KitchenAid KFP740 Quick guide

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9 CUP
FOOD PROCESSOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
MODEL KFP740
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™
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1-800-541-6390
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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 original Food
Processor returned to us. Your
replacement unit will also be covered
by our one year full warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive this
quality service.
If You Reside In The 50 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 Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time),
or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box Numbers,
please.)
When you receive your replacement
Food Processor, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
original Food Processor. In the carton,
include your name and address on a
sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages
41 and 42.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always 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.
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.
Please complete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number: KFP740
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Food Processor Safety........................................................................................3
Important Safeguards........................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................5
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Food Processor Features ...................................................................................6
Preparing the Food Processor for Use
Before First Use...........................................................................................8
Work Bowl Assembly .................................................................................8
Multipurpose Blade & Dough Blade Assembly ............................................9
Slicing & Shredding Disc Assembly .............................................................9
Mini Bowl Assembly....................................................................................9
Using the Food Processor
Before Use............................................................................................... 10
Maximum Liquid Level .............................................................................10
Turning the Food Processor On and Off ...................................................10
Using the Pulse Control ............................................................................10
Disassembling the Food Processor ..................................................................11
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Food Processor............................................................................12
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................13
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Table of Contents
FOOD PROCESSING TIPS
Using the Multipurpose Blade..........................................................................14
Using a Slicing or Shredding Disc ....................................................................15
Using the Dough Blade....................................................................................16
Helpful Hints ...................................................................................................17
RECIPES
Appetizers ......................................................................................................19
Salads and Dressings ......................................................................................21
Soups and Sandwiches....................................................................................23
Vegetables and Side Dishes ............................................................................26
Main Dishes.....................................................................................................29
Breads ............................................................................................................33
Desserts...........................................................................................................37
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States and District of Columbia ............................41
Warranty For Puerto Rico.................................................................................42
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires..............................................42
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico................42
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts...................................................43

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Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
DANGER
WARNING
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 Food Processor in
water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug from the 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 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 the food pusher.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
16. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 V.A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This 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.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have
a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.

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Food Processor Features
On
Off Pulse
Medium (4 mm)
Shredding Disc
Fine (2 mm)
Slicing Disc
Stainless Steel
Multipurpose Blade
Dough Blade
Heavy Duty Base
Food Pusher
Work Bowl
Cover with Tall
Feed Tube
Work Bowl
4-Cup Mini Bowl
and Mini Blade
Spatula/
Cleaning
Tool
Disc Stem

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Food Processor Features
Work Bowl Cover
with Tall Feed Tube
Feed tube accommodates long food
items with a minimum of sectioning.
Unlike extra-wide feed tubes, there is
no pusher interlock system, so the
entire length of the tube can be filled
with food.
Food Pusher
Pusher moves food through the tall
feed tube smoothly and easily. The
pusher can also be used as a
convenient 8 oz. measuring cup.
9-Cup Work Bowl
The tough polycarbonate bowl
provides capacity for large jobs.
Mini Bowl and Mini Blade
4-cup bowl and stainless steel blade
are perfect for small chopping and
mixing jobs.
Fine (2 mm) Slicing Disc
Disc produces approximately 1⁄16-inch
slices of most foods, from delicate
strawberries to partially frozen meats.
Medium (4 mm) Shredding Disc
Disc produces approximately 1⁄8-inch
shreds of most firm fruits, vegetables,
and cheese.
Disc Stem
Stem fits over the power shaft on the
base and into the bottom of a slicing
or shredding disc.
Stainless Steel
Multipurpose Blade
Versatile blade chops, minces, blends,
mixes, and emulsifies in a matter of
seconds.
Dough Blade
The dough blade is specially designed
for mixing and kneading yeast dough.
Heavy-Duty Base
The base features the off, on, and
pulse buttons along with the power
shaft, which rotates the blades and
discs.
Spatula/Cleaning Tool
Special shape facilitates food removal
from bowls, discs, and blades.

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Preparing the Food Processor for Use
Before First Use
Before using your Food Processor for
the first time, wash the work bowl,
work bowl cover, mini bowl, feed
tube pusher, discs, and blades either
by hand or in the dishwasher (see
“Cleaning the Food Processor” on
page 12).
Work Bowl Assembly
1. Place the Food Processor base on a
dry, level countertop with the
controls facing forward. Do not
plug in the unit until it is
completely assembled.
2. With the handle just to the left of
center, place the work bowl on the
base, fitting the center opening
over the power shaft.
3. Grasp the work bowl handle and
turn the bowl to the right until it
locks into position.
4. Insert the desired accessory into
the work bowl. See the next page
for accessory instructions.
5. 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: Do not attach the cover to the
work bowl before the work bowl is
locked on the base. Damage to the
work bowl may result.
6. Fit the food pusher into the feed
tube.
7. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Your Food Processor will not
operate unless the work bowl and
work bowl cover are properly locked
on the base.
Do not remove the work bowl from
the base without first removing the
work bowl cover. Damage to the
work bowl may result.
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in
cuts.
On
OffPulse
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Preparing the Food Processor for Use
Multipurpose Blade and
Dough Blade Assembly
Place the blade on the power shaft.
Rotate the blade so it falls into place
on the shaft.
Slicing and Shredding Disc
Assembly
1. Place the disc stem on the power
shaft.
2. Fit the disc over the metal pin on
the disc stem, then rotate the disc
until it falls fully onto the stem.
Mini Bowl Assembly
1. Place the mini bowl inside the
work bowl over the power shaft.
Rotate the mini bowl until it falls
into place. When properly seated
in the work bowl, the mini bowl
cannot be rotated.
2. Fit the mini blade on the power
shaft. It may be necessary to
rotate the blade until it falls into
place.
3. To remove the mini bowl after
processing, lift the bowl using the
two finger grips located along the
top edge of the bowl.
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in
cuts.

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Using the Food Processor
Before Use
Before operating the Food Processor,
be sure the work bowl, blades, and
work bowl cover are properly
assembled on the Food Processor
base (see “Preparing the Food
Processor for Use” starting on
page 8).
Maximum Liquid Level
This line on the work bowl indicates
the maximum level of liquid that can
be processed by the Food Processor.
Turning the Food Processor
On and Off
1. To turn on the Food Processor,
press the On Button. The unit will
run continuously and the indicator
light will glow.
2. To stop the Food Processor, press
the Off Button. The indicator light
will go out and an automatic
brake will stop the action of the
blade or disk within seconds.
3. Wait until the blade or disk 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
unit.
NOTE: If the unit fails to operate,
make sure the work bowl and cover
are properly locked on the base (see
“Preparing the Food Processor for
Use“ starting on page 8).
Using the Pulse Control
The pulse control allows precise
control of the duration and frequency
of processing. It’s great for jobs
which require a light touch. Just press
and hold the Pulse Button to start
processing, and release it to stop. The
indicator light will glow each time the
Pulse Button is pressed.
On
Off Pulse
WARNING
Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food pusher.
Keep fingers out of openings.
Keep away from children.
Failure to do so can result in
amputation or cuts.

Disassembling the Food Processor
1. Turn the work bowl cover to the
left and remove.
2. 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.
3. If using the mini bowl, grasp and
remove the bowl using the finger
grips located along the top edge
of the bowl.
4. Turn the work bowl to the left to
unlock it from the base. Lift to
remove.
5. The multipurpose blade can be
removed from the work bowl
before the contents are emptied.
The blade can also be held in
place as you remove food: grasp
the work bowl from the bottom
and place one finger through the
center opening to grip the blade
shaft. Then remove food from the
bowl and blade with a spatula.
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WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in
cuts.
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Cleaning the Food Processor
1. Press the Off Button
2. Unplug the Food Processor before
cleaning.
3. Wipe the base and cord with a
warm, sudsy cloth, and wipe clean
with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads.
4. All the other parts of the 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.
5. To prevent damage to the interlock
system, always store the work
bowl and work bowl cover in the
unlocked position when not in
use.
6. Wrap the power cord around the
work bowl. Secure the plug by
clipping it to the cord.
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in
cuts.
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Troubleshooting
•If your Food Processor should
fail to operate, check the
following:
–Make sure the work bowl and work
bowl cover are properly locked on
the base.
–See if the Food Processor is plugged
into a proper electrical outlet. If it
is, unplug the Food Processor, then
plug it into the same outlet again.
If the Food Processor still does not
work, check the fuse or circuit
breaker on the electrical circuit the
Food Processor is connected to and
make sure the circuit is closed.
•If the Food Processor shuts off
while it is running:
–The Food Processor may be
overheated. If the motor exceeds a
certain temperature, it will
automatically shut off to prevent
damage. This should be an
extremely rare occurrence. If it
happens, press the Off Button and
wait 15 minutes for the Food
Processor to cool before resuming.
If the Food Processor still refuses to
run, wait an additional 15 minutes
for the Food Processor to cool.
If the problem cannot be corrected
with the steps in this section, see the
KitchenAid Warranty and Service
section on pages 41-42. Do not
return the Food Processor to the
retailer – they do not provide service.

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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 1⁄4cup 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. Process
until finely chopped.
To mince garlic or to chop
fresh herbs or small quantities
of vegetables:
With processor running, add food
through the feed tube. Process until
chopped. For best results, make sure
work bowl and herbs are very dry
before chopping.
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 in a recipe:
Combine chocolate and sugar from
recipe in work bowl. Process until
finely chopped. Heat liquid from
recipe. With processor running, pour
hot liquid through the feed tube.
Process until smooth.

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Food Processing Tips
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 multi-
purpose 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. Pieces
of cheese can also added through the
feed tube while the processor is
running. 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.
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, and pack feed tube
securely 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. Sometimes it's
easier to remove the work bowl cover
and insert large food items into the
feed tube from the bottom, rather
than the top. 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 within the 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 up in
feed tube. Process, using even
pressure.
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Food Processing Tips
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.
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
The dough blade is
specially designed for mixing and
kneading yeast dough quickly and
thoroughly. For the best results, do
not knead recipes which use more
than 2-3 cups of flour.

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Helpful Hints
1. Never process any food that is so
hard or firmly frozen that it cannot
be pierced with the tip of a sharp
knife. Hard food can cause damage
to the blade or motor. If a piece of
hard food, such as carrot, becomes
wedged or stuck on the blade, stop
the processor and remove the
blade. Carefully remove food from
the blade.
2. Do not overfill work bowl or mini
bowl. For thin mixtures, fill work
bowl up to 1⁄2to 2⁄3full. For thicker
mixtures, fill work bowl up to 3⁄4
full. For liquids, fill up to the
maximum level as described on
page 10. When chopping, the
work bowl should be no more
than 1⁄3to 1⁄2full. Use the mini
bowl for up to 1 cup of liquid or
1⁄2cup solids.
3. Position slicing discs so the cutting
surface is just to the right of the
feed tube. This allows the blade a
full rotation before contacting
the food.
4. To capitalize on the speed of the
processor, drop ingredients to be
chopped through the feed tube
while the processor is running.
5. Different foods require varying
degrees of pressure for best
shredding and slicing results. In
general, use light pressure for soft,
delicate foods (strawberries,
tomatoes, etc.), moderate pressure
for medium foods (zucchini,
potatoes, etc.), and firmer
pressure for harder foods (carrots,
apples, hard cheeses, partially
frozen meats, etc.).
6. Soft and medium-hard cheese
may spread out or roll up on the
shredding disc. To avoid this,
shred only well-chilled cheese.
7. Sometimes slender foods, such as
carrots or celery, fall over in the
feed tube, resulting in an uneven
slice. To minimize this, cut food
in several pieces and pack the
feed tube with the food.
8. When preparing a cake or cookie
batter or quick bread, use the
multipurpose blade to cream fat
and sugar first. Add dry
ingredients last. Place nuts and
fruit on top of flour mixture to
prevent overchopping. Process
nuts and fruits, using short
pulses, until blended with other
ingredients. Do not overprocess.
9. When shredded or sliced food
piles up on one side of the bowl,
stop the processor and redistribute
the food using a spatula.
10. When food quantity reaches the
bottom of a slicing or shredding
disc, remove the food.
11. A few larger pieces of food may
remain on top of the disc after
slicing or shredding. If desired, cut
these by hand and add to mixture.
12. Organize processing tasks to
minimize bowl cleanup. Process
dry or firm ingredients before
liquid ingredients.
13. To clean ingredients from the
multipurpose blade easily, just
empty the work bowl, replace the
lid, and pulse 1 to 2 seconds to
spin the blade clean.
14. After removing the work bowl
cover, place it upside down on
the counter. This will help keep
the counter clean.
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Helpful Hints
15. To remove the contents of the
work bowl without removing the
multipurpose blade, grasp the
work bowl from the bottom and
place one finger through the
center opening to hold the blade
in place. Then remove food from
the bowl and blade with a
spatula.
16. Your Food Processor is not
designed to perform the
following functions:
•grind coffee beans, grains, or
hard spices
•grind bones or other inedible
parts of food
•liquefy raw fruits or vegetables
•slice hard-cooked eggs or
unchilled meats.
17. If any plastic parts should
discolor due to the types of food
processed, clean them with
lemon juice.