KitchenAid KFC3516 Owner's manual

KFC3516

2 | PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Lid
Work bowl
with
handle
Power cord
wrap
Stainless steel
multipurpose
blade
Heavy-duty base
Chop/puree
selection lever
Drizzle
basin
Pulse/On
button
Pour spout

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MINI FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY | 3
MINI FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY
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 motor body, cord,
or electrical plug of this Mini 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 or 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 re, electric shock or injury.

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MINI FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food
to reduce the risk of severe injury to person or damage to the Mini Food
Processor. A scraper may be used but only when the Mini Food Processor
is not running.
11. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without
rst putting bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating the Mini
Food Processor.
14. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Volts: 120 V.A.C.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This Mini Food Processor 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.
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Mini Food Processor should
malfunction or fail to operate, check
the following:
1. Is the Mini Food Processor plugged in?
2. Make sure that the bowl and lid are
properly aligned and locked in place.
3. Press the Pulse/On button with a
rapid up and down motion, do not
hold down continuously.
4. Unplug the Mini Food Processor,
then plug it back into the outlet.
5. Is the fuse in the circuit to the
Mini Food Processor in working order?
If you have a circuit breaker box, be
sure the circuit is closed.
If the problem is not due to one of the
above items, see the “Warranty and
service” section.
Do not return the Mini Food Processor
to the retailer. Retailers do not provide
service.

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USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
Use the Mini Food Processor to chop raw fruits and vegetables or nuts, and mince
parsley, chives, or garlic for easy preparation in your favorite 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 to approximately 1inch 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 Mini Food Processor.
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional Instructions with videos, inspiring
recipes, and tips on how to use your Mini Food Processor.
CHOP AND PUREE RECOMMENDATIONS CHART
SUGGESTED FOOD PREPARE FOR
PROCESSING AMOUNT SETTING
RAW FRUITS
& VEGETABLES Cut into 1inch pieces Up to
3 cups
Chop
or
Puree
COOKED FRUITS
& VEGETABLES Cut into 1inch pieces Up to
2.5 cups Puree
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
1.5 cups Puree
MEAT
Meat should be raw,
and cut into 1inch pieces
for best processing
results.
Up to
1/2 pound
(227g)
at one time.
Chop
or
Puree
HERBS & SPICES Add herbs, and spices as they are;
no preparation needed.
Up to
3 cups Chop
BREAD, COOKIES,
OR CRACKERS
Break bread, crackers, or
cookies into pieces that
fit into the bowl before
processing.
Up to
3 cups Chop
NUTS Add nuts as they are; no
preparation needed. Up to 3 cups Puree
TIP: For better consistency, or to achieve coarsely chopped results, use the Pulse
operation.

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USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
Before first use
Before using the Mini Food Processor
for the rst 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 Mini Food Processor after cleaning.
Follow these instructions to disassemble the Mini Food Processor for cleaning and when
removing ingredients from the work bowl.
1
Be sure the Mini Food Processor
is unplugged. Hold the lid as shown,
and rotate it clockwise to unlock.
Then, lift the lid off of the work bowl.
2Pull the blade straight up to unlock
and remove it from the work bowl.
3
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.
PREPARING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR FOR USE
DISASSEMBLING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR

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USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
1Be sure the Mini Food Processor is
unplugged. 2
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.
3
Fit the blade over the shaft in the
center of the work bowl, rotate
and press down until it locks into
position.
4
Place ingredients to be processed
inside the work bowl. For uniform
consistency of processed foods, cut
fruits, vegetables, and meats into
1inch pieces.
ASSEMBLING AND RUNNING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
IMPORTANT: Do not process coffee
beans or hard spices such as nutmeg,
which may damage the Mini Food
Processor.

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5
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.
6
Slide the Chop/Puree lever to
your desired setting. Press down
on the PULSE/ON button to start
the Mini Food Processor.
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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.
NOTE: The work bowl and lid must
be locked into place for the Mini Food
Processor to operate.

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USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR:
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to use your Mini Food Processor.
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.
1
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.
2Press rapidly up and down on the
handle PULSE/ON button to get your
ingredients moving in the work bowl.
3
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.
4Once processing is complete, remove
the lid to use the pour spout.

10 | CARE AND CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON CLEANING THE MINI FOOD PROCESSOR:
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to use your Mini Food Processor.
1Unplug the Mini Food Processor.
Remove the work bowl, lid,
and blade.
OPTIONAL: The lid ring can be removed
for more detailed cleaning, if necessary. 2
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.
NOTE: For convenient storage, always
reassemble the Mini Food Processor
after cleaning.
3Wipe the base clean with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Do not immerse the base in water. 4Wrap the cord counterclockwise
around the base for easy storage.