FOOD PROCESSOR SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents.........................................................................
KitchenAid® Food processor Features Table of Contents KitchenAid Food Processor Features ...................................... 2 Safety Recommendations........................................................ 3 Electrical Requirements........................................................... 4 Service Preparation ................................................................. 4 Food processor Major Components ........................................ 5 2 Service Procedures..............................
Inspect the food processor power cord before testing the processor’s operation. Do not run the food processor if the power cord is damaged - replace with a new cord assembly. Conduct all disassembly and assembly procedures with the food processor disconnected from the AC supply. When performing a test, do not leave the running food processor unattended. Do not remove the work bowl cover from the work bowl or remove the work bowl from the processor base while it is running.
TOOL RECOMMENDATIONS Service Preparation The following tools are necessary to service the KitchenAid® food processor: Torx Driver Set Phillips Screwdriver Set Flat Blade Screwdriver Set NOTE: Power drivers are not recommended for servicing the KitchenAid® Food Processor. Needle Nose Pliers Side Cutters Volt/Ohm Meter The following equipment/materials will greatly assist the technician in servicing the KitchenAid® Food Processor: Low pressure compressed air to remove debris from food processor components.
Food Processor Major Components 5
Service Procedures Most of the KitchenAid® Food Processor components are contained within the food processor motor housing. Perform the Component Access procedure to gain access to the food processor components. NOTE: When removing self-tapping screws from any plastic or metal housing, the filings created will be scattered onto adjoining components. Prior to performing any reassembly procedure, make sure to remove all the filings using clean rags, low-pressure compressed air, etc.
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT - ALL MODELS - MOTOR DAMPING GROMMET REPLACEMENT - 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS - To replace the power cord (all models): To replace the motor damping grommet: Do not operate the food processor if the power cord is damaged. Replace the damaged cord with a new power cord assembly immediately. To replace the Power Cord: 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base.
MOTOR DAMPING GROMMET REPLACEMENT - 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR MODELS WITH CAST MOTOR HOUSING - MOTOR DAMPING ISOLATOR REPLACEMENT - 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS WITH SHEET METAL MOTOR HOUSING - To replace the motor damping grommet: To replace any of the three (3) motor damping isolators: 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 8 Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. If the motor damping grommet is worn or damaged, remove it by pulling it from its nest in the center of the housing base.
RUBBER PEDESTAL FEET REPLACEMENT - 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS - RUBBER PEDESTAL FEET REPLACEMENT - 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS - To replace the rubber pedestal feet for the 7 cup food processor: To replace the rubber pedestal feet for the 9 and 12 cup food processor: 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. From the inside of the housing base, squeeze the larger dimension of the foot stay and push the foot out of the base.
MOTOR STARTING CAPACITOR REPLACEMENT - 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS - 4. Disconnect the blue wire/connector from the top/RH terminal on the motor starting capacitor going to the top/LH side of the adapter that is plugged into the relay switch. 5. Remove the motor starting capacitor from its nest in the motor housing. To replace the motor starting capacitor for the 7 cup food processor: NOTE: 1. 2. 3.
MOTOR STARTING CAPACITOR REPLACEMENT - 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR - 5. To replace the motor starting capacitor for the 9 and 12 cup food processor: Using a T-20 torx driver, remove the two (2) capacitor clip mounting screws securing the 2-piece capacitor clip (and motor starting capacitor) to the motor base. 6. Remove the motor starting capacitor from the capacitor clip. NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4.
RELAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT - ALL MODELS To replace the relay switch (all models): NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 12 The following replacement procedure is described with the motor housing turned on its side on a cushioned surface and the relay switch oriented up. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Unplug the blue wire from the terminal on the side of the relay switch going to the Com terminal on the safety switch. The safety switch is attached at the inside/top of the motor housing.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY & NEON LAMP REPLACEMENT - 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS To replace the switch assembly and neon lamp on the 7 cup food processor: NOTE: NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The following replacement procedure is described with the motor housing turned on its side on a cushioned surface and the switch assembly oriented down. Cable ties may have to be removed to perform this procedure. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Perform steps 1 and 2 of the relay switch replacement procedure.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY & NEON LAMP REPLACEMENT - 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS To replace the switch assembly and neon lamp (9 & 12 cup models): NOTE: NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 14 The following replacement procedure is described with the motor housing turned on its side on a cushioned surface and the switch assembly oriented down. Cable ties may have to be removed to perform this procedure. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Perform steps 1 and 2 of the relay switch replacement procedure.
SWITCH PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS - 4. To replace the switch panel assembly for the 7 cup food processor: 5. 1. 2. 3. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Remove the switch assembly following the Switch Assembly & Neon Lamp Replacement procedure. Using a T10 torx driver, remove the two (2) M3X8 screws securing the switch panel assembly to the motor housing. Remove the switch panel assembly from the motor housing.
SWITCH PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS To replace the switch panel assembly for the 9 and 12 cup food processor: 1. 2. 3. 16 Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. If necessary, remove the relay switch from its rubber mounting block. Using a T-20 torx driver, remove the two (2) screws securing the switch panel assembly to the motor housing and switch assembly. 4. Remove the switch panel assembly from the motor housing.
MOTOR REPLACEMENT - ALL MODELS - NOTE: To replace the motor (all models): 1. 2. Turn the motor housing to where the top is facing up. Unplug the power cord. NOTE: 3. If the motor housing has been previously damaged and has to be replaced, destroy the housing instead of the motor screw covers to remove the covers. (Refer to the Parts List for housing replacements.) To remove the motor, the motor shaft sleeve must be removed and will be destroyed during the process.
5. Turn the motor housing on its side, on a padded surface, and remove the housing base. NOTE: 6. 7. 8. 18 Identify and mark the orientation of the wires coming from the motor. Replace the motor in the same orientation. Unplug the black wire/connector coming from the motor and going to the adapter on the relay switch. Unplug the white wire/connector coming from the motor and going to the power cord terminal block.
SAFETY SWITCH REPLACEMENT - ALL MODELS To replace the safety switch for all model food processors: 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Remove the motor following the Motor Replacement procedure. Using a T-20 torx driver, remove the M4X8 washer screw securing the cable clamp to the motor housing. Using a T-10 torx driver, remove the two (2) M3X8 screws securing the safety switch/safety switch enclosure to the motor housing.
SPLASH PROOF SWITCH LEVER/TORSION SPRING REPLACEMENT 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS - 6. To replace the splash proof switch lever/torsion spring for the 7 cup food processor: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 20 Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Perform steps 1 – 5 of the SAFETY SWITCH REPLACEMENT procedure. Rotate the switch lever towards the inside of the motor housing until the striker post is clear of the motor housing.
SPLASH PROOF SWITCH LEVER/TORSION SPRING REPLACEMENT 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS To replace the splash proof switch lever/torsion spring for the 9 and 12 cup food processor: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base. Perform steps 1 – 5 of the SAFETY SWITCH REPLACEMENT procedure. Remove the aluminum Phillips head washer screw securing the switch lever and torsion spring to the lever mounting boss on the motor housing.
Problem Guide PROBLEM: No power to food processor. CAUSE: Damaged Power Cord. SOLUTION: Replace Power Cord. PROBLEM: No power to food processor. CAUSE: User’s power receptacle is not supplying power to the food processor. SOLUTION: Check the power supply receptacle to make sure its “hot.” Check receptacle breaker and/or receptacle wiring. PROBLEM: No power to food processor. CAUSE: Faulty ON/OFF/PULSE switch. SOLUTION: Replace ON/OFF/PULSE switch. PROBLEM: Food processor runs intermittently.
Food processor Part Drawings MOTOR AND HOUSING PARTS For Models: KFP710__1, 4KFP710__1 8212263 23
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MOTOR AND HOUSING PARTS For Models: KFP750__2 W10162491 36
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MOTOR AND HOUSING PARTS For Models: KFPW760__1, 4KFPW760__1 8212142 40
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MOTOR AND HOUSING PARTS For Models: KFPM770__1, 4KFPM770__1 W10162489 44
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Food processor Electrical Schematics 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 48
9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 49
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