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What can I make with my new blender?

Thought blenders were just for soups and smoothies? Think again. There are so many different ways to use your blender, and tempting recipes to try. Here’s some inspo to get you going…

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Nut butters

Wholesome, tasty and natural, homemade nut butters are so moreish.

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Smoothies

From vitamin-packed blends, to something more indulgent, it’s time to get smooth.

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Dips

Who can resist diving into a dip? Whip up all sorts of flavour combos in seconds.

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Pancakes

Perfectly fluffy pancake batter is so easy in a blender. Tempting any time of day.

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Milkshake

Get thick and creamy American diner style shakes at the push of a button.

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Soups

From winter warmers to refreshing gazpacho, homemade soup is always welcome.

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Purées

Turn almost anything into a dreamy smooth purée, for baby food or a velvety garnish.

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Nut drinks

Make your own alternatives to cow’s milk, with anything from almonds to pistachios.

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Homemade flours

If you love cooking from scratch, homemade flour is easy in a blender, and tastier too.

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Icy drinks

Whip up chilled treats and mocktails with your blender’s Ice Crush or Icy Drinks program.

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Sauces

Fresh sauces like hollandaise give everyday dishes a lift. Throw in your ingredients, and go!

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Pesto

Everyone loves zingy pesto and there are so many variations to try in your new blender.

Which blender speed settings should I use?

Whatever you're in the mood for, whether it's a fluffy shake to drink on the go, a nut butter, a spicy soup or bubbly pancake batter, you'll find just the right setting or speed, for just the right results. There are 3 preset recipe programs: Ice Crush, Icy Drinks, and Smoothie. Or you can control the taste and texture to fit your preference by using the 5-speed dial. There's even a self-clean cycle for when you're done! Take a look at our quick guide.

Pulse P

Bursts of power allow you to control the duration and frequency of blending: Salsa, crumb topping, chopped nuts, fruits or vegetables and more

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Variable speeds 1 - 5

Manual speeds give you ultimate control of the blender: Fruits, soups, sauces, doughs, vegetables, butters, nuts, dips, frozen desserts, purées

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Clean

Quick pulses of power and high speeds work to clean the blender jar: Half of the jar filled with warm water and 1-2 drops of dish soap

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Ice Crush

The blender runs at optimal speed to crush ice: To crush and chop ice without adding any liquid ingredients

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Icy Drink

Gradually ramp up to full power to blend hard foods: Ice, whole fruits or veggies, or frozen fruits. Drinks like margaritas, daiquiris, and iced coffee drinks

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Smoothie

The blender will work at high speed to make purées of items or ingredients: Fruits, vegetables, ice cream and yoghurt into thick smoothie, blended drinks and milkshakes, etc

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Tutorials to follow

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How to use KitchenAid K400 Blender

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How to clean and care KitchenAid K400 blender

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How to use a personal blending Jar

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How to use a small batch jar

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How to use a citrus press attachment

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