KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor Instruction Manual

9
Preparing the Food Processor for Use
Multipurpose Blade and 
Dough Blade Assembly
Place the blade on the power shaft.
Rotate the blade so it falls into place
on the shaft.
Slicing and Shredding Disc
Assembly
1. Place the disc stem on the power
shaft. 
2. Fit the disc over the metal pin on
the disc stem, then rotate the disc
until it falls fully onto the stem.Mini Bowl Assembly
1. Place the mini bowl inside the
work bowl over the power shaft.
Rotate the mini bowl until it falls
into place. When properly...

10
Using the Food Processor
Before Use
Before operating the Food Processor,
be sure the work bowl, blades, and
work bowl cover are properly
assembled on the Food Processor
base (see “Preparing the Food
Processor for Use” starting on 
page 8).
Maximum Liquid Level
This line on the work bowl indicates
the maximum level of liquid that can
be processed by the Food Processor.Turning the Food Processor 
On and Off
1. To turn on the Food Processor,
press the On Button. The unit will
run continuously and the...

Disassembling the Food Processor
1. Turn the work bowl cover to the
left and remove.
2. If using a disc, remove it before
removing the bowl. Place two
fingers under each side of the disc
and lift it straight up. Remove the
disc stem. 
3. If using the mini bowl, grasp and
remove the bowl using the finger
grips located along the top edge
of the bowl. 4. Turn the work bowl to the left to
unlock it from the base. Lift to
remove. 
5. The multipurpose blade can be
removed from the work bowl
before the contents...

12
Cleaning the Food Processor
1. Press the Off Button
2. Unplug the Food Processor before
cleaning.
3. Wipe the base and cord with a
warm, sudsy cloth, and wipe clean
with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads.
4. All the other parts of the Food
Processor are dishwasher safe. Be
sure to load them away from
exposed heating elements in the
dishwasher. If washing the Food
Processor parts by hand, avoid the
use of abrasive cleansers or
scouring pads. They may...

13
Troubleshooting
•If your Food Processor should
fail to operate, check the
following:
–Make sure the work bowl and work
bowl cover are properly locked on
the base. 
–See if the Food Processor is plugged
into a proper electrical outlet. If it
is, unplug the Food Processor, then
plug it into the same outlet again.
If the Food Processor still does not
work, check the fuse or circuit
breaker on the electrical circuit the
Food Processor is connected to and
make sure the circuit is closed.•If the Food...

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Food Processing Tips
USING THE
MULTIPURPOSE BLADE
To chop fresh fruits or
vegetables: 
Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cut
food in 1 to 1
1⁄2-inch pieces. Process
food to desired size, using short
pulses, 1 to 2 seconds each time.
Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary. 
To puree cooked fruits and
vegetables (except potatoes): 
Add 
1⁄4cup liquid from recipe per cup
of food. Process food, using short
pulses, until finely chopped. Then
process continuously until reaching
desired texture. Scrape sides of...

15
Food Processing Tips
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 multi-
purpose blade to grate hard cheeses.
Cut cheese in 1-inch pieces. Place in
work bowl. Process, using short
pulses, until coarsely chopped. Process
continuously until finely grated. Pieces
of cheese can also added through the
feed tube while the processor is
running. 
USING A SLICING OR
SHREDDING DISC
To cut julienne, or...

16
Food Processing Tips
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 slightly. Process,
using even pressure. 
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,...

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Helpful Hints
1. Never process any food that is so
hard or firmly frozen that it cannot
be pierced with the tip of a sharp
knife. Hard food can cause damage
to the blade or motor. If a piece of
hard food, such as carrot, becomes
wedged or stuck on the blade, stop
the processor and remove the
blade. Carefully remove food from
the blade. 
2. Do not overfill work bowl or mini
bowl. For thin mixtures, fill work
bowl up to 
1⁄2to 2⁄3full. For thicker
mixtures, fill work bowl up to 3⁄4
full. For liquids,...

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Helpful Hints
15. To remove the contents of the
work bowl without removing the
multipurpose blade, grasp the
work bowl from the bottom and
place one finger through the
center opening to hold the blade
in place. Then remove food from
the bowl and blade with a
spatula.16. 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
unchilled...