KitchenAid KFP0921 9 Cup Food Processor Owner’s Manual

Food Processor
KFP0921

PARTS AND FEATURES

PRODUCT 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.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against the 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 the 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 appliances.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in 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 Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical 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 the cord hang over the edge of the 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 Discs on Base without first putting Bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain the Cover is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
14. Never feed food by hand. Always use 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 the 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 plugin anyway.

ACCESSORIES SELECTION GUIDE

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.

PRODUCT ASSEMBLY

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 “Care and Cleaning” section).
NOTE: Your Food Processor is designed so that all accessories may be stored inside the Work Bowl.

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.

Remove all parts and accessories from the Work Bowl, and lift the Food Pusher out of the Feed Tube.
IMPORTANT: 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.

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.

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.

To attach the Work Bowl Cover, hook their Hinge into the Handle Hinge on the work Bowl and close the Cover.

Once the Work Bowl Cover is closed, push the Lid Hinge down into the locked position.
NOTE: Your Food Processor will not operate unless the Work Bowl Cover is fully closed and the Work Bowl is properly seated on the Base.

INSTALLING THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE OR DOUGH BLADE

Place the Blade on the Drive Adapter.
Rotate the Blade so it falls down to the base of the Adapter.

Install the Work Bowl Cover, and be sure the Lid Latch is pushed down to the locked position.

INSTALLING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC

To slice: Turn the Disc so that the raised living 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: Make sure the Disc is level with the top of the Bowl for best performance.

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.

Install the Work Bowl Cover, and be sure the Lid Latch is pushed down to the locked position.

PRODUCT USAGE.

WARNING

Rotating Blade Hazard Always use a food pusher.
Keep fingers 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 “Product Assembly” section).

To turn it 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.

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.

When finished, press the Off/Pulse button. The indicator light will go out and the Blade or Disc will slow to a stop.

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 the 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

Turn the Food Processor off Press the Off/Pulse button and unplug the Food Processor before disassembling.

Lift the Lid Latch to unlock the Work Bowl Cover, then lift the cover to remove it.

If using the Disc, remove it before removing the Bowl. Holding the Disc by the center hub, lift it straight up.

Remove the Drive Adapter and Accessory, if using. The Blade will stay in place on the Drive Adapter when you remove the Adapter.

Lift the Work Bowl off of the Base to remove food from the bowl with a spatula.

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

USING THE MULTIPURPOSE FOUR-BLADE

To chop fresh fruits or vegetables: Peel, core, and/ or remove seeds. For more consistent results, cut food into 1-1½ inch (2.5-3.75 cm) pieces. Process food to the desired size,  sing Pulse or Low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl, if necessary.
To puree cooked fruits and vegetables (except potatoes): Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) liquid from the recipe per cup (235 mL) of food. Process food using short pulses until finely chopped. Then process continuously until reaching desired texture. Scrape the sides of the bowl, if necessary.
To prepare mashed potatoes: Shred hot cooked potatoes using the shredding disc.
Exchange shredding Disc for Multipurpose Four Blade. Add softened butter, milk, and seasonings. Pulse three to four times, 2-3 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 the recipe per 1/2 cup (120 mL) dried fruit. Process fruit, using short pulses, until reaching desired texture.
To finely chop citrus peel: With a sharp knife, peel colored portion (without white membrane) from citrus. Cut peel into small strips. Process until finely chopped.
To mince garlic or to chop fresh herbs or small quantities of vegetables: With the 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 butter: Process up to 3 cups (710 mL) of nuts to desired texture, using short pulses, 1-2 seconds each time. For a coarser texture, process smaller batches, pulsing one or two times, 1-2 seconds each time. Pulse more often for a finer texture. For nut butter, the process continues 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 into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Process up to 1 pound (455 g) at a time to the desired size, using short pulses, 1-2 seconds each time. Scrape the sides of the bowl, if necessary.
To make bread, cookie, or cracker crumbs: Break food into 1½-2 inch (3.75-5 cm) pieces. Process until fine. For larger pieces, pulse two to three times, 1-2 seconds each time. Then process until fine.
To melt chocolate in a recipe: Combine chocolate and sugar from a recipe in Work Bowl. Process until finely chopped. Heat liquid from the recipe. With the processor running, pour the 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 Four 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
WARNING

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

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 the 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 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 the feed tube. Position in the 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 the feed tube. Wrap and freeze food until hard to the touch, 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the thickness of the food. Check to be sure you can still pierce food with the tip of a sharp knife. If not, allow thawing slightly. Process using even pressure with the food pusher.
To slice cooked meat or poultry, including salami, pepperoni, etc.: Food should be very cold. Cut in pieces to fit the 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 the 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 10-15 minutes before processing. Cut to fit feed tube. Process using even pressure with the food pusher.
USING THE DOUGH BLADE

The dough blade is specially designed for mixing and kneading yeast dough quickly and thoroughly.
For the best results, do not knead recipes that use more than 3 cups (710 mL) of flour.
Use Pulse to mix the dry ingredients, then High when adding liquids.
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 -2/3 full. For thicker mixtures, fill Work Bowl up to 3/4 full. For liquids, the Work Bowl should e  o more than 2/3 full. When chopping, the Work Bowl should be no more than 1/3 -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 the 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 into 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 the flour mixture to prevent over-chopping. 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 them to the 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 Four Blade easily, just empty the Work Bowl, replace the lid, and pulse for 1-2 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 room temperature meats.
• If any plastic parts should discolor due to the types of food processed, clean them with lemon juice.

CARE AND CLEANING

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

Press the Off/Pulse button, then unplug the Food Processor before cleaning.

Wipe the base and cord with a warm, damp cloth, and wipe clean with a 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.

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.

You can store up to two Blades and three Discs as well as the Drive Adapter inside 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.
NOTE: If washing the Food Processor parts by hand, avoid the use of abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. They may scratch or cloud the Work Bowl and Cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® FOOD PROCESSOR WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner of Food Processors operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – 50 UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO
We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Food Processor should fail within the first year of ownership,  KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your original Food Processor returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one-year limited warranty.
If your Food Processor should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call.
Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address (no P.O. Box numbers, please).
When you receive your replacement Food Processor, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Food Processor and send it back to KitchenAid.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – CANADA
We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your Food Processor should fail within the first year of ownership, we will replace your Food Processor with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one-year limited warranty.
If your Food Processor should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-807-6777 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call.
Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address.
When you receive your replacement Food Processor, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Food Processor and send it back to KitchenAid.
ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
In the United States and Puerto Rico:
For service information, or to order accessories or replacement parts, call toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer eXperience Center, KitchenAid Small Appliances, P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218
Outside the United States and
Puerto Rico:
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or
the store where you purchased the Food
Processor for information on how to
obtain service.
For service information in Canada:
Call toll-free at 1-800-807-6777.
For service information in Mexico:
Call toll-free at 01-800-0022-767.

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