KitchenAid 9 Cup User manual

YIP®
Food
Processor
Instructions
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside
9 Cup Model

Total Replacement Warranty
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
“failed” food processor returned to us.
Your replacement unit is covered by our
one year full warranty. Please follow
these instructions to receive this quality
service.
If you reside in the United States
and your KitchenAid®food processor
should fail within the first year of
ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.
Give the consultant your complete
shipping address. (No P.O. Box
Numbers, please.)
Give the consultant your complete
model and serial number.
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver a
replacement food processor and have your
“failed” food processor returned to us.
Put your “failed” food processor in the
original shipping carton along with a sheet
of paper with your name and address on
it, and proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.)
The consultant will also identify the
Authorized Service Center nearest your
location.
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Table of Contents
Total Replacement Warranty....................................................................................2
Important Safeguards................................................................................................4
Warranty...................................................................................................................6
How To Arrange For Service - USA Only.....................................................7
Standard First Year Warranty.......................................................................7
How To Arrange For Service - Outside The USA.........................................7
If You Need Service or Assistance...........................................................................8
Electrical Requirements...........................................................................................8
Product Registration Card........................................................................................9
How To Obtain Service.............................................................................................9
Food Processor Features.........................................................................................10
Assembling Your Food Processor...........................................................................12
Operating Your Food Processor..............................................................................15
Disassembling Your Food Processor ......................................................................16
Care and Cleaning..................................................................................................17
Food Processor Tips ...............................................................................................18
Helpful Hints..........................................................................................................21
Recipes...................................................................................................................23
Appetizers...................................................................................................23
Salads and Dressings..................................................................................27
Soups and Sandwiches................................................................................30
Vegetables and Side Dishes........................................................................34
Main Dishes................................................................................................38
Breads.........................................................................................................43
Desserts ......................................................................................................47
Optional Attachments and Accessories..................................................................52
Notes.......................................................................................................................53
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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 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 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 food pusher.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
16. This product is designed for household use only.
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Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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KitchenAid®Food Processor Warranty — USA
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid
Will Pay For:
Total Replacement
Warranty. (See page 2
for details)
OR
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
KitchenAid
Will Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when food
processor is used in
other than normal
home use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your food
processor to an
Authorized Service
Center.
D. Replacement parts or
repair labor costs for
food processor
operated outside the
50 United States, the
District of Columbia
or Puerto Rico.
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This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for food
processors operated in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For units
operated in Puerto Rico, the Standard First Year Warranty applies (see page 7) and
is a Limited Warranty because you must pay to ship the food processor to an
Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

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Standard First Year Warranty
(Required Warranty Service for Puerto Rico)
Take the food processor or ship prepaid
and insured to the nearest Authorized
Service Center (nearest Authorized
Service Center location can be obtained
by calling 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.) Your
repaired food processor will be returned
to you prepaid and insured. During the
warranty period, all local service must
be handled by an Authorized
KitchenAid Service Center.
After the warranty period you may use
any servicer you like, but we
recommend Authorized KitchenAid
Service. If you are unable to obtain
satisfactory service in this manner,
contact the Customer Satisfaction
Center, KitchenAid Portable
Appliances, P. O. Box 218, St. Joseph,
Michigan 49085-0218. Call toll-free:
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.
How To Arrange For Service — Outside The USA
To arrange for service for units operated
outside the 50 United States and the
District of Columbia, consult your local
KitchenAid dealer or the store where
you purchased the food processor for
information on how to obtain service locally.
How To Arrange For Service — USA Only
If the food processor is operated in the
50 United States or the District of
Columbia, you may use either the Total
Replacement Warranty program or our
Standard First Year Warranty program.
(See page 2 or page 7.)
Residents of Puerto Rico must use the
Standard First Year Warranty program.
You may also use the information listed
under Standard First Year Warranty to
arrange for service after your warranty
expires.

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If You Need Service or Assistance
KEEP A COPY OF THE SALES
RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF
PURCHASE. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL ASSURE YOU OF
IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.
If your food processor should
malfunction or fail to operate,
check the following:
- Is the food processor plugged in?
- Are all the interlock switches engaged?
- Is the fuse in the circuit to the food
processor in working order? If you
have a circuit breaker box, be sure the
circuit is closed.
- Try unplugging and waiting
15-20 minutes before re-plugging
the food processor.
- If the problem is not due to one of the
above items, see “How To Arrange For
Service,” on page 7 .
- DO NOT return the food processor to
the retailer as they do not provide
service.
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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only.
Hertz: 60
15-amp branch circuit.
The electrical rating listed on the unit is
based on the attachment that draws the
greatest load. Other attachments might
draw significantly less power or current.
This appliance 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.

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Product Registration Card
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 the unlikely 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.
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.
Please complete the following for your
personal records:
Model Number ______________________________________________________
Date Purchased______________________________________________________
Store Name _________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________________________
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How To Obtain Service
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR
UNITS OPERATED IN THE 50
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO
1.Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to
arrange for service, or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI
49085-0218.
2.Look in your local phone directory
Yellow Pages, under “Appliances,
Small - Repair and Service.”
3.Parts and Attachments for your food
processor can also be obtained by
calling 1-800-541-6390.

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Medium (4 mm)
Shredding Disc
Sabatier*Stainless Steel
Multipurpose Blade
Dough Blade
Heavy Duty
Power Base
Food Pusher
Work Bowl Cover and
Feed Tube
Work Bowl
Mini Bowl and
Mini Blade
Reversible Thin
Slicing/Shredding Disc
Spatula
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KFP500 Food Processor Features
KitchenAid quality means this food
processor was built and tested to meet
high KitchenAid standards for optimum
performance and long, trouble-free life.
Food Pusher features easy to read
measurement markings.
Work Bowl Cover and Feed Tube
are easy to assemble and clean.
Work Bowl features a smooth design
for easy assembly and cleaning, and
9 cup capacity.
Mini Bowl and Mini Blade are
perfect for small chopping or mixing
jobs without soiling the work bowl. The
mini blade is made of the same high
quality Sabatier*stainless steel as the
multipurpose blade.
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
is a precision sharp slicing
blade on one side and when
turned over can shred most
firm fruits, vegetables and
cheeses into uniform even
shreds. The shaft is removable for easy
cleaning.
Medium (4 mm) Shredding Disc
features larger shredding
openings to coarsely shred
firm fruits, vegetables, and
cheeses.
Sabatier*Stainless Steel
Multipurpose Blade is the work horse
blade used most often. It chops, minces,
blends, mixes and emulsifies in a
matter of seconds.
Dough Blade is specially designed for
mixing and kneading yeast doughs.
Heavy Duty Power Base with
Clean Touch™ON/OFF/PULSE control
pads and Electronic Processing Sensor
to give you constant speed every time.
The smooth rounded base is easy-to-
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1. Before using your food processor for
the first time, wash the work bowl,
work bowl cover, mini bowl, feed
tube pusher and blades either by
hand or in the dishwasher, see Care
and Cleaning, page 17.
2. Uncoil needed length of cord from
storage area beneath power base.
Place power base on a dry level
counter with the controls facing
forward. Do not plug unit in until
completely assembled.
3. Place work bowl on power base,
fitting the center opening over the
power base shaft, making sure the
handle is just to the left of center.
4. Grasp the work bowl handle and turn
to the right until it locks into position.
Assembling Your Food Processor
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5. Select blade or disc.
•To use the multipurpose blade,
place blade on power base shaft. It
may be necessary to rotate blade
slightly so that it is properly aligned
and falls into place.
•To use the reversible thin (2mm)
slicing/shredding
disc, or medium
(4mm) shredding
disc, place the
disc stem on the
power base shaft.
Fit disc over the
metal pin on
the disc stem,
aligning the
center opening
of the disc with
the ridges of
the stem.
Assembling Your Food Processor
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Failure to do so can result in
cuts.
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•To use the Mini Bowl, place the
Mini Bowl over
the power base
shaft. Fit the
mini blade on
the power base
shaft. It may
be necessary to
rotate bowl and
blade slightly
so that they are
properly aligned and fall into place.
6. 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: Your
KitchenAid®
Food
Processor
features a double interlock safety
system to insure that the unit will not
operate unless the work bowl and the
work bowl cover are properly aligned
on the power base.
NOTE: Never attach cover to the
work bowl before the work bowl has
been positioned on the power base
damage to the work bowl may result.
7. Fit the pusher into the feed tube and
plug unit into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: Never try to remove the work
bowl before unlocking the work
bowl cover (turning the work bowl
cover to the left). Damage to the work
bowl may result.
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• Before operating the food processor,
be sure the work bowl, blades and
work bowl cover are properly
assembled on the food processor
power base (see page 12).
• The Clean Touch™OFF/ON/PULSE
control pads take just a touch of your
finger for optimum control and
convenience in operating the food
processor. By touching the ON control
pad, the unit will run continuously
and the red indicator light will glow
until you touch the OFF control pad.
• The PULSE control pad helps to
better regulate the degree of
processing. By alternately pressing
and releasing the PULSE pad, the
food processor will be quickly turned
on and off. The red indicator light will
glow each time the PULSE pad is
pressed. This allows you to control the
exact length and frequency of
processing since the KitchenAid®
Food Processor performs in just a
matter of seconds.
NOTE: If unit fails to operate,
check to be sure that both the
work bowl and cover are properly
positioned on the power base. See
Assembling Your Food Processor,
page 12.
• To stop your food processor, press the
OFF control pad. The ON indicator
light will go off. (The PULSE
indicator light only glows when the
pad is touched). Wait until the blade
or disc comes to a complete stop
before removing the work bowl cover.
Be sure you push the OFF pad before
removing the work bowl cover or
unplugging the unit.
AUTOMATIC BRAKE: When the
food processor is turned OFF, the
automatic brake stops the action of the
blade or disc within seconds. The brake
provides an additional measure of safety
as you remove the work bowl cover.
Operating Your Food Processor
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Always use food
pusher.
Keep fingers out of
openings.
Keep away from
children.
Failure to do so can
result in amputation or
cuts.
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• Turn the work bowl cover to the left
and remove.
• If using a disc, remove it before
removing the bowl. Place two fingers
under each side of the disc and lift it
straight up. Remove the disc stem.
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• Turn the work bowl to the left to
unlock it from the base. Lift up to
remove.
• If using the multipurpose blade, you
can remove it from the work bowl
before emptying the contents, or grasp
the work bowl from the bottom
placing one finger through the center
opening to hold the blade in place.
Remove contents of work bowl with
spatula. If food sticks to blade,
remove it with the spatula.
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Handle blades carefully.
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Care and Cleaning
• Always make sure off pad has been
pushed and unplug food processor
before cleaning. Wipe food processor
base with warm sudsy cloth; wipe
clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a
soft cloth.
• All the other parts of your
KitchenAid®food processor are
dishwasher safe. Be sure to load them
away from exposed heating elements
in the dishwasher. If washing the food
processor parts by hand, avoid the use
of abrasive cleansers or scouring
pads. They may scratch or cloud the
work bowl and cover. Thoroughly dry
all parts after washing.
• Wipe cord with warm, sudsy cloth;
then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth. Re-coil cord in
cord storage area on bottom of food
processor base.
• Always store the work bowl and work
bowl cover in the unlocked position
when not in use to prevent damage to
the interlock system.
• Disassembled discs, shafts, and
blades should be stored in a safe
location out of the reach of children.
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Food Processing Tips
USING THE
MULTIPURPOSE BLADE
To chop fresh fruits or vegetables:
Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cut
food in 1 to 11⁄2-inch pieces. Process
food to desired size, using short pulses,
1 to 2 seconds each time. Scrape sides
of bowl, if necessary.
To puree cooked fruits and
vegetables (except potatoes): Add 1⁄4
cup liquid from recipe per cup of food.
Process food, using short pulses, until
finely chopped. Then process
continuously until reaching desired
texture. Scrape sides of bowl, if
necessary.
To prepare mashed potatoes:
Shred hot cooked potatoes, using the
shredding disc. Exchange shredding
disc for multipurpose blade. Add
softened butter, milk, and seasonings.
Pulse 3 to 4 times, 2 to 3 seconds each
time, until smooth and milk is absorbed.
Do not overprocess.
To chop dried (or sticky) fruits:
The food should be cold. Add 1⁄4cup
flour from recipe per 1⁄2cup dried fruit.
Process fruit, using short pulses, until
reaching desired texture.
To finely chop citrus peel: With
sharp knife, peel colored portion
(without white membrane) from citrus.
Cut peel in small strips. Combine peel
with at least 1⁄2cup granulated sugar
from recipe. Process until finely
chopped.
To mince garlic or to chop fresh
herbs or small quantities of
vegetables: With processor running,
add food through feed tube. Process
until chopped. For best results, make
sure work bowl is very dry before
chopping garlic or fresh herbs.
To chop nuts or make nut butters:
Process up to 3 cups of nuts to desired
texture, using short pulses, 1 to 2
seconds each time. For a coarser
texture, process smaller batches,
pulsing 1 or 2 times, 1 to 2 seconds
each time. Pulse more often for finer
texture. For nut butters, process
continuously until smooth. Store in
refrigerator.
To chop cooked or raw meat,
poultry or seafood: The food should
be very cold. Cut in 1-inch pieces.
Process up to 1 pound at a time to
desired size, using short pulses, 1 to
2 seconds each time. Scrape sides of
bowl, if necessary.
To make bread, cookie or cracker
crumbs: Break food into 11⁄2to
2-inch pieces. Process until fine. For
larger pieces, pulse 2 to 3 times, 1 to
2 seconds each time. Then process
until fine.
To melt chocolate: Combine
chocolate and sugar from recipe in work
bowl. Process until finely chopped.
Heat liquid from recipe. With
processor running, pour hot liquid
through feed tube. Process until
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To grate hard cheeses, such as
Parmesan and Romano: Never
attempt to process cheese that cannot
be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
You can use the multipurpose blade to
grate hard cheeses. Cut cheese in
1-inch pieces. Place in work bowl.
Process, using short pulses, until
coarsely chopped. Process continuously
until finely grated.
USING A SLICING
OR SHREDDING DISC
To cut julienne, or
match stick, strips
of vegetables and
fruits: Cut food to fit
feed tube horizontally.
Position food
horizontally in feed
tube. Process, using
even pressure to make
plank-like slices. Re-
stack slices and
position vertically or horizontally in
feed tube. Process, using even
pressure.
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To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are long and
relatively small in diameter, such
as celery, carrots, and bananas:
Cut food to fit feed tube vertically or
horizontally. Pack feed tube securely in
order to keep food positioned properly.
Process using even pressure.
To slice or shred fruits and
vegetables that are round, such as
onions, apples, and green peppers:
Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cut in
halves or quarters to fit feed tube.
Position in feed tube. Some foods are
easier to insert into tube from the
bottom. Process, using even pressure.
To slice or shred fruits and
vegetables that are small, such as
strawberries, mushrooms and
radishes: Position food vertically or
horizontally in layers in feed tube. Fill
feed tube in order to keep food
positioned properly. Process, using
even pressure.
To shred spinach and other leaves:
Stack leaves. Roll up and stand roll up
in feed tube. Process, using even
pressure.

To slice uncooked meat or poultry,
such as stir-fry meats: Cut or roll
food to fit feed tube. Wrap and freeze
food until hard to the touch, 30 minutes
to 2 hours, depending on thickness of
food. Check to be sure you can still
pierce food with the tip of a sharp knife.
If not, allow to thaw slightly. Process,
using even pressure.
To slice cooked meat or poultry,
including salami, pepperoni, etc.:
Food should be very cold. Cut in
pieces to fit feed tube. Process food,
using firm, even pressure.
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To shred firm and soft cheeses:
Firm cheese should be very cold. For
best results with soft cheeses, such as
mozzarella, freeze 10 to 15 minutes
before processing. Cut to fit feed tube.
Process, using even pressure.
USING THE DOUGH BLADE
To make bread: Use the dough blade
for bread recipes using 2-3 cups flour.
The multipurpose blade can be used for
recipes calling for less than 3 cups
flour.