Is this blender be good for grinding coffee beans.

The KitchenAid 3.5-cup mini food processor isn't designed for grinding coffee beans. While it may be physically possible, I'd recommend using a dedicated coffee grinder instead to avoid potential damage to the blades or motor. KitchenAid lists coffee beans as prohibited in the official product guidelines.

Where are the Kitchen Aid Mini Food Choppers made?

Our KitchenAid Mini Food Choppers use parts sourced globally and are assembled in China. 😊

Would this appliance crush up biscuits for slices etc?

Absolutely, pretty much all I use it for! (And breadcrumbs too)

I used my flybuys points paid the difference and got the mini chopper. I used it to make mayonnaise 1st time & it broke. The jug/clear plastic where the blade sits on burned from the blade.

We're so sorry to hear this happened and we'd really love the chance to make things right. Please get in touch with our Customer Service team using the Contact Us link below, and they'll be more than happy to help get everything sorted for you. https://kitchenaid.com.au/pages/contact-us

Do you think it is worth the money?

Absolutely. Easy to use. Quick to chop, blend etc and easy to clean

What is the mini chopper bowl made out of.. Is it plastic or glass ?

Thanks for your question! The bowl of the 3.5 Cup Mini Food Chopper isn’t made from glass, it’s a BPA‑free dishwasher safe plastic bowl. 😁

Is there anyway to purchase a second bowl blade set. This is the best for making dips. Way better than my Thermomix however washing it between dips is a bit of a pain.

Great question! Whilst this part may not be available for purchase on our website, if you reach out to our team on 1800-990-990 we will be happy to check availability for you to purchase through us directly.

Where is the 3.5 cup mini chopper made

Hi there! The 3.5‑cup Mini Chopper is manufactured in China. 🤗

Can it chop carrots and beetroots too ?

Yep, absolutely! It can handle raw veggies like carrots and beetroot. We just suggest cutting them into roughly 2.5 cm pieces and running the processor on speed 1 or 2 for the best results. 🥕😊

I'm not totally sure if I would be able to make dips, especially hummus, with this...Mini Food chopper KFC3516A...'Even after reading all the information. Please assure me about my doubts before going ahead to get it. Many thanks.

I’ve had this chopper for over a year now. I’ve made several dips with it and it is more than up to the task. Recently whilst visiting my mother I had to use her stick mixer/chopper to make a dip (which by all means should have been more powerful) and I found myself sorely missing my Kitchen Aid. It mixes so well, and makes it so easy to get the right consistency. I would purchase it again in a heartbeat!

Does the lid come apart to wash/clean?

Great question! Yes, it does come apart for easy cleaning. Check out a video of us cleaning the 3.5 cup here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q21ujKkQgv0

What is the use of the little leaver on the side of the appliance?

Great question! The lever is for adjusting the speed of the food chopper, giving you more control over consistency of what you're chopping. Precise controls mean you can use the Food Chopper to make anything from a chunky pico de gallo and salsa, to a creamy hummus, smooth sauce or tasty dressing. Hope this helps!

Can the 5-cup work bowl be used with this base?

Unfortunately, the 5‑cup work bowl isn’t compatible with this base 🙁 It's only the lid that also fits the 3.5-cup and 5-cup models.

Can you chop hard cheeses in the machine

I guess you can chop hard cheese, I haven't tried it myself, but I have chopped nuts many times. I'm very happy with what my "Little Maggie" can do.

How can I remove the lid

To remove the lid, hold the food chopper’s bowl handle facing towards you, then twist the lid clockwise, it’ll dislodge easily, just like that. 🌀

Do you stock replacement parts? There's a TINY piece that has snapped off the jug, but it just happens to be the tiny piece that presses down to make it spin/chop.

Hi GemWA, I am sorry to hear that your Mini Food Chopper is damaged. Our Customer Service Team can assist with spare parts for this. Please contact them on 1800 990 990 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm AEST.

Is there a recipe booklet or recipe pdf for the 3.5cup food processor ?

Hi Willing, Great question! Rather than having outdated recipes printed in a booklet, we have an Inspirations Tab on our website that has amazing recipes on it. You can filter these to your particular product and find all sorts of ideas. Take a look here! https://kitchenaid.com.au/blogs/kitchenthusiast/tagged/blog-category-recipes+product-type-food-choppers

Is the lid of the mini food chopper detachable? Can I take it apart to wash it? Thank you.

Thank you for your enquiry. The bowl is detachable from the motor unit. All parts except for the base are fully washable. The base can be wiped clean with a moist cloth.

Can this chop ginger chilies and garlic?

Thank you for your enquiry. You can chop ginger, chilli and garlic in the 3.5 cup chopper. Chop your ingredients into 2cm pieces before putting into your chopper. When starting to process your ingredients use the pulse function to break your ingredients into smaller pieces before fully processing.

Hi is this product suitable for making bliss balls and blending rolled oats into almost a flour? Thanks

Hey Bridgette, This appliance is quite small, so I wouldn't say it's the best choice for making bliss balls unless your recipe is small. I have the 9-cup food processor, and I would recommend that for a recipe like this. As for blending oats into flour, this would definitely work well.

Will this food processor do biscuits for cheesecake and also cream butter and sugar ?

Biscuits for cheesecake for sure but I don’t think it would cream butter and sugar the same way a mixer would.

Can it grind meat e.g. pork, chicken?

Thank you for your query. It is not recommended to grind meat in the food chopper. However you can process already minced meat in small quantities should you wish. For example for a dumpling filling or small batch of meatballs.

Is this powerful enough to make bliss balls with dates, nuts, seeds etc? The mixture will be dense.

Yes - it chops nuts very easily. I am very happy with the versatility and ease of use. Very good for smaller quantities as well. Easy to take apart and clean.

Can I make chicken mince in the mini chopper

Hi Nandini, Thank you for your question! Yes, you can make chicken mince in the Mini Food Chopper!! For best results, we recommend that the chicken should be raw and cut into 2.5cm pieces.

What is the food bowl made of?

Thank you for your query, the Work Bowl is BPA Free Plastic.

Can it make nut butter?

I would say so add butter chopped and nuts its a lovely little blender🤗

How well does it chop carrots celery and onion?

Thank you for your query. This Food Chopper is capable of chopping these ingredients however we would recommend using smaller batches and pulsing through to begin with to avoid putting excessive strain on the machine.

Can this chop kale without mashing it up to a pu[plp like?

If you mean raw kale, then yes, it will chop it reasonably coarsely - just keep an eye on it, and don’t over-process it. I’d try pulsing it a few times, and font over-fell the bowl. I’ve done this with basil leaves (for pesto), and other leafy herbs.

Hi, can it grind pistachios?

I haven’t tried pistachios but it chops macadamia nuts beautifully.

Will the 5KFC3516A bowl and lid fit an older 5KFC3511AAC?

Thank you for your query, Unfortunately these spare parts are not interchangeable between the old KFC3511 Model.

Is it suitable to crush ice cubes?

Thank you for your query, The KFC3516 Food Chopper is not recommended for crushing ice, this would potentially put excessive pressure on the motor of the Food Chopper. I would recommend a Blender for this function.

Does this processor handle nuts and dried fruit?

Yes, the food chopper is suitable for nuts and dried fruit.

Hi, can Kitchenaid answer this one only please as the same question has had some vague answers below. Is this suitable for making nut butters or blending nuts in salad dressings?

I don't think so. Ive never been able to get this to chop things super fine.

Can you buy extra bowls for this

Spare parts are available through our customer service - 1800 990 990

Can it make meat (like pork) mince?

I use my bigger food processor for that as it has a larger capacity and heavier motor so couldn’t say if the smaller one could be used for making mince

Looking to use for crushing biscuits Does this work ok for that?

It will be perfect for crushing biscuits and harder items like nuts and seeds. Use the pulse button to control how fine the crumb level you need.

Can I make walnut butter with this?

Never have but don’t see any reason why you couldn’t

Is it too large to chop garlic or ginger

It's actually perfect for this. It's one of my main uses for a mini-chopper like this, as I've always found it nearly impossible to cut ginger into small pieces in any other way! The various grating devices out there get pieces caught in it and are hard work, but the julienne tools are hard to use. Hope you've been trying it!

Just wondering can you make pastry in the mini food chopper?

Hello! Yes, I often make pastry in my brilliant little mini processor! Try this: 1 1/4 cups of flour 1 tsp baking powder 75-100g butter 1 tsp vinegar About 1/2 cup milk Chop the butter into the dry ingredients until it looks like very coarse breadcrumbs (a few pea-sized pieces of butter are fine), then mix the milk and vinegar and dribble it in through the handy hole in the lid until it clumps together and forms a ball. This makes enough pastry to roll out into two 30cm circles for a savoury pie (I use it for bacon and egg pie). Bake the pie at approx 200 deg C.

Is the 3.5 cup mini food chopper suitable for making nut butters?

Thank you for your question. The 3.5 cup mini food chopper is not designed for nut butters. A larger Food Processor or Blender would be better suited.

Would this handle dates if I were wanting to make bliss balls in it?

Thank you for your question. The KFC3516 Food Chopper is not designed to process dates for bliss balls. If this is something you are looking to process I would recommend that you look at our larger Food Processors.

Are you able to make smoothies with this - can it crush ice?

Thank you for your question, The KFC3516 is not designed to process smoothies and/or crush Ice. If this function is something you are looking to process I would recommend that you look at our Blender Range.

Hi is this mini any good for smoothies with ice, and for crushing ice?

Thank you for your question, The KFC3516 is not designed to process smoothies and/or crush Ice. If this function is something you are looking to process I would recommend that you look at our Blender Range.

Does the 5cuo bowl / blade fit on the mini 3.5 cup base?!?!

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the 5 cup bowl will not fir the 3.5 cup food chopper.

Can you make pastry in this food processor please

Thank you for your question. The mini food chopper is not designed for making pastry. A larger food processor or stand mixer would be best suited for making pastry.

Confused about the different model numbers 3516 3516A 3516AER 3516BER What's the difference

Dear Customer, KitchenAid processes come in 5 sizes the codes you read are the size of machine in general the numbers on the end are the colour codes. Hope this helps have the 3.5 cup fantastic buy. Great luck.

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3.5 Cup Mini Food Chopper KFC3516A

This compact and lightweight 3.5 Cup Food Chopper is ideal for everyday use to chop, mix or puree. Featuring a locking blade, handle and pour spout, this food chopper can precisely chop and puree fresh fruits and vegetables.

Easy to clean, dishwasher-safe work bowl, lid and blade. Small and easy to store - with its countertop friendly footprint and simple cord wrap, its neatly tucked away when you're finished prepping.

Precise controls for a variety of results, 2 speeds and pulse for coarse or fine results for anything from chunky pico de gallo and salsa, to a creamy hummus, smooth sauce or tasty dressing. The drizzle basin is great for making mayonnaise, dressings, sauces and other condiments.