KitchenAid Food Tray - 5KSMFT

The 5KSMFT food tray is compatible with the KitchenAid Food Grinder (5KSMFGA), the KitchenAid Fruit and Vegetable Strainer (5KSMFVSP), and the KitchenAid Sausage Stuffer (which uses the 5KSMFGA).

Yes, the food tray (5KSMFT) is an accessory and must be purchased separately from the compatible attachments like the food grinder or strainer.

Yes, the KitchenAid Food Tray (5KSMFT) is dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning.

The food tray itself doesn't attach to the mixer directly. Its compatibility depends on whether you have one of the specific KitchenAid attachments (Food Grinder, Fruit and Vegetable Strainer, Sausage Stuffer) that can be used with your KitchenAid Stand Mixer model.

The main benefit is to allow for easier and more efficient processing of larger batches of ingredients by providing a larger capacity to hold and feed food into the compatible attachments.

You can easily clean the food tray by hand using warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or brush. Ensure it is thoroughly dried before storing.

It is ideal for recipes requiring large amounts of processed ingredients, such as making homemade burgers, sausages, large batches of salsa, purees for sauces or baby food, or ingredients for jam.

Verify that you are using a compatible KitchenAid attachment (Food Grinder 5KSMFGA, Fruit and Vegetable Strainer 5KSMFVSP, or Sausage Stuffer). Ensure the attachment is correctly assembled and locked onto the stand mixer.

Ensure the tray is positioned correctly. Check that the ingredients are cut to an appropriate size for the attachment and that the attachment itself is not clogged.

Confirm that the tray is fully seated and secure on the attachment. This accessory is designed for ingredient holding and feeding, not for applying downward pressure. Let the mixer and attachment do the work.