Using the Blender
NOTE: If a gap exists between the locking collar and the base, the pitcher might not be locked into the locking collar or the assembly is not positioned properly on the Blender base. See Blender Assembly, page 5 for further instructions.
No
Gap 
Gap
3.Put ingredients in pitcher 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 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, page 5 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.
English
Continued on next page
7