Before Use
NOTE: While the blender is on or the Pulse
Mode indicator light is blinking:
- Do not interfere with blade movement
- Do not remove pitcher lid
Operating the blender
The KitchenAid
blender has 5 speeds:
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STIR, CHOP, MIX, PUREE, and LIQUEFY. In
addition, it also features CRUSH ICE and
PULSE MODE.
1. With convenient one-step operation,
this unit will operate only when a
speed selection button is pressed.
2. Before operating the blender, make
sure the pitcher is properly placed on
the blender base.
3. Put ingredients in pitcher and firmly
attach lid.
4. Press the desired speed button for
continuous operation at that speed.
The red indicator light by the selected
speed will stay lit. You may change
settings without stopping the unit by
pressing a new speed button.
IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or
liquids, remove the center ingredient cap.
Operate only on STIR speed.
Using the Blender
5. To turn off the blender, press OFF. The
Crush Ice Feature
Your KitchenAid
feature. When selected, the blender will
automatically pulse at staggered intervals
at the optimal speed for crushing ice or
other ingredients.
1. Before operating the blender, make
2. Put ingredients into the pitcher and
3. Press CRUSH ICE. The indicator
4. To turn off the Crush Ice feature, press
5. Before removing the pitcher, press OFF
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Off button will stop any speed and
deactivate the blender at the same
time. Before removing the pitcher,
press OFF to deactivate the blender,
and unplug the power cord.
blender offers a Crush Ice
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sure the pitcher is properly in place on
the blender base.
firmly attach lid.
light will stay lit. The blender will
automatically pulse at staggered
intervals.
OFF. The blender is now ready for
continuous operation.
to deactivate the blender, and unplug
the power cord.