Operation Manual

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Using the Blender
NOTE: If a gap exists between the locking
collar and the base, the pitcher (or culinary
jar) might not be locked into the locking
collar or the assembly is not positioned
properly on the Blender base. See “Blender
Assembly” for further instructions.
3. Put ingredients in pitcher (or culinary jar)
and firmly attach lid.
4. Press the desired speed button for
continuous operation at that speed.
The green 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
cup. Operate only on STIR ( ) speed.
5. To turn off the Blender, press “O”. The
“O” (OFF) button will stop any speed
and deactivate the Blender at the same
time.
6. Before removing the pitcher (or culinary
jar) assembly, unplug the power cord.
CRUSH ICE
Your KitchenAid™ Blender offers a CRUSH
ICE ( ) 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
sure the pitcher assembly is properly
positioned on the Blender base.
NOTE: If a gap exists between the locking
collar and the base, the pitcher might not be
locked into the locking collar or the collar
is not positioned properly on the Blender
base. See “Blender Assembly” for further
instructions.
2. Put ingredients into the pitcher
and firmly attach lid.
3. Press CRUSH ICE ( ). The indicator
light will stay lit. The Blender will
automatically pulse at staggered intervals.
4. To turn off the CRUSH ICE ( ) feature,
press “O”. The Blender is now ready for
continuous operation.
5. Before removing the pitcher assembly,
unplug the power cord.
Gap
No
Gap
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