KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor User Manual

Introduction

The KitchenAid KFP0718CU 7-Cup Food Processor is designed to simplify food preparation tasks, offering versatile functionality for chopping, shredding, slicing, and pureeing. Its intuitive design and efficient performance make it an essential tool for any kitchen.

Image: The KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor in Contour Silver, showcasing its compact design. Alongside the main unit, the multi-purpose blade and reversible slice/shred disc are displayed, highlighting the included accessories.

Important Safety Information

Please read all instructions carefully before using the food processor to ensure safe operation and to prevent injury or damage. Keep this manual for future reference.

• Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands and utensils out of the work bowl while processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food processor.
• Blades are sharp. Handle the multi-purpose blade and reversible disc with extreme care.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
• Do not use outdoors. This appliance is designed for household use only.
• Ensure the lid is securely latched before operating the food processor. The appliance will not operate if the lid is not properly locked.

Parts and Features

Familiarize yourself with the components of your KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor:

• Motor Base: Houses the motor and control panel.
• 7-Cup Work Bowl: The main processing container.
• Lid with 2-in-1 Feed Tube: Features a large and small opening for adding ingredients.
• Food Pusher (Large and Small): Used to guide ingredients through the feed tube.
• Multi-Purpose Blade: For chopping, mincing, mixing, and pureeing.
• Reversible Medium Slicing/Shredding Disc: For slicing and shredding various ingredients.
• Disc Adapter: Used to mount the slicing/shredding disc.

Image: The KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor, showing the motor base, work bowl, lid, and the control panel with 'Low', 'High', and 'Off/Pulse' buttons.

Setup and Assembly

Before first use, wash all parts that will come into contact with food. Ensure the unit is unplugged.

1. Place the motor base on a clean, dry, flat surface.
2. Align the work bowl with the motor base handle and twist clockwise until it locks into place. The handle should be positioned slightly to the right of the center.
3. For chopping or pureeing, carefully place the multi-purpose blade onto the drive adapter in the work bowl. For slicing or shredding, place the disc adapter onto the drive adapter, then carefully place the reversible disc onto the disc adapter with the desired side facing up.
4. Place the lid onto the work bowl, aligning the lid tab with the work bowl handle. Twist the lid clockwise until it clicks and locks into place. The feed tube should be aligned with the handle.
5. Insert the large food pusher into the feed tube. If using the small feed tube, insert the small food pusher into the large food pusher.

Image: A hand carefully placing the reversible slicing/shredding disc onto the disc adapter within the food processor's work bowl, demonstrating the assembly process for disc attachments.

Operating Instructions

Your KitchenAid Food Processor offers three speed options for precise control:

• Low: Ideal for softer ingredients or when a coarser chop is desired.
• High: Suitable for harder ingredients, larger quantities, or when a finer result is needed.
• Pulse: Provides short bursts of power for controlled chopping, mincing, or mixing. Use for ingredients that require intermittent processing or to achieve specific textures.

Processing Food

1. Ensure the food processor is properly assembled and the lid is securely latched.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
3. Add ingredients to the work bowl or through the feed tube. For slicing/shredding, use the feed tube and food pusher. For chopping/pureeing, add ingredients directly to the work bowl.
4. Select the desired speed (Low, High) or use the Pulse function. Press the corresponding paddle button.
5. Process until the desired consistency is achieved.
6. Press the "Off/Pulse" button to stop the appliance.
7. Unplug the food processor before disassembling and removing processed food.

Image: Freshly chopped tomatoes and other ingredients are being poured from the food processor's work bowl into a white serving bowl, illustrating the ease of emptying processed food.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Proper cleaning ensures the longevity and hygiene of your food processor. All parts, except the motor base, are dishwasher safe.

• Before Cleaning: Always unplug the food processor from the electrical outlet.
• Work Bowl, Lid, Blades, and Discs: These components are dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) or can be hand-washed with warm, soapy water. Use caution when handling sharp blades.
• Quick Clean Feature: For a quick clean, add warm water and 1-2 drops of dish soap to the leak-resistant work bowl, secure the lid, and pulse for a few seconds. Rinse thoroughly.
• Motor Base: Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the motor base in water or other liquids.
• Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembling or storing.

Image: The food processor's work bowl, with its handle, is being placed into the top rack of a dishwasher, demonstrating its dishwasher-safe design for easy cleaning.

Storage

The KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor features an all-in-one storage solution, allowing all blades and discs to nest directly inside the work bowl for compact storage.

• Ensure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
• Carefully place the multi-purpose blade and reversible disc inside the work bowl.
• Place the lid on top of the work bowl and secure it.
• The assembled unit can then be stored on your countertop or in a cabinet.

Troubleshooting

If your food processor is not operating as expected, refer to the following common issues and solutions:

Specifications

Image: A diagram illustrating the physical dimensions of the KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor, providing measurements for height, width, and depth.

Warranty and Support

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official KitchenAid website or contact their customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.

You can also find additional resources and frequently asked questions on the KitchenAid Store on Amazon.