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 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.
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FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY
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
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.
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 counter top 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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USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
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 OR DOUGH 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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USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
INSTALLING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC OR
SLICING 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 the 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.
8 | USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
Install the work bowl cover, and be
sure the lid latch is pushed down to
3
the locked position.
USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
OPERATING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
Before operating the Food Processor, be
sure the work bowl, blades, 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.
When finished, press Off/Pulse. The
indicator light will go out and the
3
blade or disc will slow to a stop.
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.
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.
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USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
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
REMOVING PROCESSED FOODS
of oil. A small hole in the bottom of the
pusher will drizzle the oil at a constant rate.
2-piece
pusher
food
Turn the Food Processor off: Press
Off/Pulse and unplug the Food
1
Processor before disassembling.
If using a 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
4
will stay in place on the drive adapter
when you remove the adapter.
Lift the work bowl off of the base to remove
5
food from the bowl with a spatula.
10 | USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
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 one or two
times, 1-2 seconds each time. Pulse more
often for finer texture. For nut butters,
process continuously until smooth. Store in
refrigerator.
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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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 desired size, using short
pulses, 1-2 seconds each time. Scrape
sides of bowl, if necessary.
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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
USING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC OR SLICING 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 can still pierce food with the
tip of a sharp knife. If not, allow to thaw
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.
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.
USING THE DOUGH BLADE
The dough blade is specially
designed for mixing and
kneading yeast dough
quickly and thoroughly.
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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.
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
• When shredded or sliced food piles
• When food quantity reaches the bottom
• A few larger pieces of food may
• Use the spatula to remove ingredients
• Organize processing tasks to minimize
• To clean ingredients from the
• After removing the work bowl cover,
• Your Food Processor is not designed
• If any plastic parts should discolor due
first. Add dry ingredients last. Place
nuts and fruit on top of flour mixture
to prevent over-chopping. Process
nuts and fruits, using short pulses, until
blended with other ingredients. Do not
overprocess.
up on one side of the bowl, stop the
processor and redistribute the food
using a spatula.
of the slicing/shredding disc, remove
the food.
remain on top of the disc after slicing
or shredding. If desired, cut these by
hand and add to mixture.
from the work bowl.
bowl cleanup. Process dry or firm
ingredients before liquid ingredients.
multipurpose blade easily, just empty
the work bowl, replace the lid, and pulse
1-2 seconds to spin the blade clean.
place it upside down on the counter.
This will help keep the counter clean.
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.
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 Off/Pulse, then unplug the Food
1
Processor before cleaning.
Wipe the base and cord with a warm,
damp cloth, and wipe clean with a
damp cloth. Thoroughly dry with
2
a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or scouring pads. Do not
immerse base in water or other liquid.
You can store up to two blades
and three discs, as well as the drive
adapter inside of 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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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.
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.
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.
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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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
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – CANADA
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.
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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 1-800-807-6777.
For service information in Mexico: