KitchenAid KHB1231 User manual

KHB1231
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2| PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
HAND BLENDER FEATURES
Speed control dial
One-touch
power button
Motor body
5-ft Power cord
Stainless steel
blending arm Pan Guard
Blending jar and lid
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PARTS AND FEATURES
HAND BLENDER FEATURES
Speed Control
Provides easy adjustment of speed.
One-Touch Power Button
Located on the front of the motor body
and activated by pressing and holding
during blending. To stop blending, simply
release the power button.
Motor Body
Designed for a comfortable, non-slip grip.
Powerful DC Motor (not shown)
Provides powerful blending action and
is designed for quiet, long-life operation.
5-ft. Power cord
Long enough to take the Hand Blender to
the cooktop or work area and rounded with
no grooves for easy cleanup.
3 cup BPA free blending jar
Handy for individual blending jobs and
features a non-slip base. Lid seals the top
of the jar to store blended ingredients
Twist Lock Stainless Steel
Blending Arm
Simply seats onto the motor body and
is rotated to lock together. The sharp
stainless steel blade is covered to help
prevent splashing while blending.
Pan Guard
Protects your cookware by snapping on the
Bell Blades.
MODELS AND ACCESSORIES
Accessory
3 cup BPA free blending jar with lid
Twist Lock Stainless Steel Blending Arm
Pan Guard
Ordering accessories and replacement parts
To order accessories or replacement parts for your Hand Blender, call toll-free
1.800.541.6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, Eastern Time or visit
www.KitchenAid.com
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4| HAND BLENDER SAFETY
HAND 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 motor body, cord, or
electrical plug of this Hand Blender in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
4. Avoid contacting moving parts.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
6. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause re, electric shock, or injury.
8. 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.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
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12. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make
small quantities at a time to reduce spillage.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to prevent
the possibility of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may
be used, but must be used only when the unit is not running.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
15. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the
surfaces in contact with food.
HAND BLENDER SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Models KHB1231
Volts: 120 V.A.C.
Hertz: 60 Hz
Wattage: 220 W
NOTE: Model KHB1231 have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other).
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, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, 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 service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
A short power supply cord (or detachable
power supply cord) should be used to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord.
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6| OPERATING YOUR HAND BLENDER
OPERATING YOUR HAND BLENDER
ASSEMBLING THE HAND BLENDER
Before using the KitchenAid®Hand Blender
for the first time, wipe the motor body and
attachment adapters with a clean, damp
cloth to remove any dirt or dust. Mild dish
soap may be used, but do not use abrasive
cleansers.
NOTE: Do not immerse the motor body
or the adapters in water.
Dry with a soft cloth. Wash all the other
attachments and accessories by hand or
in the top rack of the dishwasher. Dry
thoroughly.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug the
power cord from the wall socket before
attaching or removing attachments.
Blending Arm
Attachment
Pan Guard
The Pan Guard snaps onto the included
blending arm and provides protection to
the Hand Blender and your cookware.
Port
NOTE: Ensure Pan Guard is installed with
the mounting clips positioned between
the ports on the blending arm.
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OPERATING YOUR HAND BLENDER
USING THE BLENDING ARM
Use the blending arm attachment for smoothies, milk shakes, soup, cooked vegetables,
frosting, or baby food.
2Plug the electrical cord into an
electrical wall socket.
1Insert blending arm attachment into
motorbody and twist to lock.
3
Set Hand Blender on Speed 1.
Adjust the speed by turning the
Speed Control Dial on top of the
Hand Blender.
4Insert the Hand Blender into the
mixture.
NOTE: Hand Blender should only be immersed in liquids till the length of the
attachment. Do not submerge beyond the seam of the blending attachment. Do not
immerse the motor body into liquids or other mixtures.
5Press the Power button to activate
the Hand Blender.6When blending is complete, release
the Power button before removing
Hand Blender from the mixture.
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8| OPERATING YOUR HAND BLENDER
OPERATING YOUR HAND BLENDER
7Unplug immediately after use,
before removing or changing
attachments.
BLENDING TIPS
Blending: Insert Hand Blender with
blending arm attached into the jar
containing ingredients at an angle. Use
your free hand to cover the top of the
blending jar for better stability and to
avoid splattering. Remember to stop the
Hand Blender before removing it from
the jar to avoid splashing.
Drawing up:Rest the Hand Blender
on the bottom of the jar momentarily,
then hold at an angle and slowly draw it
upwards against the side of the jar. As
the Hand Blender is drawn up, you will
notice the ingredients from the bottom
of the jar being drawn up. When the
ingredients are no longer being drawn
up from the bottom, return the Hand
Blender to the bottom of the jar and
repeat the process until the ingredients
are at the desired consistency.
Wrist movement:Using a light circular
motion from your wrist, draw the Hand
Blender up slightly and let it fall again
into the ingredients. Allow your wrist
motion and the weight of the Hand
Blender to do the work.
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OPERATING YOUR HAND BLENDER
OPERATING TIPS
• Cut solid foods into small pieces for
easier blending.
• The Hand Blender is equipped with
thermal protection from high operating
temperatures. Should the Hand Blender
suddenly stop during use, unplug it and
allow 10 minutes to automatically reset.
• To avoid splashing, insert the Hand
Blender into the mixture before pressing
the Power button, and release the
Power button before pulling the Hand
Blender out of the mixture.
• When blending in a saucepan on a
cooktop, remove the pan from the
heating element to protect the Hand
Blender from overheating.
• For best blending, hold the Hand
Blender at an angle and gently move up
and down within the container. Do not
pound down on the mixture with the
Hand Blender.
• To prevent overflow, allow room in the
container for the mixture to rise when
using the Hand Blender.
• Be sure the extra long cord of the Hand
Blender is not extending over a hot
heating element.
• Do not let the Hand Blender sit in a hot
pan on the cooktop while not in use.
• Remove hard items, such as fruit pits
or bones, from the mixture before
blending to help prevent damage to the
blades.
• Do not use your Hand Blender to
process coffee beans or hard spices such
as nutmegs. Processing these foods
could damage the blades of the Hand
Blender.
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10 | CARE AND CLEANING
Wash Blending arm attachment, jar and lid,
and pan guard in soapy water, or in the
top rack of the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
CARE AND CLEANING
WASHING THE MOTOR BODY
Always clean the Hand Blender prior to
initial use, after each use, and before
storing.
NOTE: Do not immerse the Motor Body
or the adapters in water.
1. Unplug Hand Blender before cleaning.
2. Remove the adapters and attachments
by twisting (see “Operating Your Hand
Blender” section).
3. Wipe the Motor Body with a damp
cloth. Mild dish soap may be used, but
do not use abrasive cleansers.
4. Wipe power cord with warm, sudsy
cloth, then wipe clean with damp cloth.
Dry with soft cloth.
WASHING THE ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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