KitchenAid KFP740WH 9-Cup Food Processor, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Model: KFP740WH
Color: White
Product features:
- 1/2-horsepower food processor with 9-cup work bowl and multipurpose stainless-steel blade
- Durable sealed housing creates sound barrier for quiet operation; pulse control
- Large feed tube; 4-cup mini bowl with blade; assortment of standard accessories included
- Base wipes clean easily; dishwasher-safe bowls, blades, and discs
- Measures 10-1/2 by 14-1/2 by 8-9/32 inches; 1-year replacement warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KFP740WH 9-Cup Food Processor, White
Customer Review: Nearly perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
This food processor was purchased to replace an aging Hamilton Beach 5 cup processor from the late 1980s that was spinning off balance (but for $[...], it did a decent job for twenty years). It's used twice a week to process three to four pounds of vegetables at one time. The nine cup capacity allows one to shred, for example, two pounds of carrots in under 20 seconds. Its basic performance is amazing. The two accessory wheels (grating and shredding attachments) work fine. Have not had the opportunity to try the dough blade yet.
The chute is not huge, so some vegetables might be too thick to be used without first being sliced longitudinally with a knife. However, extra-wide chutes are more the province of 12-15 cup processors, and I would not expect a machine of this size to have an extra-wide chute. All pieces are dishwasher safe (top rack only if you have an exposed heating element; either rack is ok with a concealed element, e.g. Bosch) and easy to clean.
While I am delighted with the machine's performance, there are several factors to keep in mind:
1. The four cup mini bowl and blade are great as an extra work bowl for smaller jobs. Bear in mind that the mini bowl can only be used when inserted INSIDE the main bowl, and the lid of the main bowl serves as the lid for the mini bowl. As a result, if your large bowl is in use, or filled with processed food, you cannot use the mini bowl until you've emptied and replaced the main bowl. Either one has to plan very carefully the order in which various ingredients are processed, or else one still needs a separate small processor such as a Cuisinart MiniPrep.
2. Some machines in this size range, notably Cuisinart, include a separate flat lid (no chute) for use with the main chopping blade or dough blade. Even my old Hamilton Beach machine from 1988 had two lids. The KA has only one lid, with the chute. This means washing a larger lid than is needed for a non-chute chopping job, and it also means you have to keep a finger on the chute pusher (which needs to be inserted in the chute when chopping with the main blade) so it doesn't fall out of the chute and crack when removing the lid. A second flat lid would make a great addition to this machine and would also make clean up somewhat easier, as the chute lid takes up a lot of dishwasher space.
3. I purchased the model in white at $[...] with a $[...] mail-in rebate, for a net cost of $[...]. It was also offered in black-and-silver for $[...], also with a $[...] rebate, and at $[...] net cost there is no other machine that comes close at this price level. Cuisinart offers a somewhat flimsy seven cup model for $[...], but at this larger nine cup size, a Cuisinart would cost at least $[...] more, and that company has lost its reputation for making rugged products that last a lifetime.
4. This machine is fairly large, and quite heavy. Unless you have an abundance of cabinet space, consider giving this appliance a permanent spot on your counter. Not as big or bulky as a KA stand mixer, but perhaps heavier than most people would want to lug out of a cabinet for use. Some newer kitchens have appliance "sheds" at counter level to store large/heavy appliances out of sight when not in use, and a "shed" would be a better place to store this than overhead or under counter.
Would give the machine's performance six stars if I could, which makes up for the lack of a second lid (see #2 above). Overall, this machine deserves each of its five stars.
Description of KitchenAid KFP740WH 9-Cup Food Processor, White
KitchenAid Model KPF740 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model features a 9-cup work bowl, 4-cup mini bowl, tall feed tube and pusher, powerful motor, easy-to-clean design, and a hassle-free replacement warranty.Food Processors
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