Kitchenaid KFC3516 User Manual

KFC3516

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Drizzle
basin

Stainless steel

multipurpose

blade

Pour spout

Lid

Pulse/On

button

Work bowl

with

handle

Chop/puree

selection lever

Power cord

wrap

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Heavy-duty base

MINI FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY

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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 motor body, cord,
or electrical plug of this Mini Food Processor in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.

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 the manufacturer
may cause re, electric shock or injury.

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MINI FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food
to reduce the risk of severe injury to person or damage to the Mini Food
Processor. A scraper may be used but only when the Mini Food Processor
is not running.

11. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without
rst putting bowl properly in place.

13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating the Mini
Food Processor.

14. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Volts: 120 V.A.C.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This Mini Food Processor has 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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

1. Is the Mini Food Processor plugged in?

2. Make sure that the bowl and lid are

properly aligned and locked in place.

3. Press the Pulse/On button with a

rapid up and down motion, do not
hold down continuously.

4. Unplug the Mini Food Processor,

then plug it back into the 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.

A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

5. Is the fuse in the circuit to the

Mini Food Processor in working order?
If you have a circuit breaker box, be
sure the circuit is closed.

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

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

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USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR

CHOP AND PUREE RECOMMENDATIONS CHART

Use the Mini Food Processor to chop raw fruits and vegetables or nuts, and mince
parsley, chives, or garlic for easy preparation in your favorite recipes. Purée cooked fruit
or vegetables to make baby food, or to use as bases for soups or sauces. You can also
make bread crumbs, or grind raw meat. Use the drizzle basin and pour spout to easily
make mayonnaise or dressings.

NOTE: For best results, larger food items should be cut to approximately 1inch cubes
before processing. This step also allows processing of more food at a single time.

IMPORTANT: Do not process coffee beans or hard spices such as nutmeg,
which may damage the Mini Food Processor.

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SUGGESTED FOOD

RAW FRUITS

& VEGETABLES

COOKED FRUITS

& VEGETABLES

LIQUIDS/ EMULSIONS

(SUCH AS MAYONNAISE

OR SALAD DRESSINGS)

MEAT

HERBS & SPICES

BREAD, COOKIES,

OR CRACKERS

PREPARE FOR

PROCESSING

Cut into 1inch pieces

Cut into 1inch pieces

Place dry ingredients,

or thicker wet ingredients

in work bowl; then, use
the drizzle basin to add

oils or liquids to the

mixture during use.

Meat should be raw,

and cut into 1inch pieces

for best processing

results.

Add herbs,

and spices as they are;

no preparation needed.

Break bread, crackers, or

cookies into pieces that

fit into the bowl before

processing.

AMOUNT SETTING

Up to

3 cups

Up to

2.5 cups

Up to

1.5 cups

Up to

1/2 pound

(227g)

at one time.

Up to

3 cups

Up to

3 cups

Chop

or

Puree

Puree

Puree

Chop

or

Puree

Chop

Chop

NUTS

TIP: For better consistency, or to achieve coarsely chopped results, use the Pulse
operation.

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

Add nuts as they are; no

preparation needed.

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Up to

3 cups

Puree

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PREPARING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR FOR USE

Before first use

Before using the Mini Food Processor
for the rst time, wash the work bowl, lid,
and blade in hot, soapy water. Work bowl,
lid, and blade may also be washed in
the top rack of a dishwasher.

For convenient storage, always reassemble
the Mini Food Processor after cleaning.

DISASSEMBLING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR

Follow these instructions to disassemble the Mini Food Processor for cleaning and when
removing ingredients from the work bowl.

Be sure the Mini Food Processor
is unplugged. Hold the lid as shown,

1

and rotate it clockwise to unlock.
Then, lift the lid off of the work bowl.

Hold the base steady with one hand,
and use the other hand to rotate the

3

work bowl clockwise to unlock and
lift it off of the base.

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Pull the blade straight up to unlock

2

and remove it from the work bowl.

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ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR

Start with the work bowl handle

Be sure the Mini Food Processor is

1

unplugged.

facing front on the base. Rotate the
handle 90° counterclockwise to lock

2

into place. When assembled properly,
the handle will face the right side.

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Fit the blade over the shaft in the
center of the work bowl, rotate

3

and press down until it locks into
position.

Place ingredients to be processed
inside the work bowl. For uniform
consistency of processed foods, cut

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fruits, vegetables, and meats into
1inch pieces.

IMPORTANT: Do not process coffee
beans or hard spices such as nutmeg,
which may damage the Mini Food
Processor.

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Place the lid on the work bowl with
the lid handle facing front. Rotate
the lid handle to the right. The lid

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will click when locked into place.
Rotate the lid counterclockwise
to lock into place.

NOTE: The work bowl and lid must
be locked into place for the Mini Food
Processor to operate.

For a coarse chop, use a pulsing
motion to rapidly press and release

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the PULSE/ON button until your
desired results are achieved.

Slide the Chop/Puree lever to
your desired setting. Press down

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on the PULSE/ON button to start
the Mini Food Processor.

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USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR

USING THE DRIZZLE BASIN AND POUR SPOUT

Use the drizzle basin to conveniently add liquid ingredients while processing, to make
dressings, mayonnaises, emulsions, sauces, and more. Use the pour spout for easier serving.

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Place the lid on the work bowl with
the lid handle facing front. Rotate the

1

lid handle to the right. Rotate the lid
counterclockwise to lock into place.

Slowly pour liquids, such as oil, into
the drizzle basin. The liquid will be
efficiently and thoroughly mixed into

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the ingredients as they spin inside
the work bowl.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR:

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

Press rapidly up and down on the
handle PULSE/ON button to get your

2

ingredients moving in the work bowl.

Once processing is complete, remove

4

the lid to use the pour spout.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Unplug the Mini Food Processor.
Remove the work bowl, lid,

1

and blade.

OPTIONAL: The lid ring can be removed
for more detailed cleaning, if necessary.

Wipe the base clean with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

3

Do not immerse the base in water.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON CLEANING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR:

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

The work bowl, lid, lid ring and blade
can be washed in the top dishwasher

2

rack; or, wash all parts in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry.

Wrap the cord counterclockwise

4

around the base for easy storage.

NOTE: For convenient storage, always
reassemble the Mini Food Processor
after cleaning.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® MINI 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 for Mini Food
Processors operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
and Canada.

Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay

for Your Choice of:

Hassle-Free Replacement of your Mini Food Processor.
See the next page for details on how to arrange for
service, or call the Customer eXperience Center
toll-free at 1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be
provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

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KitchenAid Will
Not Pay for:

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED
TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY
BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD
ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE
TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA
DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

A. Repairs when your Mini Food Processor is used

in other than normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse

or abuse.

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Mini

Food Processor to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Mini Food

Processors operated outside the 50 United States,
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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