Barbie FRH73

Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset with Doll Instruction Manual

Model: FRH73

Brand: Barbie

Important Safety Information

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

This product requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). Ensure batteries are installed correctly according to polarity markings.

Product Overview

The Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset offers an interactive cooking experience for young chefs. It includes a Barbie doll, a kitchen playset with realistic lights and sounds, food molds, and five vibrant dough colors. With over 20 accessories, this set provides a comprehensive environment for imaginative culinary play.

Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset with Barbie doll, kitchen island, and appliances.
An overview of the Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset, featuring a Barbie doll in an apron, a central kitchen island with a sandwich maker and fry press, and a stove/oven unit with a pot and pan.

Package Contents

Please verify that all the following components are present in your package before proceeding with assembly and play:

  • Barbie doll (wearing fashion and accessories)
  • Kitchen playset with integrated lights, sounds, veggie mold, sandwich maker, and fry press
  • Pie mold
  • Two place settings (plates, cups)
  • Cookware (pot, pan)
  • Utensils (spatula, serving spoon, tongs, knife, forks)
  • Five dough colors (orange, yellow, white, green, beige)
  • Additional accessories as pictured
Various accessories included with the Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset.
A collection of accessories for the playset, including a pot, pan, plates, cups, spatula, spoon, knife, tongs, and forks.

Setup

Follow these steps to set up your Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset:

  1. Carefully unpack all components from the product packaging.
  2. Assemble the three main kitchen playset units. Ensure all connecting parts are securely fastened to prevent instability during play.
  3. Locate the battery compartment (typically on the underside or rear of the main unit). Insert 3 new AAA batteries (not included), observing the correct positive (+) and negative (-) polarity as indicated. Close the battery compartment cover securely.
  4. Arrange the Barbie doll and various accessories within the playset as desired to begin play.
Child playing with the Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset, showing dough containers.
A child interacting with the Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset, with various dough containers on the table, demonstrating the playset's scale and interactive elements.

Operating Instructions

Using the Stovetop

To activate the stovetop features, press the designated button on the stovetop surface. This will illuminate red lights to mimic heat and produce boiling sounds, enhancing the cooking experience.

Hand pressing button on Barbie kitchen stovetop, showing red lights.
A hand pressing a button on the stovetop of the Barbie kitchen playset, illustrating how to activate the red lights that simulate heat.
Barbie kitchen stovetop with a pan containing molded food.
The Barbie kitchen stovetop with a blue pan containing small, molded food items, demonstrating cooking play.

Baking in the Oven

Place a portion of dough into the pie mold and press firmly to create a pie shape. Carefully transfer the molded pie onto the baking tray and slide it into the oven. To simulate baking completion, lift the lever on the side of the oven to hear a timer ding sound.

Hand sliding a pie mold into the Barbie kitchen oven.
A hand sliding a yellow molded pie on a baking tray into the Barbie kitchen oven, demonstrating the baking feature.
Hand operating the lever on the Barbie kitchen oven.
A hand pulling the lever on the Barbie kitchen oven, which activates the timer ding sound.

Making Fries

Fill the fry press with yellow dough. Close the lid and press down firmly to shape the dough into fries. A sizzling sound will accompany this action. Use the included tongs to carefully remove the prepared fries.

Hand using tongs to remove molded fries from the Barbie kitchen fry press.
A hand using pink tongs to remove yellow molded fries from the blue fry press on the Barbie kitchen playset.

Preparing Sandwiches

Place different colored dough into the sandwich maker. Press down to create distinct sandwich layers. Once molded, assemble the layers to form a complete sandwich.

Barbie doll and hands preparing a sandwich with dough in the sandwich maker.
A close-up of hands and the Barbie doll preparing a sandwich using different colored dough in the pink sandwich maker.

Molding Vegetables

To create molded vegetables, fill the veggie mold with dough. Close the lid, press down, and then open to reveal shaped vegetables such as mushrooms, tomato slices, broccoli, and carrots.

Hand placing dough into the Barbie kitchen veggie mold.
A hand placing green dough into the veggie mold on the Barbie kitchen playset, demonstrating how to create molded vegetables.

Maintenance

  • Clean the playset surfaces with a damp cloth. Avoid immersing any electronic components in water.
  • After each use, store the dough in its original airtight containers to prevent it from drying out.
  • When not in use, store the entire playset and all accessories in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
  • Replace batteries promptly when lights dim or sounds become faint. Dispose of used batteries responsibly according to local regulations.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Lights or sounds not workingBatteries are low or incorrectly installed.Replace batteries with new AAA batteries, ensuring correct positive (+) and negative (-) polarity.
Dough not molding correctlyDough is too dry or too soft.Ensure dough is fresh. If dry, add a small amount of water and knead thoroughly. If too soft, allow it to air dry slightly before use.
Playset components are looseConnections not fully secured during initial assembly.Carefully re-check and securely fasten all connecting parts of the playset.

Specifications

  • Model Number: FRH73
  • Product Dimensions: 4.75 x 12.75 x 21 inches
  • Item Weight: 4.41 pounds
  • Recommended Age: 4 years and up
  • Batteries Required: 3 AAA batteries (not included)
  • Manufacturer: Mattel

Warranty and Support

For detailed warranty information or product support, please contact Mattel customer service directly. Refer to the original product packaging for specific contact details or visit the official Barbie website.

Additional resources and product information may also be available at the Barbie Store on Amazon.

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