Introduction
Thank you for choosing the KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor Plus. This appliance is designed to assist with various food preparation tasks, offering versatility and ease of use. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your food processor to ensure safe and efficient use.
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- Do not immerse the motor base in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
- Avoid contact with moving parts.
- 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.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
- Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the food processor. A scraper may be used but only when the food processor is not running.
- Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
- To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
- Ensure lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
- Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Product Components
The KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor Plus includes the following components:
- Motor Base with Controls (Low, High, Pulse)
- 9-Cup Work Bowl
- Lid with 2-in-1 Feed Tube and Food Pusher
- Multi-purpose Blade
- Reversible Thin Slicing/Shredding Disc
- Reversible Medium Slicing/Shredding Disc
- Thick Slicing Disc
- Dough Blade
Image: The KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor Plus fully assembled, showing the motor base, work bowl, lid, and control buttons.
Setup and Assembly
- Place the Motor Base: Position the motor base on a clean, dry, and level surface. Ensure the appliance is unplugged.
- Attach the Work Bowl: Place the 9-cup work bowl onto the motor base. Twist the bowl clockwise until it locks securely into place. The handle should be aligned with the front of the base.
- Insert Blade or Disc:
- For chopping, pureeing, or kneading: Carefully place the multi-purpose blade or dough blade onto the drive adapter in the center of the work bowl.
- For slicing or shredding: Place the desired disc onto the drive adapter. Ensure the correct side of the reversible disc is facing up for your task (e.g., slicing side up for slicing).
Image: A hand carefully placing a slicing disc onto the central drive shaft within the food processor's work bowl.
- Secure the Lid: Place the lid onto the work bowl. Twist the lid clockwise until it locks securely. The feed tube should be aligned with the handle. The food processor will not operate unless the lid is properly locked.
- Insert Food Pusher: Place the food pusher into the feed tube.
- Connect Power: Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
Operating Instructions
The food processor features simple controls with three speeds: Low, High, and Pulse. The easy-press paddles and illuminated LED controls simplify operation.
General Operation:
- Ensure the food processor is correctly assembled and plugged in.
- Add ingredients to the work bowl or through the 2-in-1 feed tube.
- Select the desired speed:
- LOW: For softer ingredients or when precise control is needed.
- HIGH: For harder ingredients or faster processing.
- PULSE: For short bursts of power, ideal for chopping or when you need to control consistency. Press and hold for continuous pulsing, release to stop.
- When finished, press the "Off/Pulse" button to stop the appliance, then unplug it from the outlet.
Specific Tasks:
- Chopping, Pureeing: Use the multi-purpose blade. Add ingredients to the work bowl. Use the Pulse function for coarse chopping or Low/High for finer results or pureeing.
- Slicing, Shredding: Use the appropriate slicing or shredding disc. Place ingredients into the 2-in-1 feed tube. Use the food pusher to guide ingredients through the feed tube while the motor is running on Low or High speed. The 2-in-1 feed tube accommodates various ingredient shapes and sizes.
- Kneading Dough: Use the dough blade. Add ingredients for dough to the work bowl. Use the Pulse function or Low speed as directed by your recipe. The dough blade is designed to make light work of kneading pizza and bread doughs.
Image: The KitchenAid food processor actively mixing dough in its work bowl, demonstrating its kneading capability.
Image: The KitchenAid food processor actively slicing various vegetables, such as zucchini and cherry tomatoes, into its work bowl.
Care and Cleaning
Proper cleaning ensures the longevity and hygiene of your food processor. All accessories nest easily inside the 9-cup work bowl for convenient storage.
- Unplug: Always unplug the food processor before cleaning.
- Disassemble: Remove the lid, food pusher, blade/disc, and work bowl from the motor base.
- Hand Washing: Wash the work bowl, lid, food pusher, and all blades/discs in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Handle blades and discs with extreme care as they are sharp.
- Dishwasher Safe: The work bowl, lid, food pusher, and all blades/discs are top-rack dishwasher safe. For best results, place them on the top rack.
- Quick Clean: For a quick clean of the bowl and blades, add warm water and 1-2 drops of dish soap to the leak-resistant bowl, secure the lid, and pulse a few times. Then rinse.
- Motor Base: Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the motor base in water or other liquids.
Image: A hand placing the food processor's work bowl into the top rack of a dishwasher, illustrating its dishwasher-safe feature.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Food processor does not start. | Not plugged in; Work bowl or lid not properly locked; Overload protection activated. | Ensure unit is plugged into a working outlet. Check that the work bowl and lid are securely locked. If overloaded, unplug, remove some ingredients, wait 10-15 minutes, then restart. |
| Ingredients are not processing evenly. | Too many ingredients; Ingredients are too large; Incorrect blade/disc used. | Process smaller batches. Cut ingredients into smaller, uniform pieces. Ensure the correct blade or disc is selected for the task. Use the Pulse function for better control. |
| Loud noise or vibration during operation. | Work bowl or lid not properly seated; Unstable surface; Hard ingredients. | Check that the work bowl and lid are securely locked. Place the food processor on a stable, flat surface. Reduce the amount of hard ingredients or cut them into smaller pieces. |
If the problem persists, please refer to the warranty and service information section.
Specifications
- Brand: KitchenAid
- Model Name: 9 Cup Food Processor Plus
- Model Number: KFP0919CU
- Bowl Capacity: 9 Cups
- Number of Speeds: 3 (Low, High, Pulse)
- Product Dimensions: 7.87"D x 9.65"W x 16.75"H
- Item Weight: 9.02 pounds
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Care Instructions: Dishwasher Safe (attachments)
- Recommended Uses: Chop, Emulsify, Knead, Shred, Slice, Puree
Warranty and Support
For detailed warranty information, product registration, or to contact customer support, please visit the official KitchenAid website or refer to the warranty card included with your purchase. Please have your model number (KFP0919CU) and serial number ready when contacting support.
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