KitchenAid KFP1642CA0, KFP1642OB0, KFP1642MS0 Owner’s Manual

KFP1642

INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES

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Food Processor Instructions
Table of Contents
FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY
Important safeguards.................................................................................................	4
Electrical requirements..............................................................................................	5
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts and accessories.................................................................................................	6
Selecting the right tools..............................................................................................	8
Using YOUR Food Processor
Attaching the work bowl.........................................................................................	12
Attaching the lid and safety lock...............................................................................	12
Using the 3-in-1 feed tube.......................................................................................	13
Using the speed controls..........................................................................................	14
Using YOUR Accessories
Preparing the dicing kit for first use.........................................................................	15
Installing/using the dicing disc...................................................................................	16
Installing/removing the multipurpose blade.............................................................	17
Installing/removing the prep bowl............................................................................	18
Installing/removing the shredding, julienne, and parmesan discs.............................	19
Installing/removing the slicing disc...........................................................................	20
Adjusting the slicing thickness..................................................................................	20
Installing/removing the mini-bowl and mini-blade...................................................	21
Installing/removing the egg whip or dough blade.....................................................	22
Installing/removing the citrus press..........................................................................	23
Removing accessories and work bowl.....................................................................	24
CARE AND CLEANING...............................................................................................	25
Tips for great results.......................................................................................	26
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................	29
WARRANTY and service.......................................................................................	30

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Proof of Purchase & Product Registration

Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Food Processor. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your Food

Processor, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit, or register on-line at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the

Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty. Please complete the following for your personal records:

Model Number________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number ________________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased_______________________________________________________________________

Store Name_ _________________________________________________________________________

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Food Processor Safety

and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your read and obey all safety messages.

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you

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messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

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 risk of electrical shock, do not put Food Processor in water or other liquid.

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

4.Unplug from the 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 KitchenAid may cause fire, 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.

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 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.This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Food Processor Safety

17.Do not use appliance other than intended use.

18.Disconnect from supply circuit before cleaning or servicing.

19.CAUTION: Do not open until blade stops.

20.CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Volts: 120 VAC

Hertz: 60 Hz

NOTE: This Food Processor is equipped with a three prong grounded plug. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

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Parts and Features

Parts and accessories

Accessory case

4-Cup (1 L) mini-bowl and mini-blade

Spatula

3-piece food pusher

Dough blade

Work bowl cover with 3-in-1 feed tube

Ultratight

seal

16-Cup (4 L) work bowl

Externally adjustable blade

control

Die-cast base

Stainless steel multipurpose blade

Egg whip (select models only)

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Parts and Features

Parts and accessories

DICING KIT

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8mm Grid cleanout tool	Externally adjustable slicing
	disc (thin to thick)

Reversible (2 mm and 4 mm) shredding disc*

Dicing kit lid

10-Cup (2.4 L)

prep bowl

8mm Dicing kit blade*

Parmesan/Ice shaving disc* (select models only)

Dicing kit grid

Citrus press (select models only)

Julienne disc* (select models only)

Citrus press adapter Disc adapter (select models only)

(*Use this adapter)

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Parts and Features

Selecting the right tools

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Optional

Dicing kit with disc adapter used with work bowl and an optional prep bowl

Dice

High

Low

Potatoes, Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Fruit, Vegetables

Mini-bowl used with mini multipurpose stainless steel blade

Chop	Mince	Puree	Mix
	High	High	High

Low	Low	Low
Vegetables, Fruit,	Vegetables, Fruit	Pesto, Sauces, Cake batter, Cream
Fresh herbs, Nuts, Meat

NOTE: For best results when chopping, begin with the speed lever set to “High” then change setting to “Low”.

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Parts and Features

Selecting the right tools

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Plastic dough blade used with work bowl

Knead

High

Low

Yeast dough

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Egg whip* used with work bowl

Whip

High

Low

Eggs

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Multipurpose stainless steel blade used with work bowl

Chop	Mince Puree	Mix
High	High	High
Low	Low	Low
Vegetables, Fruit,	Vegetables, Fruit	Pesto, Sauces, Cake batter,
Fresh herbs, Nuts, Meat		Pie dough, Cream

NOTE: For best results when chopping, begin with the speed lever set to “High” then change setting to “Low”.

* Available with select models only.

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Parts and Features

Selecting the right tools

Use other settings than suggested below to adjust results to your personal preferences.

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Optional

Adjustable slicing disc used with work bowl and an optional prep bowl

Slice	Slice
thin	thick
High	High
Low	Low

Potatoes, Tomatoes, Fruit (soft), Vegetables (soft), Fruit (hard), Vegetables (hard)

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Optional

Reversible shredding disc used with work bowl and optional prep bowl

Shred Shred medium fine

High

Low

Vegetables, Cheese (freeze 30 min. prior), Chocolate, Fruit (hard)

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