KitchenAid KFC3516QCB, KFC3516QCU, KFC3516QWH, KFC3516QOB, KFC3516QTG Owner's Manual

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KFC3516Q

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Drizzle basin

Stainless steel

multipurpose

blade

Pour spout

Lid

Pulse/On

button

Work bowl

with

handle

Chop/purée

selection lever

Power cord

wrap

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Heavy-duty base

Drizzle basin

Lid

Pulse/On

button

Work bowl

with

handle

FOOD CHOPPER 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 Food Chopper 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 they do not play with the appliance.

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 fro the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

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FOOD CHOPPER SAFETY

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 the manufacturer may cause re, 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 the cutting blade while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to person or damage to the Food Chopper. A scraper may be used but only when the Food Chopper 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 Food Chopper.

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 Food Chopper 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 only one way.

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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.

USING THE FOOD CHOPPER

CHOP AND PURÉE RECOMMENDATIONS CHART

Use the Food Chopper to chop raw fruits, 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 Food Chopper.

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SUGGESTED FOOD

RAW FRUITS

and VEGETABLES

COOKED FRUITS

and VEGETABLES

LIQUIDS/EMULSIONS

(SUCH AS MAYONNAISE

OR SALAD DRESSINGS)

MEAT

HERBS and SPICES

BREAD, COOKIES,

OR CRACKERS

PREPARE FOR

PROCESSING

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

½ pound

(227g)

at one time

Up to

3 cups

Up to

3 cups

Chop

Purée

Chop

Purée

Chop

NUTS

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

Visit www.Kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional Instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Food Chopper.

Add nuts as they are; no

preparation needed.

Up to

3 cups

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Purée

USING THE FOOD CHOPPER

PREPARING THE FOOD CHOPPER FOR USE

Before ﬁrst use

Before using the Food Chopper for the ﬁrst time, wash the work bowls, lids, and blade in hot, soapy water. Work bowls, lids, and blade may also be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.

For convenient storage, always reassemble the Food Chopper after cleaning.

DISASSEMBLING THE FOOD CHOPPER

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

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

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

Pull the blade straight up to remove it

from the work bowl.

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

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

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USING THE FOOD CHOPPER

ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE FOOD CHOPPER

Start with the work bowl handle

Be sure the Food Chopper is

unplugged.

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

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 and

press down until it rests at the bottom of the work bowl.

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

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

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

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USING THE FOOD CHOPPER

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

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 Food Chopper to operate.

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

on the PULSE/ON button to start the Food Chopper.

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

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

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USING THE FOOD CHOPPER

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

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

the ingredients as they spin inside the work bowl.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE FOOD CHOPPER:

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

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

ingredients moving in the work bowl.

Once processing is complete, remove

the lid to use the pour spout.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Unplug the Food Chopper. Remove the work bowl, lid,

and blade.

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

Do not immerse the base in water.

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

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON CLEANING THE FOOD CHOPPER:

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

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

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

Wrap the cord counterclockwise

around the base for easy storage.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

1. Is the Food Chopper 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 Food Chopper, then plug it

back into the outlet.

5. Is the fuse in the circuit to the

Food Chopper 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 Food Chopper to the retailer. Retailers do not provide service.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® FOOD CHOPPER 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 Food Choppers 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 Food Chopper. 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.

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 speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

A. Repairs when your Food Chopper 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 Food

Chopper to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Food

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

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