KitchenAid KFP1344 manual

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    KFP1333 • KFP1344 Food Pr ocessor INSTRUCTIONS Robot culinair e INSTRUCTIONS Pr ocesador de alimentos INSTRUCCIONES W10407578A_ENv2_bk.indd 1 7/1/11 5:44 PM[...]

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    2 USA: 1.800.541.6390 Canada: 1.800.807.6777 KitchenAid.com KitchenAid.ca W elcome to the world of KitchenAid ® . W e’re committed to helping you create a lifetime of delicious meals for family and friends. T o help ensure the longevity and performance of your appliance, keep this guide handy . It will empower you with the best way to use and ca[...]

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    English 3 T able of Contents FOOD PROCESSOR SAFETY Important Safeguards................................................................................................. 4 Electrical Requirements ............................................................................................. 5 P ARTS AND FEA TURES ......................................[...]

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    4 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. R ead all instructions. 2. T o protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Food P rocessor in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. [...]

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    5 English V olts: 1 20 V .A.C. Hertz: 60 Hz NOTE: This Food Processor is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). T o 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 el[...]

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    6 P arts and Features Heavy-Duty Base 13-Cup (3.0 L) W ork Bowl Reversible (2 mm and 4 mm) Shredding Disc Externally Adjustable Slicing Disc Thin to Thick Stainless Steel Multipurpose Blade W ork Bowl Cover with 3-in-1 Feed T ube 3-Piece Food Pusher 4-Cup (945 ml) Mini-Bowl and Mini-Blade Drive Adapter Dough Blade Disc Adapter Slicing Adapter Chef [...]

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    7 English P arts and Features Externally Adjustable Slicing Control KitchenAid’s ® exclusive on-the-y externally adjustable slicing disc allows you to adjust slicing thickness from thin to thick, without having to remove the blade assembly . With the slicing disc installed, simply slide the Slicing Thickness Control to the desired setting - n[...]

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    8 Accessories Julienne Disc Julienne disc is great for making shoestring potatoes or vegetables. Grate/Shave Disc Grate hard cheeses such as parmesan, or shave ice for creating refreshing beverages and frozen desserts. The following accessories are available separately . For ordering information, see page 25. Egg Whip The egg whip will quickly whip[...]

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    9 English Cheese Multipurpose Stainless Steel Blade Chocolate Fruit Fresh herbs Nuts T ofu V egetables Mini-bowl and Mini Multipurpose Stainless Steel Blade P asta Sauce P esto Salsa Sauces Fruit (soft) Adjustable Slicing Disc P otatoes T omatoes V egetables (soft) Cheese Chocolate Fruit (hard) V egetables (hard) P otatoes Reversible Shredding Disc[...]

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    10 Before using your Food Processor for the rst time, wash the work bowl, work bowl cover , mini-bowl, feed tube pushers, discs, and blades either by hand or in the dishwasher (see “Cleaning the Food Processor” on page 16). Removing the W ork Bowl Cover from the W ork Bowl Y our Food P rocessor is shipped with the work bowl cover installed o[...]

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    11 English Setting Up Y our Food Processor Attaching the W ork Bowl 3. Grasp the work bowl handle and turn the bowl counterclockwise to lock it on the base. Select the accessory you would like to use and install it according to the instructions on the following pages. Attaching the W ork Bowl Cover NOTE: Be sure to install the desired accessory bef[...]

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    12 Installing the Adjustable Slicing Disc Setting Up Y our Food Processor 1. With the work bowl installed, place the drive adapter on the power shaft of the base. TIP: Y ou may need to turn the disc/drive adapter until it drops down into place. 3. Lower the slicing blade and slicing adapter onto the drive adapter . IMPORT ANT : The adjustable slici[...]

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    13 English Setting Up Y our Food Processor Installing Other Slicing or Shredding Discs 1. Holding the desired disc by the 2 nger grips, insert the slicing/shredding adapter into the hole in the bottom of the disc. 2. Slide the drive adapter into the slicing adapter as far as it will go, until it clicks into place. IMPORT ANT : The optional julie[...]

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    14 Installing the Mini-Bowl and Mini-Blade 1. Place the mini-bowl inside the work bowl over the power shaft. Rotate the mini- bowl until the tabs on the top edge of the bowl drops into the indents on the top of the work bowl. 2. Insert the drive adapter into the mini- blade, and place on the power shaft. It may be necessary to rotate the blade unti[...]

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    15 English Using the 3-in-1 Feed T ube The 3-in-1 feed tube features a 3-piece food pusher . Use the entire food pusher to process large items, or use the inner portions to create medium- sized or small feed tubes to process smaller items. T o slice or shred small items, insert the 3-piece food pusher into the feed tube, then lift out the small pus[...]

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    16 Rotating Blade Hazard Alwa ys use food pusher . Keep fingers out of openings. Keep a way from c hildren. Failure to do so can result in amputation or cuts. W ARNING Using Y our 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 [...]

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    17 English Using Y our Food Processor Removing P rocessed Foods 1. Press the OFF Button. 2. Unplug the Food Processor before disassembling. 3. T urn the work bowl cover to the left and remove. 6. T urn the work bowl to the left to unl ock it from the base. Lift to remove. 4. If using a disc, remove it before removing the bowl. Holding the disc by t[...]

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    18 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. When washing parts in a d[...]

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    19 English Tips for Great Results Using the Multipurpose Blade T o chop fresh fruits or vegetables: P eel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cut food in 1 to 1 1 / 2 -inch (2.5-3.75 cm) pieces. Process food to desired size, using short pulses, 1 to 2 seconds each time. Scrape sides of bowl, if necessary . T o puree cooked fruits and vegetables (ex cept po[...]

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    20 T o shred rm 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 t feed tube. Process using even pressure. T o cut julienne, or match stick, strips of vegetables and fruits using the optional julienne disc (not included): Cut food to ?[...]

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    21 English Tips for Great Results • T o avoid damage to the blade or motor , do not process food that is so hard or rmly frozen that it cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. If a piece of hard food, such as a carrot, becomes wedged or stuck on the blade, stop the processor and remove the blade. Gently remove food from the blade. •[...]

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    22 • Y our Food P rocessor 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. • If any plastic parts should discolor due to the types of food processed, clean them with lemon[...]

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    23 English T roubleshooting If your Food Processor should malfunction or fail to operate, check the following: Food Processor doesn ’t run: • Make sure that the bowl and lid are properly aligned and locked in place and the large food pusher is inserted in the feed tube. • When using the large feed tube opening, make sure that food is not abov[...]

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    24 W arranty KitchenAid ® Food Processor W arranty for the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Food Processors operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Length of W arranty: One Y ear F ull W arranty from date of purchase. KitchenAi[...]

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    25 English W arranty Arranging for Service after the W arranty Expires, or Ordering Accessories and Replacement P arts In the United States and Puerto Rico: For service information, , or to order accessories or replacement parts, call toll- free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center , KitchenAid P ortable Appliances, P .O . Bo[...]

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    W10407578A © 2011 All rights reserved. T ous droits réservés. T odos los derechos reservados. 07/11 ® Registered trademark/™ T rademark/The shape of the mixer is a registered trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A. ® Marque déposée/™ Marque déposée/La forme du batteur est une marque déposée de KitchenAid, Etats-Unis ® Marca registrada/™ M[...]