KitchenAid KFP0718CU 7 Cup Food Processor Manual

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
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State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Food Processor in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not is use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the Food Processor. A scraper may be used, but must be used only when the Food Processor is not running.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
14. Never feed food by hand. Always use the food pusher.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
16. Do not fill the bowl above the marked maximum fill line (or rated capacity) to avoid risk of injury due to damage to the cover or bowl.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz

NOTE: This Food Processor is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

ACCESSORIES SELECTION GUIDE

ACTION	SETTING	FOOD	ACCESSORY
Chop	Low or Pulse	Cheese Chocolate Fruits Fresh herbs Nuts Tofu Vegetables	Multipurpose stainless steel blade
Mince or Purée	High or Pulse
Mix	Low	Pasta Sauce Pesto Salsa Sauces Batters
Knead	High or Pulse	Doughs
Slice	Low	Fruit (soft) Potatoes Tomatoes Vegetables (soft)	Reversible slicing/shredding disc (slicing side)
	High	Cheese Chocolate Fruits (hard) Vegetables (hard)
Shred (fine to medium)	Low	Potatoes Vegetables (soft)	Reversible slicing/shredding disc (shredding side)
	High	Cabbage Cheese Chocolate Fruits (hard) Vegetables (hard)

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

Visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Food Processor.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Food Processor for the first time, wash all parts and accessories either by hand or in the dishwasher (see the "Cleaning the Food Processor" section). Your Food Processor is designed so that all accessories may be stored inside the work bowl.

1. Lift up the lid latch to unlock the cover. Tilt the work bowl cover back and lift it straight up so that the lid hinge pulls out of the handle hinge.
   
2. Remove all parts and accessories from the work bowl, and lift the food pusher out of the feed tube.
   

ASSEMBLING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

Place the Food Processor on a dry, level countertop with the controls facing forward. Do not plug in the Food Processor until it is completely assembled.

1. Place the work bowl on the base, aligning the handle with the raised button on the right side of the base. The bowl will click into place and should be flush against the base when properly aligned.
   
2. Place the drive adapter in the work bowl, lowering it onto the drive pin.
   

NOTE: For ease of assembly, install the desired blade or disc before attaching the work bowl cover.

3. To attach the work bowl cover, hook the lid hinge into the handle hinge on the work bowl and close the cover.
   
4. Once the work bowl cover is closed, push the lid hinge down into the locked position.
   

INSTALLING THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE

1. Place the blade on the drive adapter. Rotate the blade so it falls down to the base of the adapter.
   
2. Install the work bowl cover, and be sure the lid latch is pushed down to the locked position.
   

INSTALLING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC

1. To slice: Turn the disc so that the raised slicing blade is facing up.
   To shred: Turn the disc so that the small, raised shredding blades are facing up.
   
   The disc can be placed in two different positions: level with the top of the bowl for processing, and lower, inside of the bowl, for storage.
   NOTE: While the disc will operate in storage position, it will not perform as well. Make sure the disc is level with the top of the bowl for best performance.
   
2. Hold the disc by its center hub and lower it onto the drive adapter, aligning the mark on the center hub of the disc to the matching mark on the adapter. When properly placed, the disc should be level with the top of the bowl. If the disc falls to the storage position, lift it out, turn it 90°, and lower it again.
   
3. Install the work bowl cover, and be sure the lid latch is pushed down to the locked position.
   

OPERATING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food pusher.
Keep ngers out of openings. Keep away from children.
Failure to do so can result in amputation or cuts.

Before operating the Food Processor, be sure the work bowl, blades/disc and work bowl cover are properly assembled on the base (see the "Assembling the Food Processor" section).

1. To turn on, press LOW or HIGH. The Food Processor will run continuously and the indicator light will glow.
   To turn off, press LOW or HIGH again, or press OFF/PULSE.
   
2. To use the Pulse function:
   Press OFF/PULSE for short bursts, or press and hold for longer bursts. The Pulse function runs at high speed only. The Food Processor will turn off when the Off/Pulse button is released.
   
3. When finished, press the OFF/PULSE button. The indicator light will go out and the blade or disc will slow to a stop.
   
4. Wait until the blade or disc comes to a complete stop before removing the work bowl cover. Be sure to turn off the Food Processor before removing the work bowl cover, or before unplugging the Food Processor.
   

USING THE 2-IN-1 FEED TUBE

The 2-in-1 feed tube features a 2-piece food pusher. To slice or shred small items, insert the 2-piece food pusher into the feed tube.
Use the small feed tube and pusher to process small or slender items, like single carrots or celery stalks.
To slowly drizzle oil into ingredients, just fill the small pusher with the desired amount of oil. A small hole in the bottom of the pusher will drizzle the oil at a constant rate.

REMOVING PROCESSED FOODS

1. Turn the Food Processor off:
   Press the OFF/PULSE button and unplug the Food Processor before disassembling.
   
2. Lift the lid latch to unlock the work bowl cover, then lift cover to remove.
   
3. If using the disc, remove it before removing the bowl. Holding the disc by the center hub, lift it straight up.
   
4. Remove the drive adapter and multipurpose blade, if using. The blade will stay in place on the drive adapter when you remove the adapter.
   
5. Lift the work bowl off of the base to remove food from the bowl with a spatula.
   

USING THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE

To chop fresh fruits or vegetables:
Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. For more consistent results, cut food in 1 to 1½inch (2.5-3.75 cm) pieces. Process food to desired size, using Pulse or Low speed. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary.

To puree cooked fruits and vegetables (except potatoes):
Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) liquid from recipe per cup (235 mL) of food. Process food, using short pulses, until finely chopped. Then process continuously until reaching desired texture. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary.

To prepare mashed potatoes:
Shred hot cooked potatoes using the shredding disc. Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade. Add softened butter, milk, and seasonings. Pulse three to four times, 2 to 3 seconds each time, until potatoes are smooth and milk is absorbed.
Do not overprocess.

To chop dried (or sticky) fruits:
The food should be cold. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) flour from recipe per 1/2 cup (120 mL) dried fruit. Process fruit, using short pulses, until reaching desired texture.

To finely chop citrus peel:
With sharp knife, peel colored portion (without white membrane) from citrus. Cut peel in small strips. Process until finely chopped.

To mince garlic or to chop fresh herbs or small quantities of vegetables:
With processor running, add food through the feed tube. Process until chopped. For best results, make sure work bowl and herbs are very dry before chopping.

To chop nuts or make nut butters:
Process up to 3 cups (710 mL) of nuts to desired texture, using short pulses, 1 to 2 seconds each time. For a coarser texture, process smaller batches, pulsing once or twice, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Pulse more often for finer texture. For nut butters, process continuously until smooth. Store in refrigerator.

NOTE: Processing nuts and other hard foods may scratch the surface finish on the inside of the bowl.

To chop cooked or raw meat, poultry, or seafood:
The food should be very cold. Cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Process up to 1 pound (455 g) at a time to desired size, using short pulses, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary.

To make bread, cookie, or cracker crumbs:
Break food into 1½ to 2-inch (3.75-5 cm) pieces. Process until fine. For larger pieces, pulse two to three times, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Then process until fine.

To melt chocolate in a recipe:
Combine chocolate and sugar from recipe in work bowl. Process until finely chopped. Heat liquid from recipe. With processor running, pour hot liquid through the feed tube. Process until smooth.

To grate hard cheeses, such as Parmesan and Romano:
Never attempt to process cheese that cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. You can use the multipurpose blade to grate hard cheeses. Cut cheese in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Place in work bowl. Process, using short pulses, until coarsely chopped. Process continuously until finely grated. Pieces of cheese can also be added through the feed tube while the processor is running.

USING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC

Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food pusher. Keep ngers out of openings.
Keep away from children.
Failure to do so can result in amputation or cuts.

To slice or shred fruits and vegetables that are round, such as onions, apples, and green peppers:
Peel, core, and remove seeds. Cut in halves or quarters to fit feed tube. Position in feed tube. Process using even pressure with the food pusher.

To slice or shred fruits and vegetables that are small, such as strawberries, mushrooms, and radishes:
Position food vertically or horizontally in layers within the feed tube. Fill feed tube in order to keep food positioned properly. Process using even pressure with the food pusher, or use the small feed tube in the two-piece food pusher. Position food vertically in the tube and use the small food pusher to process food.

To slice uncooked meat or poultry, such as stir-fry meats:
Cut or roll food to fit feed tube. Wrap and freeze food until hard to the touch, 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on thickness of food. Check to be sure you can still pierce food with the tip of a sharp knife. If not, allow to thaw slightly. Process using even pressure with the food pusher.

To slice or shred fruits or vegetables that are long and relatively small in diameter, such as celery, carrots, and bananas:
Cut food to fit feed tube vertically or horizontally, and pack so that the food is supported. It should not be packed so tightly that it cannot move freely. Process using even pressure with the food pusher, or use the small feed tube in the two-piece food pusher. Position food vertically in the tube and use the small food pusher to process food.

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

To slice cooked meat or poultry, including salami, pepperoni, etc.:
Food should be very cold. Cut in pieces to fit feed tube. Process food using firm, even pressure with the food pusher.

To shred spinach and other leaves:
Stack leaves. Roll up and stand up in feed tube. Process using even pressure with the food pusher.

To shred firm and soft cheeses:
Firm cheese should be very cold. For best results with soft cheeses, such as mozzarella, freeze 10 to 15 minutes before processing. Cut to fit feed tube. Process using even pressure with the food pusher.

HELPFUL HINTS

• To avoid damage to the blade or motor, do not process food that is so hard or firmly frozen that it cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. If a piece of hard food, such as a carrot, becomes wedged or stuck on the blade, stop the processor and remove the blade. Gently remove food from the blade.
• Do not overfill work bowl. For thin mixtures, fill work bowl up to 1/2 to 2/3 full. For thicker mixtures, fill work bowl up to 3/4 full. For liquids, the work bowl should be no more than 2/3 full. When chopping, the work bowl should be no more than 1/3 to 1/2 full.
• Position slicing/shredding disc so the cutting surface is just to the right of the feed tube. This allows the blade a full rotation before contacting the food.
• To capitalize on the speed of the processor, drop ingredients to be chopped through the feed tube while the processor is running.
• Different foods require varying degrees of pressure for best shredding and slicing results. In general, use light pressure for soft, delicate foods (strawberries, tomatoes, etc.), moderate pressure for medium foods (zucchini, potatoes, etc.), and firmer pressure for harder foods (carrots, apples, hard cheeses, partially frozen meats, etc.).
• Soft and medium-hard cheese may spread out or roll up on the shredding disc. To avoid this, shred only well-chilled cheese.
• Sometimes slender foods, such as carrots or celery, fall over in the feed tube, resulting in an uneven slice. To minimize this, cut food in several pieces and pack the feed tube with the food.
  For processing small or slender items, the small feed tube in the 2-piece food pusher will prove especially convenient.
  
• When preparing a cake or cookie batter or quick bread, use the multipurpose blade to cream fat and sugar first. Add dry ingredients last. Place nuts and fruit on top of flour mixture to prevent overchopping. Process nuts and fruits, using short pulses, until blended with other ingredients. Do not overprocess.
• When shredded or sliced food piles up on one side of the bowl, stop the processor and redistribute the food using a spatula.
• When food quantity reaches the bottom of the slicing/shredding disc, remove the food.
• A few larger pieces of food may remain on top of the disc after slicing or shredding. If desired, cut these by hand and add to mixture.
• Use the spatula to remove ingredients from the work bowl.
• Organize processing tasks to minimize bowl cleanup. Process dry or firm ingredients before liquid ingredients.
• To clean ingredients from the multipurpose blade easily, just empty the work bowl, replace the lid, and pulse 1 to 2 seconds to spin the blade clean.
• After removing the work bowl cover, place it upside down on the counter. This will help keep the counter clean.
• Your Food Processor is not designed to perform the following functions:
  • Grind coffee beans, grains, or hard spices
  • Grind bones or other inedible parts of food
  • Liquefy raw fruits or vegetables
  • Slice hard-cooked eggs or roomtemperature meats.
• If any plastic parts should discolor due to the types of food processed, clean them with lemon juice.

Care and Cleaning

CLEANING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

The BPA-free bowl requires special handling. If you choose to use a dishwasher instead of hand washing, please follow these guidelines.

1. Press the OFF/PULSE button, then unplug the Food Processor before cleaning.
   
2. Wipe the base and cord with a warm, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
   
3. All parts are top rack dishwasher safe. Avoid laying the bowl on its side. Thoroughly dry all parts after washing. Use gentle dishwashing cycles such as normal. Avoid high-temperature cycles.
   

NOTE: If washing the food processor parts by hand, avoid the use of abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. They may scratch or cloud the work bowl and cover.

4. You can store up to two blades and two discs as well as the drive adapter inside of the work bowl when the Food Processor is not in use. Wrap the power cord around the cord storage on the bottom of the base, then secure the plug by clipping it to the housing.
   

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Food Processor should malfunction or fail to operate, check the following:

1. Is the Food Processor plugged in?
2. Make sure that the bowl and lid are properly aligned and locked in place.
3. Have you pressed more than one button at the same time?
4. Unplug the Food Processor, then plug it back into the outlet.
5. Is the fuse in the circuit to the Food Processor in working order?
   If you have a circuit breaker box, be sure the circuit is closed.
6. The Food Processor may need to cool to room temperature.
   If the speed light turns off and the Off/Pulse light flashes, wait until the Off/Pulse light turns off and retry.
   The Food Processor may take from 5 to 15 minutes to cool completely.
7. The motor may be locked.
   If the speed light stays on while the Off/Pulse light flashes, press the Off/Pulse button to reset the motor.

Food Processor not shredding or slicing properly

1. Make sure the raised-blade side of the disc is positioned face up on the drive adapter.
2. Make sure ingredients are suitable for slicing or shredding. See the "Tips for great results" section.
3. Make sure the disc is positioned in the process position (near the top of the bowl), and not the storage position (low and inside of the bowl).

If the work bowl cover won't close when using the disc:

1. Make sure the disc is installed correctly, and is positioned properly on the drive adapter.

If the problem is not due to one of the above items, see the "Warranty and service" section.

Do not return the Food Processor to the retailer. Retailers do not provide service.

Documents / Resources

References

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