KITCHENAID KCB348 (01) PDF Document

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the Blender in water or other liquids.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

4. Unplug the Blender from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

9. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the Blender. A scraper may be used, but must be used only when the Blender is not running.

10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

11. Always operate the Blender with the cover in place.

12. When blending hot liquids, remove the center piece of the two-piece cover.

13. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.

14. This product is designed for household and commercial use.

Volts: 120 V.A.C. only.

Hertz: 60 Hz

NOTE: This Blender has a 3 prong grounded plug. 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, 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 serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Uncoil the power cord from the storage area on the bottom of the blender base.

2. Make certain the On/Off/Pulse Switch is in the “Off” position.

3. Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4. Place the jar on the blender base and add the desired ingredients. Place the lid on the blender jar.

5. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “On” position to begin blending. The KITCHENAID KCB348 will automatically start at the Low speed setting. To start the KITCHENAID KCB348 at the Medium (Med) or High speed settings, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “On” position while pressing the desired Speed Selection Button.

6. Select other speeds on the KITCHENAID KCB348 by pushing the appropriate Speed Selection Button. The indicator lights will show the current speed selected.

7. To stop blending, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” position.

To pulse the ingredients in the blender, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Pulse” position and hold it for the desired length of time. The switch will instantly return to the “Off” position when released and the blender will stop. When pulsed, the blender operates at low speed for maximum control. The Pulse feature is great for blending jobs which require a delicate touch.

Ingredients can be added to the blender by removing the ingredient cap from the lid. To remove, rotate the cap counter-clockwise 1/2 turn and lift. Featuring 1 and 2 oz. (30 and 60 ml) volume lines, the cap can be used as a convenient measuring cup.

NOTE: When operating the blender at higher speeds, with a full jar, or with hot contents, stop blender before adding ingredients.

The electronic controls of the blender will automatically shut off the unit when:

• The blender becomes overloaded due to a too-heavy ingredient mixture.

• The blender blades are jammed and will not rotate.

• The motor becomes overheated.

If the blender is plugged in with the On/Off/Pulse Switch in the “On” position, the blender will not start.

• Keep the lid on the blender jar while blending. Do not remove the blender jar from the base while the blender is running.

• Stop the blender and unplug before using utensils in the blender jar. Do not use metal utensils – they can scratch the jar or damage the blade.

• Blend warm or hot liquids using the Low speed or Pulse setting. Increase speed if necessary. Cool hot foods, if possible, before blending.

• Add food to the blender jar in larger quantities than you would with other blenders – you can add 3 to 4 cups at a time versus 1 cup portions.

• Thorough blending usually requires only a few seconds of operation. Be careful not to over-process foods.

• When chopping dry ingredients, make sure the blender jar, lid, and blade are completely dry.

• With foods that tend to stick to the jar, use the Pulse feature.

• For many ingredient mixtures, start the blending process at the Low speed setting to combine the ingredients thoroughly, then increase to a higher speed if necessary.

• The ingredient cap can be removed and liquid or ice added to the KITCHENAID KCB348 at the Low speed setting. When operating the blender at higher speeds, with a full jar, or with hot contents, stop the blender before adding ingredients.

1. Remove the ingredient cap from the jar lid. Rinse the jar, lid, and ingredient cap under running water to remove as much food residue as possible. Return the ingredient cap to the lid.

2. Fill the jar 3/4 full (approx. 5 cups) with warm water (up to 115° F or 46° C) and add 1 or 2 drops of manual dishwashing liquid.

3. Place the jar on the blender base and attach the lid. Run the blender for 30 seconds at the High speed setting. Remove the blender jar and empty contents.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until no food residue remains in the jar or on the blade assembly.

5. Rinse the jar by filling it 3/4 full with warm water (approx. 5 cups), then repeat Step 3.

6. Wipe the exterior of the blender jar and lid with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

NOTE: To maximize the life of the polycarbonate jar, KitchenAid does not recommend automatic dishwashing.

1. Unplug the blender before cleaning the base and cord.

2. Wipe the blender base and cord with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads for cleaning. Do not use sharp objects to clean around the speed selection buttons. Do not immerse the blender base or cord in water.

For sanitizing the blender, use a sanitizing solution with a chlorine concentration in the range of 100 to 200 parts-per-million. Such a solution can be made by adding 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of lukewarm water.

1. Wash and rinse the blender jar, and clean the base, before sanitizing.

2. Fill the jar 3/4 full with sanitizing solution (approx. 5 cups). Place the jar on the blender base and attach the lid.

3. Run the blender for 2 minutes at the High speed setting. Remove the blender jar and empty contents. Do not rinse with water.

4. Remove the ingredient cap from the lid. Immerse the lid and cap in sanitizing solution for 2 minutes.

5. Let jar, ingredient cap, and lid air dry. Do not rinse with water.

6. Unplug the blender before sanitizing the base and cord.

7. Dampen a clean, soft cloth with sanitizing solution, and wipe the base and cord thoroughly. Let base and cord air dry.

Check to see if the blender is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If it is, unplug the blender, then plug it into the same outlet again. If the blender still does not work, check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit the blender is connected to and make sure the circuit is closed.

The blender may be jammed or overheated. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” position.

The blender may be jammed. If a foreign object or blender ingredients jam the blades, the blender will shut off to prevent damage to the motor. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” position to reset the blender. Remove the jar from the base and free the blades by breaking-up or removing the contents at the bottom of the jar. On the KITCHENAID KCB348, the high speed indicator light will flash when the blender is jammed.

The blender may be overheated. If the motor exceeds a certain temperature, the thermal safeguard will engage to prevent damage. This may happen when blending multiple jars of heavy ingredients for a prolonged period. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” position. The thermal safeguard will prevent the blender from running until it is cool enough to operate safely. Let the blender cool for 30 minutes, then resume blending. If the blender does not start, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch back to the “Off” position and let the blender cool for an additional 30 minutes. On the KITCHENAID KCB348, the high speed indicator light will flash when the blender is overheated.

The blender may be overloaded. If the blender slows excessively when blending heavy ingredients, it will shut off to prevent damage. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” position to reset the blender. Remove the jar from the base and divide the jar contents into smaller batches. Adding liquid to the jar may also reduce the load on the blender. On the KITCHENAID KCB348, the low speed indicator light will flash when the blender is overloaded.

The power-on safeguard will engage and the blender will not start. To reset the blender, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” position. The blender will now operate normally. On the KITCHENAID KCB348, all three speed indicator lights will flash when the power-on safeguard is engaged.