Troubleshooting Guide - KitchenAid 5KFP1318 Series Use & Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem
If your Food Processor should
malfunction or fail to operate,
check the following:
Is the fuse in the circuit to the
Food Processor in working
order?
The Food Processor may need
to cool to room temperature:
The motor may be locked:
Food Processor not shredding
or slicing properly:
If the Work Bowl Cover won't
close when using the disc:
If the problem cannot be
corrected:
Check to see if the Food Processor is securely plugged
into an earthed electrical outlet.
Make sure that the Bowl and Lid are properly aligned
and locked in place.
Have you pressed more than one button at the same
time?
Unplug the Food Processor, then plug it back into the
outlet.
If you have a circuit breaker box, be sure the circuit is
closed.
If the speed light turns off and the
O/Pulse
wait until the
The Food Processor may take from 5-15 minutes to cool
completely.
If the speed light stays on while the
O/Pulse
press the button to reset the motor.
Make sure the raised-Blade side of the disc is positioned
face up on the Drive Adapter.
Make sure ingredients are suitable for slicing or
shredding.
Make sure the disc is positioned in the process position
(near the top of the bowl), and not the storage position
(low and inside of the bowl).
Make sure the disc is installed correctly, and is positioned
properly on the Drive Adapter.
See the "Terms of KitchenAid Guarantee("Guarantee")"
sections.
Do not return the Food Processor to the retailer.
Retailers do not provide service.
Solution
O/Pulse
light turns off and retry.
O/Pulse
light flashes,
light flashes,
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