KitchenAid 5KFC3516T User manual

Food Chopper
5KFC3516T
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1Power Cord Wrap
2Speed Selection Lever
3Pour Spout
4Stainless Steel Multipurpose Blade
5Drizzle Basin
6Lid
7PULSE/ON Button
8Work Bowl with Handle
9Heavy-Duty Base
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PRODUCT SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Food Chopper in water or
other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. 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 Authorised Service Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments/accessories not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may
cause re, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use the Food Chopper outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades while processing food to reduce
the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the Food Chopper. A scraper may
be used but must be used only when the Food Chopper is not running.
12. Blades are sharp. Care should be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades,
emptying the bowl, and during cleaning.
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PRODUCT SAFETY
13. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
14. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
15. Turn the appliance to OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
16. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting Blade on Base without rst putting
bowl properly in place.
17. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
18. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces in
contact with food.
19. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
20. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
21. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces, and other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
22. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the Food Chopper as it can be ejected out of
the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 220-240 V
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Wattage: 240 W
NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
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PRODUCT USAGE
Use the Food Chopper to chop raw fruits and vegetables or nuts, and mince parsley,
chives, or garlic for easy preparation in your favourite recipes. Purée cooked fruit or
vegetables to make baby food or to use as bases for soups or sauces. You can also make
bread crumbs or grind raw meat. Use the Drizzle Basin and Pour Spout to easily make
mayonnaise or dressings.
NOTE: For best results, larger food items should be cut into approximately 2.54 cm
cubes before processing. This step also allows processing of more food at a single time.
IMPORTANT: Do not process coffee beans or hard spices such as nutmeg,
which may damage the Food Chopper.
SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS CHART
SUGGESTED FOOD PREPARE FOR
PROCESSING AMOUNT SPEED
RAW FRUITS
& VEGETABLES Cut into 2.54 cm pieces. Up to 350 g
(3 cups) 1 or 2
COOKED FRUITS
& VEGETABLES Cut into 2.54 cm pieces. Up to 300 g
(2.5 cups) 2
LIQUIDS/ EMULSIONS
(SUCH AS MAYONNAISE
OR SALAD DRESSINGS)
Place dry ingredients
or thicker wet ingredients
in Work Bowl; then use the
Drizzle Basin to add oils or
liquids to the
mixture during use.
Up to 200 g
(1.5 cups) 2
MEAT
Meat should be raw and
cut into 2.54 cm pieces for
best processing results.
Up to 227 g
at one time 1 or 2
HERBS & SPICES
Add herbs and spices as
they are; no preparation
needed.
Up to 350 g
(3 cups) 1
BREAD, COOKIES,
OR CRACKERS
Break bread, crackers, or
cookies into pieces that fit
into the bowl before pro-
cessing.
Up to 350 g
(3 cups) 1
NUTS Add nuts as they are; no
preparation needed.
Up to 350 g
(3 cups) 2
TIP: For better consistency, or to achieve coarsely chopped results, use the
Pulse operation.
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Follow these instructions to disassemble the Food Chopper for cleaning and when
removing ingredients from the Work Bowl.
DISASSEMBLING THE FOOD CHOPPER
Before first use
Before using the Food Chopper for the first time, wash the Work Bowl, Lid, and Blade
in hot, soapy water. Work bowl, Lid, and Blade may also be washed in the top rack of a
dishwasher.
For convenient storage, always reassemble the Food Chopper after cleaning.
PREPARING THE FOOD CHOPPER FOR USE
Be sure the Food Chopper is unplugged.
Hold the Lid as shown and rotate it
clockwise to unlock. Then lift the Lid off of
the Work Bowl.
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Pull the Blade straight up to unlock and
remove it from the Work Bowl.
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Hold the Base steady with one hand, and
use the other hand to rotate the Work
Bowl clockwise to unlock and lift it off of
the Base.
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Be sure the Food Chopper is unplugged.
Start with the Work Bowl handle facing
front on the Base. Rotate the handle 90°
counterclockwise to lock into place. When
assembled properly, the handle will face
the right side.
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PRODUCT USAGE
ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE FOOD CHOPPER
IMPORTANT: Do not process coffee
beans or hard spices such as nutmeg,
which may damage the Food Chopper.
NOTE: The Work Bowl and Lid must be
locked into place for the Food Chopper to
operate.
Fit the Blade over the shaft in the centre
of the Work Bowl, rotate and press down
until it locks into position.
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Place ingredients to be processed inside
the Work Bowl. For uniform consistency of
processed foods, cut fruits, vegetables,
and meats into 2.54 cm pieces.
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Place the Lid on the Work Bowl with
the Lid handle facing front. Rotate the
Lid handle to the right. The Lid will click
when locked into place. Rotate the Lid
counterclockwise to lock into place.
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USING THE DRIZZLE BASIN AND POUR SPOUT
Use the Drizzle Basin to conveniently add liquid ingredients while processing, to make
dressings, mayonnaises, emulsions, sauces, and more. Use the Pour Spout for easier serving.
Slide the Speed Lever to your desired
setting. Press down on the PULSE/ON
Button to start the Food Chopper. Do not
chop any food for more than 30 seconds
continuously; pause between uses.
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For a coarse chop, use a pulsing motion
to rapidly press and release the
PULSE/ON Button until your desired
results are achieved.
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Place the Lid on the Work Bowl with
the Lid handle facing front. Rotate the
Lid handle to the right. Rotate the Lid
counterclockwise to lock into place.
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Press rapidly up and down on the
PULSE/ON Button to get your ingredients
moving in the Work Bowl.
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Slowly pour liquids, such as oil, into the
Drizzle Basin. The liquid will be efficiently
and thoroughly mixed into the ingredients
as they spin inside the Work Bowl.
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Once processing is complete, remove the
Lid to use the Pour Spout.
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CARE AND CLEANING
The Work Bowl, Lid, Lid Ring, and Blade
can be washed in the top dishwasher
rack or, wash all parts in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
Unplug the Food Chopper. Remove the
Work Bowl, Lid, and Blade.
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IMPORTANT: Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
OPTIONAL: The Lid Ring can be removed
for more detailed cleaning if necessary.
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Wipe the Base clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not
immerse the Base in water.
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TIP: Wrap the cord counterclockwise around the Base for easy storage.
NOTE: For convenient storage, always reassemble the Food Chopper after cleaning.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
If your Food Chopper should
malfunction or fail to operate,
check the following:
Is the Food Chopper plugged in?
Make sure that the bowl and Lid are properly
aligned and locked in place.
Press the PULSE/ON Button with a rapid up and
down motion. Do not hold down continuously.
Unplug the Food Chopper, then plug it back into
the outlet.
Is the fuse in the circuit to the Food Chopper in
working order? If you have a circuit breaker box,
be sure the circuit is closed.
If the problem cannot be
corrected:
Contact an Authorised Service Centre for
assistance.
Do not return the Food Chopper to the retailer –
retailers do not provide service.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove an earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
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