When entertaining, keep the smoothies and iced drinks coming with this 0.9 horsepower blender that's built for back-to-back blending. The 56 oz. contoured pitcher slides ingredients into the blade for faster blending. Patented blade strikes at 4 planes for optimum performance. Commercial-grade polycarbonate pitcher is remarkably strong and lightweight and resists temperature extremes and scratches and stains. Push of a button crushes ice evenly and you can pulse at any speed. Puree hot soups, chop thick veggies, and mix smooth batters faster than ever with ultimate consistency and control. Hassle-free 1-year replacement warranty. 7"W X 8 1/2"D x 15 1/2"H. 12 lbs. Model: KSB560.
Product Features
• High-powered 0.9 horsepower motor with 740 watts reaches speeds up to 13,000 rpm
• Patented stainless-steel blade tines operate on 4 different planes for speedy, thorough blending
• 5 speed touch-pad controls from stir to liquefy are easy to use
• Intelli-Speed® rapidly monitors speeds and adjusts power to accommodate thicker mixtures
• Soft Start™ feature reduces start-up and pulls food or ice into the blade before increasing to the selected speed
• 56 oz. polycarbonate jar is shatter- and scratch-resistant
• Pitcher contours guide ingredients for fast, thorough blending
• Blend-and-serve pitcher features a soft, non-slip grip for easy handling
• One-piece pitcher eliminates food traps and any need to disassemble
• Automatic ice crush option pulses at staggered intervals for optimum crushing efficiency
• Commercial-quality coupler with 12 interlocking teeth is steel-reinforced for added strength and durability
• Stay-put lid with removable 2 oz. ingredient cap
• Advance air flow design keeps blender cool during continual use
• Heavy, die-cast metal base with 4 non-slip feet ensures stable, quiet operation
• Base's lustrous finish is plated a minimum of 5 times for durability and corrosion-resistance
• Clean Touch™ control pad is smooth and seamless so it wipes clean in an instant
• Pitcher is bottom rack dishwasher-safe. Lid and ingredient cap are top rack dishwasher-safe
• Easy-store power cord wraps under base
• Includes instruction and recipe guide in English, French and Spanish
Care Instructions• Clean Touch™ control pad is smooth and seamless so it wipes clean in an instant
• Before cleaning, make sure the power is off and blender unplugged.
• Never immerse the blender base or cord in water.
• Blender pitcher and blade can be easily cleaned without disassembly.
• Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• To clean the blade, place pitcher on the blender base and fill one-half full of warm water. Add 1 or 2 drops of dishwashing liquid and place lid on pitcher. Press the "stir" button and run the blender for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove the pitcher, empty contents and rinse the pitcher in warm water. Pitcher is also bottom rack dishwasher-safe.
• To clean the lid and ingredient cap, wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Or, place these pieces in the top rack of dishwasher.
• Wipe the blender base and cord with warm soapy water. Wipe clean with damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
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