico
bajo garantfa.
Antes de utilizar la licuadora, complete y
envfe por correo sutarjeta de registro del
producto que viene junto con la unidad.
Esta tarjeta nos permitir& contactarnos
con usted en el improbable caso de
una notificaci6n de alg0n problema de
seguridad con el producto y nos ayudar& a
cumplir con las cl&usulas de la Consumer
Product Safety Act (Leysobre la seguridad
de los productos para el consumidor). Esta
tarjeta no asegura su garant[a.
Complete Io siguiente para su
registro personal:
N0mero del modelo
N0mero de serie
Fecha de compra
Nombre de la tienda y direcci6n

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration Card...................................... Inside Front Cover
Blender Safety................................................................................................................. 3
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................... 5
FEATURESAND OPERATION
Blender Features............................................................................................................. 6
Preparing the Blender for Use......................................................................................... 8
Before First Use ....................................................................................................... 8
Blender Assembly .................................................................................................... 8
Using the Blender ......................................................................................................... 10
Before Use............................................................................................................. 10
Operating the Blender with the Pitcher or Accessory Jar ........................................ 10
CRUSHICE............................................................................................................. 10
PULSEMODE......................................................................................................... 11
Accessory Jar (Model KSB755) ............................................................................... 11
Ingredient Cup ...................................................................................................... 11
Drizzle Cap (Model KSB755) .................................................................................. 11
Soft Start _Blending Feature................................................................................... 11
Speed Control Guide..................................................................................................... 12
CAREAND CLEANING
ToClean Individual Components ................................................................................... 13
ToClean Without Disassembly ...................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 14
BLENDERTIPS
Quick Tips ............................................................................................................. 15
HowTo .................................................................................................................. 15
Continued on next page

Table of Contents
WARRANTYAND SERVICEINFORMATION
KitchenAid RBlender Warranty ....................................................................................... 17
Hassle-FreeReplacement Warranty BOUnited States and District of Columbia ........... 18
Hassle-FreeReplacement Warranty Canada ................................................................ 18
How to Arrange for Warranty Servicein Puerto Rico..................................................... 18
How to Arrange for Serviceafter the Warranty Expires All Locations .......................... 19
How to Arrange for ServiceOutside these Locations ..................................................... 19
How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts......................................................... 19
NOTE: DUE TO THE UNIQUE CONTAINER AND BLADE DESIGN, READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW KITCHENAID _ BLENDER TO ACHIEVE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE RESULTS.

Blender Safety
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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons 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 mannen 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.
9. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the Blenden A scraper may be used but must be used
only when the Blender is not running.
10. Blade assembly is sharp. Handle carefully.
11. To reduce risk of injury, never put locking collar and blade assembly on the base
without having the pitcher or accessory jar properly attached.
12. Always operate Blender with cover in place.
13. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid may
cause a risk of injury to persons.
14. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
15. Flashing light indicates ready to operate. Avoid any contact with blades or
moveable parts.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 Volts A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: Your Blender has a 3-prong
grounded plug. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug will fit in an
outlet only one way. 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 extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance.
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.

Blender Features
Stay-Put Lid with
Clear, 2 oz. (60 ml)
Ingredient Cup
Easy Pour
48 oz. (1.5 L)
Glass Pitcher
Patented
Stainless
Steel Blade
24 oz. (0.75 L)
Accessory Jar*
Accessory
Jar Lid with
Drizzle Cap*
Locking Collar
and Blade
Assembly
Durable
Steel-Reinforced
Coupler
Die-Cast
Metal Base
Speed
Selection
Buttons
Clean Touch TM
Control Pad
* Model KSB755only

Blender Features
This blender was built and tested to
KitchenAid quality standards for optimum
performance and long, trouble-free life.
Robust Motor
Rugged 0.9-horsepower motor supplies
the power for superb performance with
all blending tasks from pur6eing sauces
to making chunky salsas, or uniformly
crushing a pitcher of ice or frozen fruit
within seconds for silky smoothies.
Easy Pour 48 oz, (1,5 L) Glass Pitcher
GlassPitcher resists scratches, stains and
odors. Pitcher isremovable from locking
collar for easy cleaning, and withstands a
range of extreme temperatures. Easypour
spout provides smooth, drip-free pouring.
Stay-Put Lid with Clear 2 oz, (60 ml)
Ingredient Cup
Providesa strong seal. The flexible lid will
maintain its tight seal throughout the
life of the Blender. The lid incorporates
a removable 2 oz. (60 ml) cup for
convenience in measuring and adding
ingredients. The ingredient cup is
interchangeable with the drizzle cap on
the accessoryjar lid (model KSB7BB).
24 oz, (0.75 L) Shatter-Resistant
Accessory Jar (Model KSB755)
Durable accessory jar is useful for small
capacity recipes and individual servings.
Accessory Jar Lid with Drizzle Cap
(Model KSB755)
The twist-lock lid includes a removable
drizzle cap that fits both the accessoryjar
and pitcher lids. This versatile cap can be
used to drizzle oils or other ingredients
while the blender is in operation.
Patented Stainless Steel Blade
Sharp over-sized tines are positioned on
four different planes for fast, thorough
and consistent blending.
Locking Collar and Blade Assembly
Durable, one-piece blade design is built
into the locking collar for easy handling
and cleaning. Dishwasher-safe assembly
keeps the blades from rotating until the
pitcher or accessoryjar is properly attached
to the collar and put on the Blender base.
Durable Steel-Reinforced Coupler
Commercial-quality coupler with 12
interlocking teeth provide direct transfer
of motor power to the blades. Pitcher
coupler is coated for quiet operation.
Speed Selection Buttons
Create frozen drinks and pur6e saucesor
soups in seconds. Blendwith confidence,
control and consistency at all speed settings:
STIR,CHOP,MIX, PUREEand LIQUEFYThe
PULSEMODE works with all five speeds.The
CRUSHICEfeature is designed specifically
for crushing ice and will automatically pulse
at staggered intervals for optimal results.
Intelli-Speed _'Motor Control
ExclusiveIntelli-Speed_control automatically
works to keep speed constant even
through density changes when ingredients
are added. This advanced KitchenAid design
maintains an optimal blending speed for
each culinary task and control-pad setting.
Soft Start '°'Blending Feature
The Blender starts at a slower speed to
pull ingredients into the blade then quickly
increases to selected speed setting. This
design feature reduces start-up kick and
allows hands-free operation.
Die-Cast Metal Base
Heavy, die-cast metal base ensures stable,
quiet operation when blending a full
pitcher of ingredients. Four rubber feet on
wide, solid base provide a no-slip, non-
marring grip. Smooth and rounded, the
base is easy-to-clean and features cord
storage underneath.
Clean Touch 'MControl Pad
Wipes clean in an instant. Smooth control pad
has no crevicesor cracksto trap ingredients.

Preparing the Blender for Use
Before First Use
Beforeusing your Blenderfor the first time,
wipe Blenderbase with awarm sudsycloth,
then wipe cleanwith a damp cloth. Drywith
a soft cloth. Wash pitcher, accessoryjar, lid(s),
locking collar and blade assembly,sealing
ring, ingredient cup and drizzle cap in warm,
sudsywater (seeCare and Cleaning, page
13). Rinseparts and wipe dry.
Blender with Pitcher or Accessory Jar
Assembly
1. Put locking collar with blade assembly
pointing up on a sturdy surface.
3,
4,
Align the pitcher or accessoryjar tabs
with the slots of the locking collar.
Pressdown and rotate pitcher or
accessoryjar clockwise, approximately
1/4turn through two steps of resistance.
2, Put sealing ring, flat side down, around
the blades and into the groove within
the locking collar.
Sealing
_ing
•Locking
Collar
NOTE: For easierjar and collar assembly,
you can dip the gasket in water before
placing it into the collar. A damp gasket
makes it easier to attach the glassjar to
the collar.
5. Adjust the length of the Blender
power cord.