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9 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES MODEL KFP740 1-800-541-6390 Details Inside ® FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE. ™...
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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 &...
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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...
Food Processor Safety 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.
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.
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.
Food Processor Features Work Bowl Medium (4 mm) Heavy Duty Base Shredding Disc Disc Stem Fine (2 mm) Slicing Disc 4-Cup Mini Bowl and Mini Blade Work Bowl Spatula/ Cover with Tall Cleaning Feed Tube Tool Dough Blade Stainless Steel Multipurpose Blade Food Pusher...
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Food Processor Features Work Bowl Cover Disc Stem with Tall Feed Tube Stem fits over the power shaft on the Feed tube accommodates long food base and into the bottom of a slicing items with a minimum of sectioning. or shredding disc. Unlike extra-wide feed tubes, there is no pusher interlock system, so the Stainless Steel...
Preparing the Food Processor for Use 4. Insert the desired accessory into WARNING the work bowl. See the next page for accessory instructions. Cut Hazard 5. Place the work bowl cover on the work bowl with the feed tube just Handle blades carefully.
Preparing the Food Processor for Use Mini Bowl Assembly WARNING 1. Place the mini bowl inside the work bowl over the power shaft. Cut Hazard Rotate the mini bowl until it falls Handle blades carefully. into place. When properly seated in the work bowl, the mini bowl Failure to do so can result in cannot be rotated.
Using the Food Processor Turning the Food Processor WARNING 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. Rotating Blade Hazard Always use food pusher. Keep fingers out of openings.
Disassembling the Food Processor 4. Turn the work bowl to the left to WARNING unlock it from the base. Lift to remove. Cut Hazard Handle blades carefully. Failure to do so can result in cuts. 1. Turn the work bowl cover to the left and remove.
Cleaning the Food Processor 5. To prevent damage to the interlock WARNING system, always store the work bowl and work bowl cover in the Cut Hazard unlocked position when not in use. Handle blades carefully. Failure to do so can result in cuts.
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.
Food Processing Tips USING THE To mince garlic or to chop MULTIPURPOSE BLADE fresh herbs or small quantities of vegetables: With processor running, add food To chop fresh fruits or through the feed tube. Process until vegetables: chopped. For best results, make sure Peel, core, and/or remove seeds.
Food Processing Tips To grate hard cheeses, such as To slice or shred fruits or Parmesan and Romano: vegetables that are long and relatively small in diameter, such Never attempt to process cheese that as celery, carrots, and bananas: cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
Food Processing Tips To slice uncooked meat or USING THE poultry, such as stir-fry meats: DOUGH BLADE Cut or roll food to fit feed tube. Wrap The dough blade is and freeze food until hard to the specially designed for mixing and touch, 30 minutes to 2 hours, kneading yeast dough quickly and depending on thickness of food.
Helpful Hints 1. Never process any food that is so 7. Sometimes slender foods, such as hard or firmly frozen that it cannot carrots or celery, fall over in the be pierced with the tip of a sharp feed tube, resulting in an uneven knife.
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Helpful Hints 15. To remove the contents of the 16. Your Food Processor is not work bowl without removing the designed to perform the multipurpose blade, grasp the following functions: work bowl from the bottom and • grind coffee beans, grains, or place one finger through the hard spices center opening to hold the blade...
Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Squares 6 ounces Gouda or Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add smoked Gouda Gouda cheese. Process to shred. Remove and set cheese, wax aside. removed Exchange shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc in 1 jumbo yellow onion, work bowl.
Hot Artichoke Dip 4 ounces Asiago or Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese. Process to shred. Remove and set room temperature aside. 2 green onions, cut Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade in into 1-inch pieces work bowl.
Dilled Sour Cream Cucumbers and Onions 2 medium cucumbers Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt cucumbers in batches. Process to slice. Remove to medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss to ⁄ small onion coat.
Asian Coleslaw 1 package (3 oz.) Remove and reserve seasoning packet from noodles. ramen noodles Crumble noodles and place on baking sheet. Bake (shrimp, chicken, or at 375°F for 5 minutes, or until toasted. Cool. vegetable flavor) Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add ⁄...
Cheddar Broccoli Soup 8 ounces sharp Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, cheese. Process to shred. Remove and set aside. chilled Exchange shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc in 1 small onion, cut into work bowl.
Muffaletta Sandwiches 1 medium plum Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add tomato tomato. Process to slice. Remove and set aside. 2 large fresh basil Exchange slicing disc for mini bowl and mini blade leaves in work bowl. With processor running, add basil 2 tablespoons fresh and parsley through the feed tube.
French Onion Soup 8 ounces Gruyere or Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Swiss cheese, room Gruyere cheese. Process to shred. Remove and temperature set aside. 2 jumbo yellow Exchange shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc in onions, cut into work bowl.
Layered Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Casserole 1 medium (about Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Cut ⁄ lb.) eggplant eggplant into 2 ⁄ -inch lengths to fit feed tube. 3 tablespoons olive oil Process to slice. Remove to greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch 4 ounces mozzarella pan, and arrange evenly.
Spring Mix Basmati Rice 1 clove garlic Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. With 1 medium shallot, cut processor running, add garlic through the feed into quarters tube. Process 5 seconds. Add shallot. Pulse 2 to 3 1 tablespoon olive oil times, about 2 seconds each time, or until chopped.
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole 3 strips bacon In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, cook bacon 4 ounces extra sharp until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, drippings; drain bacon on paper towels, crumble, chilled and set aside. 4 ounces smoked Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl.
Szechwan Pork 2 large cloves garlic Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. With 1 piece (2-in. long) processor running, add garlic and gingerroot peeled gingerroot, through the feed tube. Process until chopped, 8 to cut into quarters 10 seconds. Scrape sides of bowl. Add soy sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sherry, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Deep Dish Pizza Crust In small saucepan, add water and 2 tablespoons oil. 1 cup water Heat over low heat until warm, 105°F to 115°F. 2 tablespoons olive oil Stir in yeast to dissolve. Set aside. 1 package active dry Position dough blade in work bowl.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Chicken Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. With 2 cloves garlic processor running, add garlic and gingerroot 1 teaspoon coarsely through the feed tube. Process until chopped, 5 to chopped gingerroot 10 seconds. Add soy sauce, oil, and brown sugar. ⁄...
Herbed Salmon Cakes with Cilantro-Caper Mayonnaise Mayonnaise Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. 3 tablespoons lightly With processor running, add cilantro through the packed fresh cilantro feed tube. Process until chopped, 8 to 10 seconds. leaves Scrape sides of bowl. Add mayonnaise and capers. ⁄...
Honey Wheat Bread ⁄ cup milk Combine milk, water, 3 tablespoons butter, and ⁄ cup water honey in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warm, 105°F to 115°F. Stir in yeast to dissolve. 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut Set aside.
Country White Bread ⁄ cup water Combine water, milk, and 2 tablespoons butter in ⁄ cup milk small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warm, 105°F to 115°F. Stir in yeast to dissolve. Set aside. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Position dough blade in work bowl.
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Country White Bread Variations Cinnamon Bread After first rising, roll out dough into a 15 x 9-inch rectangle. Spread with 1 tablespoon soft butter or margarine. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Starting at short end, roll firmly to form loaf.
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Banana Macadamia Nut Bread 3 medium ripe Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add bananas bananas. Process to slice. 2 eggs Exchange slicing disc for multipurpose blade in ⁄ cup butter or work bowl. Add eggs, butter, buttermilk, vanilla, margarine, cut into and sugar.
Velvety Sour Cream Cheesecake Crust Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add 16 squares (2 ⁄ in. each) crackers. Process until fine crumbs form, 40 to 50 graham crackers, seconds. Drizzle butter over crumbs. Process until broken combined, 15 to 25 seconds. Press in bottom and ⁄...
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Pear Hazelnut Crunch Pie 1 9-inch pastry crust Fit crust into 9-inch pie plate. Flute edges; set aside. (see page 39) Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add all topping ingredients except butter. Pulse 4 to 5 times, about 2 seconds each time, or until nuts are Topping coarsely chopped.
Pastry Crust One Crust Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add flour 1 cup all-purpose flour and salt. Process until mixed, about 2 seconds. Add ⁄ teaspoon salt shortening and butter. Pulse 3 to 4 times, 2 to 3 ⁄ cup cold shortening seconds each time, or until crumbly.
Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Cake Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add 1 pound (6-7 medium) carrots, cutting to fit feed tube if necessary. Process carrots to shred. (Yield should be about 3 cups.) 2 cups sugar Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade in ⁄...
Food Processor Warranty for Puerto Rico on page 42. KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also...
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico Consult your local KitchenAid dealer Food Processor for information on or the store where you purchased the how to obtain service.
To order accessories or replacement You can also write to: parts for your Food Processor, visit Customer Satisfaction Center KitchenAid.com or call toll-free KitchenAid Portable Appliances 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., P.O. Box 218 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to St.
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