KitchenAid KFP0921 User manual

Food Processor
KFP0921

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PARTS AND FEATURES
1Heavy-Duty Base
2Power Cord and Cord Storage
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3Drive Pin
49-Cup (2.1 L) Work Bowl
5Handle Hinge
6Lid Hinge
7Work Bowl Cover with 2-in-1 Feed
Tube
8Lid Latch
92-piece Food Pusher
10 Refrigerator Lid
11 Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
12 Whisking Accessory
13 Dough Blade
14 Multi-Purpose Four Blade
15 Drive Adapter
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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. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.
4. Turn the appliance 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.
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 KitchenAid may cause
re, 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.
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11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting Blade or Discs on Base without
rst 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. Do not ll the Bowl above the marked maximum ll line (or rated capacity) to
avoid risk of injury due to damage to the Cover or Bowl.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This product is designed for household use only.
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
NOTE: This Food Processor is equipped with 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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ACCESSORIES SELECTION GUIDE
Action Setting Food Accessory
Whisking/
Whipping Low or High Cream, Eggs Whisk Accessory
Chop Low or Pulse
Cheese
Chocolate
Fruits
Fresh herbs
Nuts
Tofu
Vegetables Multi-Purpose Four Blade
Mince or Purée High or Pulse
Mix Low
Pasta Sauce
Pesto
Salsa
Sauces
Batters
Slice
Low
Fruit (soft)
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Vegetables (soft) Reversible Slicing/
Shredding Disc (slicing
side)
High
Cheese
Chocolate
Fruit (hard)
Vegetables (hard)
Shred (medium)
Low Potatoes
Vegetables (soft)
Reversible Slicing/
Shredding Disc (shredding
side)
High
Cabbage
Cheese
Chocolate
Fruits (hard)
Vegetables (hard)
Knead Pulse/High Yeast
Dough Dough Blade
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR
Visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring
recipes, and tips on how to use your Food Processor.

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Before first use
Before using your Food Processor for the first time, wash all parts and accessories either
by hand or in the dishwasher (see “Care and Cleaning” section).
NOTE: Your Food Processor is designed so that all accessories may be stored inside the
Work Bowl.
Lift up the Lid Latch to unlock the Cover.
Tilt the Work Bowl Cover back and lift it
straight up so that the Lid Hinge pulls out
of the Handle Hinge.
Remove all parts and accessories from
the Work Bowl, and lift the Food Pusher
out of the Feed Tube.
Place the Work Bowl on the Base, aligning
the Handle with the raised button on the
right side of the Base. The Bowl will click
into place and should be flush against the
Base when properly aligned.
Place the Drive Adapter in the Work
Bowl, lowering it onto the Drive Pin.
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IMPORTANT: Place the Food Processor on a dry, level countertop with the controls
facing forward. Do not plug in the Food Processor until it is completely assembled.

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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
NOTE: For ease of assembly, install the desired Blade or Disc before attaching the Work
Bowl Cover.
NOTE: Your Food Processor will not operate unless the Work Bowl Cover is fully closed
and the Work Bowl is properly seated on the Base.
To attach the Work Bowl Cover, hook the
Lid Hinge into the Handle Hinge on the
Work Bowl and close the Cover.
Once the Work Bowl Cover is closed,
push the Lid Hinge down into the locked
position.
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INSTALLING THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE OR DOUGH BLADE
Place the Blade on the Drive Adapter.
Rotate the Blade so it falls down to the
base of the Adapter.
Install the Work Bowl Cover, and be sure
the Lid Latch is pushed down to the
locked position.
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC
To slice: Turn the Disc so that the raised
Slicing Blade is facing up.
To shred: Turn the Disc so that the small,
raised Shredding Blades are facing up.
The Disc can be placed in two different
positions: level with the top of the Bowl
for processing, and lower, inside of the
Bowl for storage.
NOTE: Make sure the Disc is level
with the top of the Bowl for best
performance.
Hold the Disc by its center hub and lower
it onto the Drive Adapter, aligning the
mark on the center hub of the Disc to the
matching mark on the Adapter. When
properly placed, the Disc should be level
with the top of the Bowl. If the Disc falls
to the storage position, lift it out, turn it
90°, and lower it again.
Install the Work Bowl Cover, and be sure
the Lid Latch is pushed down to the
locked position.
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Alignment
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PRODUCT USAGE
Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food pusher.
Keep ngers out of openings.
Keep away from children.
Failure to do so can result in
amputation or cuts.
Before operating the Food Processor, be
sure the Work Bowl, Blades/Disc, and Work
Bowl Cover are properly assembled on the
Base (see the “Product Assembly” section).
To turn on, press Low or High. The Food
Processor will run continuously and the
indicator light will glow.
To turn off, press Low or High again, or
press Off/Pulse.
To use the Pulse function:
Press Off/Pulse for short bursts, or press
and hold for longer bursts. The Pulse
function runs at high speed only. The
Food Processor will turn off when the
Off/Pulse button is released.
When finished, press the Off/Pulse
button. The indicator light will go out
and the Blade or Disc will slow to a stop.
Wait until the Blade or Disc comes to a
complete stop before removing the Work
Bowl Cover. Be sure to turn off the Food
Processor before removing the Work
Bowl Cover, or before unplugging the
Food Processor.
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PRODUCT USAGE
USING THE 2-IN-1 FEED TUBE
The 2-in-1 feed tube features a 2-piece
food pusher. To slice or shred small items,
insert the 2-piece food pusher into the feed
tube.
Use the small feed tube and pusher to
process small or slender items, like single
carrots or celery stalks.
To slowly drizzle oil into ingredients, just fill
the small pusher with the desired amount
of oil. A small hole in the bottom of the
pusher will drizzle the oil at a constant rate.
REMOVING PROCESSED FOODS
Turn the Food Processor off: Press the
Off/Pulse button and unplug the Food
Processor before disassembling.
Lift the Lid Latch to unlock the Work
Bowl Cover, then lift the Cover to
remove.
If using the Disc, remove it before
removing the Bowl. Holding the Disc by
the center hub, lift it straight up.
Remove the Drive Adapter and
Accessory, if using. The Blade will stay
in place on the Drive Adapter when you
remove the Adapter.
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2-piece
food
pusher