KitchenAid KSB540 User Manual

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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:

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.

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:
  1. Read all instructions.
  2. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not put blender in water or other liquid.
  3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
  4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and 

before cleaning.

  5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
  6. Do not operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance 

malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the 

nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical 

adjustment.

  7. Do not use outdoors.
  8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 
  9. Keep hands and utensils out of 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.

 10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
 11. Always operate blender with cover in place.
 12. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by KitchenAid 

may cause a risk of injury to persons.

 13. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
 14. This product is designed for household use only.