KitchenAid KSB580 User Manual

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Quick Tips 
• In order to produce a smoother texture, 

blend with CRUSH ICE if you’re making 

beverages using ice. 

• Smaller ice cubes can be chopped or 

crushed faster than large ones.

• Add food to this blender pitcher in 

larger quantities than you would with 

other blenders – you can add 2 to 

3 cups (475 to 710 mL) at a time versus 

1 cup (235 mL) portions.

• For many ingredient mixtures, start the 

blending process at STIR to thoroughly 

combine the ingredients. Then increase 

to a higher speed, if necessary.

• Be sure to keep lid on pitcher while 

blending.

• If desired, remove center cap of pitcher 

lid to add liquids or ice cubes while the 

blender is operating at STIR, CHOP or 

MIX speeds.

• When operating at higher speeds with 

a full pitcher or with hot contents, stop 

the blender and then add ingredients.

• Stop the blender before using utensils 

in the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to 

mix ingredients only when the blender 

is OFF. Do not use any utensil, including 

spatulas, in the pitcher while the motor 

is running.

• Cool hot foods, if possible, before 

blending. Begin blending warm foods 

at STIR. Increase to higher speed, 

if necessary.

• Remove center ingredient cap when 

blending hot liquids and operate only 

on STIR. Do not place bare hand on 

pitcher lid when processing hot liquids.

• Stop and check the consistency of foods 

after a few seconds to avoid 

over-processing.

 For a 6 oz 

(175 mL) can of orange juice concentrate, 

combine the juice and correct amount of 

water in the pitcher. Cover and blend at 

MIX until thoroughly combined, about 

10 to 15 seconds.
For a 12 oz (355 mL) can, combine the 

juice and 1 can of water in the pitcher. 

Cover and blend at MIX until thoroughly 

combined, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in 

remaining 2 cans of water.

 Pour boiling 

water into the pitcher; add gelatin. 

Remove center ingredient cap and blend 

at STIR until gelatin is dissolved, about 

10 to 30 seconds. Add other ingredients.

 Break larger cookies into pieces 

about 1

1

/

2

" (3.75 cm) in diameter. Use 

smaller cookies as-is. Place in pitcher. In 

PULSE MODE, cover and blend at CHOP, 

pulsing a few times, about 3 seconds each 

time, until desired consistency is reached. 

Use the crumbs to make a quick topping 

for frozen yogurt, pudding, or a 

fruit compote. 
To make a finer crumb for pie and dessert 

crusts, break graham crackers or cookies

into pieces about 1

1

/

2

" (3.75 cm) in 

diameter and place in the pitcher. 

In PULSE MODE, cover and blend at 

LIQUEFY, pulsing a few times until desired 

consistency is reached, about 20 to 

30 seconds.

 Follow procedure 

for cookies. Use as a topping or as an 

ingredient in main dish casseroles and 

vegetable dishes. 

 Tear bread into 

pieces about 1

1

/

2

" (3.75 cm) in diameter. 

Follow procedure for cookies. Use as a 

topping or as an ingredient in main dish 

casseroles and vegetable dishes.