This document describes the KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender, models 5KHB3581 (Australia, China, Korea) and KES25 (Brazil). It's a versatile kitchen appliance designed for blending, crushing, pureeing, whisking, frothing, shredding, mincing, and chopping various food items.
Function Description:
The KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender is a multi-functional kitchen tool powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, offering freedom of movement without being tethered to an outlet. It consists of a motor body, a battery, and various interchangeable attachments. The primary function is blending with the blending arm, which can be used for soups, cooked vegetables, sauces, baby food, smoothies, milkshakes, frosting, and crushed ice. The whisk attachment is ideal for whipping cream, beating egg whites, mixing puddings, vinaigrettes, and making mayonnaise. The chopper attachment is designed for processing small amounts of food like cooked meat, cheese, vegetables, herbs, crackers, bread, and nuts. Different bell blades (S-Blade, Star blade, Frother/Beater) are available for specific tasks like blending/crushing/pureeing, shredding/mincing, and frothing/mixing.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Battery Voltage: 12V Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) / 1.5 Ah / 16 Wh
- Battery Model No.: 5KCL121BOB
- Charger Input: 18 V / 660 mA
- Charger Output: 12 V / 550 mA
- Charger Model No.: 5KCL12CSOB
- Charger Adapter Input: 220-240 V / 50/60 Hz / 18 W
- Charger Adapter Output: 18 V / 660 mA
- Charger Adapter Model No.: UK/Asia - W10533410; Australia - W10596008; Brazil - W10596010; China - W10596011; Korea - W10596012.
- Blending Arm Lengths: Available in 20 cm (8") and 33 cm (13") stainless steel.
- Usage: Designed for indoor household use only, not commercial use.
Usage Features:
- Cordless Operation: Powered by a 12V Lithium-Ion battery, providing flexibility and convenience.
- LED Display Panel: Features an LED display for speed selection and battery life indication.
- Speed Control Buttons: Allows users to adjust blending speed with arrow buttons.
- Pulse Button: Activates blending at the selected speed.
- Unlock Button: Must be pressed before the hand blender will operate, enhancing safety.
- Battery Release Lever: For easy removal of the battery from the motor body.
- Attachment System: Blending arms and whisk adapter twist and click into place for secure attachment. The chopper adapter places straight down.
- Bell Guard: A protective guard for the blade when the hand blender is not in use, preventing damage.
- Pan Guard: Can be attached to the blending arm to protect cookware surfaces during use.
- Blending Pitcher: A graduated pitcher (up to 1000ml/4 cups) for convenient blending and measuring.
- Chopper Bowl: Used with the chopper attachment for processing small food items.
- Storage Case: Included for organizing and storing all attachments and the motor body.
- Safety Features:
- Automatic Power Down: The hand blender automatically powers down after 60 seconds of inactivity or if manually unlocked.
- Thermal Protection: Equipped with thermal protection; if the unit stops due to high operating temperatures, it will reset after 10 minutes.
- Blade Handling: Blades are sharp and require careful handling.
- Battery Removal: Always remove the battery before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning the appliance, and when leaving it unattended.
- Immersion Limit: Do not immerse the hand blender in liquids deeper than the seam of the attachment. The motor body should not be immersed in water or other liquids.
- Blending Techniques:
- Drawing Up: For better blending, rest the blender at the bottom, then slowly draw it upwards against the side of the container in a circular motion.
- Crushing: For hard or frozen fruits/ice, add a small amount of liquid to submerge the S-blade.
- Splashing Prevention: Insert the hand blender into the mixture before pressing the pulse button and release it before removing.
- Cooktop Use: When blending in a saucepan on a cooktop, remove the pan from the heating element to prevent overheating the hand blender.
- Chopper Processing Guide: Provides recommended quantities, preparation methods, speeds, and processing times for various foods like meats, nuts, garlic, onions, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and herbs.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Motor Body: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild dish soap may be used; do not use abrasive cleansers. Do not immerse in water.
- Blending Arms, Pitcher, Lid, Whisk, Chopper Bowl, Blades, Pan Guard: Dishwasher safe (top rack) or wash in hot, soapy water.
- Whisk Adapter, Chopper Adapter: Wash by hand in hot, soapy water. Mild dish soap may be used; do not use abrasive cleansers. Do not put in the dishwasher.
- Battery Disposal: Dispose of the Lithium-Ion battery according to local regulations. Cover terminals with electrical tape before disposal to prevent shorting, which could cause fire or explosion.
- Charger Care: Do not let the charger cord hang over edges or contact hot surfaces.
- General Care: Avoid contact with moving parts. Return damaged appliances or chargers to an authorized service facility for repair.
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