KitchenAid KFP740 manual

1 1 9 CUP FOOD PROCES SOR INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES MODEL KFP740 FOR THE W A Y IT’S MADE. ™ ® 1-800-541-6390 Details Inside[...]

We ’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your F ood 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. Y our replac[...]

1 T able of Contents INTRODUCTION Hassle-Free Replacement W arranty ...........................................Inside Front Cover Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover F ood Processor Safety ........................................................................................3 Import[...]

2 T able of Contents FOOD PROCESSING TIPS Using the Multipurpose Blade..........................................................................14 Using a Slicing or Shredding Disc ....................................................................15 Using the Dough Blade.............................................................................[...]

3 Y our safety and the safety of other s are very impor tant. We have pro vided many impor tant saf ety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Alw a ys read and obey all saf ety messages. This is the saf ety aler t symbol. This symbol aler ts you to potential hazards that can kill or hur t you and others. All saf ety messages will follo w t[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. T o 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[...]

5 Electrical Requirements V olts: 120 V .A .C. only . Hertz: 60 Hz NOTE: This Food Processor has 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 qu[...]

6 F ood Processor F eatures O n O ff P u lse Medium (4 mm) Shredding Disc Fine (2 mm) Slicing Disc Stainless Steel Multipurpose Blade Dough Blade Heavy Duty Base F ood Pusher W ork Bowl Cover with T all F eed T ube W ork Bowl 4-Cup Mini Bowl and Mini Blade Spatula/ Cleaning T ool Disc Stem[...]

7 F ood Processor F eatures W ork Bowl Cover with T all Feed T ube F eed 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. F ood Pusher Pusher moves food through the tall feed tube smoothly and easily . The push[...]

8 Preparing the F ood 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). W ork Bowl Assembly 1. Place the Food Processor base on a dry , le[...]

9 Preparing the F ood 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 on[...]

10 Using the F ood 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 proc[...]

Disassembling the F ood Processor 1. T urn 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[...]

12 Cleaning the F ood 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[...]

13 T roubleshooting • 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 st[...]

14 F ood Processing Tips USING THE MUL TIPURPOSE BLADE To chop fresh fruits or vegetables: P eel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cut food in 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 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 ⁄ 4 cu[...]

15 F ood Processing Tips To grate hard cheeses, such as P armesan and Romano: Never attempt to process cheese that cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Y ou 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 un[...]

16 F ood 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 pr[...]

17 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 no[...]

18 Helpful Hints 15. T o 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. Y our Food Processor is not designed to perform the following functions: ?[...]

19 Caramelized Onion Puff P astry Squares 6 ounces Gouda or smoked Gouda cheese, wax removed 1 jumbo yellow onion, cut into quarters lengthwise 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon salt 1 sheet (from 17 1 ⁄ 4 -oz. pkg.) frozen puff pastry ,[...]

Roasted Salsa V erde 2 mild yellow chile peppers, cut into halves and seeded 1 serrano chile pepper , cut into halves and seeded 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed 1 ⁄ 2 red bell pepper , seeded and cut into 1 1 ⁄ 2 -inch pieces 1 small onion, cut into quarters 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh [...]

White Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar* 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar* 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon ground red pepper 3 ⁄ 4 cup extra virgin olive oil P osition mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. [...]

Asian Coleslaw 1 package (3 oz.) ramen noodles (shrimp, chicken, or vegetable flavor) 1 ⁄ 2 large head (about 1 lb.) Napa cabbage, cored 1 ⁄ 2 medium red onion 1 ⁄ 3 cup salted sunflower seeds Dressing 1 ⁄ 4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or rice wine 2 tablespoons sugar Remove and reserve seasoning packet from noodles. Crumbl[...]

23 Cheddar Broccoli Soup 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled 1 small onion, cut into halves lengthwise 1 rib celery , cut into 2 1 ⁄ 2 -inch pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large head (about 1 lb.) broccoli 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups milk, divided 1 ⁄ 4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon curry powder , if [...]

24 Muffaletta Sandwiches 1 medium plum tomato 2 large fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves 2 large cloves garlic 1 ⁄ 8 small red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ⁄ 4 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 ⁄ 2 cup pitted ripe olives 1 ⁄ 2 cup pitted kalamata olives 1 ⁄ 4 cup prepared roasted red peppers, drained 1 t[...]

P osition 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Gruyere cheese. Process to shred. Remove and set aside. Exchange shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add onions in batches. Process to slice. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt butter . Add onions. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes, or until onions are tender . Add flour and pepper; [...]

26 VEGET ABLES AND SIDE DISHES Layered Eggplant and Roasted Red P epper Casserole 1 medium (about 1 1 ⁄ 2 lb.) eggplant 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, chilled 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into 3 ⁄ 4 -inch pieces and room temperature 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups prepa[...]

Honey-Orange Carrots 1 pound carrots, peeled 1 ⁄ 2 small onion 1 ⁄ 2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Po sition 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add carrots and onion in batches. Process to slice. Set aside. In medium skillet, combine orange juice, honey , s[...]

28 Loaded Baked P otato Casserole 3 strips bacon 4 ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled 4 ounces smoked sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, room temperature 2 1 ⁄ 2 quarts water 2 teaspoons salt, divided 2 pounds russet potatoes 1 ⁄ 4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 conta[...]

29 Szechwan P ork 2 large cloves garlic 1 piece (2-in. long) peeled gingerroot, cut into quarters 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sherry 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 3 ⁄ 4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 3-inch pieces and frozen for 40 to 55 minutes 1 red or yellow bell pepper , cut into halves len[...]

30 Deep Dish Pizza Crust 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package active dry yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese (see TIPS) 1 teaspoon sugar 3 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon dried basil Olive oil Cornmeal Sauce 1 1 ⁄ 2 -2 cups prepared pizza, Alfredo, barbecue, or other favorite sauce T opping 3 cups c[...]

31 Chicken Satay with P eanut Sauce Chicken 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped gingerroot 1 ⁄ 4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1-1 1 ⁄ 4 pounds chicken breast tenders Sauce 1 ⁄ 3 cup coconut milk 1 ⁄ 4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon red curry paste P osition m[...]

32 Herbed Salmon Cakes with Cilantro-Caper Mayonnaise Mayonnaise 3 tablespoons lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves 1 ⁄ 2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon drained capers Cakes 2 cups French or Italian bread cubes 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves 1 strip lemon peel, yellow portion only 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ⁄ 2 [...]

33 BREADS Honey Wheat Bread 2 ⁄ 3 cup milk 1 ⁄ 3 cup water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces 3 tablespoons honey 1 package active dry yeast 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 ⁄ 4 cup walnut halves or pieces 1 ⁄ 4 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon melted butter or margarine, if desire[...]

34 Country White Bread 3 ⁄ 4 cup water 1 ⁄ 4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package active dry yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon melted butter or margarine, if desired Combine water , milk, and 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warm, 105°F to 115°F . Stir [...]

35 Country White Bread V ariations 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. Pinch to seal ends and bottom seam. Place seam side down in 8 1 ⁄ 2 x 4 1 [...]

36 Banana Macadamia Nut Bread 3 medium ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 ⁄ 2 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces and softened 3 tablespoons buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sugar 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour* 1 jar (3.25 oz.) macadamia nuts Po s[...]

37 V elvety Sour Cream Cheesecake Crust 16 squares (2 1 ⁄ 2 in. each) graham crackers, broken 1 ⁄ 4 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1 1 ⁄ 3 cups sour cream 2 ⁄ 3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon salt P osition multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add crackers. Process un[...]

38 P ear Hazelnut Crunch Pie 1 9-inch pastry crust (see page 39) T opping 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups hazelnuts 1 ⁄ 3 cup all-purpose flour 1 ⁄ 2 cup packed brown sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup rolled oats 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 ⁄ 2 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces and softened Filling 4 large firm pears, peeled, cut into halves le[...]

39 P astry Crust One Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 cup cold shortening 1 tablespoon cold butter or margarine, cut up 2-4 tablespoons ice water T wo Crusts 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 cup cold shortening 3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cut up 5-7 tablespoons ice water P osition multipu[...]

40 Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese F rosting Cake 1 pound (6-7 medium) carrots 2 cups sugar 2 ⁄ 3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1 ⁄ 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 ⁄ 2 cup pecan halves or pieces 1 ⁄ 4 cup raisins 1 ⁄ 4 cup flaked coconut F[...]

41 Length of W arranty: One Y ear Full W arranty from date of purchase. KitchenAid Will P ay Fo r Y our Choice of: Hassle-Free Replacement of your Food Processor . See inside front cover for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer Satisfaction Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 . OR The replacement parts and repair labor costs t[...]

42 KitchenAid ® F ood Processor W arranty for Puerto Rico A limited one year warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Food Processors operated in Puerto Rico. During the warranty period, all service must be handled by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center . Please bring the Food Processor , or ship it prepaid and insured, t[...]

43 To order accessories or replacement parts for your Food Processor , visit KitchenAid.com or call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 , 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday , Eastern Time. Y ou can also write to: Customer Satisfaction Center KitchenAid P ortable Appliances P. O. Box 218 St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218 Ordering Acc[...]

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