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COMMERCIAL BLENDER
USE AND CARE MANUAL
Model KCB148 Bar Blender
Model KCB348 Chef’s Blender
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® KITCHENAID COMMERCIAL BLENDER TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY AND SERVICE Blender Safety.......................................................................................2 Warranty for the 50 United States & District of Columbia....................18 Important Safeguards...........................................................................3 Warranty for Puerto Rico ......................................................................18 Proof of Purchase & Product Registratio
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BLENDER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately foll
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always 7. Do not use outdoors. be followed, including the following: 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 1. Read all instructions. reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the Blender. 2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the A scraper may be used, but must be used only when
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PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of Please complete the following for your personal records: your Blender. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Model Number: Chef’s Blender – KCB348 Bar Blender – KCB148 Before you use your Blender, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit. This card will enable us to Serial Number ______________________________________________
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Volts: 120 V.A.C. only. WARNING 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. Electrical Shock Hazard Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outl
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COMMERCIAL BLENDER FEATURES Outstanding Performance The robust design handles job after job with outstanding results. It thoroughly blends frozen drinks and purées sauces and soups in about 20 seconds. Die-Cast Metal Base Incredibly stable, the metal base stands up to the most intensive use while providing quiet operation. Rubber feet protect the countertop and eliminate “walk” during blending. Powerful Motor Motor generates more than 1 peak horsepower and is capable of speeds up to 21,000 rpm
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48 oz. Clear Polycarbonate or Stainless Steel Jar On/Off/Pulse Switch The 6-cup (48 oz.) jars are dishwasher safe. Each features a comfortable Heavy-duty toggle switch turns the blender on and off. handle. The polycarbonate jar includes a durable handle with soft Blender can be pulsed by pressing the switch down covering for additional comfort. The jar collar, blade assembly, and seals momentarily. When pulsed, the blender operates at low are built into the jar for strength, durability, and wate
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COMMERCIAL BLENDER FEATURES Step Start™ Feature and Electronic Mixing Sensor Under Base Cord Wrap Blender automatically starts at a slow speed to minimize splattering, Wrap keeps excess cord out of sight and out of the way. then quickly steps up to the selected speed. The electronic mixing Easy-to-Clean Design sensor adjusts power automatically when blending to compensate for The smooth base and round power cord are easy to wipe clean. The jar light or heavy ingredients. and lid are dishwasher s
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USING THE BLENDER Before First Use WARNING Wash, rinse, and sanitize the blender before using it for the first time. See page 13 for cleaning instructions. Operating the Blender 1. Uncoil the power cord from the storage area on the bottom of the blender base. 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. 2. Make ce
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USING THE BLENDER 4. Place the jar on the blender base and add the desired ingredients. 6. Select other speeds on the Chef’s Blender by pushing the appropriate Place the lid on the blender jar. Speed Selection Button. The indicator lights will show the current speed selected. 5. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “On” position to begin 7. To stop blending, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the blending. The Chef’s Blender will automatically start at the Low “Off” position. speed setting.* The
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Using the Pulse Feature Overload, Jam, and Thermal Safeguards To pulse the ingredients in the blender, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to The electronic controls of the blender will automatically shut off the the “Pulse” position and hold it for the desired length of time. The unit when: switch will instantly return to the “Off” position when released and the blender will stop. When pulsed, the blender operates at low speed for • The blender becomes overloaded due to a too-heavy ingredient maximum
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OPERATING TIPS • Keep the lid on the blender jar while blending. Do not remove the • When chopping dry ingredients, make sure the blender jar, lid, and blender jar from the base while the blender is running. blade are completely dry. • Stop the blender and unplug before using utensils in the blender jar. Do • With foods that tend to stick to the jar, use the Pulse feature. not use metal utensils – they can scratch the jar or damage the blade. • For many ingredient mixtures, start the blending p
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CARE AND CLEANING 3. Place the jar on the blender base and attach the lid. Run the blender General Procedures for 30 seconds at the High speed setting. (The Bar Blender runs at • Wash and rinse the blender jar, and clean the base, immediately after the equivalent of High speed in the “On” position.) Remove the every use. Do not let food residue dry on any part of the blender jar blender jar and empty contents. or base. • Sanitize the blender before initial use and whenever the blender will 4. R
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CARE AND CLEANING 4. Remove the ingredient cap from the lid. Immerse the lid and cap in Sanitizing the Blender sanitizing solution for 2 minutes. For sanitizing the blender, use a sanitizing solution with a chlorine concentration in the range of 100 to 200 parts-per-million. Such a 5. Let jar, ingredient cap, and lid air dry. Do not rinse with water. solution can be made by adding 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of lukewarm water. 6. Unplug the blender before sanitizing the base a
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TROUBLESHOOTING • If the blender does not operate when switched on: – The blender may be overheated. If the motor exceeds a certain temperature, the thermal safeguard will engage to prevent damage. – Check to see if the blender is plugged into a grounded This may happen when blending multiple jars of heavy ingredients 3 prong outlet. If it is, unplug the blender, then plug it into the for a prolonged period. Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” same outlet again. If the blender still does n
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TROUBLESHOOTING • If the blender is plugged in with the On/Off/Pulse Switch in On the Chef’s Blender, all three speed the “On” position: indicator lights will flash when the power-on safeguard is engaged. – The power-on safeguard will engage and the blender will not start. If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps in this section, see the To reset the blender, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the “Off” KitchenAid Warranty and Service on page 18.* position. The blender will now operate normal
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ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Jar Lid with Ingredient Cap Accessory Item Model Number 8211477 8211478 48 oz. Polycarbonate Jar with Blade Assembly KCB48PCJ (not shown) and Lid/Cap (assembled) 48 oz. Stainless Steel Jar with Blade Assembly KCB48SSJ and Lid/Cap (assembled) Replacement Item Part Number 48 oz. Polycarbonate Jar Lid with Ingredient Cap 8211477 48 oz. Stainless Steel Jar Lid with Ingredient Cap 8211478 Jar with Blade Assembly, Lid, and Ingredient Cap Blade Assembly and Retainer N
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE KitchenAid does not assume any responsibilities for incidental Warranty for the 50 United States or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion and District of Columbia or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and ® KitchenAid Commercial Blenders, Models KCB348 and KCB148, you may also have o
