KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor Instruction Manual

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9 CUP 
FOOD PROCESSOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
MODEL KFP740
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™
®
1-800-541-6390Details Inside 
						

							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 full warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive this
quality service.If You Reside In The 50 United
Statesand your KitchenAid®Food
Processor should fail within the first
year of ownership, simply call our 
toll-free Customer Satisfaction Center
at 1-800-541-6390Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time),
or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box Numbers,
please.)  
When you receive your replacement
Food Processor, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
original Food Processor. In the carton,
include your name and address on a
sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages
41 and 42.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty 
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the 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. This card will
enable us to contact you in theunlikely 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:  KFP740
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________ 
						

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty ...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Food Processor Safety ........................................................................................3
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................5
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Food Processor Features  ...................................................................................6
Preparing the Food Processor for Use
Before First Use ...........................................................................................8 
Work Bowl Assembly  .................................................................................8
Multipurpose Blade & Dough Blade Assembly  ............................................9
Slicing & Shredding Disc Assembly  .............................................................9
Mini Bowl Assembly ....................................................................................9
Using the Food Processor
Before Use ............................................................................................... 10
Maximum Liquid Level  .............................................................................10
Turning the Food Processor On and Off  ...................................................10
Using the Pulse Control ............................................................................10
Disassembling the Food Processor  ..................................................................11
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Food Processor ............................................................................12
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................13
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Table of Contents
FOOD PROCESSING TIPS
Using the Multipurpose Blade..........................................................................14
Using a Slicing or Shredding Disc ....................................................................15
Using the Dough Blade....................................................................................16
Helpful Hints ...................................................................................................17
RECIPES
Appetizers ......................................................................................................19
Salads and Dressings  ......................................................................................21
Soups and Sandwiches ....................................................................................23
Vegetables and Side Dishes  ............................................................................26
Main Dishes.....................................................................................................29
Breads ............................................................................................................33
Desserts ...........................................................................................................37
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States and District of Columbia ............................41
Warranty For Puerto Rico .................................................................................42
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires ..............................................42
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico ................42
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ...................................................43 
						

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediatel
yfollow
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.DANGER
WARNING
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. 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 the manufacturer
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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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 V.A.C. only. 
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE:This Food Processor has 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.
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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Food Processor Features
On OffPulse
Medium (4 mm)
Shredding Disc
Fine (2 mm) 
Slicing Disc
Stainless Steel
Multipurpose Blade Dough BladeHeavy Duty Base
Food Pusher Work Bowl
Cover with Tall
Feed TubeWork Bowl
4-Cup Mini Bowl
and Mini Blade
Spatula/
Cleaning
Tool
Disc Stem 
						

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Food Processor Features
Work Bowl Cover 
with Tall Feed Tube
Feed tube accommodates long food
items with a minimum of sectioning.
Unlike extra-wide feed tubes, there is
no pusher interlock system, so the
entire length of the tube can be filled
with food.
Food Pusher
Pusher moves food through the tall
feed tube smoothly and easily. The
pusher can also be used as a
convenient 8 oz. measuring cup. 
9-Cup Work Bowl
The tough polycarbonate bowl
provides capacity for large jobs. 
Mini Bowl and Mini Blade
4-cup bowl and stainless steel blade
are perfect for small chopping and
mixing jobs. 
Fine (2 mm) Slicing Disc
Disc produces approximately 
1⁄16-inch
slices of most foods, from delicate
strawberries to partially frozen meats.
Medium (4 mm) Shredding Disc
Disc produces approximately 
1⁄8-inch
shreds of most firm fruits, vegetables,
and cheese.Disc Stem
Stem fits over the power shaft on the
base and into the bottom of a slicing
or shredding disc.
Stainless Steel 
Multipurpose Blade
Versatile blade chops, minces, blends,
mixes, and emulsifies in a matter of
seconds.
Dough Blade
The dough blade is specially designed
for mixing and kneading yeast dough.
Heavy-Duty Base
The base features the off, on, and
pulse buttons along with the power
shaft, which rotates the blades and
discs.
Spatula/Cleaning Tool
Special shape facilitates food removal
from bowls, discs, and blades. 
						

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Preparing the Food Processor for Use
Before First Use
Before using your Food Processor for
the first time, wash the work bowl,
work bowl cover, mini bowl, feed
tube pusher, discs, and blades either
by hand or in the dishwasher (see
“Cleaning the Food Processor” on
page 12).
Work Bowl Assembly  
1. Place the Food Processor base on a
dry, level countertop with the
controls facing forward. Do not
plug in the unit until it is
completely assembled.
2. With the handle just to the left of
center, place the work bowl on the
base, fitting the center opening
over the power shaft.
3. Grasp the work bowl handle and
turn the bowl to the right until it
locks into position.4. Insert the desired accessory into
the work bowl. See the next page
for accessory instructions.
5. Place the work bowl cover on the
work bowl with the feed tube just
to the left of the work bowl
handle. Grasp the feed tube and
turn the cover to the right until it
locks into place.
NOTE:Do not attach the cover to the
work bowl before the work bowl is
locked on the base. Damage to the
work bowl may result.
6. Fit the food pusher into the feed
tube.
7. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Your Food Processor will not
operate unless the work bowl and
work bowl cover are properly locked
on the base.
Do not remove the work bowl from
the base without first removing the
work bowl cover. Damage to the
work bowl may result.
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in 
cuts.
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