KitchenAid KSB465QBW0 Blender Small Appliance Owner’s Manual

: August 12, 2024
: KitchenAid

Table of Contents

KitchenAid KSB465QBW0 Blender Small Appliance
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Overview
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Blender Features
Preparing the Blender for Use
Speed Control Guide
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
References
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KitchenAid KSB465QBW0 Blender Small Appliance

Specifications

Model: KSB465QBW0
Speeds: 4
Type: Blender

Product Information

The KITCHENAID KSB465QBW0 is a 4-speed blender designed for various blending tasks.
With its sleek design and powerful motor, it offers versatility in the kitchen for creating smoothies, soups, sauces, and more.

Product Usage Instructions

The blender features a 4-speed control for different blending needs.
To operate, plug in the blender and select the desired speed setting based on your recipe requirements.
Before using the blender, ensure it is clean and dry.
Place the ingredients into the blending jar, secure the lid properly, and place the jar onto the base unit.
Make sure the blender is placed on a stable surface before starting.
After each use, unplug the blender and disassemble the parts for cleaning.
Wash the blending jar, lid, and blades with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the base unit in water; wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
If you encounter any issues with the blender’s performance, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for guidance.
Contact customer support if problems persist.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the blender is not starting?
A: Check if the blender is properly plugged in and the power source is working. Ensure the blending jar is securely placed on the base unit.
Q: Can I blend hot liquids in this blender?
A: It is not recommended to blend hot liquids in this blender as it may cause pressure buildup and lead to spills or accidents.

Overview

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Proof of Purchase and Product Registration

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.
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.
Please complete the following for your records:

Model Number………………………………………………….
Serial Number…………………………………………………..
Date Purchased…………………………………………………
Store Name and Location…………………………………..

NOTE: Due to the unique container and blade design, read these instructions before using your new KitchenAid® blender to achieve maximum performance results.

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:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When you are using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:

Read all instructions.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender in water or 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 the blender with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
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 scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
Always operate the blender with the cover in place.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.
When blending hot liquids, remove the centerpiece of the two-piece cover.
This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements

Electrical features: 120 VAC, 60 hz, 6 amp
NOTE: Your 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.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the 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.

Blender Features

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This blender was built and tested to KitchenAid quality standards for optimum performance and long, trouble-free life.

Robust Motor
The rugged motor supplies the power for superb performance with all blending tasks – from pureeing sauces to making chunky salsas, or uniformly chopping a tray of ice or frozen fruit within seconds for silky smoothies.
Easy clean, One-Piece Pitcher Design
The one-piece design integrates a functional pitcher with dynamic interior contours that continually direct food into the blade for fast, thorough blending. The one-piece design also means cleaning is achieved without removing the blade and other parts. Pitcher stands up to extreme temperatures – from boiling soups to frozen margaritas and has a wide pour spout to ensure smooth pouring. A pitcher is dishwasher safe.
Shatter-Resistant Pitcher
Clear, one-piece 48 oz (1.5 L) capacity pitcher is shatter resistant, scratch resistant, and stain resistant. The comfort-designed handle offers a firm grip.

Patented Stainless Steel Blade
Sharp oversized blade tines are positioned on 4 different planes for fast, thorough, and consistent blending. Our durable blade design is built into the pitcher for easy handling and cleaning.
Intelli-Speed® Motor Control
Exclusive Intelli-Speed® control automatically works to keep speed constant – even through density changes when ingredients are added. This advanced KitchenAid design maintains an optimal blending speed for each culinary task and control-pad setting.
Speed Selection Buttons
Create frozen drinks and puree sauces or soups in seconds. Blend with confidence, control, and consistency at all speed settings: STIR, MIX, PUREE, and LIQUEFY. The PULSE MODE works with all four speeds. The CHOP ICE mode is designed specifically for chopping ice and will automatically pulse at staggered intervals for optimal results.
Soft Start™ Feature
The blender motor starts at a slower speed to pull food into the blade then quickly increases to the selected speed setting. This design feature reduces start-up kick and allows hands-free operation.
Clean Touch™ Control Pad
Wipes clean in an instant. The smooth control pad has no crevices or cracks to trap ingredients.
Durable Steel-Reinforced Couplers
Commercial-quality couplers with 12 interlocking teeth provide direct transfer of motor power to the blade. The pitcher coupler is coated for quiet operation.
Stay-Put Lid with Clear, 2 oz (60 mL) Ingredient Cup
Provides a strong seal. The flexible lid will maintain its tight seal throughout the life of the blender. The lid includes a removable 2 oz (60 mL) cup for convenience in measuring and adding ingredients.
Die-Cast Metal Base
The solid, die-cast metal base ensures stable, quiet operation when blending a full pitcher of ingredients. Four rubber feet on a wide, solid base provide a no-slip, non-marring grip. Smooth and rounded, the base is easy to clean and features tidy cord storage underneath.

Preparing the Blender for Use

Before First Use
Before using your blender for the first time, wipe the blender base with a warm sudsy cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Wash the one-piece pitcher, lid, and ingredient cup in warm, sudsy water or just add soap and warm water to the pitcher, place it on the blender base, and blend to clean. See the “Care and Cleaning“ section. Rinse parts and wipe dry.

Blender Assembly

Adjust the length of the power cord to suit your needs.
Place the 1-piece pitcher on the blender base.
WARNING
- Electrical Shock Hazard
- Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
- Do not remove the 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.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Blender is now ready for operation.
Before removing the pitcher from the base after use, always press OFF and unplug the power cord. If using the PULSE MODE, make sure the blinking red light is off (by pressing OFF) then unplug. Lift the pitcher in a straight, upward motion off of the blender base.

Using the Blender

Before Use
NOTE: While the blender is on, the CHOP ICE indicator light is lit, or the PULSE MODE indicator light is blinking:

Do not interfere with blade movement
Do not remove the pitcher lid

Operating the Blender
The KitchenAid® blender has 4 speeds: STIR, MIX, PUREE, and LIQUEFY. In addition, it also features CHOP ICE and PULSE MODE.

With convenient 1-step operation, this unit will operate only when a speed selection button is pressed.
Before operating the blender, make sure the pitcher is properly placed on the blender base.
Put ingredients in a pitcher and firmly attach the lid.
Press the desired speed button for continuous operation at that speed. The red indicator light by the selected speed will stay lit. You may change settings without stopping the unit by pressing a new speed button.
IMPORTANT: If blending hot foods or liquids, remove the center ingredient cup. Operate only on STIR speed.
To turn off the blender, press OFF. The Off button will stop any speed and deactivate the blender at the same time. Before removing the pitcher, press OFF to deactivate the blender, and unplug the power cord.

CHOP ICE Feature
Your KitchenAid® blender offers a CHOP ICE feature. When selected, the blender will automatically pulse at staggered intervals at the optimal speed for chopping ice or other ingredients.

Before operating the blender, make sure the pitcher is properly in place on the blender base.
Put ingredients into the pitcher and firmly attach lid.
Press CHOP ICE. The indicator light will stay lit. The blender will automatically pulse at staggered intervals.
To turn off the CHOP ICE feature, press OFF. The blender is now ready for normal operation.
Before removing the pitcher, press OFF to deactivate the blender, and unplug the power cord.

PULSE MODE Feature
Your KitchenAid® blender offers Pulse Mode, which allows a “Pulse-at-any- Speed” feature.
NOTE: PULSE MODE will not work with the CHOP ICE feature.

Before operating the blender, make sure the pitcher is properly in place on the blender base.
Put ingredients into a pitcher, and firmLy attach lid.
Press PULSE MODE. The indicator light above the button will blink to indicate that all 4 speeds are in the PULSE MODE.
Select a speed button. Press and hold for the desired length of time. Both the speed button and PULSE MODE indicators will stay lit when pulsing at the selected speed. When button is released, the blending will stop, but the blender will remain in PULSE MODE and the PULSE MODE indicator will return to blinking. To pulse again, simply press and hold the button of the desired speed.
To turn off the PULSE MODE feature, press OFF. The blender is now ready for normal operation.
Before removing the pitcher, press OFF to deactivate the blender, and unplug the power cord.

Ingredient Cup
The 2 oz (60 mL) ingredient cup can be used to measure and add ingredients. Remove cup and add ingredients at STIR or MIX speeds. When operating at higher speeds, with a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop the blender and then add ingredients.

Soft Start™ Blending Feature
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.
NOTE: The Soft Start™ blending feature only works when a speed is selected from the “Off” mode. The Soft Start™ feature does not engage with PULSE MODE or CHOP ICE.

Speed Control Guide

Item Speed

Blended ice drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Chopped fruits . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse on Stir
Chopped vegetables . . . . . . . Pulse on Stir
Cream cheese-based spread . . . . . . . . Stir
Cream soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Crushed/Chopped Ice . . . . . . . . . Chop Ice
Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Finely chopped fresh fruits . . . . . Chop Ice Finely chopped
fresh vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . Chop Ice
Fluffy gelatin for pie/desserts . . . . Liquefy Frozen chopped fruit (defrost slightly until it can be probed with a
knife tip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chop Ice
Frozen yogurt-based drink . . . . . . Liquefy Fruit juice from
frozen concentrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Fruit-based drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Fruit-based sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir
Grated hard cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Gravy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Ice milk-based drink . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy Meat salad for
sandwich filling . . . . . . . . . Pulse on Mix
Mousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy
Oatmeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Puree
Pancake batter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Pesto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Pureed fruit/Baby food . . . . . . . . . . .Puree
Pureed meat/Baby food meat . . . . . .Puree Pureed vegetables/Baby food
vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Puree
Salad dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Savory crumb topping . . . . . Pulse on Mix
Sherbet-based drink . . . . . . . . . . . Liquefy Smooth ricotta or
cottage cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Streusel topping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
Sweet crumb topping . . . . . . Pulse on Mix
Sweet crunch topping. . . . . . Pulse on Mix
Vegetable-based main dish sauce . . . . Stir
Waffle batter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix
White sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stir

Tip – Process up to one standard ice cube tray or 12 to 14 standard ice cubes at a time.
Occasional stirring with a spatula will be helpful only when the blender is off. The CHOP ICE feature has been optimized to crush and chop ice without adding any liquid ingredients.

Care and Cleaning

The blender pitcher and blade can be easily cleaned without disassembly.

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 blade, place the pitcher on the blender base, fill one-half full with warm (not hot) water, and add 1 or 2 drops of dishwashing liquid. Place the lid on the pitcher, press the STIR speed setting, and run the blender for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove the pitcher and empty the contents. Rinse the pitcher with warm water until clean. The pitcher can also be washed in the bottom rack of an automatic dishwasher.
To clean the lid and ingredient cup, wash in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. These parts can also be washed in the top rack of an automatic dishwasher. For best results, hand washing is recommended.
Wipe the blender base and cord with a warm, sudsy cloth; wipe clean with a damp cloth, and dry with a soft cloth. For storage, the cord can be coiled into the cord wrap on the bottom of the base.

Troubleshooting

The blender does not operate when a setting is selected:

| Check to see if the blender is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If it is, press OFF, then unplug the blender.

Plug it back into the same outlet. 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.

The blender stops while blending:
| 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 OFF to reset the blender. Remove the pitcher from the base and divide the pitcher contents into smaller batches. Adding liquid to the pitcher may also reduce the load on the blender.
| The blender may be jammed. If it’s jammed, the blender will stop running to avoid damage to the motor. Press OFF to reset the blender. Remove the pitcher from the base and free the blades by breaking up or removing the contents at the bottom of the pitcher.

If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps provided in this section, then contact KitchenAid or an authorized service center.

U.S.A./Puerto Rico: Canada: Mexico:
1-800-541-6390 1-800-807-6777 01-800-024-17-17 (JV Distribuciones)
01-800-902-31-00 (Industrias Birtman)
See the KitchenAid Warranty and Service section for additional details.
Do not return the blender to the retailer – retailers do not provide service.

Warranty

KitchenAid® Blender Warranty

Length of Warranty:| KitchenAid Will Pay For:| KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:
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50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Puerto Rico: One-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.| 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada: Hassle-free replacement of your blender. See the following page for details on how to arrange for replacement. OR

In Puerto Rico:

The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. To arrange for service, see the following pages.

| A. Repairs when blender is used in other than normal single-family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse, or use with products not approved by KitchenAid.

C. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for a blender when operated outside the country of purchase.

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, THE 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and the District of Columbia

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your blender should fail within the first 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 quality service.
If your KitchenAid® blender should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer Satisfaction Center at 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. 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 card slip, etc.).

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your blender should fail within the first 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 KitchenAid® blender should fail within the first year of ownership, take the blender or ship collect to an Authorized KitchenAid Canada 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 at 1-800-807-6777. Or write to us at:

Customer Experience Centre
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7

How To Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico

Your KitchenAid® blender is covered by a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. KitchenAid will pay for replacement parts and labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Take the blender or ship prepaid and insured to an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. Your repaired Blender will be returned prepaid and insured. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner, call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to learn the location of a Service Center near you.

How To Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations

Before calling for service, please review the “Troubleshooting“ section.
For service information in the 50
United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico call toll-free 1-800-541-6390.
Or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center
KitchenAid Portable Appliances
P.O. Box 218
St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218, Or contact an Authorized Service Center near you.

For service information in Canada,

call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.
Or write to:
Customer Experience Centre
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7

How To Arrange for Service Outside These Locations

Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased the blender for information on how to obtain service.

For service information in Mexico,

call toll-free
01-800-024-17-17
(JV Distribuciones)
Or
01-800-902-31-00
(Industrias Birtman)

How To Order Accessories and Replacement Parts

To order accessories or replacement parts for your blender in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 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.