How to Use a KitchenAid Blender

Make sure all parts of the blender's pitcher are securely fastened to the base. Plug the unit into the outlet.

Remove the plastic lid and slowly pour the liquid or insert the food you wish to blend, chop, liquify or puree. Small batches of larger items, such as nuts, fruit and vegetables, chop or mix better than one large batch. Smaller batches will be more consistently blended or finely chopped; larger batches may be lumpy or coarsely chopped.

Replace the lid firmly. Be sure the seal is tight.

Select a setting on the blender. KitchenAid blenders have either four or five settings. The most common are stir, mix, puree, liquefy and chop. Turn the blender on and monitor the consistency of the food.

Turn the blender off once the food has reached the proper consistency for your recipe. Unplug the blender before you remove the pitcher. Pour the mixed, blended, pureed liquefied or chopped items into a bowl. Do another batch, if necessary.

Unplug the blender when finished. Disassemble the pitcher and blade. Wash in warm, soapy water and dry with a clean towel.