KitchenAid KFP0918ER, KFP0918BM, KFP0918OB, KFP0918WH Owner's Manual

KFP0918

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

2-piece

food pusher

9-cup (2.1 L)

work bowl

Drive pin

Lid latch

Work bowl
cover with
2-in-1 feed

tube

Lid hinge

Handle hinge

Heavy-duty

base

Drive adapter

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Power cord and

cord storage

(not shown)

Reversible medium

slicing/shredding disc

Multipurpose

stainless steel blade

Thick slicing

disc

FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY

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 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 the 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
electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid 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 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.

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FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY

11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base without rst
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 ll the bowl above the marked maximum ll 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 V
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.

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USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

ACCESSORIES SELECTION GUIDE

ACTION SETTING FOOD ACCESSORY

Chop Low or Pulse

Mince or Purée High or Pulse

Mix Low

Low

Slice

High

Cheese
Chocolate
Fruits
Fresh herbs
Nuts
Tofu
Vegetables

Pasta Sauce
Pesto
Salsa
Sauces
Batters
Doughs

Fruit (soft)
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Vegetables (soft)

Cheese
Chocolate
Fruits (hard)
Vegetables (hard)

Multipurpose stainless steel blade

Reversible slicing/shredding disc
(slicing side)

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Shred
(fine to medium)

Low

High

Potatoes
Vegetables (soft)

Cabbage
Cheese
Chocolate
Fruits (hard)
Vegetables (hard)

Reversible slicing/shredding disc
(shredding side)

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FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

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

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USING THE 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.

Lift up the lid latch to unlock the
cover. Tilt the work bowl cover back

1

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

2

pusher out of the feed tube.

ASSEMBLING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

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.

1

The bowl will click into place and
should be flush against the base
when properly aligned.

Place the drive adapter in the work

2

bowl, lowering it onto the drive pin.

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NOTE: For ease of assembly, install the desired blade or disc before attaching

the work bowl cover.

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To attach the work bowl cover, hook
the lid hinge into the handle hinge on

3

the work bowl and close the cover.

Once the work bowl cover is closed,
push the lid hinge down into the

4

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

Place the blade on the drive adapter.
Rotate the blade so it falls down to

1

the base of the adapter.

Install the work bowl cover, and be
sure the lid latch is pushed down to

2

the locked position.

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INSTALLING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC

Process

Storage

The disc can be placed in two different

To slice: Turn the disc so that the
raised slicing blade is facing up.

1

To shred: Turn the disc so that the
small, raised shredding blades are
facing up.

Alignment

marks

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.

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,

2

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.

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Install the work bowl cover, and be
sure the lid latch is pushed down to

3

the locked position.

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OPERATING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

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).

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.

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To turn on, press Low or High. The
Food Processor will run continuously
and the indicator light will glow.

1

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

2

speed only. The Food Processor will
turn off when the Off/Pulse button
is released.

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When finished, press the Off/Pulse
button. The indicator light will go

3

out and the blade or disc will slow
to a stop.

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.

Wait until the blade or disc comes to
a complete stop before removing the
work bowl cover. Be sure to turn off

4

the Food Processor before removing
the work bowl cover, or before
unplugging the Food Processor.

2-piece

food

pusher

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REMOVING PROCESSED FOODS

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Turn the Food Processor off: Press
the Off/Pulse button and unplug the

1

Food Processor before disassembling.

If using the disc, remove it before
removing the bowl. Holding the disc

3

by the center hub, lift it straight up.

Lift the lid latch to unlock the work

2

bowl cover, then lift cover to remove.

Remove the drive adapter and
multipurpose blade, if using. The
blade will stay in place on the drive

4

adapter when you remove the
adapter.

Lift the work bowl off of the base to
remove food from the bowl with a

5

spatula.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

USING THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE

To chop fresh fruits or
vegetables:

Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. For more
consistent results, cut food in
1-1½ inch (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, 2-3 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,
1-2 seconds each time. For a coarser
texture, process smaller batches, pulsing
once or twice, 1-2 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, 1-2 seconds each
time. Scrape sides of 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 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.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

USING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC

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

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 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.

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 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 10-15 minutes before
processing. Cut to fit feed tube. Process
using even pressure with the food pusher.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

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 be no 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 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
1-2 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.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

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

1

cleaning.

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Wipe the base and cord with a warm,
damp cloth. Thoroughly dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive

2

cleaners or scouring pads. Do not
immerse base in water or other liquid.

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.

All parts are top rack dishwasher safe.
Avoid laying the bowl on its side.
Thoroughly dry all parts after washing.

3

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.

4

Wrap the power cord around the cord
storage on the bottom of the base,
then secure the plug by clipping it to
the housing.

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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
5-15 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.

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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 for 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 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 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 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 Food Processor to an Authorized
Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs

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

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