Why is my KitchenAid food chopper not working?
Your KitchenAid food processor might need to be reset if the motor has either locked or overheated. Locked motor – simply press the Off/Pulse button. Overheated motor – let the food processor cool for 15 to 30-minutes. Disengage the bowl from the base and unplug the food processor.
How do you open the KitchenAid chopper?
Be sure the Food Chopper is unplugged. Hold the lid as shown, and rotate it clockwise to unlock. Then, lift the lid off of the work bowl. Pull the blade straight up to remove it from the work bowl.
Why will my food processor not turn on?
Is the Food Processor Assembled Correctly? The food processor work bowl and lid have a safety locking mechanism that must be properly assembled for the food processor to turn on. The most common reason for the food processor to not turn on is improper assembly.
How do I unlock the blade on my KitchenAid food processor?
What to do:
- Remove the Work Bowl Cover and unlock the Work Bowl from the base so that it spins freely.
- Gently pull up on the Work Bowl while rotating it around the motor shaft.
- This will place pressure on the bottom of the blade and may dislodge the blade from the shaft.
How do I get the lid off my food processor?
Loosen The Lid Using Temperature Or Lubricant Use the feed tube (the open hole on top where you can insert food) to fill the bowl with very hot water, and put an ice pack or bag of ice on top of the lid. The hot water will make the bowl expand and the cold ice will make the lid shrink, making it easier to open.
How do you chop an onion with a chopper?
Place one piece of onion over the metallic frame of the vegetable chopper. Close the upper cover of the chopper with little force as this would help in chopping the onion. With more pressure, close the cover completely. Remove the cover and see the chopped pieces.
What does an S blade look like?
The S-shaped blade is probably the most common blade on a food processor. It contains two curved blades that stick out on separate ends forming, as you would expect, an “S” shape. These blades are the most versatile when it comes to slicing, chopping, grinding, and grating, which explains why they are so commonly used.
Why is my KitchenAid food processor attachment not working?
Check to see whether the Stand Mixer is plugged into a grounded three-prong outlet. If it is, check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit; the Stand Mixer is connected to and make sure the circuit is closed.