Using the Blender
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PULSE Mode
Your KitchenAid™ Blender offers PULSE (
) mode, which allows a
NOTE: PULSE (
) mode will not work with the CRUSH ICE (
) feature.
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 on page 5 for further instructions.
2.Put ingredients into pitcher, and firmly attach lid.
3.Press PULSE (
). The indicator light above the button will blink to
indicate that all five speeds are in the PULSE (
) mode.
4.Select a speed button. Press and hold
for the desired length of time. Both the speed button and PULSE (
) mode indicators will stay lit when pulsing at the selected speed. When button is
released, the blending will stop, but the Blender will remain in PULSE (
) mode and the PULSE (
) mode
indicator will return to blinking. To pulse again or at another speed, simply press and hold the button of the desired speed.
5.To turn off the PULSE (
) mode feature, press “O”. The Blender is now ready for continuous operation.
6.Before removing the pitcher assembly, unplug the power cord.
Ingredient Cup
The 60 ml ingredient cup can 
be used to measure and add 
ingredients. Remove cup and 
add ingredients at STIR (
), CHOP (
) or MIX (
), speeds. When operating at higher speeds, with a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop the Blender and then add ingredients.
IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or liquids, remove the center ingredient cup. Operate only on STIR (
) speed.
Soft Start Blending Feature
The Soft Start blending feature automatically starts the Blender at a lower speed to draw ingredients into the blades, then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
NOTE: The Soft Start blending feature only works when a speed is selected from the “O” mode and does not work with the PULSE (
) mode or CRUSH ICE (
) features.
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