KitchenAid 5KSB555AAC Service Manual

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BLENDER SERVICE MANUAL7Blender Service ProceduresWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electricalshock.Unplug blender or disconnect power before servicing.Before starting any service procedure, review the“Safety Guidelines” in the front of this manual.Perform any blender disassembly on a clean surfaceand provide a cushion for the power base to avoidscratching the surface of the product.Power Base Access (Fig. 9)To access the power base (1), remove four rubber feet(2) on the bottom of the power base (1). Remove fourPhillips head screws (3) with a clean, medium-sizedPhillips screwdriver.Figure 9If any of the rubber feet (2) are heavily soiled orcracked, you should replace all four of them.When replacing or installing the rubber feet (2), makesure that they are all inserted equally into the powerbase (1) so that the blender will sit level on the worksurface.Power Cord Replacement (Fig. 10)Always be sure to inspect the condition of the blender’spower cord (4) before running the unit.Replace the power cord (4) when heavily soiled, cut, ordamaged in any way.Once the four screws (3) on the bottom of the powerbase (1) are removed, the upper housing (5) andbase (6) can be easily separated for power cord (4) andcomponent inspection.Note the orientation of the power cord so that theproper orientation can be repeated when installing thenew cord assembly.To replace the power cord (4), disconnect filterconnector (7) and remove ground screw (8) with aPhillips screwdriver.Remove the original power cord (4) by sliding thepower cord strain relief from the upper housing (5).Figure 10Before installing the new power cord (4), remove anysoil from the base (6) using a mild dishwashing soap.If the base (6) is contaminated or stained, replace thebase (6).