KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper

1. Introdución e finalview

This compact and lightweight KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper (Model KFC3516BM) is designed for everyday use, offering efficient solutions for quickly chopping, mixing, and pureeing various ingredients. It is ideal for preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, mincing herbs like parsley, chives, or garlic, and creating smooth purees for baby food or soup bases. The integrated drizzle basin allows for easy incorporation of liquid ingredients, perfect for making mayonnaise, dressings, and sauces.

Image: KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper in Matte Black, showcasing o seu deseño compacto.

2. Características clave

• Convenient 3.5 Cup Work Bowl: Features a locking blade, handle, and pour spout for easy serving. The bowl is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup.
• Deseño compacto: Small, countertop-friendly footprint with simple cord wrap for easy storage.
• 2 velocidades e función de pulso: Provides coarse or fine results, suitable for chunky pico de gallo, creamy hummus, smooth sauces, or dressings.
• Choiva Basin: Easily incorporate liquid ingredients while processing for sauces and dressings.
• Lámina multiusos de aceiro inoxidable: Designed for precise chopping or pureeing, and locks in place for convenient pouring.

3. Compoñentes do produto

The KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper includes the following main components:

• Base de potencia
• 3.5 Cup Work Bowl with Handle and Pour Spout
• Lid with Drizzle Basin
• Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Blade

Imaxe: Desmontada view of the food chopper, showing the power base, work bowl, lid, and blade.

4. Configuración

1. Desempaquetar: Retire coidadosamente todas as pezas da embalaxe.
2. Limpar: Wash the work bowl, lid, and blade in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher before first use. Wipe the power base with a damp pano.
3. Montar:
   • Place the work bowl onto the power base, ensuring it is securely seated.
   • Carefully place the stainless steel multi-purpose blade onto the center post inside the work bowl.
   • Add your ingredients to the work bowl.
   • Place the lid onto the work bowl, aligning the handle and ensuring it locks into place.
4. Conectar enerxía: Enchufe o cable de alimentación nunha toma eléctrica adecuada.

5. Instrucións de funcionamento

The KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper offers two speeds and a pulse function for versatile food preparation.

1. Engadir ingredientes: Place desired ingredients into the work bowl. Do not overfill beyond the maximum fill line.
2. Tapa segura: Ensure the lid is properly aligned and locked onto the work bowl.
3. Seleccionar función:
   • Picar: For coarse chopping, press and hold the 'Chop' button. Use short pulses for greater control over consistency.
   • Puré: For fine chopping, mixing, or pureeing, press and hold the 'Puree' button. Hold longer for smoother results.
   • Choiva Basin: When making dressings or mayonnaise, slowly pour liquids through the drizzle basin opening in the lid while the chopper is operating.
4. Coherencia do monitor: Observe the ingredients through the transparent work bowl to achieve your desired consistency.
5. Parar operación: Release the button to stop the chopper. Unplug the appliance before removing the lid or blade.

Imaxe: Arriba view of the food chopper, highlighting the Chop and Puree controls on the lid.

Image: The food chopper in use, processing chickpeas, demonstrating its practical application.

6. Mantemento e Limpeza

Proper care ensures the longevity and performance of your food chopper.

• Desconectar: Always unplug the food chopper from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Pezas aptas para lavavajillas: The work bowl, lid, and chopping blade are dishwasher safe. Place them on the top rack for best results.
• Lavado a man: For hand washing, use warm, soapy water. Exercise caution when handling the sharp blade.
• Base de potencia: Limpa a base de enerxía co anuncioamp pano. Non mergulle a base de alimentación en auga nin en ningún outro líquido.
• Almacenamento: Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembling or storing. Use the integrated cord wrap for tidy storage.

7 Solución de problemas

• Appliance Not Starting: Ensure the work bowl and lid are correctly assembled and locked into place. The chopper has safety interlocks that prevent operation if not properly assembled. Check that the power cord is securely plugged into a working outlet.
• Inconsistent Chopping: Ensure ingredients are cut into uniform, smaller pieces before processing. Do not overfill the work bowl. Use the pulse function for better control over consistency.
• Sobrequecemento do motor: If the motor stops during operation, it may be due to overheating. Unplug the unit and let it cool down for at least 30 minutes before resuming use. Reduce the load or processing time.

8. Especificacións

9. Garantía e soporte

Para obter información sobre a garantía, o rexistro do produto ou a asistencia técnica, consulte a páxina oficial de KitchenAid. websitio web ou póñase en contacto co servizo de atención ao cliente. Garde o recibo de compra para reclamacións de garantía.

10. Información importante de seguridade

• Le todas as instrucións antes de usar o aparello.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the power base in water or other liquid.
• É necesaria unha estreita supervisión cando calquera aparello é usado por nenos ou preto de eles.
• Desenchufe da toma cando non estea en uso, antes de poñer ou quitar pezas e antes de limpar.
• Evite o contacto coas pezas móbiles.
• Non faga funcionar ningún aparello cun cable ou enchufe danados ou despois de que o aparello funcione mal, ou se caia ou estea danado de calquera xeito.
• O uso de accesorios non recomendados ou vendidos por KitchenAid pode provocar incendios, descargas eléctricas ou lesións.
• Non use ao aire libre.
• Non deixes que o cable colgue sobre o bordo da mesa ou o mostrador.
• Non deixes que o cable entre en contacto con superficies quentes.
• Always ensure the lid is securely locked before operating the appliance.
• As láminas son afiadas. Manexa con coidado.