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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.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
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.
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 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.
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.
NOTE: For ease of assembly, install the desired blade or disc before attaching the work bowl cover.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The BPA-free bowl requires special handling. If you choose to use a dishwasher instead of hand washing, please follow these guidelines.
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.
If your Food Processor should malfunction or fail to operate, check the following:
If the work bowl cover won't close when using the disc:
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.
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