KSB1570ER - Blender KITCHENAID - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KSB1570ER KITCHENAID

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Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your

Blender. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your

Blender, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit, or

register on-line at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely

event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions of the

Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty. Please complete the

following for your personal records:

BLENDER SAFETY Important safeguards 4

Electrical requirements 5

PARTS AND FEATURES Parts and accessories 6

ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER Preparing the Blender for use 6

Using the Blender pitcher ingredient cup, and Soft Start blending feature 11

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS Quick tips 12

CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Blender 13

TROUBLESHOOTING Blender does not operate when a setting is selected 14

Blender stops while blending 14

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BLENDER SAFETYBLENDER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

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

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

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

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. Do not operate the Blender with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance malfunctions,

or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized

Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. Do not use outdoors.

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

9. Keep hands and utensils out of 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 Blender with cover in place.

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BLENDER SAFETYBLENDER SAFETY Electrical requirements

12. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid

may cause a risk of injury to persons.

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

14. Flashing light indicates ready to operate - avoid any contact with blades or

15. This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS Voltage: 120 Volts A.C. only

NOTE: 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.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician or serviceman install an outlet

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ASSEMBLING THE BLENDERPARTS AND FEATURES Parts and accessories

Preparing the Blender for use

Align the pitcher tabs with the slots on

the base. The pitcher handle may be on

the right or left side of the blender base.

Before using your Blender for the first time,

wipe Blender base with a warm damp cloth,

then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with

a soft cloth. Wash pitcher, lid, and ingredient

cup in warm, sudsy water (see “Care and

Cleaning” section). Rinse parts and wipe dry.

Rotate pitcher clockwise, approximately

1/8 turn until pitcher clicks into place.

Adjust the length of the Blender power

NOTE: When properly positioned, pitcher

will rest completely on Blender base. If not,

repeat steps 1 and 2.

IMPORTANT: When moving your blender,

always support/lift from the blender base.

Base may become disengaged from jar if

carried by jar handle only.

Before removing the pitcher from the

base, always press POWER to stop the

flashing lights and unplug the power

Before using the Blender, plug into a

grounded 3-prong outlet, and press

POWER. The Power indicator light will

light will flash when ready. Then press

desired speed button for continuous

operation at that speed. The indicator

light by the selected speed will stay

lit. You may change settings without

stopping by pressing a new speed

Put ingredients in pitcher and firmly

off. Unplug Blender before removing

While the Blender Power indicator light is

- Do not interfere with blade movement.

- Do not remove pitcher lid.

Before operating the Blender, make sure

the pitcher is properly locked onto the

NOTE: The Blender will operate only

when pressing the POWER button (Power

LED will flash) before selecting the desired

IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or liquids, do not fill to the top of the pitcher, and

operate only on speed 1. Remove center cap and place towel over lid.

The Blender has five speeds: 1 (being the

lowest) and 5 (being the highest). It also

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OPERATING THE BLENDER OPERATING THE BLENDER Crushing ice

When the timed function is finished,

Blender will stop. Press POWER to turn

off. Unplug Blender before removing the

indicator light will stay lit.

Before operating the Blender, make sure

the pitcher is properly positioned on

Put ingredients into the pitcher and

firmly place lid. Use up to 1 tray of

Your Blender offers an Ice feature. When selected, the Blender will automatically pulse for

30 seconds at staggered intervals at the optimal speed for crushing ice or other ingredients.

TIP: Process up to a full standard ice cube tray or 12-14 standard ice cubes at a time.

Occasional stirring with a spatula will be helpful only when Blender is off. The Ice feature

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OPERATING THE BLENDER OPERATING THE BLENDER

PULSE button for the desired amount of

off. Unplug Blender before removing

Before operating the Blender, make sure

the pitcher is properly positioned on

Your Blender offers a Pulse function.

Put ingredients into the pitcher and

• The Blender pitcher ingredient cup can

be used to measure and add ingredients.

Remove cup and add ingredients at speeds

1, 2, or 3. When operating at higher

speeds with a full pitcher or with hot

contents, stop the Blender and then add

• 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. The Soft

Start blending feature only works when a

speed is selected and does not work with

the Pulse or Ice features.

IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or

liquids, remove the center ingredient cup,

and place a towel over the lid. Operate

only on speed 1. Do not use Pulse or Ice

feature for hot liquids.

Blended ice drink Ice, 5

Chopped fruits Pulse, 2

Chopped vegetables Pulse, 2

Cream cheese-based spread. . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Crushed/chopped ice Ice

Fluffy gelatin for pie/desserts 5

Frozen chopped fruit

(defrost slightly until it

can be probed with a

Frozen yogurt-based drink 5

frozen concentrate 1, 3

Fruit-based drink (thin) Ice, 5

Fruit-based drink (thick) Ice, 1

Ice milk-based drink Ice, 5

Pureed fruit/Baby food 4

Pureed meat/Baby food meat 4

Pureed vegetables/Baby food

Sherbet-based drink 1, 5

cottage cheese 1, 3

Sweet crumb topping Pulse, 2

Vegetable-based main dish sauce 1

• If you’re making beverages using ice,

start with ICE, then finish with Speed 5 in

order to produce a smoother texture.

• Ice directly from the freezer will crush

better than partially melted ice for snow.

• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or

crushed faster than large ones.

• For many ingredient mixtures, start

the blending process at speed 1 to

thoroughly combine the ingredients. Then

increase to a higher speed, as desired.

• If desired, remove center ingredient cup

of pitcher lid to add liquids or ice cubes

while the Blender is operating at speeds 1,

• Stop the Blender before using utensils

in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to mix

ingredients only when the Blender is off.

Never use any utensil, including spatulas,

in the pitcher while the motor is running.

• Cool hot foods, if possible, before

blending. Begin blending warm foods

at speed 1. Increase to higher speeds, one

at a time, if necessary.

• When blending hot foods or liquids, do not

fill the blender pitcher to the top. Secure

the lid, remove the center ingredient cup,

and place a towel over the lid. Operate

only on speed 1. Do not place bare hand

on pitcher lid when processing hot foods

Dissolve flavored gelatin: Pour boiling

water into the pitcher; add gelatin. Remove

center ingredient cup, and place a towel

over the lid. Blend at speed 1 until gelatin is

dissolved, about 10 to 30 seconds. Add other

Make cookie, cracker or bread crumbs:

Break cookies, crackers, or bread into pieces

about 4 cm in diameter. Place in pitcher. In

Pulse mode, cover and blend at speed 2,

pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds each

time, until reaching desired consistency.

Make a finer crumbs for pie and dessert

crusts: Break cookies, crackers, or bread

into pieces about 4 cm in diameter and place

in the pitcher. Pulse in shorts bursts until

reaching desired consistency, about 20 to

Chop fruits and vegetables: Put 2 cups

(475 mL) of fruit or vegetable chunks in

pitcher. Use short runs of speed 1 until reaching

desired consistency.

Puree fruits: Place 2 cups (475 mL) canned

or cooked fruit in pitcher. Add 2 to 4

tablespoons (30 to 60 mL) fruit juice or

water per cup (240 mL) of fruit. Cover and

blend at speed 4 about 5 to 10 seconds.

Puree vegetables: Place 2 cups (475 mL)

canned or cooked vegetables in pitcher. Add

2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) broth,

water, or milk per cup (240 mL) of

vegetables. Cover and blend at speed 4

about 10 to 20 seconds.

Puree meats: Place cooked, cubed, tender

meat in pitcher. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons

(45 to 60 mL) broth, water, or milk per

cup (240 mL) of meat. Cover and blend on

speed 1 for10 seconds. Stop the Blender and

scrape sides of pitcher. Cover and blend on

speed 4 for 10 to 20 seconds longer.

Take lumps out of gravy: If sauce or

gravy becomes lumpy, place in the pitcher.

Cover and blend at speed 3 until smooth,

about 5 to 10 seconds.

Combine flour and liquid for thickening:

Place flour and liquid in pitcher. Cover and

blend at speed 1 until smooth, about 5 to

Prepare white sauce: Place milk, flour, and

salt, if desired, in pitcher. Cover, and blend

at speed 1 until well-mixed, about 5 to

10 seconds. Pour into saucepan and cook

Make smoothies: Place liquids and frozen

ingredients in pitcher first, then add other

ingredients on top. Cover and blend on

Ice for 10 to 15 seconds, then speed 5 for

10 to 15 seconds, as desired.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS Cleaning the Blender

The Blender pitcher can be easily cleaned while still attached to the base, or individually.

• Clean the Blender thoroughly after every use.

• Do not immerse the Blender base or cord in water.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.

To clean the Blender base, Clean

Touch pad, cord, lids, and ingredient

cup: Wipe with a warm, damp cloth;

wipe clean with a damp cloth, and dry

To clean the pitcher while attached

to the base: Keep the pitcher on the

Blender base, fill half full with warm

(not hot) water, and add 1 or 2 drops

of dishwashing liquid. Put the lid on

the pitcher, press the speed 1 setting,

and run the Blender for 5 to

10 seconds. Remove the pitcher and

rinse with warm water.

To clean pitcher individually: Wash

pitcher in dishwasher on the top or

bottom rack, flipped upside down. Or

handwash with soapy water, rinse and

CARE AND CLEANING Prepare pancake or waffle batter from

mix: Place mix and other ingredients in

pitcher. Cover and blend at speed 3 until

well-mixed, 10 to 20 seconds. Stop the

Blender and scrape sides of the pitcher

Grate cheese: Cut very cold cheese into

1.5 cm cubes. Place up to 1/2 cup (120 mL)

cheese in the pitcher. Cover, and blend at

speed 5 about 5 to 10 seconds. For hard

cheeses, such as Parmesan, bring to room

temperature, then blend at speed 5 for

IMPORTANT: Hand wash the lid and

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TROUBLESHOOTING Blender does not operate when a setting is selected

All indicator lights are flashing alternately.

The Blender may be jammed. If it is

jammed, the Blender will stop running to

avoid damage to the motor. Press POWER

to reset the Blender and unplug the power

cord. Remove the pitcher assembly from

the base and with a scraper, free the blades

by breaking-up or removing the contents at

the bottom of the pitcher.

No indicator lights are lit.

Check to see if the Blender is plugged into

a grounded 3-prong outlet. If it is, press

POWER, then unplug the Blender. Plug

it back in to the same outlet, and Press

POWER. 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.

All indicator lights are flashing

The Blender may be overloaded. If the

Blender becomes overloaded when blending

heavy ingredients, it will automatically shut

off to avoid damage to the motor. Press

POWER to reset the Blender and unplug the

power cord. Remove the pitcher assembly

from the base and divide contents into

smaller batches. Adding liquid to the pitcher

may also reduce the load on the Blender.

If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps provided in this section, then contact an

authorized service center (see “Service and warranty” section).

Blender stops while blending

WARRANTY One indicator light is flashing alternately.

If the Blender is plugged in, but will not start

and one light is flashing alternately from all

the other indicator lights, the Blender may

have a stuck key. Press POWER to turn off

the Blender, then unplug the Blender. Plug

the Blender back in and press POWER to

turn back on to reset the stuck key.

All indicator lights are flashing at the

If Blender is plugged in, but nothing happens

when POWER is pressed, and all indicator

lights are flashing, the motor rotor may

be locked. Press POWER, then unplug the

Blender. Plug it back in, then press POWER

and select the desired speed.

IMPORTANT: The Blender will not operate at any speed unless the Power button

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TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY KitchenAid

Blender Warranty for the 50 United States, the

District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Blender operated in

the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.

KitchenAid Will Pay Hassle-Free Replacement of your Blender.

for Your Choice of: See the next page for details on how to arrange for service,

or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at

OR The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct

defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be

provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

KitchenAid Will A. Repairs when Blender is used in other than

Not Pay for: normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Blender

to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Blender

operated outside the 50 United States,

District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state or province to province.

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WARRANTY Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires, or

Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts

In the United States and Puerto Rico:

For service information, or to order

accessories or replacement parts, call toll-

free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to:

Customer eXperience Center,

KitchenAid Portable Appliances,

P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

Outside the United States

Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the

store where you purchased the Blender for

information on how to obtain service.

For service information in Canada:

Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.

50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

We’re so condent the quality of our

products meets the exacting standards of

KitchenAid that, if your Blender should

fail within the rst year of ownership,

KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an

identical or comparable replacement to

your door free of charge and arrange to

have your original Blender returned to us.

Your replacement unit will also be covered

by our one year limited warranty. Please

follow these instructions to receive this

If your Blender should fail within the rst

year of ownership, simply call our

toll-free Customer eXperience Center at

1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday.

Please have your original sales receipt

available when you call. Proof of purchase

will be required to initiate the claim. Give

the consultant your complete shipping

address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.)

When you receive your replacement

Blender, use the carton and packing

materials to pack up your original Blender. In

the carton, include your name and address

on a sheet of paper along with a copy of the

proof of purchase (register receipt, credit

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada

We’re so condent the quality of our

products meets the exacting standards of

brand that, if your Blender

should fail within the rst year of ownership,

KitchenAid Canada will replace your

Blender with an identical or comparable

replacement. Your replacement unit will

also be covered by our one year limited

warranty. Please follow these instructions to

receive this quality service.

If your Blender should fail within the rst

year of ownership, take the Blender or

ship collect to an Authorized KitchenAid

Service Centre. In the carton include

your name and complete shipping address

along with a copy of the proof of purchase

(register receipt, credit card slip, etc.).

Your replacement Blender will be returned

prepaid and insured. If you are unable to

obtain satisfactory service in this manner call

our toll-free Customer eXperience Centre

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1-800-541-6390 ou écrire à :

Customer Satisfaction Center,

KitchenAid Portable Appliances,

P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

acquisition, KitchenAid Canada remplacera

1-800-541-6390 o escriba a:

Customer eXperience Center,

KitchenAid Portable Appliances,

P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

®/™ © 2013 KitchenAid. All rights reserved. Used under license in Canada.