KITCHENAID KSB4026 (01) PDF MANUAL

The KitchenAid Stand Blender includes the following parts and features:

1. Lid Center Cap

2. Lid with Vent Well

3. Jar (56 oz/1.6 L capacity)

3.1 Glass Jar* (48 oz/1.4 L capacity)

4. Base

5. Control Dial

6. Reamer*

7. Pulp Strainer/Basket*

8. Juice Container* (32 oz / 1 L capacity)

9. Gear Assembly*

10. Personal Jar* (16 oz / 500 ml capacity)

11. Blade Assembly* (for Personal Jar and Small Batch Jar)

12. Personal Jar Easy-Drink Lid*

13. Small Batch Jar* (6 oz / 200 ml capacity)

14. Small Batch Jar Lid*

15. Tamper*

16. START/STOP button (▷I®) with LED ring

*Accessories only included with certain models.

1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put Stand Blender base in water or other liquid.

3. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

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

9. Keep hands and utensils, other than the Tamper provided, out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the Blender. The cover must remain in place when using the Tamper through the cover opening. 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 Blender with cover in place.

12. Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar.

13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place Blade Assembly on base without Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar properly attached.

14. The use of accessories/attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

16. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, Lid Center Cap should remain in place over the lid opening. Always start on lowest speed and slowly ramp to desired speed when blending hot liquids or ingredients.

17. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

18. Depending on the model, do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar.

19. Depending on the model, to reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar properly attached.

Voltage: 120 V~

Frequency: 60 Hz

To avoid 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.

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 adapter.

If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

The blender features variable speeds (from 1 to 5) and pulse (P) function to customize blending. It also has pre-programmed recipe settings like Ice Crush, Icy Drink, Smoothie, and Clean for optimal results. You are encouraged to experiment to find the best speed for your favorite recipes.

SETTING	DESCRIPTION	BLENDING TIME (MINUTES: SECOND)	SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BLEND
Pulse P	Allows precise control of the duration and frequency of blending.	Manual	Salsa, crumb topping, chopped nuts, fruits or vegetables & more.
Variable speeds 1-5	Manual speeds offer ultimate control of the Blender.	3:00	Fruits, soups, sauces, doughs, vegetables, butters, nuts, dips, frozen desserts, purees.
Ice Crush	The Blender runs at optimal speed to crush ice.	00:30	To crush and chop ice without adding any liquid ingredients.
Icy Drink	Gradually ramp up to full power to blend hard foods.	00:30	Ice, whole fruits or vegetables, or frozen fruits. Use for drinks as margaritas, daiquiris, and blended ice coffee drinks.
Smoothie	The Blender will operate at the high speed to make puree of items or ingredients.	00:45	Fruits, vegetables, ice cream and yogurt into thick smoothie, blended drinks and milkshakes, etc.
Clean	Quick pulses of power and high speeds work to clean the Blender Jar.	00:13	Half of the Jar filled with warm water and 1-2 drops of dish soap.

ACCESSORIES	CAPACITY	SPEED	SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BLEND CHART
Blender Jar	56 oz/ 1.6 L	All Speeds, Pulse, and Preset recipes.	Full recipe smoothie, icy drinks, shakes / malts, dips, spreads and more.
Glass Blender Jar	48 oz / 1.4 L	All Speeds, Pulse, and Preset recipes.	Full recipe smoothie, icy drinks, shakes / malts, dips, spreads and more.
Personal Jar	16 oz / 500 ml	All Speeds, Pulse, and Preset recipes.	Individual smoothies, icy drinks, shakes / malts and lower volume recipes.
Small Batch Jar	6 oz / 200 ml	All Speeds, Pulse, and Preset recipes.	Small volume recipes – purees, sauces, baby food, dressings, marinades, pesto and more.
Citrus Press	32 oz/ 1 L	Speed 1	Citrus juice, Grapefruit juice and more.

First, clean all parts and accessories. Be sure the countertop beneath the Blender and surrounding areas are dry and clean.

When moving your Blender, always support/lift from the Blender Base. The Base will become disengaged from Jar if carried by Blender jar or Blender Jar handle only.

1. Add ingredients into Jar (maximum 56 oz / 1.6 L or maximum 48 oz / 1.4 L for Glass Jar). Secure the Lid and Lid Center Cap.

2. Place and align the Jar with the Slot to fit inside the jar pad, facing Jar handle towards Control Dial. Plug the Blender into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Turn Dial from (O) to desired speed or preset recipe program. Press (▷I®) button to start.

For variable speeds (from 1 to 5), the Blender will stop automatically after 3 minutes of run time. For preset recipe programs, the Blender will automatically stop blending once the cycle is complete.

When finished, press (▷I®) button to stop. Unplug before removing the Blender Jar.

Press (▷I®) button. Turn and hold the Control Dial from (O) to (P) as per desired interval of time. When finished, release the Dial to stop.

Remove the Lid Center Cap only. Stir or press contents down towards the blade. Then, place the Lid Center Cap back before resuming blending.

If blending hot liquids and ingredients, start on a low speed and then ramp up to the desired speed. Use variable speed and run for 1-2 minutes.

Allow the Blender to fully stop before removing the Lid, Jar, or pouring out blended ingredients.

1. Place the Gear Assembly on Base. Place the Juice Container on Gear Assembly and twist clockwise to lock in place.

2. Place the Pulp Basket and then the Reamer into the Juice Container by aligning them with the Drive Shaft.

3. Turn from (O) to speed (1 or 2). Hold down the halved citrus fruit on the Reamer. Press (▷I®) button to start.

4. Press (▷I®) button to stop the Blender. Turn the Control Dial to (O). Unplug the Blender.

Allow the Blender to fully stop before removing the Reamer, Juice Container, or pouring out the juice.

5. Twist the Juice Container counterclockwise and lift it by using handle. Pour and enjoy!

Personal Jar: Add ingredients (maximum 16 oz / 500 ml). Add ice or frozen items, then leafy greens, then soft foods and liquids at last.

Small Batch Jar: Add ingredients (maximum 6 oz / 200 ml).

Do not blend hot liquids and ingredients in the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar.

1. Secure the Blade Assembly on the Jar and rotate it clockwise until it is tight. Place it on the Base.

2. Turn from (O) to desired speed or preset recipe program. Press (▷I®) button to start.

3. Press (▷I®) button to stop. Always remove the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar with Blade Assembly from the Base.

1. Fill half of the Jar with warm water and add 1 or 2 drops of dish-washing liquid. Place the Jar on the Base. Secure the Lid and Lid Center Cap.

2. Turn from (O) to (Clean symbol). Press (▷I®) button to start. Remove and empty contents and rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly.

Unplug before cleaning. Wipe the Base, Power Cord and the Gear Assembly of the Citrus Press with a warm, damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

Dishwasher-safe, top rack only: Personal Jar, Small Batch Jar, Lids, Blade Assembly, Reamer, Juice Container, Pulp Basket, Tamper, and Lid Center Cap. Blender Jar, and Glass Jar can also be washed in the bottom rack.

Check if the Blender is securely plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

If you have a circuit breaker box, make sure the circuit is closed.

It’s a part of the Blender operation to ensure lasting durability. Turn the Control Dial to (O) and repeat the process until desired consistency.

When overloaded or jammed, it will automatically shut off to prevent motor damage. Unplug the Blender. Remove the Jar and use a spatula to rearrange ingredients.

Or, divide contents into smaller batches. For certain recipes, adding liquid in the Jar may also reduce the load.

Unplug the Blender. Remove the Jar and use a spatula to rearrange ingredients in the Jar.

Unplug the Blender. Remove the Personal Jar or Small Batch Jar with the Blade Assembly from the Base. Shake it a little bit. Place it back on the Base, plug in the Blender and turn it back on to continue regular use.

An error is detected in the Blender.

10 minutes of no activity will make the Blender go into Sleep mode. To wake up the Blender, press (▷I®) button.