Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender User Manual
- June 16, 2024
- KRUPS
Table of Contents
Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following :
- Read all instructions carefully before using.
- To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the base of the appliance in water or any other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
- Avoid contact with moving parts.
- 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 KRUPS Consumer Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustement (see Guarantee of performance).
- The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by KRUPS may cause a risk of injury to persons.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
- Do not let the cord contact the hot surface, including the stove.
- Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A utensil, such as a wooden spoon, may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
- Blades are sharp. Handle with care.
- To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutter-assembly blades on the base without the jar properly attached.
- Always operate the blender with the cover in place.
- When blending hot liquids, remove the center piece of the two-piece cover.
For the Food Processor accessory :
- Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food processor. A utensil, such as a wooden spoon, may be used but must be used only when the food processor is not running.
- Blades are sharp. Handle with care.
- To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutting blade or discs on the base of the blender without first putting the bowl properly in place.
- Be certain the cover is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
- Never feed food by hand. Always use a food pusher.
- Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism. This will void the warranty.
- Always remove the blade before emptying the food processor attachment.
- Do not exceed the quantities of ingredients or the processing times shown in the enclosed table.
- The food processor attachment can only be used with the KRUPS Power XL6 Combi.
- Never place the attachment in an oven or into a microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
- This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use it for commercial purposes. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by the nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not open the appliance. No user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be done by an authorized KRUPS Service Center only.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
- Regarding your cord set :
- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
- Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
- If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) if the appliance is of the grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Thank you for choosing an appliance from the KRUPS Blender line, designed to make your food preparation easier.
Description
- a Base of unit – motor enclosed
- b Control panel
- b1 OFF button
- b2 ON button
- b3 “Ice Crusher” button
- b4 “Vari Pulse” button
- b5 Speed selector (1 to 14)
- c Cord wrap
Accessories (depending on model)
- d Blender unit
- d1 Lid with removeable 3 oz. measuring cup
- d2 Glass jar
- d3 Blade unit
- e Food processor attachment
- e1 Lid with measuring beaker
- e2 Processing Blade
- e3 Mixing bowl
- e4 Base of food processor
Directions for use
- Before using for the first time, clean the various parts of the blender and food processor (except the base of the food processor attachment (e4)) with hot soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry.
Important notes:
- Always press the OFF button (b1) before placing one of the accessories on the motor unit. On models with the food processor accessory (e), the appliance will only operate if an accessory is correctly positioned on the motor unit (a).
BLENDER UNIT (D):
- Moisten the blade unit seal (d3) by running under water.
- Position the blade unit (d3) in the glass jar (d2) and turn it until it locks in place (1).
- Place the base of unit (a) on a clean, dry and level surface.
- Place the blender unit (d) on the base (a) (2).
- Place all the ingredients in the glass jar.
- Place the lid (d1) on the glass jar and lock in place (3). To make it easier to lock into place, moisten the lid’s integral seal. The lid must always be in place when the appliance is operating.
- Plug the appliance in.
Depending on the type of ingredients:
- Press the ON button (b2) and adjust the speed using the speed selector (b5). To stop the appliance, press the OFF button (b1).
- To crush ice: Press and release repeatedly the “Ice Crusher” button (b3). The appliance stops when the button is released.
- To avoid over-processing: Adjust the speed using the selector (b5), then press and release repeatedly the “Vari Pulse” button (b4). The appliance stops when the button is released.
Unplug the appliance.
Tips:
- You can use the measuring cup of the lid (d1) to facilitate the fitting or removal of the blade unit (d3) (4).
- For a more even mixture, insert the liquid ingredients first and switch the Krups blender on for a brief moment before inserting the solid ingredients.
- ith thick mixtures, do not be afraid to stop the appliance during preparation so that you can push the ingredients back towards the blade. This will help ensure a more even mixture.
Use the below guide as a reference to using the different blending speeds :
| Speed | Preparations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Crusher (b3) | Crushed ice | For finely crushed ice, use 12 to 18 large ice |
cubes (3/4 liter or 3 cups) at a time. For more coarsely crushed ice, use only
6 to 8 large ice cubes (1 cup) at a time.
14| Various soups| Place all the ingredients (raw or cooked) in the bowl,
without exceeding 1.5 liters (50 oz.). Blend for around 1 minute.
14| Fresh fruit
cocktails
| Peel the fruit and remove
stones and large pits. Cut the fruit into large pieces. Place all the ingredients in the glass jar and blend until the mixture is even (approx. 1 minute).
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Cocktails with alcohol| Place all the ingredients in the glass jar (liquid
ingredients first) and blend for 1 minute.
7 to 10| Tomato purées and sauces| Place all the ingredients in the glass jar
(liquid ingredients first). Ensure that the ingre- dients cover the blades, to
limit spattering.
Cooked vegetable purées| Insert the vegetables and a lit- tle cooking stock.
If the ingre- dients are dense, first use the “Vari Pulse“ function briefly.
It is not recommended to use the blender to make mashed potatoes.
Vegetable stuffing| Place all the ingredients in the glass jar (liquid
ingredients first). Start by using the
“Vari Pulse“ function briefly if the mixture is thick.
Parmesan and hard cheeses| Slice the cheese into large cubes and blend until
you obtain the desired consistency. Start by first using the “Vari Pulse“
function briefly for a first coarse chop.
Cooked fruit compotes and fresh fruit sauces| Place all the ingredients in the
bowl. Ensure that the ingredients cover the blades, to limit spattering.
5 to 7| Batter for panca- kes, waffles, doughnuts, cla- foutis etc.| Place all
the ingredients in the glass jar, ending with the flour, which can be added
either all at once or gradually through the filler hole in the lid. Do not
exceed 1.5 liters (50 oz.) at one time.
Spreads and salad dressings using soft white cheese or yogurt.| Begin by
coarsely chopping the hard ingredients and herbs first using the “Vari Pulse“
function briefly, and then add the cheese or yogurt.
Milkshakes with fruit (raspberries, bananas, mangos etc.)| Place all the
ingredients in the glass jar. Using 1/2 liter (2 cups) of cold milk provides
good results. Because it increases in volume, the maximum quantity of milk is
1 liter (4 cups).
5 to 7| Onions, shallots etc.| Cut them into 4 and first use the “Vari Pulse“
function briefly. Maximum quantity: 300 g (10 oz.).
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Walnuts, hazel- nuts, almonds| Place the nuts in the glass jar and first use
the “Vari Pulse“ function briefly. To finish, switch to constant speed to chop
more finely. For best results, prepare quantities from 50 g to 100 g (4 oz.)
maximum.
Crackers, cookies, dry bread, melba toast| Cut the ingredients into large
pieces. Place them in the glass jar and use the “Vari Pulse“ function briefly.
For a finer consistency, finish with a few seconds at constant speed. For best
results, prepare quantities from 40 g to 50g (2 oz.).
Guacamole| Place all the ingredients in the glass jar (liquid ingredients
first) and first use the “Vari Pulse“ function briefly. You can finish with a
few seconds at constant speed, to make the mixture more even.
3 to 5| Milkshakes with coffee, chocolate, vanilla etc.| Place all the
ingredients in the glass jar . Best results are obtained with 1/2 liter (2
cups) of milk. Do not exceed 1 liter (4 cups) of milk, because its volume
increases.
Whipped cream| Use at least 0.25 liters (1 cup) of cream, in order to cover
the blades and avoid spattering.
1 to 3| Deep-frozen fruit juice| Place the block of deep-frozen fruit juice in
the glass jar with the recommended quantity of water. Mix for a few seconds.
Do not mix for too long, in order to avoid the formation of bubbles.
Instant prepara- tions for diets, desserts etc., powdered milk| Place all the
ingredients in the glass jar and blend for 10 to 15 seconds to make the
mixture even. To limit the formation of bubbles, first use the “Vari Pulse“
function.
1 to 3| Vinaigrette| Begin by chopping the hard ingredients and herbs first
using the “Vari Pulse“ function, then add the remaining ingredients and blend
at a constant speed for 15 to 20 seconds. Ensure that the ingredients cover
the blade (approx. 250 ml / 1 cup), in order to avoid spattering.
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FOOD PROCESSOR (E) (DEPENDING ON MODEL)
The food processor (e) allows you to chop meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, fine herbs, etc.
- Do not use it for liquid preparations.
Important note:
- For safety reasons, the food processor (e) is fitted with a safety lid that can only be locked or unlocked when the accessory has been removed from the base unit.
- As a safety precaution, if the lid is not correctly locked, the appliance will not operate.
Directions for use:
- Place the base (e4) on a clean, dry, and level surface.
- Place the mixing bowl (e3) on the base.
- Place the processing blade (e2) on the central axle, holding it by the plastic part (5).
- Cut the ingredients into pieces and place them into the mixing bowl (e3).
- Place the lid (e1) on the mixing bowl (e3) and turn it until it locks (6).
- Place the bowl on the base of the unit (a) with the handle to the right (7).
- Plug the appliance in.
- Select speed 14 using the speed selector (b5).
Depending on the ingredients:
- Press the ON button (b2). To stop the appliance, press the OFF button (b1).
- To avoid over-processing: Press and release repeatedly the “Vari Pulse” button (b4). The appliance stops when the button is released.
- Unplug the appliance.
- Remove the food processor accessory from the base of the unit, holding it by the handle (8).
- Unlock the lid (e1) (9).
- Remove the processing blade and empty the contents of the bowl (10).
Tips:
- To add ingredients during chopping, remove the measuring beaker from the lid and add the ingredients through the hole in the lid.
- Replace the measuring beaker.
- To avoid damaging the processing blade or bowl, do not chop or grind the following ingredients: coffee beans, ice cubes.
Chopping instructions:
Meat (boned)| Cut into 2 cm (1’’) cubes| 150 g
(1 cup)
| ****
10 s.
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Onions, shallots| Peel and cut into 2 to 3 cm (1’’) cubes| 300 g
(3 cups)
| ****
5 s.
Dried fruit: wal- nuts, peanuts,
almonds
| Remove any frag- ments of shell| 200 g
(1.5 cups)
| ****
60 s.
Cheese| Cut into 2 to 3 cm
(1’’) cubes
| 200 g
(1.5 cups)
| ****
60 s.
Spices: capsicums, pickles| Cut into 2 to 3 cm
(1’’) cubes
| 300 g
(3 cups)
| ****
5 s.
Garlic| Peel| 300 g
(3 cups)
| ****
5 s.
Fine herbs| Wash and remove the stalks. Dry and place in the bowl.| 50 g
(0.5 cup)
| ****
40 s.
Cleaning
- Unplug the appliance.
- The blender unit (d), mixing bowl (e3), lid (e1), and processing blade (e2) can be washed in a dishwasher (top shelf only). Rinse and dry each part thoroughly.
- Clean the base (e4) and base of the unit (a) with a damp cloth. Dry carefully.
- Do not place the base of the unit (a) or the base of a food processor (e4) in water or beneath running water.
- The plastic base of the glass jar (d2) cannot be dismantled.
What to do if your appliance does not work
Check:
- that it is plugged into the electricity supply.
- that the accessories are positioned correctly.
If your appliance is still not functioning, consult an authorized KRUPS Service Center (see the list in the service booklet).
Limited Year Warranty
Your KRUPS #F344 or F374 is covered by the following warranty:
If within one year from the date of purchase, this KRUPS product fails to function because of defects in materials or workmanship, KRUPS North America will, at its option, repair or replace the unit without charge, provided the owner has a proof of date of purchase.
This warranty will be void if the malfunction was caused by damage to the product by accident, misuse, use on frequency or voltage other than marked on the product and/or described in the instructions, abuse including tampering, damage in transit, or use for commercial purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
This fine KRUPS product is manufactured according to a rigid code of quality standards, and, with minimum care, should provide quality service. However, should the need arise for repairs or for replacement parts within or after the warranty period, please call our CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT:
USA
- 800-526-5377
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
- 905-669-0114
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m
You will be provided with specific instructions on how to get your product repaired.
- The department will also be able to answer any general product questions you may have.
- Before calling the Consumer Service Department, please have the type number of your KRUPS appliance available.
- You must have this information before calling our Consumer Service Department so that we may better answer your questions. The type number can be located by looking at the bottom of your appliance.
- This product is Type #F344 or F374
Any general correspondence can be addressed to:
- USA: KRUPS North America, Inc. P.O. Box 3900 Peoria, IL 61612
- Canada: KRUPS Service 20 Caldari Rd Concord, Ontario L4K 4N8
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender outdoors?
No, it is not recommended to use the blender outdoors. It should be used indoors only.
How do I clean the blender and food processor attachments?
You can wash the blender unit, mixing bowl, lid, and processing blade in a dishwasher (top shelf only). Rinse and dry each part thoroughly. Clean the base and base of the unit with a damp cloth. Do not place the base of the unit or the base of the food processor in water or beneath running water. The plastic base of the glass jar cannot be dismantled.
Can I operate the blender without the lid in place?
No, the blender should always be operated with the lid in place to prevent any splattering and for safety reasons.
What should I do if the appliance is not working?
First, check that it is plugged into the electricity supply and that the accessories are positioned correctly. If it still doesn't work, consult an authorized KRUPS Service Center.
Can I use the food processor attachment for liquid preparations?
No, the food processor attachment is not designed for liquid preparations. It should be used for chopping meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and fine herbs, among other solid ingredients.
Can I use the blender to crush ice?
How do I adjust the blending speed on the blender?
Adjust the blending speed using the speed selector (b5) on the control panel. There are 14 speed settings to choose from.
What is the warranty for the Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender?
The blender is covered by a one-year warranty. If it fails to function due to defects in materials or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, KRUPS North America will repair or replace the unit without charge, provided you have proof of purchase. However, the warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, tampering, or use for commercial purposes.
How do I contact KRUPS Consumer Service for assistance or repairs?
Can I use extension cords with this appliance?
Extension cords can be used with care. If using an extension cord, ensure that it matches the electrical rating of the appliance, especially if it is of the grounding type (3-wire cord). Arrange the longer cord to prevent it from hanging over the countertop or being tripped over.
Can I use the Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender for commercial purposes?
No, the Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender is intended for household use only and should not be used for commercial purposes.
Is it safe to immerse the Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender in water or any other liquid for cleaning?
No, you should not immerse the Krups Power XL6 F344 Blender in water or any other liquid for cleaning. Instead, clean the various parts with hot soapy water, rinse, and wipe dry.
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