Kitchenaid KCB148SGR0 User Manual BLENDER Manuals And Guides L0810223

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MANUAL

Model
Model

KCB148
KCB348

Bar
Chef's

Blemder
Blemder

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Blender

Safety .......................................................................................

Important
Proof

WARRAHTY

Safeguards

of Purchase

Electrical

...........................................................................

& Product

Requirements

Registration

.............................................

.........................................................................

2

Warranty

for the 50 United

3

Warranty

for

4

Arranging

5

Ordering

FEAi[URES AH© OPERAT/OH
Commercial
Using

the

Blender

Features ................................................................

6

Blender

Before

First Use ..............................................................................

Operating

the Blender

...................................................................

Using

the

Pulse Feature

Using

the

Ingredient

9
9

.................................................................

11

Cap ...............................................................

11

Overload,

Jam, & Thermal

Safeguards

...........................................

Power-On

Safeguard

Operating

Tips ...............................................................................

......................................................................

11
11
12

Care & Cleaning
General

Procedures

Washing

& Rinsing

Cleaning

the

Sanitizing
Troubleshooting

........................................................................

13

the

13

Blender

Jar ................................................

Base ..........................................................................

the Blender

....................................................................

....................................................................................

Accessories/Replacement

Parts List .......................................................

AH© SERVICE

13
14
15
17

Puerto

Replacement

& Replacement

Arranging

for Service After

Arranging

for Service Outside

& Puerto

& District

of Columbia

....................

Rico ......................................................................

for Hassle-Free
Accessories

States

................................................
Parts ...........................................

the Warranty
the

Expires .................................

50 United

18
18
19
19
19

States

Rico ........................................................................................

19

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 wilt follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:

followYou
caninstructions,
be killed or seriously

injured

if you don't immediately

You can be killed or seriously
instructions.

injured if you don't follow

All safety messages wilt tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

;_

Do not use outdoors.

be followed, including the following

S

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

i.

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 the Blender is

Blender in water or other liquids.

4

not running.

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

< Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

Unplug the Blender from the outlet when not in use, before putting

? When blending hot liquids, remove the center piece of the

on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
_i_ Avoid contact with moving parts.
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. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

_ Always operate the Blender with the cover in place.
two-piece cover.
:' The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended
by KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.
' 4 This product is designed for household and commercial use.

o, o--o
Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of
your Blender. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

2oj o,

Please complete the following for your personal records:
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
contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and
assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product
Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.

o.o. fU

Serial Number
Date Purchased
Store Name

Volts:120V.A.C.only.
Hertz:60 Hz
NOTE:
ThisBlender
hasa 3 pronggroundedplug.Toreduce
theriskof
electrical
shock,thisplugwillfit inanoutletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoes
notfit intheoutlet,contacta qualified
electrician.
Donotmodifythe
plugin anyway.
ElectricalShock
Donotuseanextension
cord.If thepowersupplycordistoo short,have
a qualifiedelectrician
orserviceman
installanoutletneartheappliance.

Plug into a grounded

Hazard

3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension

cord.

Failure to follow these instructions
electrical shock.

can result in death, fire, or

Outstanding

Performance

The robust design handles job after job with outstanding results. It
thoroughly blends frozen drinks and pur6es 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. High-efficiency fan and airflow design

Model KCB348
Chef's Blender

ensures cool operation.

Model KCB148
Bar Blender

48 oz. Clear Polycarbonate

On/Off/Pulse

or Stainless Steel Jar

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 water-tight performance.

speed for maximum control.

Patented

One-Piece

Blade

Speed Selection

Extra-thick, corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade has
sharpened edges and high blade angles for extreme
performance and long life. The blade is specially balanced
to reduce vibration and minimize bearing wear. The all
stainless steel blade assembly includes ball bearings for maximum

Buttons

to blending frozen drinks. Indicator lights show the
speed selected.
Single Speed Operation

efficiency and durability.

(Chef's Blender only)

Low, Medium, and High speeds provide versatility for
every culinary task, from pur6eing sauces and soups

(Bar Blender only)

The Bar Blender's single speed is optimized for quickly
Jar Lid with Removable

2 oz. Ingredient

Cap

blending frozen drinks and crushing ice. To produce

Jar lid provides a strong seal, yet is easy to remove. The

similar results with the Chef's Blender, use the High

lid's convenient ingredient cap makes adding ingredients

speed setting.

to the blender easy. With 1 and 2 ounce volume lines,
the cap doubles as a handy measuring cup.

One-Step Operation
Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to "On" or "Pulse", and the blender starts

Scalloped

immediately. The Chef's Blender automatically starts at the Low speed

Inner Jar Collar and Base

The jar can be conveniently placed in any of 8 different
positions on the base. The scalloped design provides an
incredibly stable and secure coupling.

setting; the Bar Blender will operate at high speed in the "On" position
or low speed in the "Pulse" position. To start the Chef's Blender at the
Medium or High speed settings, turn on the blender while pressing the
desired speed selection button.

Contin/_e_,,

Step Start

TM

Feature and Electronic

Mixing

Sensor

Blender automatically starts at a slow speed to minimize splattering,

Under Base Cord Wrap
Wrap keeps excess cord out of sight and out of the way.

then quickly steps up to the selected speed. The electronic mixing
sensor adjusts power automatically when blending to compensate for

Easy-to-Clean

Design

light or heavy ingredients.

The smooth base and round power cord are easy to wipe clean. The jar
and lid are dishwasher safe. The blade assembly does not need to be

Overload,

Jam, Thermal,

and Power-On

Safeguards

If the blender is jammed, overloaded, or overheated, special electronic
controls will shut off the unit to prevent damage. The power-on
safeguard will prevent the blender from starting if it is plugged-in with
the On/Off/Pulse Switch in the "On" position.

removed from the jar for cleaning.

Before

First Use

Wash, rinse, and sanitize the blender before using it for the first
time. See page 13 for cleaning instructions.
Operating
i

the

Blender

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

Electrical
Plug into a grounded

t

....................................

Shock Hazard

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 certain the On/Off/Pulse Switch is in the "Off" position.
Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Continued_,_

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

Move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the "On" position to begin
blending. The Chef's Blender will automatically start at the Low

Select other speeds on the Chef's Blender by pushing the appropriate
Speed Selection Button. The indicator lights will show the current
speed selected.

Z To stop blending, move the On/Off/Pulse Switch to the
"Off"

position.

speed setting.* The Bar Blender will run at high speed.

To start the Chef's Blender at ttle Medium (Med) or High speed settings, move the On/Off/Pulse
Switch to the "On" position while pressing the desired Speed Selection Button.

Using

the

Pulse

Feature

Overload,

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

Jam,

and

Thermal

Safeguards

The electronic controls of the blender will automatically shut off 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
maximum control. The Pulsefeature is great for blending jobs which

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

require a delicate touch.
The blender blades are jammed and will not rotate.
o The motor becomes overheated.
Please refer to the troubleshooting
information.
Power-On

section on page 1 5 for more

Safeguard

If the blender is plugged in with the On/Off/Pulse Switch in the "On"
position, the blender will not start. Pleaserefer to the troubleshooting
section on page 15 for more information.
Using

the

Ingredient

Cap

Ingredients can be added to the blender by removing the ingredient
cap from the lid. To remove, rotate the cap counter-clockwise

V2turn

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.

o Keepthe lidonthe blender
jarwhileblending.Donot remove
the
blender
jarfromthe basewhilethe blender
is running.

o When chopping dry ingredients, make sure the blender jar, lid, and

o Stoptheblender
andunplugbeforeusingutensils
intheblender
jar.Do
notusemetalutensils
- theycanscratch
thejarordamage
theblade.

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

Blendwarmor hot liquidsusingtheLowspeedor Pulse
setting.
Increase
speedif necessary.
Cool hot foods, if possible, before
blending.

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

o Add food to the blender jar in larger quantities than you would
with other blenders-

blade are completely dry.

you can add 3 to 4 cups at a time versus

1 cup portions.
o Thorough blending usually requires only a few seconds of operation.
Be careful not to over-process foods.

Chef's Blender 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.

@@@@
General

@@

Procedures

IN

Placethe jar on the blender base and attach the lid. Run the blender
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
or base.
o Sanitize the blender before initial use and whenever the blender will

blender jar and empty contents.
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until no food residue remains in the jar or on

not be used for more than one hour.

the blade assembly.

Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads for cleaning.

_) Rinsethe jar by filling it V_full with warm water (approx. 5 cups), then

Do not use sharp objects to clean around the speed
selection buttons.

repeat Step 3.
Wipe the exterior of the blender jar and lid with a warm, sudsy cloth;

Do not immerse the blender base or cord in water.

wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

o To maximize the life of the polycarbonate jar, KitchenAid does not
Cleaning

recommend automatic dishwashing.

i
Washing
i

and

Rinsing

the

Blender

Base

Unplug the blender before cleaning the base and cord.

Jar

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 _Afull (approx. 5 cups) with warm water
(up to 115 ° F or 46 °C) and add 1 or 2 drops of manual
dishwashing liquid.

the

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

@@@@
Sanitizing

the Blender

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.
i

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

2 Fill the jar _Afull with sanitizing solution (approx. 5 cups). Place the
jar on the blender base and attach the lid.
Run the blender for 2 minutes at the High speed setting. (The Bar
Blender runs at the equivalent of High speed in the "On" position.)
Remove the blender jar and empty contents. Do not rinse with water.

@@

IN

4 Remove the ingredient cap from the lid. Immerse the lid and cap in
sanitizing solution for 2 minutes.
_) Let jar, ingredient cap, and lid air dry. Do not rinse with water.
Unplug the blender before sanitizing the base and cord.
Dampen a clean, soft cloth with sanitizing solution, and wipe the
base and cord thoroughly. Let base and cord air dry.

If the blenderdoesnot operatewhen switchedon:
Check
to seeif theblenderispluggedintoa grounded
3 prongoutlet.If it is,unplugtheblender,
thenplugit intothe
sameoutletagain.If theblender
stilldoesnotwork,checkthefuse
orcircuitbreaker
ontheelectrical
circuitthe blender
isconnected
to andmakesurethecircuitisclosed.
- Theblendermaybejammedoroverheated.
MovetheOn/Off/Pulse
Switchto the "Off" positionandreferto thetroubleshooting
instructions
in theremainder
of thissection.
o If the blenderstopswhile blending:
- Theblendermaybejammed.If a foreignobjector blender
ingredients
jamthe blades,the blenderwill shutoff to prevent
damageto the motor.MovetheOn/Off/Pulse
Switchto the
"Off" positionto resetthe blender.Remove
thejar fromthe
baseandfreethe bladesbybreaking-up
or removing
the
contentsat thebottomof thejar.
OntheChef'sBlender,
the highspeed
indicatorlightwill flashwhenthe blenderis
jammedor overheated.

Theblender
maybeoverheated.
If themotorexceeds
acertain
temperature,
thethermalsafeguard
willengage
to prevent
damage.
Thismayhappen
whenblending
multiple
jarsofheavy
ingredients
fora prolonged
period.MovetheOn/Off/Pulse
Switchtothe"Off"
position.
Thethermalsafeguard
will prevent
theblender
from
runninguntilit iscoolenough
to operatesafely.
Lettheblender
cool
for30minutes,
thenresume
blending.
Iftheblender
doesnotstart,
movetheOn/Off/Pulse
Switchbacktothe"Off"position
andletthe
blender
coolforanadditional
30minutes.
OntheChef'sBlender,
the highspeed
indicatorlightwill flashwhenthe blenderis
overheated
or jammed.
- Theblendermaybeoverloaded.
If the blenderslowsexcessively
whenblendingheavyingredients,
it will shutoff to prevent
damage.MovetheOn/Off/Pulse
Switchto the "Off" positionto
resetthe blender.Remove
thejarfromthe baseanddividethe
jar contentsinto smallerbatches.
Addingliquidto thejar may
alsoreducethe loadon the blender.
Onthe Chef'sBlender,
the lowspeed
indicatorlightwill flashwhenthe blenderis
overloaded.

If the blenderis pluggedin with the On/Off/Pulse
Switchin
the "On" position:
- Thepower-on
safeguard
willengageandthe blender
will notstart.
Toresettheblender,
movetheOn/Off/Pulse
Switchto the"Off"
position.Theblender
will nowoperatenormally.

Onthe Chef'sBlender,
allthreespeed
indicatorlightswill flashwhenthe
power-onsafeguard
isengaged.
If the problemcannotbefixedwith the stepsin thissection,seethe
KitchenAid
WarrantyandService
on page18.*
*Do not return the Blender to the retailen Retailers do not provide service.

Jar Lid with
Ingredient Cap
8211477
8211478
(not shown)

48 oz. Polycarbonate

Jar with

Blade Assembly

KCB48PCJ

Blade Assembly

KCB48SS J

and Lid/Cap (assembled)
48

OZ: Staln!ess

Steel Jar w!th

and Lid/Cap(assembled)

48 oz. Polycarbonate
--Jar

with

Blade

Jar Lid with Ingredient

48 oz. Stainless Steel Jar Lid with

Assembly, Lid, and
Ingredient Cap
KCB48PCJ

Blade Assembly

and Retainer

for Polycarbonate

Ingredient

Cap
Cap

Nut

8211477
8211478
8211473

Jar

KCB48SSJ(not shown)
Blade Assemb!y and Retainer
for Stainless Steel Jar

Nut

Lower Coupler
SerVice

Blade Assembl'
and Retainer Nut
8211473
8211472
(not shown)

4176868

ToOl

(for rePlaCing blade
Commercial

assembly

and lower

Coupler)

Blender Use and Care Manual

8211464

Lower Coupler
4176868

Ordering

Accessories/Replacement

Parts

To order accessories/replacement parts for your blender, call the
KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390
8211458

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Warranty for the 50 United States
and District of Columbia
Thiswarrantyextendsto the purchaser
andanysucceeding
ownerfor
KitchenAid
_ Commercial
Blenders,
ModelsKCB348
andKCB148,
operatedinthe 50 UnitedStatesandDistrictof Columbia.
Lengthof
Warranty:

12MonthFullWarranty
forCommercial
Use,from
dateofpurchase.

KitchenAid
Will Pay
ForYour
Choiceof:

Hassle-Free
Replacement
ofyourBlender.
See
"Arranging
forHassle-Free
Replacement"
fordetails,
orcalltheKitchenAid
Customer
Satisfaction
Center
toll-freeat 1-800-541-6390.
OR
Thereplacement
partsandrepairlaborcoststo
correctdefectsin materials
andworkmanship.
Service
mustbeprovided
byanAuthorized
KitchenAid
Service
Center.
Seethe KitchenAid
_"
Commercial
Blender
Warranty
for PuertoRicofor
detailsonhowto arrange
forservice.

KitchenAid
Will Not
PayFor:

A. Damage
resulting
fromaccident,
alteration,
misuse
or abuse.
B. Anyshippingor handlingcoststo deliveryour
Blender
to anAuthorizedService
Center.
C. Replacement
partsor repairlaborcostsfor
Blenders
operated
outsidethe 50UnitedStates
andDistrictofColumbia.

KitchenAiddoesnot assumeany responsibilitiesfor incidental
or consequentialdamages.Somestatesdo not allowthe exclusion
or limitationof incidentalor consequential
damages,
sothisexclusion
maynotapplyto you.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsand
youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
Warranty

for

Puerto

Rico

A limited 12 month warranty extends to the purchaser and any
succeeding owner for Commercial Blenders, Models KCB348 and
KCB148, operated in Puerto Rico. During the warranty period, all service
must be handled by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Please bring the Blender, or ship it prepaid and insured, to the nearest
Authorized Service Center. Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. to learn the location of a Service Center near you. Your repaired
Blender will be returned to you prepaid and insured.

Arranging for Hassle-free Replacement
If you residein the 50 UnitedStatesandyourKitchenAid
'_'
Commercial
Blender
shouldfailwithin12monthsof ownership,
simply
callourtoll-freeCustomer
Satisfaction
Centerat 1-800-541-6390
MondaythroughFriday,
8 a.m.to 8 p.m.(Eastern
Time),or Saturday,
10a.m.to 5 p.m.Givetheconsultant
yourcomplete
shippingaddress.
(NoRO.BoxNumbers,
please.)

Arranging

for Service

After

the Warranty

For service information, call toll-free 1-800-541-6390

Expires
Monday through

Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center, KitchenAid Portable
Appliances, RO. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.

KitchenAid
will arrange
to deliveranidenticalor comparable
replacement
to yourdoorfreeof chargeandarrange
to haveyour
"failed"Blender
returnedto us.Yourreplacement
unitwill alsobe
coveredbyour 12monthfullwarranty.
Whenyoureceive
yourreplacement
Commercial
Blender,
usethecarton
andpacking
materials
to pack-up
your"failed"Blender.
Inthecarton,
include
yournameandaddress
ona sheetof paperalongwitha copyof
theproofof purchase
(register
receipt,
creditcardchargeslip,etc.).

Electrical

Shock Hazard

Unplug before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical

Arranging

for

Service

Outside

the

shock.

50 United

States

Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
and Puerto
Rico
Please
referto page17foravailable
replacement
parts.Toorderaccessories Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased
or replacement
partsforyourBlender,
calltoll-free1-800-541-6390
your Commercial Blender for information on how to obtain service.
Monday
throughFriday,
8 a.m.to 8 p.m.(Eastern
Time),or Saturday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center, KitchenAid
Portable Appliances, RO. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.

FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE?
® Registered Trademark/TMTrademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A.
© 2004. All rights reserved.
8211464

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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