This document is a user manual for the KitchenAid KFP0711 Food Processor, providing instructions for its setup, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting, along with warranty information.
Function Description:
The KitchenAid KFP0711 Food Processor is a versatile kitchen appliance designed to assist with various food preparation tasks such as chopping, mincing, pureeing, mixing, emulsifying, slicing, and shredding. It aims to simplify meal preparation by efficiently processing a wide range of ingredients. The appliance is built for household use and emphasizes ease of use and durability.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: KFP0711
- Work Bowl Capacity: 7-Cup (1.7 L) or 7-Cup (2.0 L) for KFP07WBOB model.
- Electrical Requirements: 120 V.A.C., 60 Hz. The appliance features a polarized plug for safety.
- Included Accessories:
- Multipurpose Stainless Steel Blade (KFP07BL): For chopping, mincing, blending, mixing, and emulsifying.
- Adjustable Slicing Disc (KFP07ASL): Adjustable from approximately 1/16 inch (1 mm) to 1/4 inch (6 mm) for various slicing thicknesses.
- Reversible Shredding Disc (KFP07RD): Allows for coarse or fine shredding of cheese and vegetables.
- 2-Piece Food Pusher (KFP07FTP): Facilitates processing of different sized foods and includes a small hole for drizzling liquids.
- Work Bowl Cover with 2-in-1 Feed Tube (KFP07LSFT): Accommodates large items and integrates with the 2-piece food pusher.
- Drive Adapter: Connects slicing/shredding discs to the power shaft.
- Base: Heavy-Duty Base, slip-resistant for improved stability and reduced vibration.
- Controls: Off, Low, High, and Pulse buttons for precise control over processing speed and duration.
Usage Features:
- Easy Assembly: The work bowl locks onto the base, and the work bowl cover locks onto the work bowl. Accessories like the multipurpose blade, adjustable slicing disc, and reversible shredding disc are designed for straightforward installation onto the power shaft or drive adapter.
- 2-in-1 Feed Tube: This feature, combined with the 2-piece food pusher, allows for processing both large and small ingredients. The narrow pusher has a small hole for slowly drizzling liquids like oil into ingredients during processing.
- Adjustable Slicing Disc: Users can manually adjust the slicing thickness from thin to thick by twisting the ridged portion of the shaft.
- Reversible Shredding Disc: Provides options for coarse or fine shredding by simply flipping the disc.
- Speed Controls: "Low" and "High" settings provide continuous processing, while the "Pulse" control offers precise, short bursts of high-speed processing, ideal for tasks requiring a light touch or for achieving specific textures.
- Safety Interlock Mechanism: The food processor will not operate unless the work bowl and work bowl cover are securely locked in place on the base, ensuring user safety.
- Maximum Liquid Level Indicator: A line on the work bowl indicates the maximum safe level for processing liquids.
- Food Pusher: Always use the food pusher to guide food into the feed tube, keeping hands and utensils away from moving blades and discs.
- Processing Tips: The manual provides detailed tips for various tasks, including chopping fresh fruits/vegetables, pureeing, mashing potatoes, chopping dried fruits, mincing garlic/herbs, chopping nuts/making nut butters, chopping meat/poultry/seafood, making crumbs, melting chocolate, grating hard/soft cheeses, slicing/shredding long/round/small fruits/vegetables, uncooked/cooked meats, and shredding leaves. It also includes hints on avoiding overfilling, proper disc positioning, and handling different food textures.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Cleaning: All parts and accessories are top-rack dishwasher safe. For hand washing, avoid abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to prevent scratching or clouding.
- BPA-Free Bowls: Special handling guidelines are provided for the BPA-free bowls, recommending gentle dishwashing cycles (Normal) and avoiding high-temperature cycles (Sanitize, Steam, Pot Scrubbing). Bowls should not be laid on their side in the dishwasher.
- Cord Storage: The power cord can be wrapped around the work bowl, and the plug clips to the cord for neat storage.
- Storage Position: To prevent damage to the locking system, the work bowl and work bowl cover should always be stored in the unlocked position when not in use.
- Blade Cleaning: For easy cleaning of ingredients from the multipurpose blade, simply empty the work bowl, replace the lid, and pulse for 1-2 seconds to spin the blade clean.
- Stain Removal: If plastic parts discolor due to processed foods, lemon juice can be used for cleaning.
The manual includes prominent "DANGER" and "WARNING" alerts, emphasizing the importance of handling blades carefully to prevent cuts and always using the food pusher to avoid contact with moving parts. It also advises against operating the appliance with a damaged cord or plug and to ensure the cover is securely locked before operation. The product is designed for household use only.
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