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Have Questions About the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor w/ Dicing Kit & Exact Slice? Ask Our KitchenAid Team of Experts!

by on ‎01-23-2015 03:59 PM

Here are the most frequently asked questions from our customers about KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor w/ Dicing Kit & Exact Slice. Don't see an answer to your question? Post your question to this blog, below, and check back throughout the day on Sunday, January 25, 2015 to have your question answered by our KitchenAid team of experts!


Q: What is the ExactSlice™ System?


A: KitchenAid's exclusive ExactSlice™ System 13-Cup Food Processor has an externally Adjustable Slicing Thickness Control that allows you to adjust slicing thickness from thin to thick, without having to remove the blade assembly. With the slicing disc installed, simply slide the external Slicing Thickness Control to the desired setting—no need to remove the lid or even turn off the Food Processor!


Q: How many different thickness can I make using the External ExactSlice System?


A: The External ExactSlice System allows for six Settings from thin to thick.


Q: Please explain the Dicing Kit.


A: The dicing kit produces a 12mm dice, perfect for veggies bound for the sauté pan (onions, zucchini, peppers), salsas, potatoes for hash browns, and much more. The Dicing Kit includes the Dicing Kit Base, Dicing Blade, Storage Bowl, Cover, and Clean Out Tool, all of which are top-rack, dishwasher-safe. Instructions for the Dicing Kit are included in the Use & Care Guide that comes with the Food Processor.


Q: Why do I need three speeds?


A: Three speeds: Low, High, and Pulse provide precise control to give great results with most any food. Use Low for soft, delicate foods; High for hard, dense foods, and use Pulse for precision results when a light touch is needed.


Q: What is the advantage of the 3-in-1 Wide Mouth Feed Tube?


A: The 3-in-1 Wide-Mouth Feed Tube accommodates various sizes of foods including large items—like tomatoes, cucumbers, and potatoes—with a minimum of sectioning or slicing. The 3-Piece Food Pusher consists of three pushers that are nested inside of each other. Remove the medium pusher from the large pusher to reveal a medium-size feed tube for continuous processing. For continuous processing of smaller items (like herbs, nuts, single carrots, and celery), remove the narrow pusher and use the narrow feed tube. A small hole in the bottom of the narrow pusher makes it easy to drizzle oil into ingredients—just fill with the desired amount of oil or other liquid ingredient.


Q: Will I be able to shred in 13 Cup-Food Processor?


A: Yes, the 13-Cup Food Processor comes with a Reversible Shredding Disc to allow for fine and medium shredding.


Q: What is the purpose of the dough blade?


A: The dough blade is specifically designed for mixing yeast dough quickly and thoroughly.


Q: Does the 13-cup Food Processor come with any other bowls?


A: Yes, the 13-Cup Food Processor comes complete with a 4-Cup Mini Bowl that allows the added versatility to process even the smallest batches quickly. The 13-Cup Work Bowl and the 4-Cup Mini Bowl are BPA-Free and dishwasher-safe (top rack only).


Q: Are the work blades and discs dishwasher-safe?


A: Yes, the multipurpose and mini multipurpose blades, adjustable slicing disc, and reversible shredding disc are stainless steel and top-rack dishwasher-safe. The Dough Blade is also dishwasher-safe.


Q: I'm not familiar with food processors. Are any instructions included?


A: Yes, the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor comes complete with a Use & Care Guide. The guide provides detailed descriptions for all food processor parts and features, including step-by-step instructions for preparing the processor for use, using the food processor, and disassembling and cleaning the food processor, along with additional helpful hints.


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